Master of Health and Medical Sciences

The UWA Master of Surgery (MS) course is a unique and innovative program for junior doctors who are pursuing a career in Surgery. In addition to undertaking academic competencies, students gain practical experience by participating in advanced surgical skills workshops in a specialised training lab environment.

About the course

The course aims to develop technical skills in surgical procedures and provide students with the skills to initiate and progress research effectively and independently. Course structure manage and analyse data, report Students will expand their knowledge their results and ensure that high and learn how to design, conduct, The UWA Master of Surgery ethical standards are maintained. analyse and evaluate surgical research. course offers small classes with Students will interact frequently with Throughout the course, students will high calibre teaching staff. A variety experienced teaching and research gain a deeper understanding of the of teaching methods are used staff and will be mentored by Surgical importance of basing their clinical including: small group teaching, Consultants. Students will also have practice on evidence based . lectures, interactive discussion the opportunity to mentor peers and/ and practical skills workshops. or medical students. About CTEC

Students learn how to design clinical The course consists of 30 per cent The course is offered through the research studies, organise the study coursework and 70 per cent written Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences team, apply for funding, collect, thesis, as follows: and is facilitated by CTEC, the Clinical Training and Evaluation Centre. CTEC is a state of the art facility specialising THREE CORE UNITS 18 POINTS in the teaching of surgical skills Biostatistics I outside the operating theatre. CTEC Clinical Epidemiology offers students a rare opportunity to Surgical Speciality Core Skills learn new and complex skills on high PLUS THESIS RESEARCH (30,000 – 50,000 WORDS) 48 POINTS quality cadaveric material in a risk-free Plus ONE Elective Unit from the following list 6 POINTS simulated environment. Surgical Speciality Advanced Skills Leadership and Management of Health Services Economic Evaluation of Principles of Teaching and Learning Clinical Teaching and Supervision Professional Portfolio Biostatistics II Development and Communication of Research TOTAL POINTS 72 POINTS The Master of Surgery is coordinated by the Clinical Training and Evaluation Centre Course duration Admission requirements Fees

The anticipated completion time is Subject to University General Research Training Scheme from 18 months to 4 years. Rule 1.1.1.2(5), the admission (RTS) requirements are: RTS places are available to Australian Areas of interest (a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor citizens, Australian permanent of Surgery of this University, or residents and New Zealand citizens. Undertaking the Master of Surgery equivalent as recognised by the course will allow development of Faculty; and Further information surgical and research skills in the (b) a minimum two years postgraduate For further information please student’s chosen surgical sub- professional experience; and contact Meagan Connor at CTEC specialty. As well as generic surgical (c) (i) undertaking a surgical traineeship on +61 8 6488 8044 or email skills, professional supervision and through the Royal Australasian [email protected]. expertise is offered in the following College of Surgeons Surgical sub-specialties: Education and Training Program); or (ii) qualified surgeons (FRACS or • equivalent), or qualified medical • Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery practitioners desirous of an • academic career in surgery; and – Breast/Endocrine (d) Eligible for registration with the – Colorectal Medical Board of WA – Upper Gastrointestinal • Head and Neck Surgery • • Orthopaedics • Surgical Education Faculty of Health and • Medical Sciences • The University of Western Australia M501, 35 Stirling Highway Perth WA 6009 Tel: +61 8 6488 8500 Tel: +61 8 6488 4848 uwa.edu.au

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