The School of Medicine is advancing through the AMC accreditation process and plans for its first cohort to commence in September 2027, subject to approval. Enquiries are welcome, but applications cannot be accepted until the School of Medicine is accredited.
Students will be learning through the high quality MD Program whilst obtaining clinical experience in general practice clusters, being learning communities made up of several practices within 100 km or 1 hour’s commute time of each other. There are clusters based on primary care agreements across the five mainland states.
The delivery model uses advanced technologies to engage students in facilitated online small group learning, complemented by back-to-base workshop weeks, and supervised placements in primary care (general practice) for the first 3 years. The 4th (final) year is hospital based. Programmatic assessment for learning is prominent within the MD Program.
Supervised clinical time in General Practice is provided for 4 hours per week in the first year, increasing to 8 hours per week (year 2) and 3 days per week (year 3).
Year 4 involves clinical placements in towns and cities with suitable hospitals.
Are you a GP who would like to supervise a medical student or two to become a doctor?
Supporting your investment in the next generation, the School of Medicine offers a stipend (similar to and in addition to any PIP payments), active support and training from School of Medicine GP academics, and the opportunity of a medical student (or two) remaining with your general practice over three years, developing their skills and contributing to care under supervision.
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To establish and deliver an outstanding new medical school for Australia.
Our graduates will be well versed in all elements of medical practice, emphasising Primary Care Medicine.
They will be well equipped for their practice as safe, trusted, and self-aware with excellent teamwork and communication skills.
They will practice sustainably, building on their knowledge of the individual, community, societal, environmental and financial complexities of the health care system.
They will be well prepared to respectfully engage with people of all cultural backgrounds, especially Australia’s First Nations people.
As medical graduates, they will be informed by clinical research and evidence-based Medicine.
Australia needs more doctors! Currently, Australia imports more doctors each year than it graduates from its own medical schools. This Doctor of Medicine program aims to graduate doctors that will serve the needs of different local communities, especially those in outer-urban, rural, and remote areas.
Our graduates will follow many and varied medical careers. It is expected that many will select primary care and/or rural practice.