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Overview

The context of clinical care in rural settings in relation to the person, the doctor and the community.

About this paper

Paper title The Context of Rural Healthcare
Subject General Practice
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (9 February 2026 - 31 July 2026) (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching, and involves in-person assessment
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,743.38
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
GENX 723, GENX 724
Limited to
PGCertRCP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP
Contact

Linda Reynolds - Rural PG administrator: rural.postgrad@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Susan Burslem
Dr Dinesha Kumarawansa
Dr Rory Miller

Teaching Arrangements

This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Students are required to attend: 3-day in-person residential, and videoconferences (up to 7 x 1.5 hour online teaching sessions).

Textbooks

Readings supplied in the course outline.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate an understanding of the context of rural hospital medicine.

Overview

The context of clinical care in rural settings in relation to the person, the doctor and the community.

About this paper

Paper title The Context of Rural Healthcare
Subject General Practice
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (25 January 2027 - 16 July 2027) (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
GENX 723, GENX 724
Limited to
PGCertRCP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP
Contact

Rural PG Administrator: Linda Reynolds

Teaching staff

Dr Susan Burslem
Dr Dinesha Kumarawansa
Dr Rory Miller

Teaching Arrangements

This distance learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Students are required to attend: a 3-day in-person residential and videoconferences (up to 7 x 1.5 hour online teaching sessions).

For more information see key dates.

Textbooks

Readings supplied in the course outline.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate an understanding of the context of medicine in rural clinical settings.

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