WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR MEDICAL PROGRAM
PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED
The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, which means that our graduates can practise in Australia and New Zealand without sitting for additional examinations. The course is also recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council and Sri Lanka Medical Council.
VARIETY OF LEARNING STYLES
Our innovative teaching sessions provide you with a range of learning modes. Lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and simulation sessions are delivered by experts within the university as well as clinicians and researchers.
FACILITIES DESIGNED TO INSPIRE We use the latest educational technologies in specialised labs and learning suites to enhance the teaching and learning process. This includes the award-winning Medical Anatomy and Pathology E-Learning Laboratory, recognised by medical and academic fraternities for its innovative approach to education, and the new Educational Gamification and Immersive Learning Experience Laboratory.
RESEARCH COMPONENT Basic research skills are introduced in the early years and further developed in the third year. In the final year of the course you’ ll undertake a scholarly intensive placement under the supervision of a researcher or clinician. You’ ll explore an aspect of research or professional practice using the research skills you develop earlier in the course.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional behaviour, and its importance in health service delivery, is nurtured along with the development of other high-level skills. You’ ll be expected to be aware of and demonstrate the professional values and qualities of doctors such as respect for others, confidentiality, trustworthiness and dependability.
EARLY CLINICAL EXPOSURE
You’ ll interact with health care professionals through a variety of medical contaact visits to medical practicies, community care facilities and hospitals. This aspect of the course allows you to experience an introduction to medical interviewing with real patients.
CLINICAL SKILLS
Clinical skills sessions are active, hands-on learning led by clinicians. It’ s about developing fundamental skills for taking a patient history and covers examination techniques and procedural skills. In years three to five, you’ ll develop and enhance those skills during clinical placement by engaging with real patients during bedside tutorials under the guidance of medical practitioners.
EMPHASIS ON PATIENT SAFETY The Patient Safety program is emphasised in the final year and is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be a safe practitioner. Simulations and clinical skills workshops are designed to provide practical hands-on simulation experiences of authentic scenarios from clinical practice. This program is invaluable in preparing you for your role as an intern.
FINAL YEAR PRE-INTERNSHIP The final year of the course is based upon a trainee internship model. You’ ll go on clinical placements at healthcare facilities in Malaysia and a three-month clinical attachment in Australia. These opportunities let you gain wider experience in a variety of healthcare settings.
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