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Saturday 14 July 2018

The University of Queensland - important changes to the admissions process to the Doctor of Medicine

I have received the following information about important changes to the admissions process to the Doctor of Medicine. It will impact current Year 12 students considering applying to this program.

The UQ Academic Board have approved changes to the selection process for UQ's Doctor of Medicine (MD) program that will impact current high school students.

These changes will be progressively introduced over the coming years, allowing students ample time to prepare.

What are the changes?
There are two main changes to the selection process for the MD Program at UQ:

  • The introduction of a Mini Multiple Interview as part of the selection process (only impacting current Year 10 students, or younger)
  • The introduction of prerequisite courses to ensure students are well prepared for the first two years of the program (impacting all students)
Why the change?
Our revised admission process is designed to ensure the highly sought-after places in the MD program are offered to applicants who demonstrate the attributes and abilities most suited to the profession of medicine, and most likely to succeed in the MD program.

We aim to select applicants who are representative of the populations we serve and whose goals align with our vision:

  • Critical scientific thinkers: Our graduates are research literate and curious. A significant proportion pursue clinical academic careers, expanding the boundaries of knowledge in their field.
  • Socially accountable: They are champions for integrating patient care and committed to improving health disparities in their communities. As patient-centred professionals, our graduates practice values-based medicine.
  • Global leaders in health care: Our graduates are actively engaged in improving the quality of patient care and public health globally. They are effective team players, bringing skills in leadership and innovation to improve health care in their communities.

Questions?
Contact UQ Admissions on admissions@uq.edu.au or call us on (07) 3365 2203.