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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.

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (9 February 2026 - 31 July 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    HSmoodle
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