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18 October 2023

'Animal disease detective' training launched at World Health Summit

With the risk of zoonotic diseases, such as coronaviruses and avian flu, on the rise, training a new generation of animal disease detectives at the frontline is vital to help prevent disease.
17 October 2023

How to become an emergency physician

Emergency physicians work in the fast-paced and unpredictable environment of the emergency department, where they must make rapid decisions to address critical medical needs. Their primary focus is on diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions and injuries that require urgent attention.
13 October 2023

Supporting better health for First Nations communities

Our medicine and health researchers share how their work is supporting better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
13 October 2023

Sydney health experts elected as fellows to the Australian Academy

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences welcomes six University of Sydney experts among their 27 newly elected fellows.
10 October 2023

A career driven by a thirst for knowledge and desire to serve

Dr Bill Woods has spent a lifetime caring for others, which began with a Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Sydney.