Medicine & Psychology
About
The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) was formed in January 2023 through the amalgamation of the former ANU Medical School and the ANU Research School of Psychology.
Our school works to advance human health, experience, and wellbeing, enhancing the lives of individuals and strengthening communities locally, nationally and globally. The health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities is a priority for the School.
We conduct teaching and research at multiple sites throughout the ACT, the south east region of NSW and in remote Northern Territory.
You'll find us primarily located in the Australian Capital Territory, in the inner-city suburb of Acton and at the two Canberra based hospitals. We also have a presence in the following locations:
- South-Eastern New South Wales
- The Northern Territory / Central Australia
- Sydney
- Melbourne
Research
The ANU School of Medicine and Psychology pioneers transdisciplinary research, advancing knowledge to impact health and society. Explore our innovative projects in Society, Health, Therapeutics, and Mental Processes.
Study
Discover a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees at the School of Medicine and Psychology. Our innovative programs blend health, medicine, and psychology, equipping graduates with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for career success, fostering transdisciplinary understanding of health and wellbeing.
Facilities
The ANU Psychology Clinic is a centre for clinical practice & research in psychology. Our aim is to provide the highest standards in psychological assessment and treatment in a professional, responsive and caring environment.
The Canberra Clinical School at Canberra and North Canberra Hospitals offers diverse health services, modern facilities, and state-of-the-art pathology and imaging, supporting the health needs of ACT and NSW regions.
The Rural Clinical School offers medical students placements in rural communities in South East NSW and Central Australia. Students develop clinical skills, learn from senior clinicians, and engage with local communities through various activities.
The Sydney Clinical School at Sydney Adventist Hospital, NSW's largest private hospital, offers comprehensive acute care, diagnostic services, and clinical placements. It features 700 beds, advanced facilities, and treats over 184,000 patients annually.
News
Around 180,000 Australians are affected by inflammatory bowel disease, but what triggers the inflammation remains unclear. Now, a group of young researchers is investigating the role of mutated immune proteins in the condition.
You know your attachment style, your love language, and you can spot all the red flags. But when it comes to predicting if your relationship will truly stand the test of time, there’s one element you might have overlooked: the strength of your collective identity, or 'we-ness'.
Dr Dave Pasalich says parents also have an important role to play in addressing online bullying.
A new study has found that telepsychiatry has had considerable growth and sustained usage after it was included in Medicare policy changes from 2011, even when the effects of pandemic lockdowns were considered.
Online mental health programs can be more innovative and less expensive than other types of therapy. But do they actually work?
As part of her PhD at the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology, Katrina Rivera is researching music performance anxiety. “There’s so much judgement about music ingrained into our society," she says. As a result, many people will choose simply not to perform music at all.