Medicine and Health - University of Sydney

Are you passionate about improving health equity? Do you want to engage with communities in activities that improve health and well-being throughout the life-course and across the globe? Our Master of Global Health will help you develop the skills to achieve your vision and make a difference. Learn from leaders in global health education and research and graduate job-ready with one-on-one academic support and diverse placement opportunities. Find out why you should study global health at the University of Sydney: https://lnkd.in/gdRQ2zSW

University of Sydney nursing alumna Louise Mahoney OAM shares how her nursing career and a life altering experience has led her to turn dreams into reality 💭 Through dedication and passion, Louise is making a profound impact to the lives of many as the founder of Dreams2Live4 and has received national recognition. Read more about her inspiring journey: https://lnkd.in/gvvpu_qs #LeadershipForGood #alumni #nursing

How much sleep are you getting at night? We spoke with sleep researcher Associate Professor Chin-Moi Chow from Medicine and Health - University of Sydney who explained how your sleep health directly affects your mental health, productivity and mood. Here are some easy tips to get quality sleep. #USYD #BetterSleep #MentalHealthMonth

Congratulations to 12 University of Sydney medicine and health researchers and postgraduate research students who have received a 2024 Heart Foundation Research Grant! 👏   Their research projects will tackle some of the most challenging mysteries of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and will help prevent and treat CVD in Australia.   Future Leader Fellowship: - Professor James Chong   Vanguard Grant: - Associate Professor Koya Ozawa - Dr Minh Duc Nguyen - Professor Steven Wise   Postdoctoral Fellowship: - Dr Dion Candelaria - Dr Derek Tran   First Nations CVD Grant: - Dr Alyse Davies   Collaboration and Exchange Grant: - Dr Niamh Chapman   Postgraduate Scholarship: - Dr Sophie James - Dr Chinmay Khandkar - Dr Xingzhou Liu - Bridget O'Malley   Their projects are among 66 new, pioneering research initiatives funded this year by the Heart Foundation, totaling $13.7 million, made possible through the generosity of donors in Australia.   Find out more about their projects: https://lnkd.in/gncnbDwt #LeadershipForGood

Delve into controversial issues in medicine and health with our Master of Bioethics. Through our postgraduate program, you will develop the skills to impact practice and policy by analysing ethical, cultural, and political perspectives. Learn from experts at Sydney Health Ethics in Australia’s highly ranked Sydney School of Public Health and graduate in just one year. Find out more about studying bioethics at the University of Sydney: https://lnkd.in/gDpCDYHG

Congratulations to Professor Vanessa Hayes who has been elected a fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) 🎉   The AAHMS annually elects fellows in recognition of their significant contributions to the medical and health science field.    "I am delighted to see the election of Professor Vanessa Hayes to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences," said Professor Robyn Ward AM, Executive Dean and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. "This honour reflects not only her individual achievements, leadership and commitment, but also the tremendous impact of her research on advancing health outcomes in Australia and beyond."   Professor Hayes is the Petre Chair of Prostate Cancer Research in the School of Medical Sciences and heads the Ancestry & Health Genomics Laboratory at the Charles Perkins Centre. The lab’s focus is on investigating the complexities of the human and cancer genome and how genomic variation has shaped human evolution and health.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/esJRSNUb #LeadershipForGood

Life as a biostatistician is about more than just numbers. By studying our Master of Biostatistics, you will develop the technical skills needed to take data about health and transform it into knowledge, improving the health of individuals and the community. Delivered 100% online by biostatistical experts, you will learn the underlying theory, and how to practically apply and interpret statistical methods for scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine and public health. Become a well-trained professional biostatistician upon completion of your studies with us and graduate in high demand. Learn more about studying biostatistics at the University of Sydney: https://lnkd.in/g4KqY5Rs

It was great to welcome back our Pharmacy class of 1984! The hearty 40-year reunion brought back many memories as they tour our campus led by Pharmacy Head of School and Dean, Professor Andrew McLachlan followed by a nostalgic catch up over drinks and canapes 🍸🥐

Don’t miss out on our webinar tomorrow at 5:15pm to learn more about postgraduate study in the fields of Public Health and Global Health! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gH5XD694

Further your ophthalmic and visual sciences career with our Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science), developed and taught by the Save Sight Institute at the Sydney Eye Hospital.   Through this program, you will develop core knowledge and understanding of basic ophthalmic science, which focuses on preventing blindness, promoting eye health, and rehabilitating those with a visual disability. You will gain practical diagnostic and prognostic, management and surgical skills.    Designed for medical graduates who want to enhance their CV, prepare for professional college exams and advance their careers, you will learn from highly regarded clinicians and academics at the Save Sight Institute.   Find out more or start your application: https://lnkd.in/gXj86YZw