Welcome to the Waikato Clinical School
(WCS), an established division of the Faculty of
Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland. The WCS is based on both
the Waikato Hospital and Rotorua Hospital Campuses.
Waikato Hospital is a 600 bed regional base hospital. It is part of Health Waikato,
the provider arm of the Waikato District Health Board, which provides a regional
network of integrated hospital and community based health services to a population
of 320,000 from the Midland region. Through Waikato Hospital, specialist diagnostic
treatment services are offered to the whole of the Midland region - a population
of 700,000 - and beyond. A regional trauma service is provided with a dedicated
helicopter service based on campus.
For most of the academic year, there are approximately 50-60 undergraduate medical
students on campus, nurses involved in postgraduate nursing programmes and an increasing
number of undergraduate pharmacy students.
The school's administration is located in the Peter Rothwell Academic Centre. Within
the centre is a state of the art Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre. The adjacent
Bryant Education Centre provides an excellent venue for undergraduate and postgraduate
education including a 200-seat auditorium and related seminar rooms. While at Waikato
Hospital you will have a chance to experience the warm and sociable atmosphere provided
by a dedicated team of health professionals and administrators. You will be welcomed
as part of this team.
A-Z guide of useful information
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Academic advice
For academic inquiries please contact Raewyn Wooderson, the Student Manager, at
the Waikato Clinical School (WCS), phone +64 7 839 8750.
All assignments should be handed to your run supervisor or the Student Manager for
forwarding to Auckland Medical School. Please refer to your run information booklet
for exact details.
Should it be necessary or unavoidable for you to miss any assessment or time in
the hospital please make sure your run supervisor and the Student Manager is aware
of the situation.
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Accommodation
Flexibility is necessary while at Waikato Hospital as a number of accommodation
venues are utilised. It may be necessary to transfer between accommodation facilities
during your time at Waikato Hospital. Please be aware of this possibility.
Accommodation is provided by the University at no cost to students rotating between
centres in 4th year only. Specific details re each venue will be posted on Cecil.
Students carrying out selective and elective attachments are responsible for their
own accommodation costs.
There is a wide range of private accommodation available within easy walking distance
to Waikato Hospital. Suburbs closest to the hospital include: Melville, Hamilton
East, Hamilton West, Glenview, Deanwell and Fitzroy.
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Banks
There are numerous bank branches throughout Hamilton. Those located in Hamilton
East and in the main city centre are closest to Waikato Hospital.
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Bars
The main street of Hamilton City, Victoria St. comes alive every night with many
bars to choose from. Ask around the hospital for the current “hot spots”.
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Bookshops/stationery
Bennett’s Campus Bookshop
- Located on the University of Waikato Campus, phone
+64 7 856 6813 Student discounts
available on texts and stationery. Email: wku@bennetts.co.nz
Whitcoulls
- Centre Place, Victoria St, phone +64 7 959 7000
- Chartwell Square, Hukanui Road, phone +64 7 959 7002
- The Base Maahanga Dve Te Rapa, phone +64 7 959 7008
Warehouse Stationery
- 15 Ulster St phone +64 7 838 1814
- Chartwell, River City Plaza, phone +64 7 853 8320
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Bryant Education Centre
The Bryant Education Centre situated on the Waikato Hospital Campus provides an
excellent venue for undergraduate and postgraduate education including a 200-seat
auditorium and related seminar rooms.
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Bus and rail ticket agency
Discounted bus and train tickets for students. Tickets can be booked online or visit
the Hamilton Information Centre (phone 07-839-3580) – located in the Transport Centre
on the corner of Bryce and Angelsea St.
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Careers and employment at Waikato Hospital
Please contact the RMO coordinator, located in the Operations Centre Clinical Services
and Facilities (Level 1), phone contact via the main hospital switchboard (0 from
within the hospital or 07-839-8899 from outside).
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Chaplaincy and churches
Chaplains are available at Waikato Hospital for spiritual and emotional support
for people of all faiths or none. The Waikato Hospital Chapel is located off the
red corridor and is open at all times for prayer and meditation. A service is held
at 10am each Sunday in the Chapel at 11am. To contact the chaplain please refer
to the Chapel information board located outside the chapel or ask for the chaplain
to be paged through the Waikato Hospital switchboard (0 from within the hospital
or +64 7 839 8899 from outside). Churches – for a complete listing, refer to the white pages of the Waikato
telephone book or go to www.whitepages.co.nz
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Childcare
Lollipops Educare, 230 Pembroke Street (across from Waikato Hospital). Phone +64 7 838 0034
or visit www.lollipops.co.nz.
The Nest Educare, Corner Ohaupo
Road and Kahikatea Drive (close to Hospital). Phone +64 7 843 4066 for further information.
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Clubs
Contact the Citizens Advice Bureau (see Citizens Advice Bureau) or the University
of Waikato Student Union (07-856-9139).
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Citizen Advice Bureau
Hamilton (city) – 55 Victoria Street (+64 7 839 0395)
Hamilton West – 70 Kent St (+ 64 7 847 2773)
Call free 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222)
www.cab.org.nz
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Computer access
There are numerous computers available for student use at the Waikato Clinical
School and at the Waikato Hospital library. These are available during opening
hours and offer free internet use (to be used responsibly). A limited number of
after hours computers linked directly to The University of Auckland network are
also available on request. If you are staying at Hilda Ross, all rooms are
equipped with a phone jack and can be used for personal internet access. Please
check with reception regarding the cost of phone line use (in some instances,
eg, 0867 dial up number, it may have
no cost).
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Counselling services
See Health Services
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Eating places
There are two places to buy meals and snacks located close to or within the hospital:
Waikato Hospital Cafeteria – 2nd floor of the Waiora Building. Tea and coffee are
provided free with hospital ID.
Momento – 224 Pembroke St, Hamilton (opposite Waikato
Hospital)
* In the Bryant Education Centre, free tea and coffee is available between
8am-4.30pm
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Entertainment
Hamilton offers a good range of entertainment options with a number of cinemas.
Rialto cinemas
Village cinemas
There are also three top theatres
and pubs in abundance. There are many restaurants spanning a full ethnic range.
Find out more about theatres
The Hamilton Zoo (housing one of the largest bird aviaries in the South Pacific),
Hamilton City Gardens and Waikato Museum of Art and History, Artspot are all worth
a visit. For the less intrepid Waterworld offers a few fun hours. Don’t forget to
watch the Waikato Chiefs.
For more information, visit the
Hamilton City Council website.
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Examinations
Exam timetables are put on the web and your personal timetable will be posted to
you. If you have a timetable clash or a special need (such as a disability), fall
ill or your performance may be affected in some way, contact the WCS reception.
City Campus (Auckland): Room 134, The ClockTower, 22 Princes St, Auckland
Tamaki Campus: Seminar Room 231, Entrance Level 2, Building 721, 261 Morrin Road,
Glen Innes
*Timetables for individual run assessments to be held at Waikato/Auckland/Rotorua
will be available from the Waikato Clinical School during your run.
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Financial
advice
Financial advice is not directly available while at Waikato Hospital. Please utilise
the services provided at the City Campus (Auckland). Student Finance Advisers counsel
students on major sources of funding available to them, and on budgeting and financial
planning. They administer the Student Emergency Fund, the Access Awards, and the
Final Year Undergraduate grants.
Phone
+64 9 373 7599 ext 87494 for an appointment
or email financialsupport@auckland.ac.nz
City Campus (Auckland): Room 123, Level 1, The ClockTower Building, 22 Princes St,
Auckland
Tamaki Campus: Room 109 261, Student Resource Centre, Morrin Road
Grafton Campus: Ground Floor, Building 501, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences,
85 Park Road, Grafton
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Harrassment
Should you encounter problems with the behaviour of staff or fellow students that
is unwanted, unacceptable or offensive it may be harassment. University policy is
that harassment and discrimination on any grounds are totally unacceptable.
For
informal and confidential assistance in dealing with harassment problems, you may
approach any member of Resolve or the Mediator. Resolve is a group of staff and
student representatives. Their names are listed on posters around the University
of Auckland campus and in the University telephone directory.
The Mediator is contactable
on 09-373-7599 ext. 88905, email to
mediation@auckland.ac.nz or visit the University's information on
Mediation services.
Waikato Hospital has a zero tolerance policy towards harassment. For assistance
please follow the Waikato DHB policy, located on each hospital ward or via the Waikato
Hospital intranet.
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Health
service
Medical students based at Waikato Hospital are welcome to use the health services
offered by the University of Waikato. This includes access to a general practitioner
and counselling services. The University of Waikato Medical Centre is located at
the University of Waikato.
Medical Centre – phone
+64 7 838 4037, then 3 for an appointment
Counselling services – phone
+64 7 838 4201
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Information
If you require any further information regarding Waikato Hospital or any general
enquiries please contact the Student Manager phone +64 7 839 8750 or fax +64 7 839 8712.
For information regarding the Waikato Region and Hamilton City please contact the
Citizen Advice Bureau or visit
www.hamilton.co.nz
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Justice
of the Peace
A comprehensive list is available with the Duty Manager of Waikato Hospital. Contact
via the main hospital switchboard (0 from within the hospital or +64 7 839 8899 from
outside).
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Library
The Waikato District Health Board Library has a core collection of books and journal
titles, focusing on resources across all hospital specialities, as well as developing
areas such as physiotherapy, rehabilitation, health statistics, general practice
and management. It also has a valuable historical book collection.
When you arrive at Waikato Hospital please register with the library for borrowing
access.
Location: The library is located on the
ground floor of the Bryant Education Centre,
Waikato Hospital.
Contact details: Phone:
+64 7 839 8880, Fax: +64 7 839 8897
Email: library@waikatodhb.govt.nz
Photocopying is available (0.10 per page B&W)
* Don’t forget to use The University of Auckland library website for online access
to many journals.
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Lost property
Lost property can be located at the security deck that is located at the entrance
to the A&E at Waikato Hospital.
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Māori
students
Te Puna Oranga (Māori Health Service) is located on Level 1 of the Hockin Building
at Waikato Hospital. Contact details: Phone:+64 7 839 8899 ext. 7938 or ext. 7628
The Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) at The University of Auckland seeks
to provide a supportive environment where students, their whānau and staff accept
a commitment to academic achievement within a Māori/Pacific context. MAPAS is coordinated
by Te Kupenga Hauora Māori (Department of Māori Health), and is an integral part
of Vision 20:20 - a Faculty of Medical and Health Science initiative that aims to
increase the number of Māori and Pacific graduates.
Email: mapas@auckland.ac.nz or fmhs@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: 0800 20 20 99 or +64 9 373
7599 ext 84912 or 84488
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Money
machines
There is a
Westpac cashflow machine located by the entrance to the parking building. Numerous
money machines are located throughout Hamilton.
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Pacific
students
The Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) at The University of Auckland seeks
to provide a supportive environment where students, their whānau and staff accept
a commitment to academic achievement within a Māori/Pacific context. MAPAS is co-ordinated
by Te Kupenga Hauora Māori (Department of Māori Health), and is an integral part
of Vision 20:20 - a Faculty of Medical and Health Science initiative that aims to
increase the number of Māori and Pacific graduates.
Email: mapas@auckland.ac.nz
or fmhs@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: 0800 20 20 99 or +64 9 373 7599
ext 84912 or 84488
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Pagers
All medical students are issued a locater while at Waikato Hospital.
To answer a call, enter the 4-digit extension number that is showing on your pager.
To send a call use the following sequence:
Dial 32, the locater number you require, 1, the extension you are dialling from,
#
On attachment orientation each person will be shown how to use their locater and
a sheet of instructions will be provided.
Replacement batteries are issued at the Waikato Clinical School.
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Parking
Waikato Hospital – parking is available on site at a cost of $12/week for unlimited
entry and exit (see Wilson Parking on site at Waikato Hospital).
If you are staying at Hilda Ross, single exit parking vouchers are available at
a cost of $1.50. Bike lock up is available in the old ambulance bays for $5.00 per
week (includes key). This is a secure shed with key access only.
For further information on parking or bike lockup contact Wilson Parking, located
at Waikato Hospital, phone +64 7 839 8901.
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Public
transport
Information regarding the Hamilton City bus service can be found by calling 0800
4 BUSLINE (0800 4 287 5643) or visiting
www.busit.co.nz.
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Pharmacy
- Campus Pharmacy, Student Union Building, University
of Waikato, Knighton Road, phone +64 7 838 4740
- Glenview Unichem Pharmacy, Urlich Shopping Centre, 143
Ohaupo Road (1km from Waikato Hospital), phone +64 7 843 6097
- Anglesea Clinic Pharmacy, Gate 2, Angelsea Clinic, 7-9
Thackeray Street, phone +64 7 839 3999
* Numerous pharmacies are located throughout Hamilton, please refer to the yellow
pages of the Waikato telephone book or go to www.yellowpages.co.nz for a complete
listing.
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Photocopying
Self-service card-operated photocopiers are available at the Waikato DHB Library
(please enquire at the front desk regarding the purchase of a card). For academic
needs the receptionist at the Waikato Clinical School will provide photocopy services.
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Photographic
services
Visual Communications, located at Waikato Hospital, Level 3, Campbell Johnstone
Centre, phone +64 7839 8780 or +64 7 839 8899 ext. 8780. Please contact directly for
prices for film development and other photographic services.
Postal agency
Stamps can be purchased from the Waikato Hospital Shop. External mail can be sent
via the internal mail service. The nearest post shop is: Glenview Centre Lotto and
Post Shop, Ohaupo Road (1km from Waikato Hospital in the Urlich Shopping Centre),
phone +64 7 843 4018
* Numerous NZ Post agencies are located throughout Hamilton. Please refer to the
white pages under New Zealand Post or go to
www.whitepages.co.nz for a complete listing.
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Recreation
The Waikato region offers a diverse range of activities such as tramping, mountain
biking (Rotorua and Te Aroha), hot pools (Rotorua and Te Aroha) and much more. It
also offers easy access to the lower Central North Island (Rotorua, Lake Taupo,
Waitomo) and a whole range of activities. A trip to Raglan (30 minutes from Hamilton)
is a must while in the Waikato for its beautiful beach at Whale Bay, great range
of restaurants, art galleries and clothing shops., great range
of restaurants, art galleries and clothing shops.
Keeping fit and healthy while in the Waikato is easy due to the wide variety of
recreational activiUni Rec Centre, University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road, phone
+64 7 838 4177, visit www.unirec.co.nz
or email unirec@waikato.ac.nz
Waikato Hospital Squash and Tennis Club, contact the Student Manager for student
rates and information.
ct the Student Manager for student
rates and information.
Swimming/Aqua Sports – Gallagher Aquatic Centre, located 1km from the Hospital,
Collins Road, phone 07 958 5890
Lake Rotoroa, a 3.8km walk/run located minutes from the hospital. The Lake is full
of bird and aquatic life and supports a lakeside café. It is also surrounded by
sports fields and hosts many events. Pick up a “Lake Rotoroa Esplanade Walkway”
leaflet – located outside the Waikato Hospital cafeteria.
Walking/Running – all over the Waikato area. Visit www.sportwaikato.org.nz
Mountain Biking – both Te Aroha and Rotorua offer great mountain biking tracks.
Tramping – the Waikato Region contains some of the most varied scenery in New Zealand
and caters to all level of trampers.
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Security
Located at the entrance to the Waiora Building (outside the A&E) or contact
via the hospital switchboard (0). Available 24 hours.
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via the hospital switchboard (0). Available 24 hours.
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Shopping
The main shopping area of Hamilton is located along Victoria St. at the Centre Place
Mall, although the entire length of Victoria St. and the smaller side streets are
full of diverse shops. On weekends markets can be found in any number of places
including the Frankton markets on Saturdays and the Cambridge market every second
Sunday. The second Sunday of each month also sees the Hamilton Arts and Crafts Market.
For detailed information contact the Citizens Advice Bureau (see Citizens Advice
Bureau).
the Citizens Advice Bureau (see Citizens Advice
Bureau).
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Shops
- R Jays Superette, 33 Ohaupo Road (minutes from the hospital),
phone +64 7 843 7225
- Selwyn Street Dairy and Gift Shop, 1 Selwyn Street (minutes
from the hospital), phone +64 7 838 1432
- Pak n’ Save, Clarence Street, phone +64 7 839 4056
- Countdown, Bridge Street, phone +64 7 838 2714
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Sports
See Recreation
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Student
Job Search
Located at the University of Waikato (Old Pharmacy, Student Union Basement), Gate
1 Knighton Road, phone 07-856-5023, or visit n Basement), Gate
1 Knighton Road, phone 07-856-5023, or visit
www.sjs.co.nz
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Summer studentships/prizes
A number of summer studentships and prizes are available at Waikato Hospital. Please
visit the University of Auckland summer studentship website for more information
and contact details or the Student Manager at Waikato Clinical School, phone +64 7 839 8750.
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Telephones
Telephones are located throughout the hospital and can be used for local calls or
answering a page. Direct dial the extension you require or dial 1 for an outside
line.
l the extension you require or dial 1 for an outside
line.
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Toilets
There are toilets throughout the hospital, Bryant Education Centre and the Waikato
Clinical School. On the wards a staff toilet is available, ask the receptionist
for the code.
ff toilet is available, ask the receptionist
for the code.
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Utilities
Power companies
Telephone Connection
Mobile Phone Companies
- Telecom 123
- Vodafone 0800 800 021
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Waikato Clinical School
The Waikato Clinical School (WCS) was established as a division of the Faculty
of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland. It provides clinical
teaching and research for undergraduates and postgraduate medical and allied
health science students.
Within the WCS is the Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre, a purpose-built
facility for undergraduate and postgraduate education: from basic level to
sophisticated advanced specialist training. The Centre has comprehensive
audiovisual links to surgical theatres and adjacent teaching rooms, plus a wide
range of the latest skills and simulation training equipment.
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Waikato
The Waikato region is renowned for the mighty Waikato River that flows through
it, adventure tourism, an outdoor way of life and for its slower, less stressful
pace of life. It spans from the east coast to the west, stretches south to the
ski fields of the North Island volcanic plateau and covers large areas of
farmland and unspoilt native bush.
Waikato is home to a diverse population including relatively large Māori and
rural communities, which influence the way health services are funded and
delivered. Services are provided by a wide range of independent providers and
Health Waikato, the Waikato District Health Board’s provider of hospital and
related services.
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