The ANU Medical School is dedicated to producing doctors equipped to meet tomorrow’s national and global health challenges.
Our world-class program offers students a personal, supportive environment to develop the skills necessary to deliver quality, effective, compassionate care.
Our partnerships with ACT Health and Calvary Health Care, together with our Indigenous, GP and community partners and rural healthcare programs ensure our students graduate well-prepared to improve health outcomes for the people they will serve, as well as upholding the standing of ANU as a leading contributor to national health policy and medical research.
Research areas include aged care, cancer, cardiovascular and renal disease, critical care and emergency medicine, diabetes and endocrinology, infection and immunity, liver disease and gastroenterology, medical education, men women and children’s health, neurosciences and vision, orthopaedic, primary health care, psychiatry and trauma.
Field sites & facilities
Explore some of the numerous of research sites and facilities established by our research schools in Australia and across the world. Researchers and students at ANU enjoy access to state-of-the-art equipment to help facilitate ground-breaking research.
Research projects
Browse research topics of the College of Science and the College of Health & Medicine with links to relevant researchers.
See our list of potential student projects to apply for PhB, Honours, PhD and other graduate degrees.
Stories
Student profile
Former refugee a step closer to dream of being a doctor
When Soumi Gopalakrishnan was five years old, she had open heart surgery in Sri Lanka and met the doctor who changed her life.
Career story
Meet Change Leader, Ms Alisha Chand
From working at an NGO to a career as a Change Leader, the MCHAM has positioned Ms Alisha Chand for success.
News
Women who lead: the power and the passion
Why is it that women-led countries have been so successful in their response to COVID-19?
News
A culture of enquiry and innovation drives top honours for ANU Associate Professor
ANU graduate and honorary professor awarded an Order of Australia for significant service to medicine, oncology, and professional organisations.
News
Honours highlight First Nations justice reform
Professor Emily Banks, Dr Jill Guthrie and Associate Professor Paul Craft awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for their service and contributions.