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Why change our program?
The need for curriculum change has become more pressing as health care changes. Health care is predicted to change rapidly over the next 10-15 years, driven by:Â
- the widespread availability of technology, which both supports and changes the role of the doctor in diagnosis and patient managementÂ
- technological advances such as electronic medical records and prescribing, the expansion of telehealth, medical imaging using artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, remote monitoring and treatment using wearable or implantable devicesÂ
- the incorporation of algorithms to facilitate clinical decision-making including those which incorporate the use of big data and AIÂ
- rapid growth in understanding and use of genetics / genomicsÂ
- the recognition of optimal healthcare as being inter-disciplinary and the need to develop an inter-professional approach to medical educationÂ
- the need to specifically develop life-long learning skills such as reflective learning, self-directed learning and clinical reasoning skills
These changes are likely to impact models of care and result in:Â
- increased emphasis on prevention, earlier diagnosis, increased diversity in care pathways (focused on primary care), as well as remote monitoring of physiological parameters, exercise, nutrition and disease progressionÂ
- increased home-based and community care, with individuals being active partners in their own care
- increased emphasis on multidisciplinary, team-based careÂ
- pre-emptive personalised health plans according to genetic profilesÂ
What is our vision?
- The ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Medicine program will provide a transformational educational experience for medical professionals of the futureÂ
- Students and graduates of the ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Medicine program will be known globally as innovators, leaders and agents of change in healthÂ
- ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Medicine program will continue to provide an internationally recognised level of educational excellence for our students.