Program Overview
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Sydney Medical School is a four-year postgraduate coursework degree that provides clinical and research training for aspiring doctors. Students gain practical experience through clinical placements and develop skills in areas such as basic sciences, diagnostics, population health, and professionalism. Graduates are eligible for provisional registration as medical practitioners in Australia and can pursue careers in general practice, specialties, research, or other healthcare-related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a masters-level degree that provides students with world-class clinical and research training. On completion, graduates are eligible for provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a medical practitioner. Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) is suitable for graduates from any discipline who are interested in becoming a doctor and have a passion for healthcare.
Outline:
The Doctor of Medicine is a postgraduate coursework degree that will provide you with clinical and research training to develop the skills needed to be responsive to the health needs of individuals, families and communities and committed to improving the health care system at all levels. Graduates from this program are eligible for provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a medical practitioner. Over four years you will complete core units according to a prescribed course of study, covering eight vertical themes:
- basic and clinical sciences
- clinical skills
- diagnostics and therapy
- research, evidence and informatics
- population health
- indigenous health
- ethics and law
- professionalism and interprofessional teamwork
Teaching:
We focus on small group, team-based learning and integrating theory with practice. You will gain hands-on experience from as early as your second week through our extensive network of clinical schools.
Careers:
Most junior doctors make their career choice during their second postgraduate year, most commonly opting for general practice or one of the specialties. Clinical training under the supervision of one of the specialist colleges (RACGP, RACP, RACS, etc) takes between three and six years in most instances. Australia is in special need of doctors for rural and remote practice, including Indigenous health care. Other careers for Sydney medical graduates include:
- medical research
- teaching
- medical administration
- medical communication or journalism
- consulting and overseas aid work
Other:
Graduates are eligible for registration by medical boards in all Australian states and territories and in New Zealand. One year of internship is required prior to full registration. You will have access to placement opportunities in both rural and international settings to develop your experience in a wide range of medical environments. You will have access to some of the world's leading researchers, institutes and networks. Sydney Medical School has extensive international connections. You can undertake a four to eight week clinical or research placement overseas during your elective term. The School of Rural Health in Dubbo features new buildings and state-of-the-art facilities including anatomy and medical sciences teaching facilities, with clinical teaching to be centred at the newly redeveloped Dubbo Hospital, which has a wide range of specialist capabilities. If you have an interest in rural medicine or practicing in a regional location learn more about completing your medical degree in Dubbo.
