From the AMA website - https://www.ama.com.au/resources/how-to-become-a-doctor

Preparing for a career in medicine

Medicine is an exciting and rewarding career. The training required to accomplish this goal will be extremely rigorous and take at least a decade, often longer, following completion of high school. Entry into medicine is highly competitive. You will need to demonstrate perseverance to complete the training, a strong desire to help others, a true intellectual curiosity about medicine in particular, and a love of learning in general. The following tips may assist to guide your decision.

1. Complete Year 12 (high school or college) or your undergraduate degree.
2. Complete any pre-requisite subjects. Before selecting your subjects for your senior school years, do your research to identify prerequisites and the courses to which they apply. Completing science pre-requisites during high school or your undergraduate degree is important, as it's much harder to complete these pre-requisites after graduation. Remember, choosing high-level mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and English will stand you in good stead as you study medicine.
3. Get involved. Take on leadership roles at your school and in your community to demonstrate you can motivate your peers to action, particularly in ways that benefit the school or community. Consider volunteering at a hospital, free clinic, doctor’s office or with a medical researcher. Volunteer work that is not directly medical related such as with a charity or other community service is also valuable.
   Medical schools do not judge applications on work experience, but gaining some work experience demonstrates you have considered whether the demands of a caring profession is for you and that you are committed to studying medicine.
4. Take the UCAT or GAMSAT. Students interested in studying undergraduate medicine, dentistry and some other clinical science courses at a member university of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Consortium are likely to be required to sit the UCAT as part of their admissions process. Likewise, students wishing to study a postgraduate medicine degree are likely required to sit the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT). Free guides for both the UCAT and GAMSAT are available. The GAMSAT test is offered twice a year, in March and September.
5. Choose a university that fits your needs. To find the right medical school for you, consider academic reputation, size, distance from home, location, cost and of course their medical program. Apply to the medical schools that best suit your ambitions.

Scholarships. There are a range of scholarships available to study medicine at an Australian university. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship provides financial assistance for completing a medical degree, or search the Aurora Indigenous Scholarship Portal for further opportunities.

To learn more about preparing for a medical career, please visit Study Medicine. This site may assist you to identify and compare Australian university medical degrees - direct entry and degrees leading to undergraduate or postgraduate medicine.

Below are two external opportunities for students to learn about pathways into medicine.

1. Webinar – Pathways into Medicine

 FREE webinar: Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry 

Topics: UCAT / GAMSAT / Interviews / University Applications / University selection criteria / Gap year / Plan B, and much more...)

When?  18 February 2025,  7.00pm – 9.00 pm (AEDT)

Audience: An excellent opportunity for Year 10, 11 and 12 students, parents, and teachers. 

Presenter: Zobair Bary (Author & coordinator of the NIE Medical and Dental School UCAT and interview training programs. Founder of the Future Doctors Australia Program).

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2. Holiday Program – Future Doctors grades 9 to 12 

The Future Doctors Australia program offers a unique opportunity for school students (ages 14-18) aspiring to pursue a career in medicine. 4-days of high-impact, engaging sessions led by experienced medical specialists, practical learning activities, and insights into the admission process, the program aims to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their medical journey.

Program Details | Fees | Enrolment Form

3. University of Queensland – Studying Medicine - in person or online event

Attend our information session to learn about studying medicine at The University of Queensland (UQ).

In person

18 March

6.00pm—7.30pm (GMT+10:00) AEST

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St Lucia
UQ Centre (Building 27A) Lecture Theatre (Room 220)

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Virtual

19 March

6.00pm—7.30pm (GMT+10:00) AEST

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Online

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Hear from UQ Medical School staff, UQ alumni and current students on the changing medical climate, how to apply for medicine at UQ, and tips for success.

What's involved

• Explore the current climate and magnitude of medicine.
• Learn how to apply for our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.
• Discover our multiple entry routes and partnerships with CQUniversity and UniSQ.
• Get advice from recent graduates and current students.
• Engage in an interactive Q&A panel with alumni and current students.
• Network with current medical students.

Who should attend

• Year 11 or 12 students
• Careers counsellors
• Parents and guardians

Cost

This is a free event.

For more information

Email the Future Students Australia team at futurestudentsaustralia@uq.edu.au