This week the 20-year-old was among about 120 medical students who participated in Rural Week.

An initiative of the University of Tasmania, the annual program places second-year medical students in regional communities to learn how healthcare is accessed and delivered.

Spending time at Deloraine and Westbury, both with populations of less then 3000, Mr Awad said the experience had been eye-opening.

"It was very informative and provided me with insight into the unique health challenges facing rural communities," he said.

"Things such as obesity, the higher rates of heart disease, and the lack of healthcare services.

"Talking to patients, you get a sense of what they are facing."

On Friday the students came together at the Launceston Clinical School to share what they had learned.

Director Tim Strong said there had been a broad array of experiences, including the generosity of all communities involved.

"It's clear, they have developed a much deeper understanding of the sorts of priorities those communities have in terms of health and access to services," he said.

"I have been really struck by how valuable an experience it has been for them."

Students were also introduced to the Aboriginal Health Service.

Palawa woman Tanya Schramm said the group had developed a more holistic approach to health.

"I think the Aboriginal view of health is a little bit different to the standard view," Dr Schramm said.

"We have a much more holistic approach and the students have developed a greater understanding of that.

"I think they have appreciated that health is about more than just how I feel today.

"There's a range of aspects which have input."