Why Choose Monaro Medical Practice?

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Choosing where to complete your training is one of the most important decisions of your medical career.

At Monaro Medical Practice, we are committed to creating an environment where learning is encouraged, clinical excellence is valued and every trainee is supported to reach their full potential.

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Working alongside experienced supervisors, including Principal Doctor Dr Domonic Manassa, an Accredited Rural Generalist with special interest Internal Medicine, you will gain exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations while developing the confidence to assess, diagnose and manage patients across all stages of life.

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Our approach to teaching goes beyond observation. We encourage active participation, clinical discussion and practical learning, helping GP registrars and medical students build the knowledge, confidence and professional judgement required to become exceptional General Practitioners.

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Clinical Experience

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Rural general practice offers an incredible breadth of medicine, providing exposure to both common presentations and more complex medical conditions.

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During your placement at Monaro Medical Practice, you may have opportunities to gain experience in:

• Acute and chronic disease management

• Women's, men's and children's health

• Preventive healthcare and health assessments

• Mental health care

• Occupational and pre-employment medicine

• Minor procedures

• Chronic disease management planning

• Aged care and nursing home visits

• Team-based patient care within a multidisciplinary environment

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Working within a rural practice allows trainees to appreciate the continuity of patient care while developing strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills across a diverse range of presentations.

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Teaching & Mentorship

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We believe every trainee deserves personalised support throughout their learning journey.

Our experienced supervisors are passionate about teaching and are committed to creating an approachable, collaborative learning environment where questions are encouraged and clinical discussions are valued.

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Throughout your placement you will have opportunities to:

• Participate in case-based learning and clinical discussions

• Receive individual feedback from experienced clinicians

• Develop diagnostic reasoning and patient management skills

• Build confidence through hands-on clinical experience

• Learn within a supportive multidisciplinary healthcare team

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For GP registrars, guidance may also be provided to support progression towards RACGP Fellowship examinations through clinical discussion, case review and practical learning.

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Why Rural General Practice?

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Training in Cooma provides an opportunity to experience the full breadth of rural medicine while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit community.

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Rural general practice offers experiences that are difficult to replicate in larger metropolitan settings, allowing trainees to develop broad clinical skills while building meaningful relationships with patients and the wider community.

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During your training, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop a broad and diverse clinical skillset

• Build long-term relationships with patients

• Experience continuity of care across all stages of life

• Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team

• Gain exposure to the unique scope of rural general practice

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Professionalism & Patient Care

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At Monaro Medical Practice, professionalism, compassion and patient confidentiality underpin everything we do.

As a trusted rural healthcare provider, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with our community while maintaining the highest ethical standards. GP registrars and medical students are encouraged to uphold these values throughout their placement, ensuring every patient receives respectful, high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment.

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Life in the Snowy Monaro

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Training at Monaro Medical Practice offers more than exceptional clinical experience, it also provides an outstanding lifestyle.

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Located in the heart of the Snowy Monaro region, Cooma offers easy access to the Snowy Mountains, Kosciuszko National Park and the NSW South Coast. Whether you enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping or simply exploring the outdoors, the region provides endless opportunities to enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

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With Canberra just over an hour away, Cooma combines the benefits of rural living with convenient access to a major city, making it an ideal location to live, learn and grow.

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Start Your Rural Training Journey

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Join a teaching practice committed to clinical excellence, personalised mentorship and the development of future General Practitioners.

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If you are interested in completing a GP registrar or medical student placement with Monaro Medical Practice, please complete the form below to submit your Expression of Interest.

 

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