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Jens Coorssen - Brock University Alumni of Distinction Award

Jens Coorssen, Professor of Molecular Physiology has recently been recognised by Brock University in Canada where he obtained his bachelor and masters qualifications as one of their 'alumni of distinction'.

UWS celebrates the graduation of its first cohort of medical students and Doctors of Philosophy

On Wednesday 21 December 2011, the families of graduating students came together with staff of the School and University and conjoint staff and community supporters to celebrate the achievements of our first MBBS and PhD cohorts. Visit the special feature on the graduation.

School of Medicine receives award for Indigenous Health Attachment

The UWS School of Medicine received a LIMElight award at the Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME)  Connection IV conference held in Auckland, New Zealand. The award was in the category of Leading Innovation in Community Engagement.

The Year 5 Indigneous Health attachment, provides for a 5 week immersive experience, has been developed in conjunction with Aboriginal Medical Services across New South Wales and is an important  feature of the UWS MBBS program.

New Clinical School at Blacktown/Mt Druitt opened by the Prime Minister

The Prime Minister and Health Minister officially opened the UWS Blacktown/Mt Druitt Clinical School on 19 October. Read more in this account of the day, including a link to the recording of the formal proceedings.

A Tall Poppy in our midst - A/Prof Hilary Bambrick 

Associate Professor Hilary Bambrick has been named as one of the 2011 NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award winners.

Hilary's work is focused on the direct consequences of climate change on the community's health especially vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly and those from Indigenous communities.

She is the 4th Tall Poppy from UWS.

Research - NHMRC & ARC Grant Success

Staff from the School of Medicine have continued to increase their profile in NHMRC and ARC grants. In October 2011, researchers at the School of Medicine investigating areas as diverse as muscle pain, pre-eclampsia, smoking cessation during pregnancy and 'potentially preventable hospitalisations' were awarded NHMRC grants.

Congratulations to Dr Alys Harvard, Professor Annemarie Hennessy, Professor Louisa Jorm, Professor Vaughan Macefield, and their UWS colleagues - Professor Bill Price, Dr Angela Makris and Dr Ingvars Birznieks. Professor Mark McLean and Dr Slade Jensen from the School were members of team who were also successful in obtaining support from the National Health and Medical Research Council.

In November 2012, School of Medicine researchers (Professor Vaughan Macefield, Professor Beverley Raphael and Dr Mel Taylor) were in teams successful in obtaining support from the Australian Research Council. 

The full list of UWS outcomes can be accessed from the Office of Research Services.

Announcement of the new Dean of the School of Medicine

The Vice-Chancellor has announced the appointment of Professor Annemarie Hennessy as the Dean of the UWS School of Medicine.

Professor Hennessy was initally appointed as Foundation Chair of Medicine at UWS prior to the commencement of the first cohort of students who will graduate in December 2011 and begin their medical careers in 2012 as interns.

Historical Ties
While the UWS School of Medicine has only a very short history, one of its staff is a leading figure in looking much further back. Dr Louella McCarthy, Senior Lecturer  - Medicine in Society was recently elected President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of the History of Medicine.

Research: TV and Medical Education

Dr Roslyn Weaver from the UWS Family and Community Health Research Group, and Professor Ian Wilson, Head of Medical Education in the UWS School of Medicine have recently published their findings from a study of Australian medical students' perceptions of professionalism and ethics in medical television programs, published in BMC Medical Education.

Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning awarded to Dr Joanne Lind

Dr Joanne Lind has been recognised in June 2011 nationally for her superior contribution to teaching and learning. The citation reads: For the use of research-led "story telling" teaching from laboratory to diagnosis, transitioning students from rote learning to a first principles approach in medicine. She is one of only 8 staff from UWS recognised in this way, and will be formally presented with her award at the Sydney Opera House in August.

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