Personal and Professional Development Tutors

The overall aim of the PPD in the Sydney Medical Program is to foster qualities of

• Commitment to compassionate, ethical and professional behaviour
• The ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team accepting and providing leadership as appropriate
• Recognition of the inevitability of decision making in circumstances of uncertainty and the capacity to make rational and sensitive decisions based on the best available evidence
• The ability to recognise his or her personal physical and emotional needs and responses to stress and openness to assistance in times of need.
• Ongoing commitment to the advancement of learning within the medical community.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and obligations
• Commitment to improving the quality and safety of health care in students and to discuss topics relevant to these values.

In Stage 3 students work through a number of PPD topics four of which are discussed in face to face sessions led by tutors. Tutors have access to a comprehensive course guide, and are responsible for facilitating the session and assessing the students’ understanding of each topic.

The Coordinator for PPD at Northern is:

Dr Kirsty Foster
phone: 9926 4658
email: