About the UQ Medical Society
University of Queensland Medical Society (UQMS)
The University of Queensland Medical Society (UQMS) is a student-run, not-for-profit organization that aims to serve more than 1,800 medical students enrolled at the University of Queensland.
Operated independently of the University of Queensland Union, an elected executive committee oversees the management of the society with crucial support from dozens of volunteer social convenors and academic representatives.
Full membership of the UQMS is open to all enrolled UQ medical students.
Long-term objectives of the UQMS
- To advance and promote the interests of medical students at the University of Queensland
- To enrich both the social and academic environments of medical study
- To promote and foster links and professional associations with student colleagues at other medical schools within Australia and overseas
- To promote the health of the community via participation in community projects and charity functions
Mission Statement
Their mission is to be regarded as the peak body concerning medical student education issues at the University of Queensland. Among our long-term objectives:
- To advance and promote the interests of medical students at the University of Queensland;
- To enrich both the social and academic environments of medical study;
- To promote and foster links and professional associations with student colleagues at other medical schools within Australia and overseas; and
- To promote the health of the community via participation in community projects and charity functions.
The UQMS works to achieve its mission and meet its goals by networking within the wider medical profession, fostering the development of partnerships with sponsors, and by raising the society’s profile in the public eye. Through their advocacy and community activities, the UQMS will ensure its members graduate from the University of Queensland with more than just a degree.
About the UQ Medical School Doctor of Medicine Program
Program: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Next semester intake: January 2017
Duration: 4 years
Application deadline: UQ Medical School applications are assessed on a rolling admissions (first come, first served) basis. It is strongly recommended that applicants apply as early as possible to increase their chances of timely assessment.
Entry Requirements
- Completed degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
- GPA equivalent to 5.0 on UQ’s 7.0 scale
- MCAT score (minimum of 8/8/8 or an overall score of 496) or GAMSAT score (minimum of 50 in each section)
- Compulsory consultative meeting with the UQ School of Medicine
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