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Notre Dame MD: the interview, the program, and what it's like

Independent, practice-led prep for Notre Dame's interview - plus a clear look at the program, fees and student experience.

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Read facts and coaching advice separately. University requirements can change each cycle. Use the official sources on this page for current rules; preparation advice is Dan’s independent guidance. This page does not reproduce confidential interview questions.
Independent service: Key2MD is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the University of Notre Dame Australia. Everything below is general guidance drawn from publicly available information, may change between cycles, and is not official advice. Always confirm current requirements, fees and program details on Notre Dame's official pages.
On this page
  1. How Notre Dame selects for medicine
  2. Dan’s general interview preparation advice
  3. Common mistakes we see
  4. About the Notre Dame MD program
  5. Fees (approximate)
  6. Research opportunities
  7. How to prepare with Key2MD
  8. Related guide
  9. Practise the Notre Dame interview like it's real

How Notre Dame selects for medicine

The University of Notre Dame Australia offers a graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine at its Sydney and Fremantle schools. Selection typically considers academic results, the GAMSAT, a written application or portfolio, and an interview, with the university's values and ethos central to the process.

Official source: Notre Dame Medicine admissions at notredame.edu.au.

Dan’s general interview preparation advice

Notre Dame places real weight on character and values, and in our coaching experience its interview rewards:

  • A genuine service ethos - real reasons for wanting to care for people, not slogans.
  • Empathy and warmth you can hear in how you speak.
  • Honest reflection on experiences that shaped you.
  • Clear communication and balanced judgement.

Common mistakes we see

  • Polished but hollow answers that do not reveal who you are.
  • Reciting values rather than showing them through real examples.
  • Not engaging with the person in front of you in role-play or conversation.
  • Generic motivation that could apply to any applicant or school.

About the Notre Dame MD program

Notre Dame's Doctor of Medicine is a graduate-entry program of around four years, delivered at its Sydney and Fremantle schools with a strong emphasis on ethics, communication and community/regional placements. Teaching is integrated and patient-centred. Confirm the current structure with Notre Dame.

Fees (approximate)

Notre Dame's medicine fees depend on the place type, which may include Commonwealth Supported and/or full-fee places. Because this varies and changes each year, we do not quote a figure here - confirm current fees, place types and any funding directly with Notre Dame.

Research opportunities

Notre Dame offers research and scholarly options alongside the MD. Confirm current options with Notre Dame.

How to prepare with Key2MD

  • 230 MMI stations and 100+ CASPer scenarios across ethics, teamwork, communication, professionalism and current health topics.
  • Speak, type, or role-play under realistic timing, then review automated feedback against the Key2MD practice criteria.
  • Track your progress and see exactly where to improve. Your first AI-marked review is free.

Related guide

For the full entry pathway - GPA, admissions tests and prerequisites - see our Notre Dame (Sydney) entry requirements and Notre Dame (Fremantle) entry requirements guides.

Practise the Notre Dame interview like it's real

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