START STRONG WITH THE YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Where you ’ ll be
The entire medical course is completed in Malaysia with the exception of three months in your final year , where you ’ ll be based in clinical settings in Australia . You can take on additional components of Years two , three , four and five in Australia , subject to the availability of clinical places .
YEAR 1
Sunway City campus You ’ ll start with the basic medical and behavioural sciences within interdisciplinary units , with a major focus on clinical issues through problem-based cases and visits to clinical sites .
YEAR 2
Sunway City campus You ’ ll continue to learn the basic medical and behavioural sciences , while participating in community placements and working with clients of welfare agencies . You ’ ll also spend time in the hospital and clinics at Segamat .
Monash ’ s Young Scholars Program is a short-term internship that offers an exciting opportunity to engage in research and community outreach activities before you begin your Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine studies .
Under the guidance and close mentorship of leading researchers , you ’ ll be involved in ongoing major research projects in neuroscience , cancer , public health , non-communicable diseases , infectious diseases , medical education or clinical medicine .
This experience will help you explore your passion in medicine , develop a broad suite of study skills , and get a unique head start in your academic and personal development .
What will you gain from this internship ?
• Exposure to research culture in the finest facilities and a greater appreciation for the medical research and innovations that shape the medical profession .
• Individual supervision from experienced clinicians and academic scholars .
• Weekly instruction sessions in research methods and data analysis .
• Work with our partner agencies and non-governmental organisations to connect with local and wider communities .
• Critical thinking skills and an understanding of scientific methods that will be invaluable in your future medical studies .
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YEAR 3
Clinical School Johor Bahru You ’ ll study integrated medicine and surgery , which will be taught using a series of problem-based learning and bedside teaching sessions in clinical settings .
YEAR 4
Clinical School Johor Bahru and Sultanah Aminah Hospital You ’ ll engage with core clinical rotations in women ’ s and children ’ s health , general practice , and psychological medicine .
I was involved in a research project that explored the perceived barrier to exercise among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus . I had limited medical knowledge about the topic when I started but my supervisors were very patient and it was very clear that Monash not only has excellent research facilities and resources , but also an excellent team of professionals and doctors who can guide young students like me .”
CHERYL TANG
YEAR 5
Clinical School Johor Bahru , Sultanah Aminah Hospital , and in Australia Your final year is structured as a series of pre-intern placements , where you ’ ll complete your degree by gaining wider experience in important disciplines and specific areas of interest through a range of urban , rural and overseas settings .
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