We Partner with the JCU CMD
At the Medical Students Association, we are proud to partner with the James Cook University Medical College of Medicine and Dentistry to enhance the educational experience of our students.
Together, we are committed to excellence in medical education, supporting research initiatives, and promoting community health projects. Join us in shaping the future of medicine while forging lasting connections within the medical community!
About UsWhat We Offer
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Rural Experience
With an emphasis on remote and rural Medicine, JCUMSA works with the JCU College of Medicine and Dentistry to ensure its students will gain specialist skills in working with communities that are underserved.
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Support
JCUMSA recognises the physical and mental burden that Medical school places on students, and has a series of support networks in place to assist students.
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Coordinated Events
Throughout all six years, JCUMSA hosts a variety of exciting student events that cater for all interests - all carefully planned through the JCU Joint Health Club Calendar. From fancy balls, to clinical skills nights, we have you covered.
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Placement Database
With the most clinical placements of all AMC accredited Australian Medical Schools, JCUMSA supports students with getting approval and has a comprehensive placement database accessible to students.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We ackowledge Australian Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islander People as the first inhabitants of the nation, and pay our respects to Traditional Owners of the lands where we live, learn and work.
Additionally, at the JCU medical schools, we honor the following traditional custodians:
Townsville the Bindal and Wulgurukaba peoples;
Cairns the Djabugay, Yirrganydji & Gimuy Yidinji people and
Mackay the Yuwibara people.
We encourage you to engage with the history and culture of the countries you visit, especially during rural placements.
Lastly we would like to acknowledge the First Nations students. May your presence in the medical world contribute towards making healthcare safer and more accessible.