The was launched today, marking a significant milestone in the development of the University鈥檚 approach to education and research in these disciplines at the University of Sydney. It will bring together our best minds and resources to tackle the challenges of 21st century healthcare.
鈥淗ealthcare, both in Australia and overseas, is undergoing significant change,鈥 says .
鈥淭he Faculty of Medicine and Health is committed to leading聽the way, by educating and shaping future healthcare professionals, delivering world-class research, and reimagining the way healthcare is delivered not just in Australia, but around the world.鈥
The Faculty of Medicine and Health is designed to enable innovation, excellence and strategic vision in teaching, research and clinical practice.
The consolidation of these disciplines into one faculty will simplify the way that the University teaches and researches all aspects of healthcare. As the new faculty develops, it will benefit our students in preparation for their future careers in healthcare and clinical practice.
鈥淭he Faculty of Medicine and Health is an opportunity for higher levels of collaboration across the University in the delivery of our teaching programs, clinical education and world-leading research in medicine and health,鈥 says Professor Alan Pettigrew, Acting Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
鈥淲e are headed for exciting times as we explore these opportunities further to realise the benefits of a cooperative vision for leadership in the future of healthcare, nationally and internationally.鈥
Professor Alan Pettigrew will continue as Acting Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health until July, when Professor Robyn Ward AM will join the University.
鈥淥ur new faculty is about making the research and teaching we do across the medical and health disciplines stronger than ever,鈥 says Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence. 鈥淚 would like to thank and congratulate everyone who has played a part in helping to create the new faculty, and in reaching this significant milestone in our 2016鈥20 Strategic Plan.鈥
鈥淭he scale of our new faculty is striking, both in physical terms, and in the diversity and depth of the intellectual capacity that it brings together,鈥 says Professor Robyn Ward. 鈥淔or all of us, the challenge is now to realise that potential 鈥 to transform opportunity and enthusiasm into real benefits for our colleagues, our students and our community. I look forward to playing my role in that process.鈥
The Faculty of Health Sciences will become a school and join the Faculty of Medicine and Health at a later date.
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