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Rural placement the right prescription

MEDICAL student Heidi Annand has been recognised for the passion and advocacy she has shown during her placement at Swan Hill Primary Health Medical Centre and beyond. She was awarded the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine 2025 Medical Student of the Year in Victoria, and is a finalist for the national award. Ms […]

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