By Renata Fliegner (MED 2000) Twelve months ago I had never even heard of the John Flynn Placement Program (JFPP). Somehow amidst the blur that marked my first few months as a ‘Notre Dame’ medical student, I managed to submit a short written application for the program. A year later I have just returned from [...]
In 2011, Notre Dame University – Melbourne Clinical School will be proudly implementing the Teddy Bear Hospital Program! What’s this you ask? Well, the Teddy Bear Hospital Program is a world-wide initiative launched in Australia that provides primary school students with the opportunity to interact with young doctors. The aim of the program is [...]
Can you imagine being persecuted in your own country, by your own people, everyday, for your race, religion, nationality, social group or political opinion? Can you imagine being in so much fear that you are willing to risk everything, just for the chance at a better life? This is a common reality for over 10.55 [...]
The first few months of the 2012 semester have flown by with much to report. Our ever-watchful president has been incredibly busy so I will do my best to fill his big, Grecian shoes and get you up to speed! The MANDUS mentoring program commenced in 2012 with an amazing group of second year [...]
To be a surgeon takes tremendous skill, dedication, knowledge and drive. These are all qualities that you have probably highlighted within yourself upon reading this, and given your type ‘A’ personality, coupled with the fact that you are a perfectionist who can settle for no less than the best, I am sure that you aren’t [...]

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