Welcome to the college
At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab based research, integrated teaching programs and high quality clinical services.
Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. We promote research in health services, systems improvements, public and population health, improved clinical care and laboratory and precision medicine. This approach has seen us investigate everything from community health problems to the smallest of molecules that influence human disease.
Our research and teaching equips the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It’s at the heart of everything we do. It’s about improving the health and wellbeing for everyone in society.
Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners on lands in which its campuses and centres are located and honour Elders past and present. These are the traditional lands of the Arrernte, Barngarla, Boandik, Dagoman, Erawirung, Gunditjmara, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Nauo, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Peramangk, Ramindjeri, Wardaman, and Yolngu peoples, spanning across South Australia, Northern Territory and Victoria.
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Join a club or group
Joining a Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) club is a great way to involve yourself in the University community and meet like-minded individuals who share the same hobby or passion. Not only does it provide a great break from study, joining a club expands your opportunities outside of the classroom and allows you to network with others in the same field of study. Below is a snapshot of the clubs that relate to the College of Medicine and Public Health.
- Critical Care Society
- Health & Human Rights Group
- Medical Music Society
- Medical Science Society
- Medical Students’ Society
- Medical Students’ Society (NT Chapter)
- Paediatric Society
- Rural Health Society
- Southern Adelaide Skin Society
- Student Paramedic Association
- Student Psychiatry Society
- Surgical Society
- Women in Health
For a full list of clubs and associations, visit the FUSA website.
College leadership
Your college leadership team are here to ensure a high quality education experience for all students.
The Vice-President and Executive Dean (VPED) for the College of Medicine and Public Health is Professor Jonathan Craig.
The VPED is key to supporting a positive academic experience for all students. The VPED will sit on committees and groups on matters relating to learning and teaching, academic facilities and academic policy and processes.
The Dean (Education) for the College of Medicine and Public Health is Associate Professor Karen Lower.
The Dean (Education) develops College strategic initiatives and participates in planning and policy setting with a particular focus on Learning and Teaching.
Welcome to the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University.
We are so pleased that you have made the decision to study with us and we look forward to supporting you throughout your learning journey and welcoming you to our community.
Associate Professor Karen Lower
- Director College Services: Lorraine Karunaratne
- Dean Research and Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) Director: Professor Billie Bonevski
- Dean (People and Resources): Dr Jayanthi Jayakaran
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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