Many universities and colleges have separate departments for teaching the skills necessary to work in rural areas.
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- Australian Rural Health Education Network Co-ordinating the activities of university departments of rural health, with details of publications and projects.
- Centre for Remote Health Provision of tertiary education, training and research to improve the health of remote indigenous communities in Northern Territory, Australia. Staff details, map of catchment area and contact details in Alice Springs.
- Greater Health Collaboration between university departments to improve education and training in south-western Victoria, Australia. Includes calendar of regional seminars and public health initiatives.
- Monash University: School of Rural Health Providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in country areas of Victoria, Australia, with details of placements and research opportunities.
- University of Tasmania: Rural Clinical School Providing undergraduates with relevant clinical education and training, and supporting health practitioners in rural and remote areas. Features information on the region as well as staff and course details.
- University of Newcastle: Department of Rural Health Aims to provide educational opportunities for health professionals, improve the standard of indigenous health care and promote inter-disciplinary research and development. Includes map of coverage area in New South Wales, Australia.
- University of Tasmania: Department of Rural Health Aiming to increase and improve rural experiences for health science students, as well as providing support for country-based professionals. Provides events calendar, course details and information on research projects.