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Medical Universities in Australia

August 2015

Australia's colleges & universities are considered amongst the world's best. A qualification from an Australian institution will serve you well in your future. In comparison to other countries, including the UK & USA, it is a cost-effective study destination. Students love the beautiful beaches, climate, and outdoor lifestyle the country is famous for. No matter what course or program, or the type of institution you choose, selecting Australia for your degree or certificate is a smart move!

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Why study in Australia?



  • Students are allowed to work part-time i.e. 40 hours per fortnight on/off campus
  • All courses are Globally recognized
  • 2 years post study work opportunity
  • Immigration friendly country
  • Simple visa process


Why study in Australia?

Prevocational training refers to the first two years of training that medical graduates undertake after leaving university. These are commonly referred to as PGY1 and PGY2 (where PGY stands for "postgraduate year"). For international medical graduates, entry into prevocational training requires AMC certification. For graduates of Australian and New Zealand Medical Schools, PGY1 is called internship, and they are called "interns" or "Junior Medical Officers (JMOs)".PGY2 is also known as "Resident Medical Officer Year 1 (RMO1)."

Medical Universities in Australia require medical graduates to successfully complete at least one year of supervised practice, generally known as an internship. Internship is undertaken in hospital, general practice and community training positions accredited for this purpose. Interns in Australia are required to complete compulsory rotations in Emergency Medicine, General Medicine and General Surgery, with the remaining internship time spent in non compulsory rotations across a diverse range of medical disciplines.

The National Standard for General Registration took effect on 1 January 2014 and made the training structure of compulsory and non-compulsory rotations consistent across Australia. This rotation differs across training sites in terms of clinical content and patient load in accordance with the health services delivered at each site. In some states, a general practice term is offered for the compulsory Emergency Medicine, given the availability of undifferentiated patient morbidity and acuity at such sites. Interns are closely supervised during each rotation and routinely assessed. Successful completion of Internship results in the granting of general registration as a medical practitioner.

Apart from experience gained through working, formal educational opportunities are required to be provided by intern training providers, along with a range of wellbeing and advocacy infrastructure specifically tailored for interns. The Accreditation of intern training programs and positions is conducted by each state's postgraduate medical council or equivalent, under the approval and authority of the Medical Board of Australia. The majority of postgraduate medical education councils are part of the state health department, though structural models vary widely. A minority of them are independent of the state health department. Accreditation frameworks have been nationalized since the successful adoption in 2009 of the Prevocational Medical Accreditation Framework. This important milestone, along with the Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors, represented a significant watershed moment in nationally consistent intern education and accreditation. Since then, the Medical Board of Australia has appointed the Australian Medical Council to review and further nationalize intern training and training.

Residency Upon successful conclusion of the intern year, doctors qualify for full registration with the Medical Board and are licensed to engage in independent medical practice. In general, most doctors who complete a medical degree in Australia spend two to three years practicing as a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) in a hospital before commencing specialist training. Others may choose to continue practicing as an RMO for a longer period before deciding on the field in which they would like to specialize. Some may continue working as an RMO for the entire duration of their medical careers, often because they enjoy the diversity that the residency offers.

Intake

Most of the universities in Australia have one intake in February

Course Duration



Various models of medical education exist in various medical university in Australia. Undergraduate programs typically last 5-6 years, by-definition admit secondary school matriculates. Applicants are usually assessed by a combination of high school leaving certificate performance, Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) score and an interview. Graduate medical programs typically last 4 years, and applicants are assessed on the results of their previous academic degree in addition to aptitude tests and interviews. The most commonly used selection test by medical universities in Australia is the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).

The Top 3 Medical Universities in Australia are


Australian National University

Australian National University offer a number of internationally recognised Medical programs, designed to be flexible to meet your specific needs.
Our graduates work for universities and research institutions, for governments, and in the not-for-profit sector both in Australia and overseas. Employment destinations for our recent graduates have included Google, the World Bank, NASA and the World Health Organisation.
A degree in a medical field opens the doors to many, often unexpected, careers

University of Queensland


University of Queensland is in the top 100 universities worldwide, measured through a number of major independent university rankings: the Academic Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, US News Best Global Universities Rankings, QS World University Rankings and, Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities. UQ is also the largest university in Queensland.
The University's global research positioning was highlighted by the election of five UQ scientists to the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) in 2013 – one quarter of the 20 new Fellows and the most from any institution in the country.

University of Sydney


Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia's first university and it has built a solid international reputation for itself over the past 150 years. It is considered one of Australia's leading educational institutions, playing a key role as a member of both the Group of Eight and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).
The university consistently demonstrates its research dominance by employing nine of the 49 holders of Federation Fellowships, and also by securing the most funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) conducting excellent research and creating the next generation of science talent in Australia have never been more important.
The Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney accomplishes both of these, playing a key role in Australia's ability to compete scientifically on the world stage.

Some of the other most popular medical universities in Australia are





An Alternative Option for Medical Professional is to opt for MBBS in Australia or Non-Clinical Programs like Masters in Public Health or Health Service Management. This courses are available for international students.

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Country : Australia
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"Edwise has done a wonderful job and I thank each person at Edwise who has helped me get here in time. I am absolutely overwhelmed and appreciate the support provided by you people. It was a wonderful experience interacting with everyone at Edwise. I shall definitely recommend anyone who wants to study abroad to come to Edwise. I got the right suggestion at the right time from everyone including my Academic Counselor to my Visa Counselor & due to their support & hard work I am here at my dream destination."

Name : Sanjiv Vishwanath
Country : Australia
University : Griffith University

 

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We at Edwise streamline and personalize the process for each student irrespective of the destination, institution, course or any level of study. Our team of experienced professionals will provide you individual attention and exceptional guidance throughout your process of application. We provide assistance related to course selections, admission, visa, bank-loan and scholarships. We also host University delegates for direct student interaction and all these services are provided free of cost. We have established since 1991 and have been maintaining strong networks with over 525 universities in 16 countries, hence giving us a unique insight into the finest educational establishments worldwide.

Start your education abroad with valuable information on everything you need to know about studying abroad from study permits, temporary resident visas and how much it costs, to finding a program.

Do visit your nearest Edwise branch & choose your university carefully under our expert guidance and ensure that you have all your paperwork in order. Once you apply, and the wait is over, you can really begin to look forward to not only studying in a beautiful and vibrant country, but also to a life experience quite like no other.


Also read: 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing an Overseas Education

 



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