Medical Supervisors and Community

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We recognise the hard work and dedication of our students and staff, and wish to celebrate their achievements with you.

Resources for clinical supervisors, educators and students

Thank you for being part of the UWA MD Community. Please view the resources below to support our clinical supervisors, educators and students.

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The UWA Medical School Doctor of Medicine (MD) Mentoring Programs

Most doctors develop support mechanisms to help them deal with the stresses of the job, including developing mentoring relationships. Mentoring occurs when one individual with knowledge and experience, assists with the learning and development of another.

Upon reflection, individuals may be able to recall a time when someone offered them this kind of assistance, where a mentoring relationship has had a significant positive impact on their lives.

UWA Medical School has two mentoring programs for medical student mentoring.

Each program has a different emphasis and requirements.

Clinician-student mentoring:

UWA is the only Australian medical school to have a longitudinal mentoring program where you'll have a qualified health professional as a clinical mentor involved in the your professional development for the duration of the course.

Your clinical mentor has an important role in providing you with formative feedback and identifying if you need assistance in the personal and professional development aspects of the course.

Student MeDMentor program:

In collaboration with the Western Australian Medical Students Society (WAMSS) and the UniMentor program, UWA Medical School has expanded the UWA Student Services UniMentor program specifically for medical students.

The Student MeDMentoring runs parallel to the Clinician-student mentoring.

The aim of both mentoring programs are to act as frameworks providing support and resources for students to develop the professional skills and knowledge that they will need in their journey to becoming a medical doctor and for the remainder of their professional life.

Resources:

2025 Clinician-Student MD Mentoring Mentor Guidebook [PDF, 1.06MB]

2025 Clinician-Student MD Mentoring Mentee Guidebook [PDF, 1.08MB]

Department of Health - Introduction to Mentoring flyer [PDF, 253KB]

Australian Medical Students Association - Keeping Your Grass Greener [PDF, 15,905KB] (Refer to pg. 10 - 13 for mentoring information)

MD Clinical Mentor Information Evening

Held annually (usually in September/October each year). This session is open to both new and experienced mentors and seeks to discuss the role of a mentor, as well as give you an opportunity to ask any questions or clarify any requirements of the program. Mentors are emailed details of the evening and a Certificate of Attendance can be provided to participants.

For more information, contact the Professional Development and Mentorship Academic Services Officer on pdm@uwa.edu.au or +61 8 6457 3804.

UWA Adjunct and Clinical title holder

Adjunct appointments provide a mechanism for UWA to recognise suitably qualified and experienced individuals who make a significant contribution to the academic activities of their Schools.

There are two categories of adjunct – those who are actively engaged in clinical practice (Clinical titles) and those who are non-clinical (Adjunct titles).

Application process:

To apply for Adjunct status, please complete the Medical School (including Centres) online application form and submit electronically, together with the required attachments.

Online Application Form

Before submitting the application, please refer to the Adjunct and Clinical Title Holders Guidelines and the University's Policy. 

Adjunct queries:

General enquiries: adjunctappl-sah@uwa.edu.au
Medical School: adj-appln-smed@uwa.edu.au
Centre for Child Health Research: adjunct@telethonkids.org.au
Centre for Medical Research: hr@perkins.uwa.edu.au

Medical Humanities Network

The UWA Medical Humanities Network is a University-wide network with international links that provides opportunities for educators and researchers engaged in medicine, allied health sciences and dentistry, and those in the humanities, arts, music, psychology and social sciences to exchange ideas, share information and opportunities, and establish collaborative partnerships.

Medical humanities is an expanding field. From undergraduate teaching, to research, clinical practice and community engagement, a number of new and exciting programs are being developed worldwide. Humanities and social sciences have a key role in understanding the human side of medicine, health and wellbeing. To learn more or join the network, contact Associate Professor Nahal Mavaddat.

Volunteer with the Medical School Simulated Patient Program

 

Throughout the teaching semester and examination period patient volunteers are required so our Doctor of Medicine students in their second to fourth years can learn and be assessed in simulated patient environments. Teaching takes place in small group sessions and can encompass history taking or specific physical examination. All sessions are conducted under the supervision of a tutoring doctor and no invasive procedures are undertaken.

  • Requirement: In a mock patient environment, the student doctor conducts a history of your simulated health condition or concern for them to diagnose and advise treatment. Patient scenarios are matched to the individual gender and age of volunteers.
  • Type of volunteer: Male and female, 18 to 70 years of age. 
  • Commitment: A session is four hours
  • Timing: May to November
  • Contact: schoolops-smed@uwa.edu.au, detailing your age, gender, availability and contact phone number.