The National Institute of Education (NIE) is offering two free live online information sessions for Years 10–12 students interested in medicine or dentistry. Parents, teachers and careers advisers are also welcome to attend.
Free Online Information Sessions for Aspiring Medical and Dental Students
These sessions will introduce students to medical and dental interviews, university entry pathways and admissions tests such as UCAT. They are suitable for students who are beginning to explore their options as well as those already planning to apply.
Each session will be conducted live and will include an opportunity for students, parents and teachers to ask questions.
Upcoming Free Medicine and Dentistry Webinars
Introduction to Medical and Dental Interviews
Time: 6:00 pm–7:30 pm AEST
Format: Live online and interactive
Suitable for: Years 10–12 students, parents and teachers
This webinar provides an in-depth introduction to medical and dental interview preparation, including the formats students may encounter and the personal qualities universities commonly assess.
Topics covered
- MMI, panel, online and recorded interview formats
- What medical and dental schools assess
- Common interview preparation mistakes
- Using personal experiences effectively
- When students should begin preparing
- Independent, workshop and individual preparation options
Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry
Time: 6:00 pm–8:00 pm AEST
Format: Live online and interactive
Suitable for: Years 10–12 students, parents and teachers
This session introduces students to the different pathways into undergraduate medicine and dentistry and explains how university selection processes can vary.
Topics covered
- Pathways into undergraduate medicine and dentistry
- University academic and subject requirements
- UCAT and other admissions assessments
- Medical and dental interview requirements
- Preparing for entry during Years 10–12
- Important considerations when comparing universities
About the Presenter
Both sessions will be presented by Zobair Bary , Director of the National Institute of Education and founder of Future Doctors Australia.
Zobair has more than 20 years of experience assisting students with undergraduate and postgraduate medical entry in Australia and New Zealand.
Information for Schools
Schools are welcome to share these free sessions with interested students and families through school newsletters, student communication platforms and social media channels.
Ready-to-use newsletter text is available for teachers and school administration staff.
Medical and Dental Entry Information for Teachers
Teachers and careers advisers can access information designed to help guide students from an early interest in healthcare towards a more informed medicine or dentistry application.
Last revised: 2 November 2026
