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Postgraduate Research with OPME
We welcome and encourage future students to undertake their Medical Education research Masters and PhD studies with OPME. We provide students with a welcoming and stimulating environment, research mentorship, and a broad spectrum of expertise in medical education.
We offer a number of research degrees, including Masters by research and the prestigious degree of Doctor of Philosophy, for both medical and non-medical graduates.
Other initiatives and events held regularly within OPME include:
- Medical Education Forums - attracting international speakers. Held monthly.
- Journal Club - aimed at junior researchers within OPME. Research mentorship through the presentation and critical appraisal of journal articles. Chaired by a senior researcher. Held monthly.
- Research meetings - monthly meetings for all OPME staff to discuss strategy and themes as well as provide staff with an opportunity to practise upcoming conference presentations.
Research enquires
Associate Professor Jill Thistlethwaite is the Postgraduate Coordinator for Medical Education. Jill approves research degree applications and provides academic guidance and support to all the research students enrolled in medical education programs. As your first point of contact Jill will discuss potential research topics, ensure that appropriate research facilities are available and find out about potential supervisors with expertise in the relevant field.
This is a vital step which you should make prior to submitting your application form – in addition to qualifications and experience, admission to research programs will depend on the availability of resources, facilities and supervisors with relevant expertise.
Contact Jill Thistlethwaite: jthistle@med.usyd.edu.au
Summer research scholarships
Details about the Summer Research Scholarships are available on the Medfac website.
http://www.medfac.usyd.edu.au/research/srs/index.php
There are up to 60 Summer Research Scholarships which are funded 2/3 by the Faculty and 1/3 by the host School or Institute. The students receive a stipend of $200 per week for up to 8 weeks and it is intended that they undertake research under the supervision of a research-active supervisor affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine.
The closing date for applications of 17 September 2007.