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That was what Lithgow students from Notre Dame University got on Wednesday, June 23 when they participated in the annual Interns Day.
The aim is to provide students with a practical teaching session where they are involved with scenarios such as pre-assessment of a patient and communication skills in dealing with a difficult/non-compliant patient.
Forth year medical student from the Rural Clinical School Jessica Brown said she enjoyed her time attending the Interns Day.
"Participating in Interns Day allowed me to gain confidence in clinical skills that will be vital for me as an intern next year," she said.
"It also reminded me to treat the person not just the disease and how important communication is with patients."
Interns Day is run annually by Dr Carmel Mezrani and Dr Michael Gould and is specifically held for our Lithgow students and students currently on rotation from Sydney.
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Associate Professor Doctor John Dearin said the students 'benefit greatly from this practical teaching session' and feedback was once again extremely positive.
The day commenced with Associate Professor Dearin welcoming the guests which included local theatre group members.
Lithgow theatre members Leo Murnane and Sandra James participated once again and assisted by role playing various scenarios which the students are likely to face next year as interns.
Students were also expected to prescribe/deprescribe, write up fluids and determine management of the patient they are assigned to.
"Once again it was a very successful and valuable learning experience and we would like to sincerely thank Dr Carmel Mezrani from UNDA Sydney, Dr Michael Gould; a former Lithgow student and Leo Murnane and Sandra James for their involvement," Dr Dearin said.
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