Master of Family Medicine

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Master of Family Medicine

In MONASH UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA

Specifically designed for general practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge and skills, thiscourse is conducted via off-campus learning. It enables doctors to meet patient and community needs

while fostering critical appraisal skills in the discipline of general practice, including its clinical aspects,

literature and research base. On completion of coursework, students undertake a minor thesis project.

The course is open to both domestic and international students.

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Heather Grusauskas

Course code: 0099

Frequently asked questions

What is Family Medicine?

Why study Family Medicine at Monash? What is Off Campus Learning?

Is the course accredited?

What are the pre-requisites for entry?

How long does the course take and what will I study?

What are the course fees?

Am I eligible for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer?

What are the English Language requirements?

How do I apply?

What is Family Medicine?

Family medicine is whole person care in the context of the family and the community.continuingcare drawing on biomedical, psychological, social and environmental understandings of health.

(RACGP 2004). Primary medical care in Australia, and in many other countries, is largely delivered

by general practitioners and has a long and proud history as a clinical discipline. As medical

information and knowledge develop, general practitioners/ family physicians need to manage

emerging concepts in practice as well as know how to access information and critically analyse

literature.

Why study Family Medicine at Monash?

Ranked in the top 50 of the world's universities, Monash has over 50,000 students, 200,000 alumni

and a powerful network of international alliances. By studying at Monash you will become an active

member of this global Monash community.

This course inspires me to really think about the discipline of general practice, to think about what I

am doing daily in my practice International Family Medicine student

This course has been very usefulhavinga better understanding of what I have been doing these

last few years has given me a stronger sense of identity as a GP, reigniting the passion I had when I

first commenced General Practice. Australian Family Medicine student

What is Off Campus Learning?

More than 14,000 Monash students take advantage of the flexibility off-campus programs

provide. This mode of study allows you to study when and where you choose.
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We provide comprehensive course materials, to let you learn at your own pace, and tutor contact for

academic queries. Our courses are assessed by coursework which means you submit work by

designated due dates.You will also be allocated a thesis supervisor who will assist with the

completion of your final work.

Is the course accredited?

The RACGP QA & CPD program approved this course for the 2011-2013 triennium for 120 (Category

1) Higher Education Points.

The course is also accredited by the Medical Council of Hong Kong as a quotable qualification.

Please note, successful completion of the Master of Family Medicine will not entitle non-Australian

registered general practitioners/family physicians to work in Australia. For information about working

in Australia, please refer to the Australian Medical Council website:www.amc.org.au

What are the pre-requisites for entry?

Applicants must have a medical degree and be currently registered with the Australian Health

Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or a similar local national registration body. A minimum of

two years work experience in general practice is essential for both Australian and International

applicants with preference being given to applicants who are currently employed and have been in

active general practice for a minimum period of two years.

How long does the course take and what will I study?

The Masters of Family Medicine is a 96 credit point course and takes a minimum of four years to

complete (eight semesters).

Students may adjust their study program according to their professional commitments by applying fora 6 or 12 months leave of intermission (deferment of study) during enrolment in the course or by

varying their pattern of study.

Year 1 Semester 1 MFM4000 Principles of General Practice compulsory core unit

Semester 2 MFM4006 Introduction to Research Methods compulsory core unit

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective unit/s 1 x 12 credit point unit OR 2 x 6 credit point units

Semester 2 Elective unit/s 1 x 12 credit point unit OR 2 x 6 credit point units

On successful completion of Years 1 and 2 students may exit with the Graduate Diploma in Family

Medicine

Year 3 Semester 1 Elective unit/s 1 x 12 credit point unit OR 2 x 6 credit point units

Semester 2 MFM5008 Applied Research compulsory core unit

On successful completion of Years 1, 2 and 3 (which includes successful completion of MFM5007

Learning and teaching ) students may exit with the Master of Family Medicine (Clinical)

Year 4 Semester 1 MFM5001 Masters Thesis compulsory core unit

Semester 2
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Assessment varies from unit to unit and is based on a continual assessment system. There are no

formal examinations for this course. The thesis component is conducted over 12 months. For further

information about the units of study please click on the links below:

12 credit point compulsory core units

MFM4000Principles of general practice

MFM4006Introduction to research methods

MFM5001Minor thesis

MFM5008Applied research

12 credit point elective units

MCM9204Dermatology

MCM9301Women's sexual and reproductive health in general practice

MFM5007Learning and teaching

6 credit point elective units

MCM9014Musculoskeletal medicine

MCM9017Medical ethics

MCM9019Ophthalmology

MCM9201Depression and Anxiety Disorders in General Practice

MCM9302Stress management

MCM9306Issues in general practice prescribing

MCM9308Mens sexual and reproductive health

What are the course fees?

Fees are payable on a semester by semester basis. Students are not required to pay the full amount

at the beginning of the course. The Masters of Family Medicine is a full fee paying course. For more

information on fees please see the following

weblink:http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/0099/

Am I eligible for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer?

Credit for previous learning (Advanced Standing) may be granted where this is assessed as

equivalent to Monash University study. Credit towards the course for previous learning may include

credit transfer and recognition of prior learning. Up to a maximum of 50% of the course credit points

may be granted for previous postgraduate learning in a

university or

TAFE course or accredited course offered by a Registered Training Organisation, or

overseas equivalents of these.
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Recognition of prior learning may be granted for previous non-accredited formal study such as

professional development or on-the job-training.

Holders of the FACRRM, FRACGP or equivalent (MRCGP) qualification are entitled to 24 credit points

of advanced standing. All other requests will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Credits may not be granted to studies or learning completed more than seven years prior to the date

of enrolment in the current course.

Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine with Monash

University, with a mark of 65% or above for MFM2006 Introduction to Research Methods, will be

eligible to progress to the Master of Family Medicine with 48 credit points of advanced

standing. Further recognition of prior learning and/or credit transfer may not then be granted in such

an instance.

What are the English Language requirements?

Students are expected to be proficient in English and must satisfy the minimum English languagerequirements of the university. You can meet these requirements in one of the following ways:

You have achieved a satisfactory level of performance in an English subject at Year 12 or equivalent

level. For postgraduate study, a study score of at least 30 in units 3 and 4 in any VCE English subject

is required.

Satisfactorily completed a sufficient period of study, at a sufficiently advanced level, in an English-

medium institution, ie; an undergraduate degree within the five years prior to commencement of the

course of intended enrolment.

Completion of an Australian TAFE, Singapore Polytechnic or Malaysian College diploma will satisfy

this requirement.

Documentary evidence in the form of a letter or transcript is required from the institution at which thestudy was undertaken.

You have undertaken an English language proficiency test within 24 months prior to your study

commencement date and have achieved the following results:

o IELTS (International English Language Testing System - academic) minimum test score of 6.5with no

individual band score less than 6.5. Please refer to important IELTS information below. For more

information on IELTS go towww.ielts.org

o TOEFL (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum test score of 580 with a Test of

Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5 or a minimum test score of 237 in the computer-based

TOEFL with an Essay Rating (ER) of at least 5. You must include the original TOEFL or TWE test

report with your application. For more information on TOEFL go towww.ets.organd select TOEFL.

You have successfully completed the Monash University English Language Bridging Program, orequivalent programs, at the appropriate level. For further information on the Monash University

English Language Bridging Program, visithttp://www.monashcollege.edu.au/courses/english-

language/index.html

All of your secondary schooling was in English and you have successfully completed at least two

university level subjects in an institution where English is the language of instruction and assessment.

How do I apply?

If you are interested in applying for the Master of Family Medicine, please use theApplication for

Admission 2013(PDF).

Regrettably faxed or e-mailed forms cannot be accepted, please submit the original form with

supporting documents to the address on the Application form.
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If you have any further questions or wish to discuss your application to the course, please contact

[email protected]

Graduate Studies

Department of General Practice

School of Primary Health Care
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Documents

Master of Family Medicine