The School of Rural Medicine was established primarily to run the Joint Medical Program (JMP) with our partner, the University of Newcastle. UNE offers excellence in teaching, learning and research, providing opportunities for students to learn from academics and clinicians, including a range of interdisciplinary clinicians and medical specialists. The School looks to distinguish itself as the national leader in providing regional and rural training to produce a quality medical workforce.

We pride ourselves on giving our medical students a truly rural experience, exposing them to the challenges and rewards of rural practice as well as the needs of rural and remote communities.

Our small medical program cohort affords us the ability to provide personalised student support, including access to a broad range of scholarships, extracurricular clinical opportunities and learning experiences targeted at job readiness. Our small classes give students the chance to interact closely with their facilitators, many of whom are engaged in rural medical practice. The 5 year, undergraduate entry Joint Medical Program is delivered end-to-end at UNE, with clinical placements across various parts of New South Wales.