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Medicine short courses
Professional development opportunities for doctors and surgeons
Develop further expertise in your chosen field with our range of seminars, workshops and professional certificates across a wide range of disciplines.
We are the largest provider of postgraduate vocational coursework for clinicians in Australasia. Our professional development courses offer:
- professional college-accredited courses for training and CME purposes
- teachers who are experts in their field
- online study using the latest user-friendly systems that are mobile-friendly
- face-to-face workshops and seminar held in state-of-the-art facilities on campus or in one of our teaching hospitals
- variety of course options ranging from one-day seminars to professional certificates that comprise of two units of study.
Sydney Professional Certificates
Sydney Professional Certificates are a new 2020 course offering. Comprising of two units of study, they are designed for time-poor practitioners and senior healthcare professionals wanting to undertake study in specialised areas.
Explore our Medicine Sydney Professional Certificates
Non-degree units of study
- Formal University enrolment via Medicine Postgraduate Non-Degree portal
- Run over a 13-week teaching semester
- Compulsory attendance requirements must be met
- Assessment and examination tasks must be completed as per students enrolled in the full degree
- Credit for successfully completed units may be granted towards relevant University of Sydney degree if the student wishes to continue studies
- Results appear on academic transcript
- Fee charged at pro-rata rate of relevant full-time degree fee
Available units
Clinical Neurophysiology Techniques (CLNP5003)
This unit covers the most commonly used diagnostic techniques (other than EEG) and will particularly focus on nerve conduction studies and sensory evoked potential recordings.
Delivery: Online with one face-to-face workshop
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Advanced Electroencephalography (CLNP5004)
This unit covers advanced aspects of diagnostic electroencephalography.
Delivery: Online with one face-to-face workshop
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Neuromonitoring in Anaesthesia (CLNP5005)
This unit will examine the techniques available to monitor the function and wellbeing of the brain and nervous system during anaesthesia and surgery.
Delivery: Online
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Intraoperative Monitoring I (CLNP5006) (Semester one only)
This unit will examine the methods used for monitoring the function and safety of cranial and peripheral motor nerves, the techniques used for risk reduction during spinal instrumentation and the use of motor evoked potential monitoring in both spinal and non-spinal surgery.
Delivery: Online and face-to-face
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Intraoperative Monitoring II (CLNP5007)
This unit focuses on intraoperative monitoring of the somatosensory and auditory systems for both neurological and non-neurological surgery.
Delivery: Online and face to face
A number of postgraduate prizes are available to the highest ranked students in the below Critical Care programs. Visit the scholarships website to find out more.
Pharmacology for Critical Care (CRIT5003)
This unit will address the syllabus requirements of the Primary or First Part examinations of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, College of Intensive Care Medicine and the Australian College of Emergency Medicine.
Delivery: Online
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Physiology for Critical Care (CRIT5004)
This unit will address the Primary or First Part syllabus requirements of the Australian College of Anaesthetists, the College of Intensive Care Medicine and the Australian College of Emergency Medicine.
Delivery: Online
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Clinical Reasoning and Communication (CRIT5005)
This unit of study aims to help clinicians develop decision making and high level communication skills in order to effectively care for patients, engage carers and relatives and perform optimally as a team member or leader.
Delivery: Online with one face-to-face workshop
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Retrieval Medicine Operational Environment (CRIT5006) (Semester one only)
This unit helps students gain an understanding of the theory that underpins operation environment of retrieval medicine including safety systems, clinical governance and human factors.
Delivery: Online and face-to-face
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Clinical Retrieval Medicine (CRIT5007)
This unit follows on from CRIT5006 and aims to equip and train prospective candidates in this exciting field of retrieval medicine.
Delivery: Online with one face-to-face workshop
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Point of Care Ultrasound (CRIT5010) (Semester one only)
This unit of study will introduce students to ultrasound physics and knobology on ultrasound machines.
Delivery: Online
Teaching in the Clinical Environment (MEDF5002)
This unit of study provides a practical introduction to the theory and practice of teaching and learning in the health environment.
Delivery: Online
All units of study below can be taken online and cover the requirements of trainee physician practice:
- Basic Respiratory Medicine (INTM5004) (Semester one only)
(This unit has been endorsed by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand.) - Basic Gastroenterology (INTM5005)
- Basic Endocrinology (INTM5006) (Semester one only)
- Basic Infectious Diseases (INTM5009) (Semester one only)
- Basic Oncology (INTM5010)
- Basic Haematology (INTM5011)
- Cardiology (INTM5014)
- Advanced Neurology (INTM5102)
- Advanced Rheumatology (INTM5103)
- Advanced Respiratory Medicine (INTM5104) (Semester one only)
- Advanced Endocrinology (INTM5106)
Essential Dermatology (DERM5001) (Semester one only)
Essential Dermatology will cover most of the common skin diseases, providing a comprehensive review of: clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, impact on quality of life and management.
Delivery: Online with one face-to-face workshop
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Genomics in Clinical Practice (GMED5001) (Semester one only)
Approved as a subject to fulfil the Genetics University Course Requirement by the RACP Clinical Genetics Advanced Training Committee, this unit of study provides contemporary knowledge of genetic disease, genomic diagnosis, testing, prognosis management and impact across a range of chromosomal, single gene and heterogeneous genetic conditions.
Delivery: Online
Learn more | Contact pgmed.support@sydney.edu.au for enrolment information.
Essential Imaging for Clinicians (IMAG5042) (Semester one only)
This unit of study aims to provide students with a practical and clinically relevant overview of the uses of imaging in medicine
Delivery: Online
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Advanced Diabetes Management (MBHT5002)
This unit of study provides students with an advanced level of understanding of the effective management of diabetes mellitus.
Delivery: Online with one face-to-face workshop
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Cardiovascular metabolic management (MBHT5004)
This unit will develop an enhanced understanding of how to effectively manage both cardiovascular risk to optimise health, and the cardiovascular complications that may occur in metabolic disease.
Delivery: Online
Psychiatry in Clinical Practice (BMRI5019) (Semester one only)
This unit will help students to develop skills in the recognition and management of mental health conditions that frequently present in primary health and hospital settings.
Delivery: Online with one face-to-face workshop
You can enrol in individual pain management units of study, which can be credited towards a future degree at the university.
Whether you are a student or practicing professional, individual units of study in pain mangement are an extremely useful option for developing skills in a specific area without needing to enrol in a full course of study.
Modern Therapeutics and Medical Devices (PCOL5102)
This unit of study develops knowledge in current state-of-the-art therapeutic technologies.
Delivery: Online
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Pharm and Medical Device Development (PCOL5104)
Develop the critical thinking needed to transform a new therapeutic drug or device into a commercially viable product.
Delivery: Online and one compulsory face to face workshop on campus (Camperdown)
Introductory Analysis of Linked Data (PUBH5215)
This unit introduces linked health data analysis.
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
*Also available for direct registration: Learn more
Qualitative Research Analysis & Writing (QUAL5003)
This course offers an opportunity for intensive learning and reflection on analyzing and writing with qualitative data. It is designed for people with a bsic understanding of qualitative research.
Imaging Surgical Patients (SURG5011)
The unit of study aims to introduce all types of imaging relevant to the practice of surgery, to understand the underlying physical and technological principles upon which imaging relies and to know the indications for use and complications of imaging.
Delivery: Online
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Physiology and Pharmacology for Surgeons (SURG5032)
Learn the basic and advanced physiology, pharmacology and some pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary systems that training surgeons require.
Delivery: Online
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (SURG5016)
Develop a greater understanding of the anatomy, pathophysiology and treatment options for vascular surgical disorders by open or endovascular means
Delivery: Online + one compulsory face to face skills session on campus (Camperdown)
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Malignant Breast Disease and MDTs (SURG5038)
This unit aims to prepare the post fellowship candidate for a career in breast surgery, offering a thorough knowledge of the science and management of malignant breast disease.
Learn more | Enrol as non-degree student
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Level 2 (SURG5040)
This unit of study covers theory behind advanced oncoplastic breast surgery procedures including a full range of volume replacement flaps, lipofilling and nipple reconstruction techniques.
Delivery: Online
Seminars, workshops and short courses
- Duration and format varies (from one-day to several weeks)
- Direct registration via Sydney Medical School
- Some assessment tasks but no formal examinations
- No credit towards a University of Sydney degree
- Certificate of completion but does not appear on academic transcript
- Short course fee (varies per course/activity)
Important note RE COVID-19:
The University has made some important decisions to help ensure the wellbeing of our community - From Monday 23 March there will be no face-to-face teaching on campus. All teaching and learning will be delivered online, or will be suspended to later in the semester or year.
These changes will be in place until the end of Semester 1, however as this is an ongoing situation we recommend for you stay up to date.
The latest information from the University of Sydney can be found here.
As more information becomes available, we will update the relevant course pages.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email fmh.peh-events@sydney.edu.au.
Available courses
Extracorporeal life support
Taught by leading experts in the field, this semester-long course combines theory with practice to provide you with an understanding of a range of extracorporeal support modalities.
Delivery: online with face-to-face components (Camperdown, NSW)
Molecular Microbiology Meeting (MMM) 2020
MMM (Molecular Microbiology Meeting) provides a forum for research scientists, laboratory staff and clinicians to share the latest issues and developments in the field of molecular microbiology.
Dates: 14th-15th May 2020
Click here to find out more.
View the 2018 meeting program here (PDF, 2.9MB)
Short Course in Critical Infection 2020
Established in 2012, we offer an annual short course for specialists in medicine, nursing and pharmacy. This two-day event allows medical professionals to be part of case discussions and provides an update on all things relevant to severe and life-threatening infection.
In 2019, the short ourse was held on 5 -6 September in Brisbane.
View the 2019 short course program (PDF, 748KB)
More information available soon.
Our short courses in ethics and bioethics are offered through the Sydney School of Public Health. Learn more about short courses in public health.
Ethics and mental health
This course will provide participants with a broad perspective of issues in bioethics applied to mental health and mental illness.
Ethics and public health
This course provides students with an overview of the ethical and political issues that underlie public health and public health research.
Human and animal research ethics
This course introduces students to research ethics in its wider context. It explores the underpinnings of research endeavor in both humans and non-human animals.
Multiple Mini Interview workshop
Hone the skills required for the Multiple Mini Interview workshop.
Delivery: Half day workshop at Concord Clinical School
Advanced Respiratory Medicine
This semester-long course covers the diagnosis and investigation of important, less common respiratory conditions, as well as advanced management of common respiratory diseases.
This course has been endorsed by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand.
Delivery: online
Advanced Gastroenterology
Covering the requirements of practitioners undertaking specialist training in gastroenterology, this course provides a framework to diagnosing and managing important gastroenterological conditions.
Delivery: online
Advanced Neurology
This semester-long course covers the diagnosis and investigation of important, less common neurological conditions, as well as advanced management of common neurological diseases.
Delivery: online
Basic Gastroenterology
This course focuses on diagnosis and investigation of common gastroenterological and hepatological conditions, and the essentials of treating these conditions.
Delivery: online
Basic Haematology
Covering the requirements of trainee physician practice, this semseter-long short course covers the diagnosis, investigation and management of common and important haematological conditions.
Delivery: online
Basic Immunology
Covering the requirements of trainee physician practice, this semester-long course covers basic immunological principles but primarily focuses on clinical immunology.
Delivery: online
Basic Infectious Diseases
This course provides an introductory framework to the investigation of common infections and the essentials on managing these conditions.
Delivery: online
Basic Neurology
This short course is designed to provide a framework to recognise common patterns of neurological diseases and the managements of patients with these conditions.
Delivery: online
Basic Oncology
This semester-long course focuses on diagnosing and investigating common cancers and cancer-related complications, and the essentials of treatments in these conditions.
Delivery: online
Basic Renal Medicine
Designed for early-career doctors, this semester-long course you will teach you to assess, diagnose and treat common and important diseases of the kidney.
Delivery: online
Basic Respiratory Medince
Covering the requirements of trainee physician practice this course examines the diagnosis of respiratory illnesses and the physiology behind the disease.
Delivery: online
Basic Rheumathology
Gain an understanding of rheumatologic diseases.This short course in rheumatology focuses on the diagnosis and investigation of common rheumatologic conditions and the essentials of managing these conditions.
Delivery: online
Practical Diabetes Workshop (MBHT5001)
Important note: Unfortunately this year's Practical Diabetes Workshop has been cancelled due to recent unforeseen circumstances related to COVID-19. We expect to continue with this workshop in future years.
This is a practical, hands-on workshop, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to improve your management of diabetes.
Delivery: Half-day in-person workshop
Healthcare research translation, impact and evaluation
This short course develops the essential skills of translating research into practice and evaluating the impacts of healthcare interventions.
Delivery: Online
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Genomics in Clinical Practice
Stay at the forefront of clinical practice and learn about the rapid advances in genomics that are impacting diagnostics, screening, counselling and therapeutics in clinical care.
Delivery: online
Eating disorders online training short course
The InsideOut Institute, in conjunction with the Boden Institute for Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders offers a range of online short courses for health professionals on the identification, assessment and treatment of people with eating disorders.
Foundations of Leadership and Policy in Mental Health
Brought to you by the Brain and Mind Centre, this five day intensive course will arm you with a strong knowledge of leadership and policy in mental health, with experienced facilitator Professor John Mendoza.
Delivery: Face to face workshops (lecture style)
Perinatal Mental Health Course Online: An Introduction
Join this self-paced interactive online course at the Centre for Continuing Education and learn how to provide mothers and fathers with mental health services during their perinatal period.
Delivery: Online
Our short courses in pain management are offered through the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health. For the full list of upcoming events, please see Opthalmology short courses.
Our short courses in pain management are offered through the Pain Management Research Institute.
Perfect for all healthcare professionals working in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health and public health, they offer face-to-face workshops, online webinar skills training and specialist symposia, as well as an exciting program of free talks featuring Australian and international pain experts as part of their Visiting Scholars' Program.
For the full list of upcoming events see Postgraduate Studies and Short Courses in Pain Management.
Introductory Histotechniques
This course assumes no prior knowledge of histotechniques and introduces the participant to the basic concepts of histology. It is suitable for beginners and those who would like to refresh their knowledge and practical skills.
Delivery: Lectures and practicals sessions over two days
Introductory immunohistochemistry
This course assumes no prior knowledge of immunohistochemistry and introduces the participants to the basics. It is suitable for beginners and those who would like to refresh their knowledge and practical skills in immunohistochemistry.
Delivery: Lectures and practicals sessions for two days
Get your paper published
This one-day workshop is based on extensive linguistic research into the essential elements of successfully published peer reviewed research papers.
Delivery: One-day workshop
To register your interest please email fmh.peh-events@sydney.edu.au
Joint short course in HIV and STIs
This intensive short course is jointly presented by the University of Sydney and the University of Washington. It is primarily designed for clinicians working in the fields of sexual health, reproductive health, infectious diseases, primary care, public health or other related specialties.
Delivery: 3-day in-person workshop
Fundamentals of sleep medicine
This week-long course covers all aspects of sleep medicine and technology, sleep analysis techniques, CPAP workshops and NIV case studies.
Delivery: Lectures/tutorials
Arthroscopic skills workshop
This workshop covers the fundamental principles of arthroscopy for shoulder, knee and ankle joints. Topics include meniscal surgery, ACL basics, chondroplasty and diagnostic arthroscopy.
Delivery: One day course (face to face lectures/workshops)
Laparoscopic appendicectomy and cholecystectomy workshop
This course will help you master laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendicectomy and is specially designed to supplement the Surgical Skills Network Training Program.
Delivery: Online
Ultrasound in trauma surgery workshop
This workshop will introduce you to the instrumentation and application of ultrasound, and provide you with practical experience in performing and interpreting ultrasound scans
Delivery: Online
Sydney Medical School is pleased to offer an intensive course for medical students and medical graduates intending to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 1.
