The future health workforce: who, where, how?

How will today’s healthcare innovations and complexities shape the workforce of the future, and how can we be an agents for transformation? Join a panel of experts at the next MedConnect event on 23 October as they share valuable insights into the progress of Australian healthcare.

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Advancing healthcare for all

Progress has extended life expectancy beyond any previous generation. At UNSW Medicine & Health, we’re focused on research and ideas that help people to not only live longer but also more healthily.

  • Heart disease remains one of the biggest health challenges facing global populations. UNSW’s Medicine & Health teams partnered with the Victor Chang Institute and St Vincent’s Hospital to create game-changing technology called, ‘Heart in a box.’ This technology improved heart transplant success by 25%. 

  • Our alumni community are using AI and big data to increase IVF success rates. 

  • Our researchers pioneered the first HIV antiretroviral.  

  • Our community is combining design, medicine and cutting-edge technology to improve quality of life for people with dementia.

Study with us

As a student at UNSW Medicine & Health, you'll develop the skills and experience you need to become a professional clinician and/or an innovative researcher.

Our impact

Our strategy

Our strategy, Health 25, at UNSW Medicine & Health aims to improve quality of life for all by tackling the complex and important health challenges our society will face in the future.

Research and impact

UNSW Medicine & Health is world renowned for its research and impact addressing issues of health disparities and improving lives through our key research themes of Cancer; Infectious Disease, Immunity & Inflammation; Neuroscience, Mental Health & Addiction; Cardiac, Vascular & Metabolic Medicine and Health Systems.

Our culture

UNSW Medicine & Health is creating an inclusive culture where people work together to change lives. We’re committed to supporting the growth of everyone in our community: our students, staff, alumni, and partners. We strive to build an inclusive culture of lifelong learning and engagement through cultural safety.

Upcoming events

  • Mon 14 Oct 9.00am - 5.00pm

    HealthX: Partnerships in Action

  • Wed 23 Oct 6.00pm - 8.30pm

    MedConnect | The future health workforce

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