Medical students from universities across Australia may have the opportunity to spend some time at a health service in a clinical area of interest as part of their course. These rotations are often called ‘elective' terms.
Applications have now closed for the 2025-26 summer placement.
Placement periods for 2025-26 are:
Placements for 2026-27 will open in March 2026 and close at the end of June 2026.
Grampians Health offers elective placements in various clinical areas for medical students. These areas may include:
Working in a major regional hospital provides many opportunities for medical students, including:
Applications open in March each year and close in June.
Placements are offered in August, and all paperwork must be submitted in September.
Second round offers will be made in October, with all paperwork to be submitted within two weeks.
We do not accept medical placements outside this period.
Conditions of participation
Our program is available to students who have successfully completed their second year of study at an Australian or international university.
Placements are for a minimum of two weeks, Monday to Friday, with hours varying depending on the department.
Placements will occur from the end of November through to mid-January, generally for two weeks.
Accommodation