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Welcome from the Dean
Welcome to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. For over 150 years this university has been contributing to the health and wellbeing of our society. We train the very best clinicians, we work on internationally competitive research issues, and we graduate the very best students in all areas of health, medicine and biomedical research. It gives me great pleasure to present our faculty to you.
Professor Shitij Kapur
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Health)
Beyond 2018 – A Strategic Plan
Professor Shitij Kapur, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, introduces the faculty’s new strategic plan Beyond 2018.
Professor Shitij Kapur
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Health)
About our Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is an extremely diverse faculty comprised of six schools, and a number of departments and centres. Our Faculty is renowned for global leadership in health research, policy and practice. We recognise partnerships and collaborations are an integral facet of our development and a major strength of the Faculty is our ability to work collaboratively with our partners to benefit the community.
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Our Values
We work to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. We invest in developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff, fostering a culture that supports us all to do our best work. We are guided by our values in our pursuit of excellence.
Equity and Diversity
The Faculty of MDHS is committed to:
- the representation, distribution and retention of people with diverse personal attributes, experiences and backgrounds;
- a work place where equity and diversity are valued and respected;
- an environment where staff are supported to achieve their personal aspirations, in accordance with the strategic goals of the Faculty and University.
History of MDHS
From the discovery of germs to the invention of the bionic ear, the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences has been at the centre of medical life in Australia for almost 150 years.