Medical Clerkships

Important Notice: The Medical Clerkships Program is temporarily suspended and will remain on hold until further notice.

Updates regarding the resumption of the program will be posted on this page as soon as they become available.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Please Note: Any applications submitted during this period will not be reviewed and will be permanently purged from our system.

The Western Sydney University School of Medicine provides Medical Clerkship opportunities at both Blacktown/Mt Druitt Hospital and Campbelltown Hospital.

Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt.

Overview

• Clerkship placements are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
• Clerkships are offered for a period of 4-5 weeks only in order to develop further experience and skills in chosen disciplines.
• We do not accept clerkship students during January or December.
• When setting a start date for your Clerkship, remember that if you are coming from overseas, you need to arrive in Australia at least one week before the start date of your placement.
• Placements must start on a Monday and end on a Friday (except NSW public holidays).
• Students may indicate three preferred areas on the application form, but if offered a placement, it will be limited to just one area. Clerkship placements will occur at a single hospital and cannot be divided among different locations.

Eligibility

• Students must be in their final or penultimate year
• Have at least 2 years of clinical experience at the time of their participation in the clerkship. (2 years clinical experience means 2 years on hospital placements).
• The Clerkship placement needs to be a requirement of your Medicine degree.
• You are currently in good academic standing and have the support of your current Dean of Medicine.
• Applications must be received at least 6 months in advance.
• If an offer is made you must meet NSW Health requirements prior to your commencement.
  You can review the requirements here
• Be proficient in both written and spoken English (see supporting documentation below for more information)

Supporting documentation (required if a placement is offered)

• Letter of Academic Standing stating you have 2 years of clinical experience and your expected graduation date
• Academic Transcript
• Proof of proficiency in verbal and written English (students applying from non-English speaking medical schools must provide evidence) Click here for more information
• Proof of insurance - Supporting documentation from home university confirming on placement coverage

Fees

• Western Sydney University does not currently charge any administration or application fees.

Visas

• If you’re an overseas applicant, you should contact your nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission to understand how to comply with visa requirements. Generally, a Visitor Visa is sufficient.
• Visitor Visas – the Australian Department of Home Affairs issues two visas for this type of study
  1. 601 Subclass Visa, opens in a new window, also called an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
  2. 651 Subclass Visa, opens in a new window, also called an eVisitor

Accommodation

• You're responsible for all travel and living expenses, including accommodation.
• Given the high expenses in Sydney, it's important to begin your search early and secure accommodation prior to your arrival.

If you have any further queries about this program, please contact the Clerkship Coordinator at medicineclerkship@westernsydney.edu.au or telephone +61 (2) 4634 3740.