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At Oxford University Press, we publish medical textbooks that equip students with the clinical understanding and practical skills required to succeed in modern healthcare. Our resources combine clear, evidence‑based content with real‑world clinical scenarios, supporting students as they develop diagnostic reasoning, patient‑centered communication, and essential procedural competencies. Our popular titles include  An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry,  Drug Use in Australian Society, and  A Dictionary of Nursing.

  • Clinically connected learning for future healthcare professionals

    Our medical textbooks link core clinical science with the realities of modern healthcare. Through real‑world case studies, clinical scenarios and evidence‑based examples, our resources help students understand how medical knowledge is applied in dynamic hospital environments, and primary and community care settings.

  • Building critical clinical and professional skills for practice ready graduates

    Medical students need strong diagnostic reasoning, scientific literacy and effective communication skills to deliver safe, patient‑centred care. Our textbooks embed skill development throughout, supporting students as they interpret clinical data, make informed decisions, collaborate within healthcare teams and navigate evolving clinical challenges.

  • Current, accessible resources across core medical disciplines

    We publish up‑to‑date, practitioner‑reviewed resources across anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical skills, broader health sciences and more. All new titles are available in paperback, eBook and eBook rental formats, offering flexible, student‑friendly options that support a wide range of teaching and learning approaches in medical education.
Cover of an Oxford publication titled “The Australian student voice on the soft skills needed for the future”. The subtitle reads “And how universities can integrate these skills into their teaching”. The design features a teal overlay on an image of people sitting at a table with notebooks and papers, suggesting a collaborative learning environment. A small label at the bottom right indicates November 2020.

Discover the soft skills Australian students need most and expert advice on how to teach them.

Now more than ever there is a requirement for students to develop their soft skill competencies alongside the technical skills for career success. This paper reviews the findings from a survey of Australian higher education students on which soft skills they believe to be the most important for future career success.

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