University of Queensland – 3 years Bachelor + 4 years Doctor of Medicine for High School Graduates

University of Queensland 4 year of Doctor of Medicine provides provisional entry for high school graduates as long as you meet the following academic and English requirement plus UCAT ANZ

If unsuccessful, you are welcome to re apply upon completing relevant bachelor with 5.0 out of 7 GPA + MCAT or GAMSAT

University of Queensland Doctor of Medicine

• Register for UCAT ANZ: March to May
• Take UCAT ANZ: July to early August
• University of Queensland Doctor of Medicine Provisional Entry Deadline: mid August or end of September

University of Queensland Doctor of Medicine Academic Requirements

Canada: 85.56

DSE: 25

• 5*, 5** = 6
• 5 = 5
• 4 = 4
• 3 = 3
• 2 = 2

IB: 37.5

Singapore A level: 14 points for 3 H2 (H1 will contribute to half of the points)

• A = 5
• B = 4
• C = 3
• D = 2
• E = 1

UK: 3 AL @ 14 points (AS will contribute to half of the points)

• A* = 6
• A = 5
• B = 4
• C = 3
• D = 2
• E = 1

USA: 4 APs at 16 points + SAT 1380 or ACT 32

• IELTS all band 7 (one skill retake acceptable)
• TOEFL overall 100 Listening: 25; Reading: 25; Writing: 27; Speaking: 23
• PTE Academic all band 72

a. Where is it going to take place?

The clinical placement will take place both in the hospital and the community, some are listed as below:

• Bundaberg Hospital
• Hervey Bay Hospital
• Rockhampton Hospital
• Toowoomba Hospital
• Ipswich Hospital
• Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
• The Prince Charles Hospital
• Princess Alexandra Hospital
• Greenslopes Private Hospital
• Mater Hospital Brisbane
• The Prince Charles Hospital

b. What are the clinical placement sites like?

• Bundaberg Hospital provides a range of services including emergency, surgical, mental health and specialist clinics. It is the main referral hospital for rural facilities.
• Hervey Bay Hospital is the major referrer hospital for the Wide Bay region providing a range of services including emergency, surgical, maternity, mental health and specialist outpatient clinics.
• Rockhampton Hospital is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland providing a range of services including emergency, surgical, mental health, maternity, and specialist outpatient clinics.
• Toowoomba Hospital offers emergency, specialist surgical, mental health, allied health, and specialist outpatient clinics.
• Ipswich Hospital offers a range of services, including surgery, palliative care, rehabilitation and mental health.
• Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is Queensland’s largest hospital and provides a wide range of clinical services in the heart of Brisbane. It is the largest provider of telehealth services in Queensland and also known for its preeminent cancer care, maternity, trauma and burns care.
• The Prince Charles Hospital is the leading cardiothoracic hospital in Australia with a reputation for delivering excellence in healthcare. It is also the hub for specialised services including heart and lung transplants, adult cystic fibrosis, adult congenital heart disease and complex cardiac care. The Queensland Indigenous Cardiac and Respiratory Outreach programs are also based here.
• Princess Alexandra Hospital provides emergency, medical, mental health and surgical services, including liver and kidney transplant.
• Greenslopes Private Hospital is Queensland’s largest private hospital and renowned as a world-class tertiary medical facility offering the latest treatments and first-class service to the patients.
• Mater Hospital Brisbane provides a wide range of adult surgical, medical and cancer services to the public. Their Brisbane-based team of specialists are recognised for their surgical expertise in women’s health, orthopaedics, urology, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, oral and faciomaxillary surgery, colorectal surgery, plastic surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery and dermatology.

c. How is clinical placement going to be for the students?

The clinical placement will take place from Year 3 to Year 4 with its own focus as below:

• Year 3
  • spend four days a week in clinical placements either in eight-week blocks or longitudinal clinical clerkships
  • gain hospital experience with people at all stages of life
• Year 4
  • focus on the management of emergency and complex chronic conditions both in hospitals and in general practice
  • be an active pre-intern member of a clinical team
  • Semester 1: 20% structured learning, 80% clinical exposure
  • Semester 2: 10% structured learning, and 90% clinical exposure

d. What is the course structure?

The 4-year course comprises the following:

• Year 1
  • Learn the Foundations of Medicine including the fundamental concepts of medical sciences, clinical and professional skills
  • Join a 'learning community' which is geographically based bringing together students, academics, clinical teachers and professional staff
  • One day a week of clinically relevant experience including simulations, small group clinical coaching and hospital/ community visits
• Year 2
  • Spend up to two days a week in a clinical setting
  • Develop the clinical and professional skills through clinical coaching, case-based learning and longitudinal clinical placements in the community and hospital
  • build an unique medical degree through a scholarly choice elective
• Year 3
  • Undertake clinical placements
  • Have one day a week of formal structured teaching providing core material to supplement the clinical experience
• Year 4
  • Undertake clinical placements
  • Focus on complex presentations and emergency care in hospital and community setting

e. What is the teaching style in University of Queensland?

The following teaching methods are adopted in the course:

• Structured Teaching and Learning Activities
• Simulations
• Case-based Learning
• Small Group Clinical Coaching
• Hospital/ Community Visits
• Clinical Placement

The multiple mini-interviews (MMIs) which are held via video conferencing will be used to assess the applicants’ personal qualities and values. The MMI format consists of 8 interview stations and the interviewees will meet with a different assessor at each station. Each assessor will give the interviewees a score that will contribute to the overall admissions rank. For each station, there will be 2 minutes to read the station scenario displayed on screen and 7 minutes to answer the questions.

The qualities will be assessed during the interview:

• kindness and compassion
• integrity
• adaptability
• verbal communication skills

Questions

1. Why you decided to become a doctor?
2. Why you would like to study at Queensland University?
3. How would you overcome conflict while working in a team?
4. You are a doctor and a patient is looking online at medications. How would you respond? What is the importance of eHealth?
5. A patient is requesting a particular medication. What do you do?
6. How would you handle conflict within the MDT or with patients and their families?
7. What is your approach while seeing a new patient consult to social work department and what theories and interventions would you consider?
8. What factors should be considered when resolving a conflict?
9. Can you discuss the potential pros and cons for … policy.
10. Can you discuss the different factors surrounding healthcare issues?