Each of these activities "informs" the other, so that our research has a strong clinical focus and our teaching incorporates the most recent new knowledge from research.

We act both as a University Department and a Hospital Department and have an important role in linking the University and the Hospital.

Our research into the cause and treatment of human disease is highly regarded nationally and internationally.

Our research is characterised by its range from molecular and cellular to clinical and epidemiological research studies, so that we can achieve an integrated approach to the study of human disease and its treatment.

We play a leading role in curriculum development, as well as undergraduate teaching of medical students and postgraduate training of junior doctors.

We value our postgraduate students and have an excellent supervisory and support program.

We provide clinical leadership with an academic, but pragmatic and caring approach to hospital medicine.

Our academic and general staff have a high level of respect for each other's skills and roles and there is a strong sense of cohesiveness in the Department.

There is a strong emphasis on the personal and career development of all our staff and students.