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).
MD 2026 - Getting Started webinar
5. Important dates and checklist
Due Date | Task |
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24 November 2025 | Enrolments open in mySI-net. Enrol in MEDI7100 Foundations of Medicine at your designated location (Rockhampton, St Lucia, Bundaberg or Toowoomba) in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 2025. |
| 8 January 2026 | MD Timetable: preferencing opens |
| 12 January 2026, 12pm AEST | MD Timetable: preferencing closes |
| 13 January 2026, 12pm AEST | MD Timetable: released |
| 13–16 January 2026, 12pm AEST | MD Timetable: swap period |
| 2 February 2026 | Dean's welcome to the MD and first day of classes |
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| Prior to 27 February 2026 | National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI Modules) |