Medical Deans Austrlia and New Zealand


About

Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand is governed by an Executive Committee comprising the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and three Members' representatives. The President and Vice-President are elected for a period of two years. The current term runs unti mid 2009.

The Executive Committee for 2009 is:

President
Professor Allan Carmichael, Dean
Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Tasmania

Vice-President
Professor Jim Angus, Dean
Faculty of Medicine
Dentistry and Health Sciences
University of Melbourne

Treasurer
Professor Michael Hensley, Dean
School of Medicine and Public Health
University of Newcastle 

Secretary
Professor Peter Smith, Dean
Faculty of Medicine
University of New South Wales
Executive Committee

Members' representatives
Professor Justin Beilby, Executive Dean
Faculty of Health Sciences
Adelaide University

Professor Don Roberton, Dean

Faculty of Medicine
University of Otago

Professor Judy Searle, Dean
School of Medicine
Griffith University

Mission

Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand is committed to the continual development of undergraduate medical education in Australia and New Zealand, leading to medical graduates who are competent, humane, and dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the broader community.The core objectives of Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand are to:
  • uphold the highest quality standards in medical education, clinical training and medical research;

  • develop, implement and share innovative approaches to medical education;

  • encourage medical students to reach for the highest personal and professional standards in their chosen endeavours;

  • identify and address national issues in medical education and research, and engage with public debates on health issues;

  • promote a broader understanding and awareness of the role medical education plays in the health of the community;

  • foster communication and relationships amongst medical schools, State and Commonwealth governments, and the wider community.

 


 

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