| Master
of Family Medicine |
This international course provides general
practitioners/family physicians with research and teaching
skills to equip them for potential careers in international
academic general practice.
Studies involve a combination of coursework and an applied
research project which culminates in a published minor thesis.
Entry requirements: Applicants must be
currently registered by the medical board in their respective
country. A minimum of two years of work experience as a general
practitioner/family physician is essential, and preference
will be given to applicants currently employed in primary
practice. It is highly recommended, although not essential,
that applicants complete the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine
prior to applying for the masters program.
Attendance requirements:
- Six interactive workshops (CD
based, traditional workshop) in international medicine
- Research project culminating
in a published minor thesis (journal article)
| Graduate
Diploma in Family Medicine |
This course is intended for general practitioners
wishing to expand their knowledge and skills in areas relevant
to general practice. Students will gain critical appraisal
skills in reference to the nature of the discipline, its daily
practice and its literature and research base to meet their
own personal and professional needs, as well as the needs
of the patients and the community in which they practice.
The course also aims to enlarge the pool of potential general
practice teachers and researchers to enhance the quality and
status of general practice/family medicine among professionals
and in the wider community.
Students are required to complete the two compulsory core
units that cover principles of general practice/family medicine
and introduction to research methods, as well as a selection
of clinical electives offered by the Department of General
Practice. Opportunities may exist to upgrade to a Masters
Degree.
Attendance requirements:
Unit 1: Principles of general practice.
Unit 2: Introduction to Research
methods -
A. Writing of interactive medical education.
B. Six interactive workshops (CD based or traditional format)
in international medicine
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Fees
Graduate
Diploma in Family Medicine and the Master of Family Medicine
have the following fee structures:
Low
Income nations: $US 2,000
Middle Income nations: $US 3,000
High Income nations: $US 4,000
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| International
Primary Health Care |
»
Msc in International Primary Health Care
»
Postgraduate Diploma in International Primary Health Care
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Certificate in International Primary Health Care
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| Short
Courses for Graduates |
»
Anaemia
»
Child Health Emergencies
»
Common Cardiological problems
»
Depression
»
Dermatology
»
Diabetes Type 2
»
Diagnostic process - how to make a diagnosis in general
practice
»
ECG Interpretation
»
Geriatrics - Quality care of the Aged
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Hypertension & Heart Failure
»
Integrative medicine
»
Low Back Pain
»
Metabolic disturbances
»
Office procedures I
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Office procedures II
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Office procedures III
»
Palliative Care
»
Parkinsons Disease and related movement disorders
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Renal Disease
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Sexually transmitted infections
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Spirometry - how to perform and interpret
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Stroke
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Sun damage & skin cancer
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Women's Health - gynaecological aspects
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Women's Health - non-gynaecological aspects
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Fees
for short courses are:
Low
Income nations: $US200
Middle Income nations: $US300
High Income nations: $US400
Msc in International Primary Health Care
Postgraduate Diploma in International Primary Health Care
Certificate in International Primary Health Care
These three degrees focus on an international
approach to medical education and look at the real global picture,
which includes psycho-social, socio-economic, cultural, geographical
and regional approaches to medicine and medical education.
All primary care doctors live in a world of
increasing tourism, travel, migratory workforces and migration,
which make all aspects of global medicine relevant to a primary
care practitioner anywhere in the world.
Global warming and climate change will also
see changes in epidemiology and the international doctor needs to
be abreast of these issues.
Education particularly explores areas of international
best practice , which needs to take into account these same issues.
"Forgotten' illnesses such as leprosy
still exist in areas of the world and the international practitioner
needs to be able to recognise the huge range of illnesses not necessarily
found in the text books.
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National QA&CPD Programs
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National accreditation programs
Contact: lesleypocock@mediworld.com.au
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