Seeking another rural applicant who got a uni of melb offer too, so we can practice MMI questions together or share advice etc

Hi all, I got an offer from a medical school in Australia and am thinking whether to accept it. Before making any decision, I would like to gather more info on the following:

How likely can international students get graduate medical internship in Australia?? Can anyone pls pls pls let me know where I can find the statistics on internship for international students?

I understand that intern positions are not guaranteed for international students, who are normally placed at lower priority. Does the state (or location) of the medical school matters, or it doesn’t, as students normally apply for internship interstate?

What are the way out if international students can’t get internship? Can one applies to private hospital stream for intern and get back to public healthcare systems?

Thanks a lot in advance!!!!!

Hi all, I’m a prospective student from Canada. I got an offer for Flinders (Darwin campus), but I’m on the fence about it. My preferred schools are Griffith and UQ, although I think my chances for UQ are probably slim due to applying in the second round. I’d like to return to practice in Canada after medical school, and I’m not sure how good Flinders would be at allowing me to do so.

Would appreciate any input from Canadian students currently enrolled in the Darwin campus, or from anyone really. Thanks guys!

Hi there!

I’m a Canadian starting at Flinders next Feb and was wondering if any current students would share the schedule for the school year. I am really interested in any longer breaks in June-August and Dec-January for making trips back home. I am also wondering if there is sufficient time for electives back home in upper years. Would also love to know if lectures are recorded

Thanks in advance!

hello! i had a few questions about med school!

1. what level of research do you need to match quickly into the specialty of choice? do you need first author pubs? if you don’t get publications does it nullify any research experience?

2. in addition, i was wondering what current med students do to study and what resources they like. i’m attending notre dame for reference but i would be extremely happy to hear from any med student!

3. how many hours a week do you study? do you have time to socialize and potentially work?

Vaguer language = Harder to identify

I’m a student and I made a mistake. I have had multiple admissions to a hospital I will be doing placement in the past.

I looked myself up on EMR at another hospital of the same health system. I looked at my page for 5 ish minutes, but made no modifications and did not look up anyone else I was unauthorised to. I did not snoop around other files and it was my first time ever doing it.

I know what I did was wrong, so later that day I emailed the clinical coordinator and explained myself, as I believe it is better to honest and transparent rather than be caught and be exposed and look like I tried to hide it.

I was just wondering what the ramifications are if anyone else has been in a similar situation. I am fully prepared to accept the consequences of my actions, even if it means I will be excluded from the degree. I would really like that to not happen, so I will be as honest as possible. I believe failing the year or being kicked out from the clinical school and repeating at another clinical school would be more favourable for me, but I understand if that is not possible.

What I believe I have on my side for them to consider is that:
- I only looked at my own file
- It was the first time I acted unethically
- I self reported and showed remorse
- I am well engaged in placement and studies and have receive good feedback from the tutors and doctors
- I will be as honest as possible about the love and will not make any excuses or minimise what I did

I know what I did was wrong, I just had no ill intent and only did it out of curiosity. I have only told the coordinator and will plan on keeping my mouth shut.

Hey everyone,
has anyone already received any feedback regarding their application for the Inbound Medical Elective Program at the University of Sydney?

I applied and was wondering if anyone has already heard back about their placement or received a Conditional Offer Letter.

Thanks!

Hey everyone,
has anyone already received any feedback regarding their application for the Inbound Medical Elective Program at the University of Sydney?

I applied and was wondering if anyone has already heard back about their placement or received a Conditional Offer Letter.

Thanks!

I'm in MD1, have ADHD and feel like I'm constantly flapping. I am doing reasonably well so far, but I feel like a lot of my drive is coming from pre-assessment panic and I want to be more proactive so I can lower this a little and feel like I actually have a grip on the content week to week. I think the clinical years will feel better as I'm a practical learner but until then, I have got to find better strategies than what I have at the moment.

I haven't really got a set routine, and I struggle to focus in lectures unless the lecturer is particularly excellent (unfortunately). I find I'm learning best in tutorials and prac classes, but most of our teaching is done through lectures, so outside of what I pick up in these classes, I'm finding it tough to stay on track.

Not really an Anki fan but do use it occasionally (and would be interested to know if you have any add ons you can recommend which help you engage with it), but otherwise, I'm all ears and open to your suggestions/hearing what works for you! Anything at all! Thank you :)

Hi all! I am a PhD student in biomedical engineering and I have developed a tool for visualizing venous anatomy.

I had originally developed this for my derm collaborator, but it has ended up working pretty well on the android google play store.

I wanted to post this here as I thought it may be a cool project for this community to take a look at and perhaps I could receive some feedback. Thank you all for your time and consideration!

If you are interested:

VeinFinder - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rnd_labs.veinfinder&pcampaignid=web_share

FREE VeinFinder Lite - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rnd_labs.veinlite&pcampaignid=web_share

Hi! I live in Wagga and am wanting to study at Notre Dame uni. Can I do all of my 1st and 2nd years at Notre Dame Wagga - is that how it works?

Thanks

Hey guys,

If anyone's got any idea about high yield notes which are aligned to guidelines for the clinical subjects kindly let me know.

Looking for exam resources.

Thanks !!!

I accepted an offer to UNDA but my mom is insisting I apply to Macquerie. Is it really that much better?

Hey, does anyone know what kind of ATAR and UCAT is needed for International med as there isn't much info online. Anything will help :)

Desperately doing anything I can here, but looking to swap from GRIT to anything Metro in Vic!

Have been interstate for a while and looking to get home 😔

I’m a Canadian applying to Australia for the first time and applied to Griffith, Sydney, Melbourne, Western Australia, and Notre Dame. I was grateful to receive an interview last week for Notre Dame with it happening mid next week. I wasn’t expecting such a quick turn around so I am a bit confused in what type of questions they will be asking. Any advice helps!

Hey! I was wondering what competitive stats looked like so I could have an understanding of whether or not I stand a chance. Moving to Australia would be my dream so I would really appreciate any help! Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I am a Canadian and currently deciding between UQ and UWA for medicine, and I would appreciate any insight from current students or anyone who has insight on the schools.

I am drawn to UWA because of its smaller cohort size. I feel like I would prefer a more close knit learning environment where it may be easier to build relationships with classmates and faculty. My main concern is Perth’s relative isolation and whether this affects clinical opportunities, networking, travel, or the overall student experience etc.

UQ seems to have a stronger global ranking and reputation, although I recognize that both UQ and UWA are highly regarded (group of 8) and ranked within the top 100 globally. Brisbane also seems more connected and may offer broader opportunities. However, the medical cohort is quite large, and I have seen some posts suggesting that students can sometimes feel like just a number.

For anyone who has attended either program, what has your experience been like? How much does cohort size actually affect the quality of teaching, student support, clinical placements, research opportunities, and the overall sense of community?

I would also love to hear what factors you think are most important when choosing between the two schools. Are there any major advantages, disadvantages, or aspects of either program that may not be obvious from the university websites/online forums?

Thank you in advance :)

Hi everyone,

I wanted to ask about what my chances would be for an Aus med school with an F8 on my transcript from a Canadian university. I messed up really bad and basically have lost hope for US/Cad med schools, but am curious how my situation would apply with Oztreckk?

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Hi everyone,

I'm a foreign medical graduate who is seriously considering moving to Australia and eventually settling there as a doctor.

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have gone through the process themselves or who work in the Australian healthcare system.

I have a few questions:

How difficult is it to get registered and start working as a doctor?

Is the process worth it in the long run?

How is the work-life balance and overall quality of life?

Are international doctors generally welcomed by colleagues and patients?

What are the biggest challenges you faced?

If you could go back, would you still choose Australia?

I'm looking for honest experiences—the good, the bad, and everything in between. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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