These policies are continually under review and may be modified at any time.
The details below were applicable at the time of printing this Handbook. Enquiries should be made from the Secretary, Faculty of Medicine, before the Matriculation year is commenced.
FIRST YEAR (DIVISION I) Quota and Selection
Since the beginning of 1956, the number of students admitted to the First Year has been restricted. The quota in 1970 is 220. All who are admitted and who pass the first year examination are permitted to proceed to the second year.
The quota is fixed by the University Council, but selection is made by the Professorial Board. In accordance with principles prepared by the Professorial Board and approved by Council, an academic order-of-merit list is prepared by a Selection Committee, and submitted to the Professorial Board for approval.
Method of Selection
The Selection Committee endeavours to select those applicants who appear to be best fitted to pursue medical studies and practise successfully. To this end, selection is based primarily upon academic merit judged in the first instance by reference to the Victorian Matriculation Examination, but the Committee also takes notice of any subsequent examination attempted.
The Selection Committee also takes into consideration (a) the age of applicants and such factors as character, personality, aptitude for University studies, physical handicaps or defects; and (b) any interruption to an applicant's education by illness or other serious causes. If necessary headmasters' reports and interviews may be used.
A "Quota Score" is determined for each applicant. In determining the "Quota Score", the candidate's performance at each attempt at the Matriculation Examination is assessed as follows:
(a) ' the mark in Chemistry,
(b) the best mark of Physics or a branch of Mathematics, (c) the best mark obtained in other subjects at that examination.
A bonus may be given for up to 4 subjects passed at one or two attempts at the Matriculation Examination, in addition to English Expression and the subjects in (a), (b), and (c) above.
A penalty will be imposed on those candidates who present for the Examination on a second occasion. Similarly, a candidate who takes more than one year after completing the Leaving Certificate Examination to prepare for the Matriculation Examination will receive a penalty.
Other things being equal, the Selection Committee will review the use made of a second year in the matriculation class after having satisfied the pre-requisites for the Medical course and University entrance requirements. Students who have obtained honours in the pre-requisite subjects at their first attempt should use their second attempt to consolidate and/or broaden their educational background.
The Selection Committee will also take into account:
I. Any courses undertaken subsequent to the Victorian Matriculation Exam- ination and results obtained therein, although preference may be given to an applicant seeking tertiary education for the first time in comparison with one who has completed some form of tertiary education.
2. Normal place of residence. "Non-Victorians" must compete for the few places that may be allotted within the quota.
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All applicants may be required to attend the University for a personal interview with the Selection Committee.
The Professorial Board has decided that, of the 220 candidates to be selected, a limited number may be non-Victorians. The term "Non-Victorian" means those students whose homes are in other States of Australia or overseas, but who present for the Victorian Matriculation Examination. These students are considered with the Victorians on the basis of their academic results at the Victorian Matriculation.
Examination.
Applications
1. Application should be made by completing the form "Victorian Universities Application for Admission as an Undergraduate in 1970" (which will be available at schools during Third Term) according to the instructions accompanying this form.
Teachers and students requiring further information are invited to communicate with the Secretary, Faculty of Medicine.
SECOND YEAR (SUB-DIVISION IIA) The following will be admitted in 1970:
1. All who pass the Division I Examination in 1969.
2. Students permitted to repeat second year in 1970.
3. Second year students permitted to resume the course after leave of absence.
If the total of the numbers in these three categories does not reach 220:
4. technically qualified transfers (from other courses in this University), and 5. technically qualified ad eundem statum candidates (from other approved
institutions)
shall be admitted (after selection on the basis of academic merit, if selection proves necessary, and at the discretion of the Faculty) to bring the enrolment in the year.
to 220.
Applications from transferees and ad eundem statum candidates should be lodged on the appropriate form with the Secretary, Faculty of Medicine, not later
Photographic Record of Students
All students admitted to the Second Year of the Medical course are required to be photographed for the purpose of records.
Directions for having photographs taken at the Visual Aids Department (free of charge) will be given to students when they are informed of admission to the Second Year.
THIRD YEAR (DIVISION II)
Ad eundem statum admission shall not cause the total permitted to enrol in the year to exceed 220.
FOURTH YEAR (DIVISION III)
Ad eundem statum admissions shall not cause the total permitted to enrol in the year to exceed 220.
than 13 December, 1969.
Leave of Absence
Candidates may be granted leave of absence on personal, financial and medical grounds for periods up to one year. Extension beyond one year may be granted in special cases on a yearly basis, but it is the usual policy to place a limit of five years to the total leave granted.
General Policy Governing Admission Ad Eundem Statum
The Medical Act 1958 makes it possible for a person to be entitled to apply to be registered as a legally qualified medical practitioner in the State of Victoria if that person holds the Degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of any University in Australia as to at least the last three academic years of a regular course of medical and surgical study at that University.
As a consequence, the Faculty of Medicine has formulated the following policy governing the admission ad eundem statum of students who have completed the whole or part of a medical course elsewhere:
I. General Principles applicable to all candidates.
(a) No student is permitted to qualify for the Degrees of MB, BS unless otherwise eligible for registration in Victoria.
(b) Evidence satisfactory to the Faculty as to permanent domicile in. Victoria is required.
(c) Students who do not speak English as their native tongue are required to pass a test in English.
(d) Students who have completed part of a medical course in an over- seas University may be required to undergo tests and satisfy Heads of Departments as to their knowledge of pre-requisite subjects for the purpose of assessing any credit they may receive in the course.
(e) The number of students admitted ad eundem statum to any year of the course shall be subject to any quota and selection process that may be found necessary.
2. Graduates of European University Medical Schools.
Applicants for admission in this category are required to produce documentary evidence of graduation, and to pass an examination. held once annually, in each of the subjects Anatomy (including Histology and Embryology), Physiology, Bio- chemistry, and Medical Psychology to qualify for admission to Medicine Division III.
Admission to Division III will be subject to any quota and selection that may be found necessary.
For the purpose of receiving instruction, candidates who so desire may seek permission from the Heads of Departments concerned to attend lectures in Medicine Division II. Those who attend lectures must lodge an enrolment card at the Students' Record Office and pay the fees for which they are assessed.
An examination fee is payable on entry for the Special Examination. Any selection necessary will be based on the results of this examination. Details for the guidance of candidates will be supplied on request to the Secretary, Faculty of Medicine.
Credit for subjects passed cannot be retained from one year to another. All subjects must be passed at the one examination.
3. Students who have completed portion of the course in European University Medical Schools.
(a) Applicants who produce satisfactory evidence that they have passed examinations in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at a standard equiva- lent to that required of students in our Division I may be admitted to Medicine Sub-Division IIA subject to selection in any quota found to be necessary and in accordance with the policy governing the selection of this quota.
(b) Applicants who produce satisfactory evidence that they have passed examinations in Anatomy (including Histology and Embryology), Physiology, Biochemistry, and Medical Psychology at a standard com- parable with that of our Medicine Division II may be granted credit for attendance at lectures and practical work but shall be required to
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pass our examinations in Medicine Division II. To be eligible to present for this examination, such applicants will be required to enrol and pay the prescribed fees for Medicine Division II, but attendance at lectures and practical work will be subject to any quota and selection that may be found necessary.
4. Students who have completed portion of the course in Medical Schools other, than those of European Universities.
(a) Applicants who produce satisfactory evidence of having passed the examination for Second MB, BS in a University Medical School in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, or other Australian States may be admitted to Medicine Division III subject to the general prin- ciples governing ad eundem statum admissions.
(b) Applicants who produce satisfactory evidence that they have passed examinations in Anatomy (including Histology and Embryology), Physiology, Biochemistry, and Medical Psychology at a standard com- parable with that of our Medicine Division II in approved University Medical Schools in countries other than the United Kingdom and New Zealand may be granted the status of candidates eligible to present for our examinations in Medicine Division II as set out in Section 3 (b) above.
For the purposes of this category, the Medical Schools in the Universities of Canada, South Africa, Malaya, and the Grade A Uni- versity Medical Schools of the United States of America will be re- garded as approved.
(e) All other applicants must comply with the policy governing selection. in any quota found to be necessary for admission to Division I or to Medicine Sub-Division IIA as set out in separate statements.
Matriculation Roll
When beginning a course for a degree or diploma which requires matricula- tion, all students must sign the prescribed declaration at the time of enrolment.
Unless this is done no subjects passed can count towards a degree or diploma requiring matriculation. Before enrolling students should satisfy themselves that they are eligible to sign the matriculation roll.
In order to be eligible to sign the matriculation roll, candidates must have—
(a) satisfied the university entrance requirements of the Victorian Univer- sities and Schools Examinations Board. Full information regarding the Board's requirements and conditions of exemption may be obtained from the secretary of the Board, 437 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, Vic. 3004.
(b) satisfied the special course requirements, if any, for their particular course,
(c) been selected for and enrolled in their course, and
(d) attained the age of seventeen years by 31 March of the year concerned.
Fees
(All fees are subject to alteration without notice)
When enrolling students must consult the Fees Section of Students' Records before paying fees.
All fees must be paid into the University's account at a branch of the National Bank of Australasia. Branches are next to the Bookroom on the first floor of Union House or the University Branch of the State Savings Bank on the ground.
floor, Administration Annexe.
Lecture and service fees are paid yearly in advance, or in three terminal instalments. The first is paid on enrolment, and the second and third on or before 15 May and 23 July respectively. Registration and Library fees are paid with the first term's fees.
CHAPTER 5
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES, PRIZES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The awards summarized in the following list are available to medical students.
For those marked*, medical . students compete with students of other faculties.
The approximate value of each award is given, together with the office at which full information may be obtained.
Entrance Awards (available for duration of course) COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME Scholarships
(a) Open Entrance Scholarships—awarded on the basis of results in the best three subjects (excluding English Expression) at the Matriculation examina- tion in four or more subjects. However, an adjustment is made in respect of additional subjects taken and account is taken of whether a student is repeating the Examination. Applicants up to 25 years of age.
(b) Later-Year Scholarships—awarded on the basis of results achieved in the equivalent of AT LEAST one year of full-time study in an approved Uni-
versity course. Applicants up to 25 years of age.
(e) Mature Age Scholarships—awarded on whole academic record; applicants of 25 years of age and over on 1 January of the year in which the course was commenced.
Benefits: All compulsory fees. Full-time students may be granted a living allowance subject to a means test.
All enquiries should be made from:
The Officer-in-Charge, Victorian Branch Office,
Department of Education and Science, 99 Queen Street,
Melbourne, Vic. 3000.
• Dafydd Lewis Scholarships (all essential fees and living allowance). The Secretary, The Dafydd Lewis Trust, C/o The Trustees, Executors & Agency
Co. Ltd., 401 Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic. 3000.
*Cowrie Scholarships ($150 p.a.). The Secretary, The Cowrie Scholarship Trust Fund, G.P.O. Box 2089, Sydney, N.S.W., 2001.
* Senior Government Scholarships ($80 p.a.). The Secretary, Education Depart- ment, Treasury Place, Melbourne, Vic. 3000.
* Free Places (tuition fees only, with or without living allowance). The Secretary, Education Department, Treasury Place, Melbourne, Vic. 3000.
* Bursaries (in general, $100 or $200 p.a.). Accounts Branch.
* Students' Loan Fund (up to $400 p.a.). Accounts Branch.
Undergraduate Awards—MB, BS Course
Unless specified otherwise, these are awarded at Annual Examinations. Full information may be obtained from the Secretary, Faculty of Medicine.
Division I:
Chemistry—Exhibition ($30).
Physics—G. A. Syme Exhibition ($30).
T. F. Ryan Roentgen Prize (Medal, plus $20) for essay.
Biology-W. H. Swanton Exhibition ($40).
Baldwin Spencer Prize (books to value of $13.50).
Sub-Division IIA:
Anatomy, including Histology—Exhibition ($20).
Physiology—Sigma Prize ($10) for essay.
Physiology and Biochemistry—Exhibition ($20).
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Division 1I:
Anatomy—T. F. Ryan Prize (Medal, plus $20).
Anatomy, including Histology—Dwight's Prize ($50 ).
Physiology—Burroughs Wellcome Prize ($40).
Physiology
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Sigma Prize ($10) for essay.Pharmacology—Boots Prize ($50 or equivalent).
Biochemistry—Exhibition ($50).
Medical Psychology—Geigy Prize ($50).
Thomas and Elizabeth Ross Scholarship—(varies, may be $,1000) for addi- tional year of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Medical Science.
Division III:
Cadetships (Army, Navy, Air Force) are offered each year to under- graduates qualified to enter the clinical section of the course. Full information should be obtained from the Commonwealth Department concerned.
Pathology—Walter and Eliza Hall Exhibition ($60).
Microbiology and Epidemiology—Ramsay Prize ($60).
Thomas and Elizabeth Ross Scholarship (see under Division II above).
Division IV (Fifth Year) :
Forensic Medicine—Exhibition ($10).
British Medical Insurance Co. Prize ($50).
Dermatology—Herman Lawrence Prize ($42), clinical examination.
Industrial Medicine—Edgar Rouse Prize ($80, $20), special examination.
*Legal Medicine—Stewart McArthur Prize ($100) for essay.
Division IV (Sixth Year):
Medicine—
Keith Levi Memorial Scholarship ($120).
Jamieson Prize in Clinical Medicine ($47).
Grieve Memorial Prize in Paediatrics ($20).
Robert Gartley Healey Prize in Medicine ($126).
Mead Johnson Prize in Paediatrics ($52.50).
Carnation Prize in Paediatrics ( $105).
John Adey Prize in Psychiatry ($52.50).
Surgery-
Beaney Scholarship ($280).
Glaxo-Allenbury's Prize in Clinical Surgery ($50 or equivalent).
Robert Gartley Healey Prize in Surgery ($126).
Clara Myers Prize in Surgical Paediatrics ($100).
Obstetrics and Gynaecology—
Fulton Scholarship ($129).
Hubert Sydney Jacobs Prize in Clinical Gynaecology ($100).
Dr. Kate Campbell Prize in Neonatal Paediatrics ($56).
Robert Gartley Healey Prize in Obstetrics ($126).
Sir A. E. Rowden White Prize in Clinical Obstetrics ( $200).
Postgraduate Awards
Information may be otained from the Secretary, Faculty of Medicine, concern- ing the following:
Beaney Scholarship in Pathology.
Thomas and Elizabeth Ross Scholarship.
Sir Thomas Peel Dunhill Research Scholarship.
Sir Thomas Naghten Fitzgerald Scholarship.
Arthur Nyulasy Scholarship in Gynaecology.
Armytage Prize.
David Grant Scholarship.
Stewart Scholarships in Medicine and Surgery.
Melbourne Medical Postgraduate Committee, Gordon-Taylor Scholarship.
David B. Rosenthal Scholarship.
Sheppard M. Lowe Scholarship.
The Secretary for Graduate Studies should be consulted concerning all other postgraduate awards.
CHAPTER 6
NOTICES TO MEDICAL GRADUATES Hospital Appointments
The Committee of Management of The Royal Melbourne Hospital will appoint for 1970, thirty-two first-year Junior House Physicians and Surgeons, and eighteen second-year Senior House Physicians and Surgeons. In addition it will appoint more senior graduates to the positions of Medical Registrar, Surgical Registrar, Resident Surgical Officer and Registrars in Special Departments. Each appointment is for a period of twelve months. Junior House Physicians and House Surgeons each under- take a period in a medical and surgical ward of the Hospital.
The Mother Rectress of St. - Vincent's Hospital will appoint for 1970 thirty Resident Medical Officers for one year from amongst the students who have received their clinical training at that hospital and in addition Senior Residents in special Medical and Surgical Departments. She will also appoint more Senior Residents as Registrars in General Medicine, General Surgery, Professorial Medical and Surgical Units, Pathology, Haematology, Anaesthetics, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Neurology, Cardiac Surgery, Paediatrics, Casualty, Orthopaedics and Intensive Care. All appoint- ments will be for one year.
The Board of Management of Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, proposes to appoint for 1970 twenty Junior Resident Medical Officers (first-year graduates). In addition it proposes to appoint at least eleven Senior Resident Medical Officers, and at least sixteen senior graduates as Registrars in Medicine, Surgery, Anaesthetics, Ortho- paedics, Pathology and Radiology. All appointments will be for one year.
In all these appointments the Hospital Boards will take into consideration:
Training in their own hospital.
The position of graduates in the honour list.
General character and disposition as shown during their course.
The Hospital Boards, however, may also take cognizance of other matters.
The Management of the following hospitals also appoint Junior Resident Medical Officers:
Metropolitan Hospitals: Alfred Hospital, Prince Henry's Hospital, Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Footscray District Hospital, Box Hill and District Hospital, Preston, Northcote Community Hospital, the Royal Mel- bourne Hospital, Dandenong and District Hospital and Southern Memorial Hospital.
Base Hospitals: Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Mildura, Gippsland (Sale), Glenelg (Hamilton), Mooroopna, Wangaratta, Warrnambool, Wimmera (Horsham).
District Hospitals: Latrobe Valley (Yallourn), Traralgon, Echuca and Swan Hill.
Appointments to Base and District Hospitals are co-ordinated through the Hospitals and Charities Commission.
Vacancies for similar positions in Western Australia and Tasmania are also available. Non-metropolitan towns in South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland frequently advertise for Junior Residents.
Commonwealth Medical Advisory Bureau
Medical graduates intending to visit the United Kingdom for postgraduate study or other purposes are advised that the Council of the British Medical Association has established a Commonwealth Medical Advisory Bureau with a view to providing a personal advisory service to practitioners, particularly those from Commonwealth countries.
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