Mission Statement

To strive for excellence in medical education and research from the interface of basic science and clinical medicine, through novel approaches to research, through the training of high-quality undergraduate, Honours and postgraduate students, and through leadership in the provision of outstanding evidence-based teaching and clinical practice.

Aims

• To provide a unique mix of research and clinical capabilities in a clinical department of a research-led university.
• To conduct innovative disease-oriented and patient-oriented research, and to test the relevance of findings for improved care of patients.
• To provide leadership and role models for high-quality clinical teaching in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery program.
• To train Honours and postgraduate students to think critically and to equip them with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• To interpret and disseminate research findings to the scientific and general communities.
• To provide leadership in collaboration and cooperation between the Department of Medicine (RMH/WH) and its host hospitals and their staff, other research institutions both nationally and internationally, and partners in industry.
• To ensure a well-equipped, safe and supportive working environment for both staff and students that stimulates creativity and novel approaches to problem solving.
• To facilitate timely and relevant professional development opportunities for all staff.