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08 April 2020
COVID-19: Ethics framework to help guide clinical decision making
Clinicians have turned to ethicists at the University of Sydney to help guide thinking about processes for crucial decision-making in anticipation of mounting pressure on healthcare systems due to the coronavirus.
08 April 2020
Hidden army: how starfish could build up numbers to attack coral reefs
Research that shows juvenile starfish can lurk harmlessly for more than six years could force a rethink on the crown of thorns culling methods used to protect corals on the Great Barrier Reef.
30 March 2020
Which postgraduate health course is right for you?
Advancing your career in health is easier to accomplish than you might think. A single unit of study, professional certificate, graduate certificate or graduate diploma are valuable options to consider if your not ready to commit to a full master's program.
16 March 2020
Renowned neurodegeneration expert receives top accolade
Academic shaping the treatment of non-Alzheimer's dementias and Parkinson's disease receives prestigious award.
10 March 2020
How to become a doctor
To pursue a career in medicine you need to finish year 12 and graduate from a bachelor’s degree. You then need to complete a four-year postgraduate medical program. To be fully registered, you must also complete an intern year.