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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2004
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Certificate in Family Medicine

Course code: 2879 + Department of General Practice, East Bentleigh + Fullfee-paying course: $5200 (Australian residents); $6700 (international students)

Aims

This clinical update course in general practice is designed to meet the educational needs of general practitioners seeking up-skilling and doctors training for general practice. Articulation into the Graduate Diploma and Masters of Family Medicine is possible upon completion of the Graduate Certificate.

Entry requirements

The course is available to registered medical practitioners in clinical general practice or general practice training.

Special requirements

A number of units may require students to visit the department for a weekend workshop. Some units have an optional one-weekend workshop.

Course structure

The course is conducted over 12 months part time (two semesters). The coursework includes two compulsory core units as listed below plus a selection of modules and/or electives similar to those offered in the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine:

Assessment

Assessment consists of coursework participation, assignments with occasional special projects and examinations.

Advanced standing for previous study

Candidates who have other equivalent qualifications may apply for exemption for certain units in the graduate certificate course. Each case will be considered on its merits.

Further information

For more information, contact Ms Julieanne Tilbury, Department of General Practice, 867 Centre Road, East Bentleigh, Victoria 3165, telephone (03) 9579 3188, fax (03) 9570 1382 or email julieanne.tilbury@med.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to Ms Julieanne Tilbury, Department of General Practice, 867 Centre Road, East Bentleigh, Victoria 3165, no later than 31 October 2003.

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