At our School the broad aim of medical education to produce competent, caring, scientific doctors who are life long self directed learners, continues as the focus, but with emphasis on the ongoing challenge to anticipate and respond to the increasing pace of change in:

• Community needs and attitudes
• Medical science and technology and
• The need to provide sustainable health care of the highest standard

The enthusiasm and dedication of UQ medical educators and practitioners keeps the School at the forefront of worldwide trends in medical education and research, with ongoing evaluation of educational programs and an emphasis on critical appraisal and current best practice.

Historically, the medical school dates back to 1936 when it was founded. Incorporated within the Faculty of Health Sciences it provides the majority of medical training places in the State of Queensland.

The School offers bachelor degree, postgraduate and higher degree programs and undertakes an important research role in a variety of disciplines across a multitude of divisions and sites that make up the School.

For an insight into the workings of our School, what it has to offer and the people who make it tick please feel free to consult the topics listed below: