Dr. James Courtney

Associate Professor

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Biography

James Courtney is an Associate Professor and Director at the Turner Clinics within the Monash School of Psychological Sciences. He has a significant role in clinical governance and research activities related to clinical services, training opportunities, and clinical research programs. With a focus on trauma, he teaches psychopathology and psychopharmacology at the postgraduate level and supervises PhD candidates working on trauma-related projects. James is a registered Worksafe Independent Medical Examiner specializing in mental health disorders and has experience working with frontline responders, military personnel, and in public sector roles. He has contributed to the education and training of clinicians, particularly in evidence-based treatments for trauma-related disorders. His research interests include PTSD, the impact of occupational exposure on mental health, and the efficacy of novel programs aimed at reducing trauma symptoms. James has presented at international conferences and collaborated with various organizations, including the Code 9 Foundation and the Australian College of Paramedicine, to deliver trauma-informed care seminars.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Leads Trauma Clinic and oversees clinical governance and training programs.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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