Doctor of Medicine

The course is designed to provide a high standard of academic, clinical and professional medical training to provide graduates with the skills necessary to take up positions as hospital interns and thereby qualify for medical registration in Australia. 

At the same time, the course fosters autonomous learning and provides a foundation of knowledge and skills in preparation for diverse career choices after graduation. 

The MD aims to:

• integrate basic science and clinical disciplines and recognise the importance of exposure to the principles, practice and findings of medical research
• provide a structured approach to the acquisition of clinical skills and competencies through laboratory and simulated learning and early patient contact made possible by the physical location of the School within the Flinders Medical Centre and the integration of patient care teaching and research in that environment
• give students the opportunity to undertake clinical learning in diverse hospital and community environments in Adelaide, country South Australia, western Victoria and the Northern Territory
• recognise the importance of basing medical practice on a social and community view of health and illness
• support the advocacy of patient care and service as a central focus in medical practice
• ensure students gain an understanding of the professional roles and responsibilities of doctors and experience in group learning and developing collegial relationships.