Students

Welcome to the MDA National Student Home Page!

Becoming a medical practitioner is a life long commitment that starts at medical school. As a medical defence organisation with over eighty years experience, MDA National understands this level of commitment which is why we make it our business to support medical students in Australia throughout your studies, to graduation, internship and beyond.

MDA National Elective Essay Competition

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FREE Student Membership – What’s in it for me?

Through our extensive industry experience and financial stability we are able to offer support to medical students by providing FREE student membership. Membership benefits include:

  • Access to emergency medico-legal advice and assistance 24 hours 7 days a week.
  • Exclusive access to The Electives Network (TEN) in Australia – a comprehensive elective planning website profiling over 5,000 hospitals and more than 100 countries around the world.
  • Student E-News – a quarterly e-newsletter featuring topical articles, competitions and med legal case studies.
  • Eligibility to enter MDA National Competitions including our Annual Elective Essay Competition.
  • Access to Risk Management advice and educational resources.

How to Join
To become a Member of MDA National, simply complete the on-line application form. If you would like more information before joining, please contact us on FREECALL 1800 011 255.

Get Covered
Student Members may also apply for medical indemnity cover under the Student Indemnity Policy which covers clinical work experience outside the curriculum (under appropriate medical supervision), electives, and Scholarship Placements. Read more.

Live Well Study Well
The wellbeing of medical students has long been important to MDA National. With that in mind, in 2005, MDA National launched Live Well Study Well – a program designed to help improve the wellbeing of medical students – Members or otherwise.

Who’s Who?
MDA National has a dedicated team of Liaison Managers working with medical schools, medical societies, rural clubs and health groups across the country providing sponsorship and assistance with academic and social events.