Doctor of Medicine

The Overview and Aims of the course have been defined in terms of a Vision statement and associated Mission and Design statements, as provided below. Vision To create a medical course which provides a truly transnational quality assured medical education experience for local and international students. While embedded in learning within the Australian health care context, a strong emphasis on the comparison of health care systems and on emerging technologies in medical practice will ensure that our students master the cultural awareness and communication skills required for positive patient-centred care in any setting. Macquarie University graduates will be doctors who capably practice quality medicine in diverse local and global communities, and effectively connect with patients and inter-professional teams across cultures. Mission The primary mission of the Medical course is to graduate doctors with the scientific, clinical, social and professional capabilities that will serve as the basis for medical practice across the world. By collaborating with domestic and international partners who share similar value sets, we will provide an outstanding clinical and educational experience locally and globally. Our primary mission will be realised through our commitment to: Comparative and reflective approach to learning. We will use a comparative approach to the varied clinical, cultural and health system experiences of the course's diverse group of students. By encouraging reflection on these experiences, we will foster the achievement of an international perspective and a global capability set for our graduates. Patient-centred Care.