- Graduate Diploma in International Psychiatry
Six months of affordable and quality training to healthcare professionals in developing and developed countries.
- Master of Psychiatry
Develop an in-depth understanding of psychiatric disorders that you will see in clinical practice. Learn how to effectively recognise and treat them.
- Master of Psychiatry (Online)
The renowned Master of Psychiatry is now offered online through interactive learning platforms.
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Why we should worry more about anxiety in older adults
COVID-19 has caused particular psychological stress to older adults from heightened risk of severe illness to social restrictions. We need to know more about anxiety, a ‘silent killer’
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Nick Christopher PhD Scholarship
Congratulations to Hope O’Brien for receiving The Nick Christopher PhD Scholarship for 2020! Hope is currently undertaking her PhD with the Department of Psychiatry, investigating emotion regulation in PTSD, under the supervision of Professor Meaghan O’Donnell.
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Department Webinar Series
Professor Chris Davey launched the Department of Psychiatry Webinar Series on Thursday 23 July. The series to be held quarterly will cover a wide range of topics in psychiatry, including new developments in research, treatment innovations, and broader themes related to a career in psychiatry. These will be delivered by nationally and internationally renowned speakers. The seminars will be of benefit to all of our Master of Psychiatry students, MD students, and staff within the Department.
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A Powerful Opportunity for Change
Can the challenges we face during the coronavirus pandemic help us reconsider what matters most and how we live our lives?
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Training your brain in lockdown
The profound changes in our lifestyle due to COVID-19 social distancing may require us to take more deliberate actions to exercise our thinking skills. Here are some tips
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Professor Chris Davey joins MMS as Head of Psychiatry
Melbourne Medical School welcomes Professor Chris Davey (MBBS(Hons) MPsychiatry PhD, FRANZCP) as the new Head of the Department of Psychiatry, commencing on 16 March.
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Department of Psychiatry Travelling Fellowship and Scholarships 2020
Congratulations to Department of Psychiatry staff and students on their successful applications under the Department’s travelling scholarship and fellowship funds. The 2020 winners are:
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Simple ways to support people dealing with traumatic events
Thousands of people are processing the emotional impact of being caught up in the Australian bushfires. Here are some tips on how you can support a friend or family member who may be struggling.
Graduate Research at MDHS
A resource for students and supervisors seeking up to date information about policies and procedures
The University of Melbourne is a globally engaged, comprehensive, research-intensive university uniquely positioned to respond to the major social, economic and environmental challenges of our time.
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Research Themes
Our research is encompassed within several broad research themes. This multidisciplinary approach aims to increase the opportunities for researchers to collaborate on projects that span common themes.
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Research Groups
An overview of the research interests within the department and the project work being carried out by our research groups.
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Mental Health Program
The University of Melbourne's Mental Health PhD program
Research in the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is Australia's largest biomedical research faculty. We employ more than 1500 academic staff, 4000 honorary staff and 1500 graduate researchers undertaking world class research across a wide range of health and social issues in a diverse range of research settings. Researchers are located at key sites across Victoria, with more conducting research around the world. These renowned experts from every field can be found in labs, hospitals, affiliated research institutes and all across the wider community.
Information and support tools for Faculty staff are available on the Faculty intranet.- Graduate Diploma in International Psychiatry
Six months of affordable and quality training to healthcare professionals in developing and developed countries.
- Master of Psychiatry
Develop an in-depth understanding of psychiatric disorders that you will see in clinical practice. Learn how to effectively recognise and treat them.
- Master of Psychiatry (Online)
The renowned Master of Psychiatry is now offered online through interactive learning platforms.
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, we have something to suit your needs and schedule. With the highest teaching evaluations in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences we are proud to offer our coursework and short course programs to our leaders and future leaders.
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Degrees
The graduate coursework and research degrees offered by Melbourne Medical School are the perfect way to begin or progress your career.
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Short Courses
Our short courses are designed to keep you up to date with the latest research and information.
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Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offer an extensive range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.
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Current Student Resources
Further information for all students in the Melbourne Medical School, including Doctor of Medicine students, plus links to University student resources.
Clinical Electives
View further information for non-University of Melbourne medical students who wish to undertake a clinical elective with one of our hospital partners.
Clinical Schools
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) has been designed to train doctors who have the skills, attributes, passion and competency to make a positive and immediate contribution to health locally and internationally. Integral to your study is the teaching and clinical training you will experience at the University of Melbourne's clinical schools located in affiliated teaching hospitals.
Each of our clinical schools offers our students a unique experience, whilst delivering the same MD curriculum to provide a first-class medical education.
Zone Preferences
Applicants invited to a Multi Mini Interview (MMI) for a place in the Doctor of Medicine will be asked to identify their preference for a particular Clinical School region and whether they are interested in being selected to a particular rural cohort.
The information below should assist applicants in making these decisions.
During the first year of the MD, students are allocated to one of these clinical schools for the final three years of the course (with the exception of non-ERC Rural Clinical School students who may have the opportunity to be re-allocated after completion of Year 2). Acceptance of a place in the medical course indicates acceptance of a place in a particular clinical school zone, and subsequent clinical school placement.
Thank you for engaging with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences. As a friend and supporter of this faculty you will help create scholarships for our students, support groundbreaking research, and build important partnerships and support community engagement.
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Alumni
Our pride in our graduates and in their lives spent improving the health and well-being of others is matched by our desire to maintain strong connections with all who have passed through our doors.
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Support
We are grateful for the many ways in which our alumni and donors support the work of the Faculty.
Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry
Professor Christopher Davey, Head of Department of Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne was established in the 1960s. It is one of the largest Departments in the Melbourne Medical School. There are about 120 academic and professional staff, 160 honorary staff, and 50 students pursuing research degrees from Honours, Masters, and PhD programs. A further 240 students are enrolled in graduate coursework programs, including the flagship Master of Psychiatry program. The Department plays a key role in the medical curriculum of the graduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, providing rotations in psychiatry for medical students and teaching in other sections of the course. The Department also offers opportunities for students undertaking research projects in the MD course.
Centres and Units
The Department of Psychiatry is committed to the prevention of mental illness and improved quality of life for individuals affected by mental illness both nationally and internationally.
