2020

Articles

Neuroscience-based harm reduction for older adolescents

Jennifer Debenham is a PhD candidate at the Matilda Centre. Her research aims to unite and empower young people to engage in positive health behaviours around alcohol and drug use through a brain-based drug education program, known as ‘The Illicit Project’.

Commemorating humanitarian Catherine Hamlin

Sydney graduate Dr Catherine Hamlin AC devoted her life to helping ostracised Ethiopian women. Almost fifty years after founding a hospital to treat patients most in need, Dr Hamlin has passed away.

Oral health students complete first rural placements in Bourke

Final year oral health students share their experiences undertaking the first ever clinical placement at the North Western Academic Centre in Bourke, a hub of the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health.

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.

How to make working from home a positive experience

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant a change in the way we approach work, with many of us facing full-time working from home for the first time in our professional lives. The Prevention Research Collaboration has put together their advice for ensuring your experience working from home is positive.

How to prevent weight regain

Ever lost weight, only to put it back on…and then some? It’s not a lack of willpower, it’s biology - your body’s physiological responses lead you to put it back on.

Prestigious grants and prizes awarded

Faculty of Medicine and Health researchers have been awarded a number of grants and prizes, including a prestigious NHMRC award and funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC), NHMRC and Cancer Council NSW.

World Sleep Day

A new program at the University of Sydney School of Pharmacy will be introduced this year, giving pharmacy students the opportunity to extend their experience beyond the classroom and develop leadership skills.

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.

25 February 2020

How to become a dentist

To practise as a dentist in Australia you must complete an accredited university degree in dentistry, be registered with the Dental Board of Australia and meet the standards for re-registration every year.