Macquarie MD

Year 1 equips you with foundational knowledge and skills that will be developed across the course.

• Study applied medical sciences, integrating key science disciplines and clinical practice.

• Develop clinical and consultation skills using state-of-the-art simulation equipment.

• Co-learn with Doctor of Physiotherapy students across two units focusing on the social aspects of health, Indigenous health, evidence-based practice and professionalism.

Year 2 introduces you to real clinical experiences within MQ Health.

• Weekly cases and scenarios provide the basis for more advanced clinical skill development and a context for the integrated learning of applied clinical, medical and social sciences.

• You’ll develop key research skills and study patient safety and quality, within the context of critical care.

Year 3 focuses on clinical experience and training.

• As part of your clinical training, you’ll spend 24 weeks engaged in clinical placements in Australia and 12 weeks on clinical placement in India.

• You’ll be provided with opportunities to learn about different cultures, diseases and health systems, and encouraged to compare your experiences across Australia and India.

• You’ll work on a research project throughout the year, focusing on an aspect of health systems, patient safety and quality, clinical research or public health.

Year 4 consolidates your learning and offers you choice and flexibility.

• You’ll have the opportunity to complete a number of selective clinical placements and an emergency medicine and mental health placement.

• Selective and elective clinical placements options are diverse and add depth and breadth to your clinical training.

• Your final year allows you to reflect on your learning across the program and consolidate your knowledge as you prepare for internship.