Change in naming of the UNSW Medicine research degree Doctor of Medicine (MD) to Doctor of Medical Science (DMedSci). For many years the Faculty of Medicine has offered a Doctor of Medicine (MD) as a research degree. This was offered in two formats – by thesis and by publication. The MD by thesis format was phased out several years ago but the MD by publication has continued to be offered. This research degree is aimed at medical graduates who have made an original and meritorious contribution to some branch of medicine. The contribution is expected to amount to a significant body of novel, published scholarly work that establishes the candidate as an authority in an area of research, commanding national and international recognition for their contribution to medical science. The degree is open to medical graduates from UNSW Australia or medical graduates from other Universities who have had a significant association with UNSW or one of its affiliated teaching hospitals.