Overview

The Deakin medical course is distinctive and innovative.

The goal of the medical program is to contribute to the improvement of the health and wellbeing of Australians by creating a cohort of new doctors who are skilled and motivated to pursue a career in medicine in rural and regional areas either as specialists or general practitioners.

We aim to educate our students to become doctors who are:

1. Knowle sdgeable, experienced and committed to pursue a medical career in rural and regional Australia;
2. Oriented towards health promotion, prevention, early intervention and chronic disease management;
3. Committed to work with and empower all members of the community and to demonstrate a strong set of values focused on social justice and professional integrity;
4. Evidence-based, committed to interdisciplinary and team work, and equipped to continue as life-long learners;
5. Able to advance their careers in the medical profession through practice, research, teaching and specialisation.