Griffith University continues to play a major role in shaping the medical profession of tomorrow with confirmation that it will train medical students at the newly-opened Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
The announcement was made today after the Federal Government formalised its commitment to provide 50 Commonwealth supported places for local medical students at the Hospital from 2019.
This provides a pathway for local residents to study on the Sunshine Coast, stay where they want and then practice locally in the community, providing vital GP and other medical services.
Griffith University Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement) Professor Martin Betts said the formalisation will allow Griffith to commit to a 25-year sustainable partnership with Queensland Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, and TAFE Queensland to train the next generation of doctors for the Sunshine Coast.
“The fact that the Sunshine Coast University Hospital is a medical teaching hospital also means that there is the opportunity for important health
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