December 5th & 6th
Saturday 5 December
Explore the AU admissions process with current medical students and doctors who will outline what it takes to successfully gain admission into Australian Medical Schools.
Join the ‘Behind the Numbers’ workshop as we work our way through a handpicked selection of Australia’s top QS and ARWU schools to go behind the numbers, understand the rankings, and deliver our verdict on what medical school might be right for you. Join Dr. Douglas Brown’s ‘Day in the Life of a Doctor’ presentation to get a taste of life as a doctor in Australia. This is a unique opportunity to ask all your burning questions about medical careers, specialties, and how to get exactly where you want to be.
When it comes to the admissions journey, there’s no one better to tell it like it is than a student who has just experienced it for themselves. Join us for ‘Insights from AU Admits & Alumni’, to gain insight into how to study effectively to receive a high UCAT score, and what the experience of medical school is like once you get there.
Sunday 6 December
Explore the NZ & UK admissions process with current medical students and doctors who will outline what it takes to successfully gain admission into New Zealand & the UK’s top Medical Schools.
Join the ‘Beyond the Basics’ workshops as we take a deep dive into the exams and interviews you’ll sit as part of your NZ or UK admissions journey. To wrap up the session, our speakers will tell you everything you need to know about how to ace an interview, and how to secure your spot in your dream medical school. Join Dr. Chen Liu’s hilarious ‘Day in the Life of a Doctor’ presentation to get a taste of life as a doctor in New Zealand. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about medical school and post-med training and practice, what life with an MBBS looks like.
When it comes to the admissions journey, there’s no one better to tell it like it is than a student who has just experienced it for themselves. Join us for ‘Insights from NZ & UK Admits & Alumni’, to gain insight into how to study effectively to receive a high ATAR and UCAT score, and what the experience of medical school is like once you get there.
This summit is a two-day conference featuring speakers that include the brilliant minds in MedView’s network of doctors, current medical students, tutors and admissions experts and the students we’ve supported in gaining admissions.
Dr. Howshin Tsao graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) in 2018. He is currently practising medicine as a House Surgeon in Auckland's North Shore Hospital, New Zealand. He was recently awarded for his clinical practice at his hospital and is also involved in leading research to improve patient safety.
Dr. Chen Liu graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) in 2013. He has practised medicine for 5 years working in all three hospitals of Auckland and trained in general surgery in Rotorua Hospital. He paused his surgery training in 2019 to focus on full time research and is currently a PhD student in the department of surgery.
Dr. Dexter Sim studied medicine at King's College, London and is currently working at hospitals in the National Health Service, England. He is the lead tutor and consultant for ISAT, UCAT and BMAT admission tests in the United Kingdom. Dexter crafts his own curriculum and hundreds of questions to teach new strategies and simplify complex concepts saving you marks and time.
Daniel graduated from Monash University with an MBBS (Hons) in 2018. After receiving an Australian Rhodes Scholarship, Daniel deferred his medical internship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital to commence a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Artificial Intelligence Policy at the University of Oxford.
Dan is currently a medical student at The University of Sydney Medical School. As well as placing in the top 10% in his MD cohort, Dan scored in the 99.9th percentile on the GAMSAT. Outside of clinical medicine, Dan researches the role of monoclonal antibody cancer therapy in the onset of heart failure with the University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine, and volunteers for UN Youth Australia.
Brynley is currently completing his penultimate year of his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Graduating from the Queensland Academy of Science, Mathematics and Technology in 2015, he received an IB score of 43 (ATAR 99.75) in conjunction with the IB Student of the Year award, and subject prizes for Higher Level Psychology and English Literature.
Liam completed his secondary education at Canberra Grammar School with an ATAR of 98.30 and UMAT score in the 100th percentile, Liam was accepted into the University of Adelaide's MBBS program. He is now undertaking his fifth year of study with clinical placements at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Callum graduated from the University of Auckland with a Masters in Biomedical Science in 2018. Graduating top of his class with 9 first in course awards, he knows what it takes to be successful at university. He has been working at MedView for over two years as an Education Coordinator and has helped advise over 200 students on their journey to medical school.
Hear what it is like to go through the admissions process and be accepted into your dream medical school. Students speaking include recent admits, Sofiah, Gabriella, Jenny, Samantha and more!
DAY 1 // 01. Kick off!
Speaker: Daniel D’Hotman
Time: 08:00am HKT
About the session:
Get your coffees, your snacks and settle in for what is guaranteed to be a productive Saturday. Meet your hosts Mandy and Milesas they explain how the day will run. We will also welcome Rhodes Scholar Daniel D’Hotman to the stage as he talks about the diversity in a medical career his current recent work with Artificial Intelligence and Medicine.
DAY 1 // 02. Behind the Numbers: The Best Australian Med Schools
Speaker: Dan
Time: 08:30am HKT
About the session:
Any medical student will tell you - you’re guaranteed to be a doctor 4-6 years after you start medical school, so the only thing that matters when it comes to picking which med school is yours is finding the right fit for you. Join us as we work our way through a handpicked selection of Australia’s top QS and ARWU schools to go behind the numbers, understand the rankings, and deliver our verdict on why each school might be right for you.
DAY 1 // 03. Beyond the Basics: Undergraduate Application Masterclass, Exams & Interviews
Speaker: Brynley & Liam
Time: 09:30am HKT
About the session:
Join current Australian medical students Brynley and Liam to gain insight about applying to medical school, acceptance requirements and strategic tips to successfully gain admission into medical school. We take a deep dive into the UCAT, the ATAR, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your senior years. To wrap up the session, our MMI Expert Brynley will tell you everything you need to know about how to ace an interview, and how to secure your spot in your dream medical school.
DAY 1 // 04. Insights from AU Admits & Alumni
Speaker:
Time: 10:30am HKT
About the session:
Here is your chance to hear it from those who have gone down the application journey and succeeded in gaining admission to medical school. Hear from recent admits to Australia’s top medical schools who will give you their application secrets, study tips, and answer any and all questions about how to get in, what it’s like to be a medical student, and how MedView turbocharged their grades, scores, and application to med school.
DAY 1 // 05. Beyond the Basics: Postgraduate Exams & Interview Masterclass
Speaker: Dan & Anish
Time: 11:30am HKT
About the session:
Join Dan and Anish, our postgraduate medical experts with GAMSAT scores up to the 99.9th percentile, to explore the postgraduate pathway into medical school. Gain deep insights into GAMSAT score admission requirements, GPA calculations across various universities, some MMI tips and tricks, GEMSAS preferencing, and just about everything else you’ll need to know to propel yourself from BSc to MD.
Day 1 // 06. Day in the Life of a Doctor
Speaker: Dr. Douglas Brown & Dr. Kirsten Liddy
Time: 12:30pm HKT
About the session:
Join Dr. Douglas Brown to get a taste of life as a doctor in Australia. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day of a doctor, hear firsthand about medical school and post-med training and practice, what life with an MD looks like, and ask any and all burning questions you might have about medical careers, specialties, and how to get exactly where you want to be.
DAY 2 // 01. Kick off!
Speaker: Dr. Howshin Tsao
Time: 08:00am HKT
About the session:
Get your coffees, your snacks and settle in for what is guaranteed to be a productive Saturday. Meet your hosts Mandy and Miles as they explain how the day will run. We will also welcome Dr. Howshin Tsao to the stage as he talks about life as a House Officer at Auckland hospital, and his journey toward anaesthetics and surgical practice.
DAY 2 // 02. Beyond the Basics: New Zealand Exams & Interviews
Speaker: Callum
Time: 08.30am HKT
About the session:
Join our New Zealand admissions expert Callum to gain insight about applying to medical school, acceptance requirements and strategic tips to successfully gain admission into medical school. We take a deep dive into the UCAT, the NCEA, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your senior years. To wrap up the session, Callum will tell you everything you need to know about how to ace an interview, and how to secure your spot in your dream medical school.
DAY 2 // 03. Insights from NZ & UK Admits & Alumni
Speaker:
Time: 09:30am HKT
About the session:
Here is your chance to hear it from those who have gone down the application journey and succeeded in gaining admission to medical school. Hear from recent admits to New Zealand and the UK’s top medical schools who will give you their application secrets, study tips, and answer any and all questions about how to get in, what it’s like to be a medical student, and how MedView turbocharged their grades, scores, and application to med school.
DAY 2 // 04. UK Application Masterclass
Speaker: Dr. Dexter Sim
Time: 10.30am HKT
About the session:
Join Dr. Dexter Sim and discover the pathways to medical school in the UK. Learn how to craft the perfect UK application, and how to tick every box to land your place in some of the world’s top medical schools. Dexter will guide you through every aspect of the application, and recount his tips and tricks from his time applying to medicine in the UK.
DAY 2 // 05. Beyond the Basics: UK Med Exams & Interview Spotlight
Speaker: Callum
Time: 11:30am HKT
About the session:
Rejoin our admissions expert Callum and take a deep dive into the exams and interviews you’ll sit as part of your UK med application. Learn all there is to know about the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) and University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT), how many UK universities deliver their interviews, and how all this fits together to land your place in your dream UK medical school.
Day 2 // 06. Day in the Life of a Doctor
Speaker: Dr. Chen Liu
Time: : 12:30pm HKT
About the session:
Join Dr. Chen Liu to get a taste of life as a doctor in New Zealand. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day of a doctor, hear firsthand about medical school and post-med training and practice, what life with an MBBS looks like, and ask any and all burning questions you might have about medical careers, specialties, and how to get exactly where you want to be.