MD Orientation 2026

Congratulations on reaching the next important stage of your medical education journey. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at our multiple clinical schools across Queensland.

We have put together a diverse schedule of activities to introduce you to the University, medical program and what to expect during your studies. Throughout the first 3 weeks, you will engage with key members of the Medical School community, including Directors of our Clinical Schools, as well as a broad range of academic and professional staff. . Each of these people will play a key role in your learning and development as a future medical practitioner. There will also be opportunities to meet student representatives as well as other students in your cohort.

A photo of Rockhampton taken from the top of a hill

Welcome to the MD and Introduction to your Learning Community - Rockhampton

2 February 2026 8:30am9:30am
An event for rural students commencing their MD program at our Rockhampton Rural Clinical Unit. 

Networking with the Acting Dean, Medical School - Bundaberg

3 February 2026 11:00am2:30pm
Join us for a welcoming induction and networking session at the Bundaberg Rural Clinical Unit.
The UQ Great Court, with students walking and sitting on grass under a blooming jacaranda.

Campus tours

3 February 2026 2:30pm4 February 2026 10:00am
If you have never been to UQ before, a one-hour campus tour, is the perfect way for you to discover our St Lucia campus with one of our student ambassadors.
External shot of the Rockhampton UQ Rural Clinical School

Networking with the Acting Dean, Medical School - Rockhampton

4 February 2026 10:00am10:30am
Attend a special morning tea and networking event with the Rural Clinical School team and esteemed partners from The University of Queensland.
A photo of Brisbane city in the background, with the Brisbane river in the midground.

Welcome to Brisbane

5 February 2026 3:30pm5:30pm
This session is dedicated to commencing MD international students, UQ-Ochsner students, and students joining us from interstate.
Ochsner students standing out the front of a building with Ochsner written on it.

Welcome to the UQ-Ochsner Doctor of Medicine program

5 February 2026 5:30pm7:00pm
This event is a significant milestone and important event for all commencing UQ-Ochsner MD students to attend.

MD Learning Hub Welcome Celebration

6 February 2026 4:00pm6:00pm
Connect with your new classmates, meet the staff who will support you throughout your degree, and unwind after completing your very first week in the Medical School.
Ochsner students

Welcome to the UQ-Ochsner Doctor of Medicine program

6 February 2025 5:30pm7:00pm
This event is a significant milestone and important event for all commencing UQ-Ochsner MD students to attend.
Brisbane

Welcome to Brisbane

6 February 2025 3:30pm5:30pm
This session is dedicated to commencing MD international students, UQ-Ochsner students, and students joining us from interstate.
Toowoomba

Welcome the Darling Downs Pathway

6 February 2025 3:30pm4:30pm
This event is for MD students in the DD-SW Rural Medical Pathway only.

Campus tours

5 February 2025 9:00am
Students in auditorium

Welcome to the Doctor of Medicine program

3 February 2025 8:45am11:30am
This event is for all MD Year 1 students based at UQ St Lucia only.