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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

The OzTREKKER – May 2011 Edition

When James Scott received his offer to the James Cook University Pharmacy School, he was elated. It meant he could fulfill his dreams to become a pharmacist. But it also meant packing up his family and moving them to Australia for four years. In this month’s edition of The OzTREKKER, find out how James and his wife came to the decision and how their first experience living in Townsville, Queensland went for the Canadian Family.

Also in this month’s edition of The OzTREKKER:
-Canadian Health care expert Prof. Lesleyanne Hawthorne, Associate Dean International for the University of Melbourne Medical School, will be coming to Canada to host information sessions and one-on-one interview sessions with Canadians interested in applying to the Melbourne Medical School, Melbourne Dental School and Melbourne Physiotherapy School.
-Find out how you can study to become an Occupational Therapist. OzTREKK features the UQ Occupational Therapy School as our program of the month.
-Spring has arrived and that means OzTREKK will be on your campus soon! Find out where we will be this spring, as we come to you to talk to you about your study options in Australia!

Read the May 2011 edition of The OzTREKKER!

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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Melbourne Assoc. Dean Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry visit to Canada, May 2011

OzTREKK has completed the finishing touches on the official annual Canadian tour of the University of Melbourne‘s Prof. Lesleyanne Hawthorne.

Prof. Hawthorne is the Associate Dean, International, at the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and will travel with Matt Miernik, Director, OzTREKK, across Canada in May, where she will be available for individual student meetings, as well as hosting information seminars, with those interested in studying at the Melbourne Medical School, Melbourne Dental School and Melbourne Physiotherapy School, or in any one of the postgraduate health sciences programs offered at the University of Melbourne.

As many of you now know, the University of Melbourne changed the delivery of many of it programs within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science to mirror more of a North American style, through the offering of the graduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and the Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT).

About Prof. Hawthorne
• Prof. Hawthorne has extensive knowledge in foreign medical student research, including the current situation in Canada
• In 2004-06 she was commissioned by the Canadian government to compare labour market outcomes for migrant professionals in Canada and Australia, followed by additional commissioned research on foreign credential recognition in Canada (2007-08)
• In 2009, Prof. Hawthorne was in Canada (including Ontario), with the former head of the Medical Council of Canada (Dr. Dale Dauphinee) to assess options open to Canadian medical students returning home, including the capacity to secure data on medical residency outcomes for all of them
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Friday, March 11th, 2011

Canada’s Olympic Swimmers Raise Funds for Queensland Flooding

A month on the Sunshine Coast was just what the doctor had ordered for Canadian swimming stars Julia Wilkinson, Ryan Cochrane, MacKenzie Downing, Blake Worsley, Hilary Caldwell, Stephanie Horner and Stefan Hirinak as they get ready for the World Championships trials this April in Victoria, British Columbia.

The Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalists spent four weeks on the Coast training at the Caloundra Aquatic Lifestyle Centre with head coach of the Victoria Academy of Swimming, Randy Bennett.

After seeing the Queensland floods crisis sweep through the state, the squad decided to do its part in fundraising.

The Canucks hosted a swim clinic for their fellow Aussies on February 5 at the Caloundra centre, with all proceeds going to the flood appeal. The crew raised more than $500 and attracted a group of 30 swimmers.

Now that’s Canadian spirit!
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Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Flood Clean Up Increases Risk of Arthritis and Body Aches: University of Melbourne Physiotherapists

Queensland Flood Clean Up Crew

In the aftermath of Australia’s devastating floods, physiotherapists at the University of Melbourne have warned people of the risk of aggravating arthritis and causing their bodies’ physical strain as they work to clean up after the floods.

Associate Professor Rana Hinman of the Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne said people with pre-existing problems such as arthritis in knees, hips or lower back pain may find their problems are aggravated by the physical nature of the clean-up work.

“With the clean up in full swing in many areas, a rise in the numbers of people with body aches and pains can be expected. Clean-up often requires repetitive bending activities, including lifting and carrying heavy loads, and often incorporating twisting movements, putting strains on the muscles and joints of the back and legs,” she said.

“In addition, people are often working for much longer hours than they are used to, frequently carrying out tasks that involve unfamiliar or unpracticed movements.”

She said aggravated pain sometimes begins suddenly, but quite often it develops slowly over a period of time.

People are reminded to take care of their bodies and to listen to what their bodies are telling them. Prevention is always better than cure.

“Those doing flood clean-up work should try to remember to stop for a brief rest at least every 20 minutes to allow fatiguing muscles a few minutes of recovery time,” Dr Hinman said.

“This will help the muscles to continue to protect the joints as well as carry out the movements required for the task. When activities involve repeated or continuous bending actions, people should frequently stop to straighten up and gently stretch out their joints in the opposite direction.”

Dr Hinman said if the problem persisted, it may be necessary to seek advice or treatment from your GP or a physiotherapist.

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The University of Melbourne Physiotherapy School is a leader in its field.

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Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy Applications Now Open!

It’s an exciting year for the University of Melbourne, as the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences prepares to launch its new Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy program for the February, 2011 intake!

Applications are now open for the Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy program, and interested Canadians can apply via OzTREKK.

The program is the first of its kind in Australia, whereby all applicants must have previously completed an undergraduate degree. The Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy will offer an intensive program, with more than 30 weeks of clinical exposure.

OzTREKK is really excited about this new program offering!

To learn more about the program highlights and entry requirements, check out the video (to the right) that OzTREKK Director Matt Miernik put together for your information purposes!

Interested in learning more about the University of Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy Program? Visit the OzTREKK Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy Webpage.

Want to apply? Follow these simple instructions on the OzTREKK Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy How to Apply Page – it’s that easy!

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Friday, April 9th, 2010

OzTREKK Profile: Prof. Lesleyanne Hawthorne

Canadians students who want to become a part of the University of Melbourne new graduate-entry program format will soon have an opportunity to sit down and speak with a senior academic from the faculty.

Professor Hawthorne (PhD, MA, BA Hons, Dip Ed, Grad Dip Mig Stud) is Associate Dean International in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne, and Foundation Director of the Faculty International Unit.

Her knowledge and background experience is a big draw for Canadians. Here are just some of her credentials:

  • Prof. Hawthorne has extensive knowledge in foreign medical student research, including the current situation in Canada. She plays a central role in strategizing and implementing a range of Faculty internationalization initiatives, including management of the Faculty’s international relations portfolio, the development of international student flows, and provision of academic support services to international students enrolled on campus.
  • In 2004-06 she was commissioned by the Canadian government to compare labour market outcomes for migrant professionals in Canada and Australia, followed by additional commissioned research on foreign credential recognition in Canada (2007-08). Additional current or recent skilled migration research has been conducted for UNESCO (2008), the OECD (2007-08), WHO (2008), the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (2007-08), and (in Australia) the Department of Education Science and Training (2007) and Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations (2008).
  • Last summer, Prof. Hawthorne was in Canada (including Ontario), with the former head of the Medical Council of Canada (Dr. Dale Dauphinee) to assess options open to Canadian medical students returning home, including the capacity to secure data on medical residency outcomes for all of them. According to Prof. Hawthorne, she says there are very good developments underway in Canada, and in her meetings in Canada, she has been advocating on the need for Canadian citizens to be recognized (and treated) as a special category of international medical graduates, on the context where her advice from the MCC is that Australian-trained doctors consistently out-perform other IMGs in the Canadian pre-recognition exams, and Australia now gives near automatic recognition to Canadian trained IMGs in the newly-established ‘competent authority pathway’ to practice.
  • Most recently, Prof. Hawthorne was appointed Status Professor and Associate Member of the School of Graduate Studies by the University of Toronto to facilitate cross-national health workforce research (2007-2012).

Prof. Hawthorne will travel to Canada in April, 2010 to meet with Canadians interested in applying to a health sciences program offered by the University of Melbourne, including the Melbourne Doctor of Medicine, Melbourne Doctor of Dental Surgery and Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy.

Want to have a one-on-one meeting with Prof. Hawthorne? Find out how!

Would you like to learn more about the University of Melbourne and its health science programs? Find out the dates and locations when Prof. Hawthorne plans to host information seminars across Canada.

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Friday, April 9th, 2010

Melbourne Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences to host meetings, info sessions across Canada

University of Melbourne‘s Prof. Lesleyanne Hawthorne will travel across Canada later this month, where she will be available to sit down and have individual meetings, as well as host information seminars, with Canadians interested in studying health sciences at the University of Melbourne.

With the new degree developments set to launch for the 2011 intake, the Melbourne Model is the first of its kind in Australia, where degree opportunities are only available at a graduate-entry level, including the University of Melbourne Doctor of Medicine, University of Melbourne Doctor of Dental Surgery and University of Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy.

Prof. Hawthorne, Associate Dean International in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne, and Foundation Director of the Faculty International Unit, will talk with you about your program interests, your background, and why you’re interested in studying at the University of Melbourne. It’s an excellent chance to learn about the university and to showcase your potential as a prospective student.

One-on-one Meeting Schedule
Information Session Schedule

One-on-one Meeting Schedule

She is available for one-on-one meetings where, together, you can discuss your program options at the University of Melbourne, and she can review any documents you wish to bring to the meeting, such as transcripts and resumes.

The following meetings will take place in April, 2010:

Vancouver Meeting Session
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Location: HSBC room, UBC Robson Square,
800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
To book a scheduled meeting time with Prof. Hawthorne in Vancouver, please e-mail alison@oztrekk.com

Calgary Meeting Session
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Location: Bianca Room, MacEwen Centre, University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Time: 12-5 p.m.
To book a scheduled meeting time with Prof. Hawthorne in Calgary, please e-mail alison@oztrekk.com

Toronto Meeting Session
Date: Friday, April 30, 2010
Location: East Common Room, Hart House, University of Toronto
7 Hart House Circle
Toronto, Ontario
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
To book a scheduled meeting time with Prof. Hawthorne in Toronto, please e-mail alison@oztrekk.com

*Note: To attend the meetings, you must RSVP and book a time slot.

Information Session Schedule

Learn more about the University of Melbourne when Prof. Lesleyanne Hawthorne will host information sessions across Canada, highlighting these new programs offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

At these information seminars, Prof. Hawthorne will outline the new formats of the Melbourne Doctor of Medicine, Melbourne Doctor of Dental Surgery, Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy as well as other health sciences programs offered at the graduate-entry level. This will be your chance to ask questions.

Prof. Hawthorne will host the following information seminars:

Vancouver Information Seminar:
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Location: HSBC room, UBC Robson Square,
800 Robson Street,
Vancouver, B.C.
Time: 6:30 p.m.

Calgary Information Seminar:
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Location: Bianca Room,
MacEwen Centre, University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Toronto Information Seminar:
Date: Friday, April 30, 2010
Location: East Common Room, Hart House, University of Toronto
7 Hart House Circle
Toronto, Ontario
Time: 7:00 p.m.

No RSVP is required – simply come and attend the information session!

Learn more about Prof. Hawthorne.

Learn more about the University of Melbourne and its popular programs:

Melbourne Doctor of Medicine
Melbourne Doctor of Dental Surgery
Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy

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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

OzTREKK Program of the Month – Physiotherapy

May is officially Physiotherapy Month and to celebrate, OzTREKK has deemed physiotherapy our feature program of the month. There are well-respected physiotherapy programs offered by our Australian university partners, and each year we send OzTREKK students to Australia to study physiotherapy. Find out more about the programs offered and what our students are saying about their courses.

OzTREKK has three university partners offering undergraduate programs, while three universities provide postgraduate Physiotherapy Programs – the University of Queensland, University of Melbourne and Bond University.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Physiotherapy degrees in Australia are four years, and suitable for students who wish to gain entry into an Australian university physiotherapy program directly from high school, or who have completed an undergraduate degree in an area other than Science/Health Sciences. Students who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Health Sciences or Science can also apply to an Australian undergraduate Physiotherapy program.
Schools that offer the program include:

Masters Programs

In Australia, professional degrees are normally undertaken straight from high school at the undergraduate level. Students study professional degrees, such as medicine and physiotherapy, at the undergraduate level. This is modelled on the tertiary system in the U.K. Graduate-entry professional degrees are not as common in Australia, like they are at North American universities.

The schools that offer graduate-entry Physiotherapy programs in Australia, which qualify you to become a physiotherapist include:

Student Profile

Name: Megan Dunphy,

Memorial University graduate
OzTREKK student

Program: UQ Master of Physiotherapy Studies

What do you think about the program? I love the Uni. The campus is beautiful! I love being in the program and I think it’s great to do a master’s program in another country. It’s offered life experience that I wouldn’t have gained by staying in Canada.

What would you tell other Canadians about your program? That overall, it’s a great program and a great experience. The staff is awesome and super supportive. There are a lot of great researchers involved in the university, and I would recommend looking into the programs in Australia.

What do you like about being in Australia? I like being in a different environment, especially for my master’s program. It’s a fantastic opportunity to study and travel at the same time.

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Learn more about Australian Physiotherapy Programs in Australia

Learn more about the UQ Physiotherapy Program

Learn more about the Bond Physiotherapy Program

Learn more about the Melbourne Physiotherapy Program

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