With medical and dental interviews commencing in November, Year 12 students who have applied for medicine or dentistry are encouraged to plan ahead and allow sufficient time for interview preparation. While we understand that students are busy preparing for their final exams, it is equally important not to overlook this crucial final stage of the admissions process. Places in NIE's upcoming interview preparation workshops are now filling up, so early planning is recommended.

For Years 10 and 11 students, upcoming information sessions and UCAT preparation workshops have also been scheduled.

If you believe the following opportunities may be relevant to your students, we would appreciate it if, at your discretion, you could include this announcement in your school newsletter or share it through your school's communication channels.

Preparing for Medical and Dental Interviews

For most students applying to medicine or dentistry, the interview is the final stage of the university selection process. Interviews may use a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) or structured panel format and may be conducted online or face-to-face.

Regardless of the format, Australian medical and dental schools generally assess candidates across several important areas.

Strong interview performance is not simply an innate ability. Both scenario-based and direct questions require candidates to organise their thoughts, respond within strict time limits and communicate clearly and authentically. Like an important examination, effective interview preparation requires knowledge, strategy, practice and constructive feedback.

Upcoming NIE Workshops and Webinars – 2026

Thank you for sharing these opportunities with interested students and families.

Warm regards,

Sasha Tymoshenko
NIE Course Coordinator
National Institute of Education