Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) aims to produce knowledgeable, caring and competent graduates, who are well prepared to commence vocational training in any area of medicine. We offer a four-year course using a combination of face-to-face teaching sessions, clinical placements, blended, online, and self-directed learning. No preference is given to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) aims to produce knowledgeable, caring and competent graduates, who are well prepared to commence vocational training in any area of medicine. We offer a four-year course using a combination of face-to-face teaching sessions, clinical placements, blended, online, and self-directed learning.
No preference is given to any particular undergraduate degree.
Information on how to apply for this degree is available on the Doctor of Medicine website.
Medical practitioners from UOW local communities and other health practitioners are involved in all aspects of the MD degree, delivered using a range of teaching-learning approaches:
clinical teaching in metropolitan, regional or rural locations including hospitals, clinics, general practice and community health settings
small group learning activities and group work
seminars, workshops and tutorials
The MD aims to prepare graduates with knowledge of medical and systems sciences, Indigenous health, health advocacy and clinical practice skills, meeting professional, legal and ethical requirements of the medical profession.
With a strong focus on regional, rural and remote health care, many clinical placements are undertaken in those locations.
Accreditation & professional recognition:
The UOW’s medical program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). The UOW Doctor of Medicine is an internationally recognised medical degree and students may undertake postgraduate training in a number of countries outside of Australia including Canada, USA, UK and New Zealand.
On completion of the UOW MD, all graduates must undertake a prescribed period of pre-vocational training to be eligible for unconditional registration as a medical practitioner in NSW. This training (referred to as internship) occurs under supervision as determined by the NSW Health Education & Training Institute (HETI). Graduates who satisfactorily complete pre-vocational training will be registered as Medical Practitioners in NSW and eligible to apply for registration in Australia and New Zealand.
International graduates of the MD program are not automatically entitled to internship, registration, or access to a provider number in Australia. Please visit the NSW Health Education & Training Institute (HETI) website. for information on Internships in NSW. More information on practicing medicine in Australia can be found on the Medical Board AHPRA website.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
