Getting started
Congratulations and welcome to The University of Queensland Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.
You're about to embark on an exciting new chapter in your career. To prepare you for starting at UQ, we've developed this getting started page, which provides you with key contact details and requirements for the MD.
The content here and on the Starting at UQ homepage will help you navigate all the new systems you will use as a UQ medical student.
Please note that all dates and times stated on this page are Australian Eastern Standard time (AEST).
Watch the 2024 Doctor of Medicine Getting Started webinar
3. What is a Learning Community?
Learning Communities are clusters of health care facilities including hospital and community-based services and general practices. Learning Communities comprise the students and staff based in the facilities and provide a platform where they can flourish in a mutually supportive environment and forge strong relationships and connections.
Learning Communities provide a small cohort experience within a 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.