Rural Medicine Australia (RMA)
NewMed was honoured to sponsor the Conference App for RMA24. The conference, held in Darwin, was a wonderfully collaborative venture between ACRRM and RDA. NewMed resonates deeply with many of
Welcome to NewMed.
NewMed is a start-up company with a passion to create an innovative new medical school for Australia. This will use a distributed model, smart IT, regular workshops and modern assessment methods.
NewMed is establishing a new 4-year graduate medical school, with an emphasis on primary care and appealing to prospective students living in outer urban, regional and rural Australia.
NewMed is advancing through regulatory processes (TEQSA, AMC) and plans for its first cohort to commence in 2026.
Students will be distributed across the country, learning through a new high-quality MD Program.
The delivery model uses advanced technologies to engage students in facilitated online small group learning, complemented by face-to-face weeks, and professionally supervised placements.
Aspiring doctors can study medicine in their home community across the first three years. Supervised clinical time in General Practice is needed for 4 hours per week in the first year, increasing to 8 hours/week (year 2) and 24 hours/week (year 3).
Year 4 will require clinical placements in towns with suitable hospitals.
Supporting your investment in the next generation, NewMed offers a stipend (similar and in addition to any PIP payments), active support and training from NewMed GP academics, and the opportunity of a local student remaining with a local practice over three years, developing their skills and contributing to care under supervision.
Would you like to support a local to become a doctor?
Please email soon GPplacements@newmedschool.com.au
News
Do you practise in outer urban, regional, rural or remote communities?
NewMed is establishing a new 4-year graduate medical school, with an emphasis on primary care and appealing to prospective students living in outer urban, regional and rural Australia. NewMed is
NewMed celebrates its TEQSA submission
On July 15th, the NewMed team uploaded the NewMed application to become a University College, to the TEQSA portal, marking the culmination of a two-year journey involving contributions from all
General practice from day dot
The Medical Republic recently interviewed NewMed CEO Professor Stephen Tobin to talk about the proposed innovative new medical school. With clinical experience in general practice from the first week, the
NewMed goes to RDAQ
The Queensland branch of the Rural Doctors Association held their 2024 annual conference at the Brisbane Convention Centre. NewMed took out a sponsorship kiosk at the event, in order to
Welcome Dr. Natasha Yates
Natasha brings expertise in medical education and extensive experience of urban, rural and remote medicine to the NewMed team. A specialist GP, Natasha has cared for patients in a range
NewMed Curriculum team joined by Ottawa Conference guest speakers in Melbourne
In February, our Dean and curriculum team gathered in Melbourne to fine tune NewMed’s learning and teaching strategies, and discuss approaches to the development...
Welcome Dr. Sue Hawken
NewMed is excited to announce that Dr. Sue Hawken will join the NewMed team from March 1st. Sue is an experienced medical educator, general practitioner, and professional supervisor. She developed
Welcome Professor Stephen Tobin
Stephen Tobin will commence on 15/01/2023 as NewMed’s CEO and Dean. Stephen is a highly acclaimed educator and surgeon who has championed innovative and collaborative approaches to the teaching of
Our Mission
To establish an outstanding new Medical School in Australia.
Our Vision
Our graduates will be well versed in all elements of medical practice including primary care medicine.
They will be distinguished in their practice as safe, trusted, and self-aware with excellent teamwork and communication skills.
They will practise sustainably, building on their knowledge of the individual, community, societal, environmental and financial complexities of the health care system.
As medical graduates, they will be informed by clinical research and evidence-based medicine.
Our Values
- Our environment creates respect and collegiality
- Excellence in teaching and scholarship with leading medical educators
- Innovative technologies are integral
- Exceptional pastoral and learning support services
- Academic freedom and academic integrity
- Access from/in outer urban, regional, rural and remote locations
Australia needs more doctors! Currently, 52% of our General Practitioners received their initial training overseas (RACGP 2022 report). The NewMed program aims to graduate doctors that will serve the needs of each student’s local community, including those in outer-urban, regional, and remote areas.
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