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Professional Medical Medical Professional Education Guide About the University of Sydney ................. 2 What you can study in 2018....................... 4 Postgraduate courses Contact us sydney.edu.au/medicine/postgraduate 3132 2 9351 +61 [email protected] Clinical Neurophysiology .......................... 6 Critical Care Medicine ������������������������������ 8 Infection and Immunity ...........................10 Internal Medicine .....................................11 Metabolic Health ..................................... 13 Ophthalmology ���������������������������������������15 Paediatric Medicine ................................18 Pain Management .................................... 19 Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development ................... 21 Psychiatry .............................................. 23 Psychotherapy ��������������������������������������� 25 Sexual and Reproductive Health ............. 26 Sleep Medicine ....................................... 30 Surgery ................................................... 31 How to apply .......................................... 36 About the University of Sydney The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university. Likewise, its medical school was sydney.edu.au the first established in this country. With its multiple campuses and affiliated medical research institutes across the state, the Sydney Medical School is one of the largest health and medical teaching and research institutions in the southern hemisphere. Our clinical schools are located in major teaching Why study with us? hospitals in the Sydney metropolitan area and The University of Sydney is ranked first in Australia in regional hospitals in central-western NSW, and 15th in the world for the quality of our research Professional Medical Education Guide far-western NSW and on the state’s north coast. and teaching in medicine.* The University has strong partnerships with both Our programs provide education and training of public and private sector health services. In 2015, great depth and breadth, not only in discipline- the University joined with Sydney, Northern Sydney specific areas but also in research methods, and Western Sydney Local Health Districts, the communication and teaching methods. Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (Westmead) and medical research institutes to form Sydney Many of our courses and units of study are Health Partners. endorsed by the relevant professional colleges and some can be credited towards college training This is recognised by the National Health and requirements. Several units of study are also aimed Medical Research Council as an Advanced Health at preparing candidates for college examinations Research and Translation Centre. (see individual course pages for further information). Sydney Medical School and its affiliated medical Our vocational programs are designed with busy research institutes have a large research portfolio professionals in mind. Within our broadly structured encompassing the basic sciences, clinical medicine programs, you can tailor a course to meet your and public health. The University of Sydney needs. Most courses are delivered online, with face-to-face teaching in intensive one- or two-day Research programs are focused on the major sessions, block mode, or seminars usually outside of themes of cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, business hours. They are regularly updated to ensure diabetes, neuroscience and mental health, they are current and relevant. infectious diseases and lifespan health. There is a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Page 2 * QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 Our courses will help you to: − gain up-to-date knowledge and skills − obtain insights from clinical and academic leaders in your chosen fields − prepare for college examinations and meet college training requirements − acquire additional skills such as expertise in clinical reasoning and communication and teaching About the University of Sydney − develop research skills and experience, such as trial design and grant application writing − establish a network of contacts with senior clinicians and peers. Coursework programs Course structure Master’s degrees can be undertaken part time over The course structure varies slightly between five years or completed in one year of full-time study. degrees, but the following are some basic principles. Graduate certificates and graduate diplomas are Compulsory units of study usually include available in most courses and it is usually possible to Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology, which can move between these awards and master’s programs be taken at any time during your studies. provided the degree requirements are met. The range of stream-specific units is unique to each In some cases, if you do not meet the entry degree. Elective units can be chosen from the list requirements for a master’s degree program, the of elective units or from your stream-specific units graduate certificate or graduate diploma can provide of study. an acceptable entry pathway. Each unit of study is assigned a certain number of High-achieving students in the master’s programs credit points. To qualify for a degree, you need to may be eligible for the advanced option. This complete at least the following number of credit provides a closely supervised research opportunity points and the subject requirements of that degree. that can be completed part time. Graduate certificate 24 credit points To find the course that matches your interests and Graduate diploma 36 credit points eligibility for admission, please visit: Master’s 48 credit points − sydney.edu.au/medicine/study/postgraduate Advanced master’s 60 credit points Page 3 What you can study in 2018 Our portfolio of vocational degrees includes: New units of study in 2018 − Internal Medicine* − Point of Care Ultrasound will investigate the − Clinical Neurophysiology process now used routinely in the assessment sydney.edu.au − Critical Care Medicine* and management of critically ill patients. − Sexual and Reproductive Health Students will learn how to perform scans including e-FAST, AAA, vascular access, DVT studies, renal, − Metabolic Health hepatobiliary, basic echo and early pregnancy. − Ophthalmology and Cataract − Essential Dermatology will provide a and Refractive Surgery* comprehensive review of most of the − Paediatric Medicine* common skin diseases. On completion, − Pain Management students will be able to diagnose the most − Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development common cutaneous presentations, recognise possible alternative diagnoses, and complete − Psychiatry* an appropriate management plan. − Sleep Medicine − Essential Imaging will cover the various − Surgery.* modalities in current use and future directions of imaging, give a better understanding of What’s new in 2018? the strengths and weaknesses of common imaging tests including the risks associated Orofacial Pain with different modalities, explain how to Drawing on the American Academy of Orofacial Pain recognise the appearance of ‘need to know’ Curriculum Guidelines, the Sydney Medical School cases, and appropriately order and perform and the Faculty of Dentistry have collaborated to Professional Medical Education Guide basic interpretation of commonly used tests. develop a unique orofacial pain pathway within the Master of Medicine/Science in Medicine − Basic Infectious Diseases will focus on the (Pain Management) program. diagnosis and investigation of common haematological disorders and the essentials This is the first time that a study option devoted of managing these conditions. It will be exclusively to orofacial pain has been offered by available in the Internal Medicine and an Australian or New Zealand university. Critical Care Medicine courses. − Basic Oncology will focus on the diagnosis, Sexual and Reproductive Health investigation and treatment of common This postgraduate program provides a diverse solid malignancies. This unit will be available and interprofessional curriculum suitable in the Internal Medicine courses. for Australian and international students − Basic Haematology will explore common interested in the range of disciplines related haematological disorders and how to to HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), manage them. It will be available in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). the Internal Medicine courses. − Urological Oncology will cover cancers of The program enables students to understand the prostate, bladder, kidney, testis, penis The University of Sydney the global challenges of SRH, including HIV/STIs, and other rarer cancers. On completion infertility, and unintended pregnancy, through a students will be able to diagnose, stage and range of units, with an option to choose one of four manage localised and advanced cancers. pathways: HIV and STIs, Reproductive Health and Fertility, Psychosexual Therapy, or Public Health. Page 4 * Only available