For students applying to medicine or dentistry this year, we would like to advise that places in NIE's medical and dental interview preparation programs have now been scheduled and are starting to fill.

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.

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.