Welcome
Professor Anna Ryan, Head of Department
Better healthcare starts with educating and inspiring our future doctors.
The Department of Medical Education leads the delivery of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and advances medical education through scholarship, research and professional development. Our medical curriculum ensures a consistent, high-quality clinical experience across diverse sites, while flexible pathways support students in pursuing individual interests.
We also offer postgraduate and professional development programs in clinical teaching, research, and leadership — designed to fit around busy professional lives. Our research and scholarship continually inform our teaching, helping shape graduates who go on to learn, lead, and improve healthcare throughout their careers.
Our Department By The Numbers
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Doctor of Medicine (MD)
The Melbourne MD is the flagship program of the Melbourne Medical School — academically rigorous, clinically immersive, and research-informed. Delivered by expert staff and supported by strong clinical partnerships across metropolitan and rural settings, the MD provides students with diverse, high-quality learning experiences guided by leaders across Melbourne Medical School clinical departments.
Postgraduate & Short Courses for Health Professionals
We offer research-informed postgraduate and professional development programs designed for busy clinicians from all disciplines. Delivered by leaders in health professional education and research, our courses are grounded in real-world clinical practice and span three key areas: Clinical Education, Clinical Research and Clinical Leadership.
Research & Scholarship
Our health professions education (HPE) researchers and educators are leaders in their fields, supporting a vibrant program of HPE research and scholarship activities for staff, MD, Masters, and PhD students.
Wurru Wurru Health Unit
The Wurru Wurru Health Unit leads culturally informed, community-led teaching within the Department of Medical Education, working to improve health outcomes for First Nations peoples. Guided by principles of self-determination and grounded in First Nations understandings of health, the team collaborates with Elders and communities across Naarm (Melbourne) and Victoria to design and deliver curriculum across the Faculty .
Diversity and Inclusion
The Melbourne Medical School is proud to foster a vibrant and inclusive culture delivering initiatives that value and support diversity.
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Whether you're preparing to enter medicine or advancing your clinical career, we offer study options to match your goals and experience. From the Melbourne MD to our award programs and short courses, the Department of Medical Education supports learners at every stage — delivered by leaders in medical education, research and clinical practice.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Lead the future of medicine with the Melbourne MD.
The Melbourne MD is the University’s flagship medical program — academically rigorous, clinically immersive, and research-informed. Delivered across 10 clinical sites, it supports over 1,400 students each year through expert teaching, hands-on placements, and strong academic support. With built-in flexibility, students can personalise their journey through MD Discovery subjects, research or scholarly pathways, and intercalated study.
MD Flexible Pathways
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MD Discovery
Shape your journey through MD Discovery subjects.
The reimagined Doctor of Medicine (MD) lets you personalise your degree through MD Discovery subjects — explore diverse topics or dive deeper into your future specialty.
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MD-PhD
Train as a clinician and a researcher.
Combining a PhD with your MD may be an excellent option if you are already on your way to a career as a clinician-researcher. Discover the Melbourne MD-PhD pathway today.
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MD-MBiomEng
Where medicine meets engineering.
The MD-Master of Biomedical Engineering program offers a unique opportunity for students with a background in biomedical engineering to fast-track a career as a medically trained engineer.
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MD-MPH
Combine medical training with a public health focus.
The MD–Master of Public Health allows students to complete an MPH between Years 3-4 of the MD. It’s designed for future doctors passionate about prevention, policy and global health.
Clinical Education Program
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Clinical Supervision Short Course
Build your confidence as a clinical supervisor. This fully online, self-paced short course supports supervisors at all stages of experience. You’ll gain practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance your teaching and improve learner outcomes.
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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education
Develop your skills in clinical teaching and supervision with this flexible, one-year program. Designed for health professionals from any discipline, you'll gain hands-on experience and expert insights in education theory, practice, and research.
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Graduate Diploma in Clinical Education
Take your teaching further in this two-year, part-time program. Deepen your clinical education, research, and leadership skills while learning alongside a diverse, multidisciplinary cohort — all at a pace that suits your career.
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Master of Clinical Education
Step into leadership with this advanced, part-time program for health professionals. Gain recognised expertise in clinical education theory, research, and practice — and make a lasting impact on future generations of health professionals.
Clinical Research Program
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Graduate Certificate of Clinical Research
Build foundational skills to design and conduct clinical research across medical, biomedical, nursing, and allied health fields. This flexible program offers practical experience and expert guidance in research methods, analysis, and ethics.
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Graduate Diploma of Clinical Research
Advance your clinical research career with this two-year, part-time program. Gain practical skills to plan, conduct, and translate research into practice, supported by expert educators.
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Master of Clinical Research
Develop advanced expertise in clinical research through this premier program. Learn from leading experts in the University’s Biomedical Precinct and gain hands-on experience via research projects and industry placements.
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Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Deepen your understanding of evidence-based medicine with this research-intensive honours degree. Developed for international students, the course is delivered within our leading medical school supported by top research institutes
Clinical Leadership Program
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Specialist Certificate in Clinical Leadership
Step into leadership with confidence. This flexible course equips healthcare professionals with the skills to lead teams, influence decision-making, and drive improvement in complex clinical environments — all grounded in real-world, evidence-based practice.
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Intensive Clinical Leadership Short Course
This two-day course equips healthcare professionals with practical leadership skills to drive change, lead teams, and improve outcomes. Apply what you learn immediately and take the next step toward the Specialist Certificate in Clinical Leadership.
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Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership
Lead with confidence in the evolving world of healthcare. This course equips you with the skills to inspire teams, implement evidence-based care, and drive meaningful change across Australia’s healthcare systems.
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education
Lead change through original research.
Our PhD in Health Professions Education equips graduates to take on leadership in academic and healthcare settings. Candidates develop deep disciplinary knowledge and make a distinct contribution to the field through innovative, community-informed research.
Whether you're a student, clinician, educator or researcher, there are many ways to connect with the Department of Medical Education.
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Research and Scholarship Roundtable
The Roundtable is a weekly event providing a welcoming and collaborative space for anyone interested in health professions education (HPE) to share and discuss research and scholarship and to foster connections.
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Melbourne Academy Of Clinical Educators
The Melbourne Academy of Clinical Educators (Melbourne ACE) is a bold new initiative to develop and recognise excellence in clinical education to support outstanding student learning and patient care.
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DME Research Supervision Opportunities
Explore the department’s diverse research supervision opportunities across MD final year projects, the Master of Clinical Research, and the Bachelor of Medical Science Honours program.
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Wurru Wurru Health Unit
The Wurru Wurru Health Unit is our teaching team dedicated to improving health outcomes for First Nations peoples through community-led, culturally informed education and research
Research, scholarship and discovery underpin the Department of Medical Education’s activities, including scholarly teaching to ensure well designed evidence-informed educational programs, scholarship of teaching and learning to advance practice, and scholarship of discovery to generate new understandings.
Research and Scholarship Report
Find out more about our recent research activity, informing and advancing health professions education and clinical practice.
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Meet Our Graduate Researchers
Discover the students pursuing graduate research through DME or working under the guidance of our academic team.
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Research and Scholarship Resource Hub
Explore our health professions education (HPE) research and scholarship resources, seminar recordings, and support materials.
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A resource for students and supervisors seeking up to date information about policies and procedures.
Access a growing library of research-informed tools, courses, and recordings designed to support clinical educators, researchers, and international medical graduates. Whether you're building your supervision skills, starting a PhD, or exploring health professions education, you’ll find practical, evidence-based resources to guide your journey.
DME Seminar & Roundtable Recordings
A catalogue of video recordings of invited seminars and research and scholarship roundtables, on a range of health professions and education topics.
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Communication & Ethics for International Medical Graduates
Explore key communication, language, ethics, and cultural issues in Australian healthcare. Includes real-life scenarios, IMG interviews, and workshop materials.
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Communication & Language Skills for IMGs
Practical multimedia resources to support international medical graduates with the language and communication skills needed to work in Australia.
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Speak Qual: A Beginner's Guide to Qualitative Research
New to qualitative research? Follow three students through the key phases of their projects—from developing a question to analysing data and reflecting on the journey.
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HPE PhD Candidate Modules
Thinking about or already doing a PhD in health professions education? These modules guide you through every stage of the journey—from pre-application to post-PhD careers. Explore curated, open-access resources tailored to the unique challenges of HPE research, supervision, and academic development.
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Clinical Supervision Online
Build your confidence as a clinical supervisor. This fully online, self-paced short course supports supervisors at all stages of experience. You’ll gain practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance your teaching and improve learner outcomes. Gain the skills and confidence to guide, support, and challenge learners in clinical settings.
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Rainbow Mob
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) in partnership with the Wurru Wurru Health Unit offer a FREE online training version of the Rainbow Mob MD Discovery topic, to help the health and wellbeing sector support LGBTQIASB+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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