The UQ MD Learning Communities are clusters of health care providers including hospital and community-based services, general practices, and other community providers. Importantly, these Learning Communities comprise the students and staff based in the facilities and provide a platform where they can flourish in a mutually supportive environment, where relationships and connections are forged, and students nurtured.

Learning Communities provide a small cohort experience within large cohort experience, which supports improved connection and engagement. The longitudinal relationships inherent in the Learning Communities model are integral to effective teaching and learning, support progress toward attainment of the graduate attributes and promote excellence in clinical practice and scholarly endeavours. 

7. Application Information and Forms

Special Consideration for 2026

Applications open: Monday 1 September 2025

Applications close: Friday 5 September 2025

Y1 Learning Community Special Consideration

Learning Community Preferences for 2026

Preferencing opens: Monday 5 September 2025

Preferencing closes: Wednesday 24 September 2025

Y1 Learning Community Preferencing

Direct Application (Late Special Consideration)

  • For requests to change Leanring Community after allocations have been finalised.
  • Please email your application and supporting documentation to med.medsch@uq.edu.au 
  • Applications will be considered for the commencement of the following academic year.