Mission
Medical Deans is committed to the continual development and advocacy of 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 the organisation are to:
- Uphold highest quality standards in medical education and clinical training
- Develop, implement and share innovative approaches to medical and interprofessional education
- Encourage students to reach for the highest personal and professional standards in their endeavours
- Identify, address and lead national issues in medical education
- Identify, address and lead national issues in medical research and translation into clinical care, policy and practice
- Promote broader understanding and awareness of the importance medical education plays in providing the future quality medical workforce
- Through leadership, foster communication and partnerships amongst medical schools, State and Commonwealth governments and the wider health community
- Integration of first medical degree in pre-vocational and vocational training
Activities
The attached pdf document outlines the activities undertaken by Medical Deans.
Governance
Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand is governed by an Executive Committee comprising the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, an Ordinary Member and three Co-opted Members. The Executive Members are elected for a period of two years.
The Executive Committee for 2009 to 2011 is:
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President
Professor James Angus, Dean
Faculty of Medicine
Dentistry and Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne
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Vice-President
Professor Michael Hensley, Dean
School of Medicine and Public Health
Dean of Medicine - Joint Medical Program
The University of Newcastle
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Treasurer
Professor Peter Smith, Dean
Faculty of Medicine
The University of New South Wales
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Secretary
Professor Justin Beilby, Executive Dean
Faculty of Health Sciences
The University of Adelaide
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Ordinary Member:
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Professor Nicholas Glasgow, Dean
Faculty of Medicine
Australian National University (ANU)
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Co-Opted Members:
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Professor David Wilkinson
School of Medicine
The University of Queensland
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Professor Liz Farmer, Dean
Graduate School of Medicine
Faculty of Health & Behavioural Science
The University of Wollongong
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Professor Iain Martin, Dean
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
The University of Auckland, New Zealand
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