--- title: "Upcoming Medical & Dental Interview Preparation: MMI and Panel Training - NIE: Medical Admissions Preparation" description: "NIE provides UCAT, medical interviews, psychometrics, Casper, and medical admissions preparation for students pursuing medicine and dentistry in Australia or New Zealand." url: "https://www.nie.edu.au/component/zoo/item/upcoming-medical-dental-interview-preparation-mmi-and-panel-training?Itemid=2109" date: "2026-09-09T08:28:33+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # Upcoming Medical & Dental Interview Preparation: MMI and Panel Training #### NIE Interview Workshops, Personalised 1-on-1 Coaching and Mock Interview Preparation for Medicine and Dentistry Applicants [icon-calendar] Posted: August 10, 2026 # Medicine & Dentistry Applicants Next Steps: **University Applications Interview Readiness** 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. ## Help Us Share These Opportunities Share the full announcement on Facebook or open a short, ready-to-copy version for your school newsletter or communication platform. [ Share on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nie.edu.au%2Fcomponent%2Fzoo%2Fitem%2Fupcoming-medical-dental-interview-preparation-mmi-and-panel-training%3FItemid%3D2109) [ Ready-to-Share School Newsletter Text ](https://www.nie.edu.au/school-newsletter-copy) 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. ## What may be assessed? Requirements vary between universities and formats, but MMI, panel, online and face-to-face interviews commonly explore: - Motivation and understanding of medicine or dentistry - Communication, empathy and active listening - Ethical reasoning, professionalism and judgement - Teamwork, leadership and conflict management - Self-awareness, resilience and adaptability - Awareness of public, rural and Indigenous health 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. 5–6 September (More dates available) ### Comprehensive Interview Training Workshop Live online and interactive training covering interview theory, assessed criteria, answer strategies and confidence-building, followed by a full day of practice with constructive feedback. Students also receive a hard-copy [ *Medical Interview Techniques* ](https://www.nie.edu.au/medical/umat-interviews/medical-interviews-tuition-book) book. [ View Interview Workshop ](https://www.nie.edu.au/medical/umat-interviews/medical-interviews-workshop) 13 September ### Medical School Application Strategy & Guidance Webinar A live online, interactive class providing practical guidance for medical school applications across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. [ View University Applications Webinar ](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/application-support-information-services/product/2978-medical-school-application-strategy-and-guidance-class-australia-nz-and-uk) 30 AUGUST ### JCU Dentistry Applications Guidance & Indigenous and Rural Health Webinar Targeted support for JCU Dentistry applicants, including application guidance and preparation for Indigenous and rural health topics. [ View JCU Dentistry Applications Webinar ](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/medical-interview-preparation/product/2964-jcu-dentistry-applications-guidance-indigenous-rural-health-webinar) 21 NOVEMBER ### Public, Rural & Indigenous Health Topics for Interview Readiness Webinar Focused preparation to strengthen students’ knowledge and communication when responding to public, rural and Indigenous health interview questions. [ View Public, Rural & Indigenous Health Webinar ](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/medical-interview-preparation/product/2891-public-rural-and-indigenous-health-mmi-readiness) ## UCAT, Medical Interviews, Casper and Psychometric Preparation [ View All Products and Services ](https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing) [ Future Doctors Australia 4-Day Program (Years 9–12) ](https://www.nie.edu.au/component/zoo/item/future-doctors-australia-program?Itemid=2109)Thank you for sharing these opportunities with interested students and families. Warm regards, [Sasha Tymoshenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/niecareers/) NIE Course Coordinator **National Institute of Education** This email address is being protected from spambots. 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