The JMP delivers a 5-year undergraduate joint Bachelor of Medical Science / MD between University of Newcastle and University of New England, with placements across the Hunter, New England, and Central Coast LHDs, distinguished by a rural/Indigenous workforce mission.
What you need to apply to Newcastle / JMP.
How Newcastle / JMP interviews applicants.
The JMP MMI runs ~10 stations of around 8 minutes each, delivered on Callaghan campus (Newcastle) or Armidale (UNE). Stations cover ethical reasoning, communication, teamwork, motivation, and contextual NSW health issues. The JMP places strong emphasis on rural origin and Indigenous applicant pathways with bespoke MMI weighting.
The Joint Medical Program is run jointly by University of Newcastle and University of New England — applicants apply through either institution but the curriculum is shared. JMP has one of the highest proportions of rural-origin and Indigenous students in Australia. Pre-interview ranking uses a personal qualities assessment plus UCAT-ANZ.
JMP examiners are looking for authentic rural/regional engagement and an understanding of NSW Health workforce challenges. If you have rural origin, lean into it concretely; if you don't, demonstrate genuine exposure (placements, volunteering, community work). Avoid sounding parachuted in.
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