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TODAY’S MEDICAL STUDENTS TOMORROW’S HEALTH LEADERSThe new Melbourne MD coming in 2022
What do students want?
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Paths to entry to the Melbourne MD
We aim for diversity in inclusion, diversity in graduates and train future leaders in Health
Generally, entry requires a combination of academic performance and interview (MMI) +/- other parameters relevant to the respective entry pathway
Existing subject prerequisites will be phased out by 2022
Paths to entry to the Melbourne MD
Total intake approximately 350 per year (influenced by Government policy and determinations)
• Commonwealth Supported Places (~150)• Rural Pathway (~30)• Domestic Fee Paying• International Fee Paying• Indigenous Entry Bonded Medical Places
The Structure 2022
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Core Curriculum
To train quality evidence-based doctors
Modular design for progress at each student’s optimal pace
Online platforms for consistent delivery across all sites
Continual assessment to reinforce knowledge
Curriculum will include:
- Applied medical sciences
- Clinical knowledge and skills
- Professional practice
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Clinical Training
Achieving multidisciplinary clinical competence
Starts Semester 1 of year 1
Rotations across rural and clinical sites
Learn the art and practice of medicine from clinician-teachers
Peer teaching and learning
Graded development of clinical skills, through simulation and contribution to patient care
Immersive understanding of the health system as a valued member of the health care team
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Research
Advanced research capability for every graduate
Developing clinician-scientists
Self-determined, defined, short or long research projects
Research though a combination of coursework modules, such as ethics and clinical trial design
Opportunities for additional qualifications
Any medically relevant research is possible, from wet lab to dry lab, to public health and community projects
Undertaken across the University, in our partnering hospitals and clinics, or in our affiliated medical research institutes as well as interstate or internationally
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Discovery
Personalise your MD
Tailored, self-directed discovery to pursue specific interests and passions
Gain extra clinical and/or research exposure and training to prepare for future specialty training
Co-design an individualised program of activity
Local, national, global opportunities across the University, partner hospitals, affiliated medical research institutes or elsewhere
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Optional Diversions
A flexible MD
Diversions allow for life experiences and attainment of extra professional skills. Diversions are not constrained by the standard academic year.
Examples include:
- Parental leave
- Paid or volunteer employment
- Parallel or intercalated degrees
- Additional qualifications
- National or international clinical and research immersions
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New Pathways
Collaborations for success
An established MD-MPH program
Intercalated PhDs and other degrees are encouraged
MD1 completion allows entry to Melbourne PhD
Postgraduate clinician-scientist track
Commercialisation and entrepreneurship
Growing slate of scholarships and opportunities
Thank you
