Facts & figures
Global leaders in medicine
- #2 in Australia 2021 QS Subject Rankings
- #19 in the world 2021 QS Subject Rankings
- Largest specialty The specialty of medicine is the largest at Sydney Medical School
Specialty of Medicine
Internal medicine, medical ethics and behavioural sciences
The Specialty of Medicine comprises many overlapping specialties. We are a diverse specialty that stands for promoting knowledge in medicine for better healthcare.
Study options
The MD program is a four-year, graduate entry course designed to enable students to learn in a way that resembles the practice of medicine. Problem-based learning and early clinical experience both ensure that the context and relevance of the program are clear.
Experts in a range of medical specialties play a major role in curriculum delivery, curriculum review and assessment of the MD program at the University of Sydney. Each major clinical specialty is represented by a section coordinator who appoints staff in each clinical site to assist in this role.
The twelve specialities we teach into include cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and hepatology, geriatric medicine, haematology, infection and immunity, neurology, oncology, rehabilitation medicine, renal medicine, respiratory medicine, rheumatology.
Members of the specialty also substantially contribute to other specific areas of teaching, namely undergraduate science students and postgraduate research students, as well as the preparation for internship course at the conclusion of the MD program.
Learn more about the Doctor of Medicine at the Sydney Medical School.
Acquire the knowledge and skills required for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Adult Medicine Basic Training examinations, and pursue areas of future practice.
The University offers a range of research opportunities to help you pursue your passion. You can undertake a:
To learn more about research opportunities in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, visit our postgraduate research page.
Our research
The bridge between the laboratory and the clinic is a strength of our specialty. Our research portfolio spans clinical research, clinical trials, biomedical engineering and health economics.
Our methodology includes laboratory-based techniques with a focus on molecular and cell biology, large organ physiology, epidemiology and psychosocial approaches.
We have links with these University research centres and institutes:
Our people
- Professor Jenny Gunton, Head of Specialty
Head of Specialty and Acting Chair of Executive
Westmead Clinical School
Professor Jenny Gunton
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