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 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.
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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
Welcome Dr. Brad Murphy
Brad Murphy OAM was appointed on 1/11/2023 to the NewMed Board as an independent director. Brad is a proud Kamilaroi man from north-western NSW who is now based in Bundaberg.
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.
The Leadership
Professor Stephen Tobin
CEO and Dean
Stephen is a highly acclaimed educator and surgeon who has championed innovative and collaborative approaches to the teaching of medicine. He has previously practised as a surgeon in regional Victoria and held senior medical academic roles including as Dean of Education at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and Associate Dean of Clinical Education at Western Sydney University School of Medicine.
Bob O’Connor
Chief Operating Officer & Registrar
Bob is an accomplished leader, building teams for success. He led the QUT Graduate Business School for over a decade, achieving global accreditation and recognition of the MBA and Executive Education portfolio, and championing innovation in the field of leadership coaching. His initial career was in information technology, culminating with a 2000 ASX company float.
Emeritus Professor Robert Stable AM
Strategic Advisor to the Board
Robert Stable is an Australian medical doctor, and former vice-chancellor of Bond University. Rob worked as a doctor and public servant in the health sector rising to become the Director-General of Queensland Health in 1996. Robert has also served as hospital medical superintendent, rural general practitioner and flying doctor.
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