ANU Medical students work on a simulation patient during their Rural Stream Teaching Block at Bega Hospital, September 2019.

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Making a positive difference

The work that we, and our alumni, undertake with health organisations, research and educational institutions, and various communities within Australia and overseas is contributing to the creation of new solutions to major issues facing Australian society and the world.

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Golden Angels: Volunteers Transforming Dementia Care in Hospitals and Aged Care

A volunteer program improving dementia care since 2009 is now expanding into online training for hospitals and aged care homes.
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Carers need mental health support too

Dr Sumeet Rai and colleagues have shed new light on the emotional toll experienced by family members caring for survivors of intensive care —…
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Anna Olsen: advocacy, anthropology and rethinking drug stigma

As a social scientist, Associate Professor Anna Olsen is fascinated by how people live, think and make decisions. Through her teaching and research…
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Acclaimed alumni

Discover inspiring success stories, notable contributions to healthcare and their impact on the community.

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Life 2.0: How Dr Natalie Gordon’s second chance led her to medicine

Dr Natalie Gordon's 'life 1.0' included a teaching career and a stint as a nun - then she got cancer. "As a cancer survivor, you…
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Audience listen to the panel discussion at the Inaugural Jane Dahlstrom Lecture

Inaugural Jane Dahlstrom Lecture

The Inaugural Jane Dahlstrom Lecture took place on 18 November. It is an opportunity to bring together, and feature, our talented alumni each year.…
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Perinatal challenges spark interest in subject for PhD thesis

Dr Elaine dos Santos has just crossed the finish line on her PhD journey. Here's what her research revealed and what she'll be doing next.
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