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MedicallyEnthused said:
It pretty just means exactly what it says. you are waitlisted for an interview invite. Everyone that ultiamtely gets an interview, gets the waitlist.
I got the same about 2 weeks before my actually II for 3/27. They also have multiple rounds of interviews, this is only the first.



Thank you so much! It is my only interview in two cycles, so it is prep time and praying it works out! Since they really only evaluate your last degree, my master's gpa is a 3.69 (an SMP) and my most recent MCAT is a 504.
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Thank you.
 
jwanglan said:
Thank you.
MedicallyEnthused said:
It pretty just means exactly what it says. you are waitlisted for an interview invite. Everyone that ultiamtely gets an interview, gets the waitlist.
I got the same about 2 weeks before my actually II for 3/27. They also have multiple rounds of interviews, this is only the first.



Thank you so much! It is my only interview in two cycles, so it is prep time and praying it works out! Since they really only evaluate your last degree, my master's gpa is a 3.69 (an SMP) and my most recent MCAT is a 504.
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so should I start preparing for the interview on 3/27, even if im waitlisted for it? They said the next round was in July which seems far away. But does this basically mean im gauranteed an interview at some point, or that all the spots are already filled?
 
stressed_medstudent said:
so should I start preparing for the interview on 3/27, even if im waitlisted for it? They said the next round was in July which seems far away. But does this basically mean im gauranteed an interview at some point, or that all the spots are already filled?
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The waitlist does NOT garuntee you an interview, it is just that everyone who gets the II had to be waitlisted first. As compared to US schools, it is just an extra step between app complete and II.

But July seems pretty far away, so it is quite early to start preparing. I also know they interview until September, so it could be then too. Hard to really know, but I think the only dates that are actually filled are those in March. It never hurts to start preparing early though, but nothing is really garunteed. My philosphy is to only prepare for something if I know forusre it is happening. I pretty much just started preparing once I got the II myself.
 
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MedicallyEnthused said:
The waitlist does NOT garuntee you an interview, it is just that everyone who gets the II had to be waitlisted first. As compared to US schools, it is just an extra step between app complete and II.

But July seems pretty far away, so it is quite early to start preparing. I also know they interview until September, so it could be then too. Hard to really know, but I think the only dates that are actually filled are those in March. It never hurts to start preparing early though, but nothing is really garunteed. My philosphy is to only prepare for something if I know forusre it is happening. I pretty much just started preparing once I got the II myself.
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okay thanks that makes sense. How long were you on the waitlist before you got the interview?
 
Any interview invite tips? Anyone know what percent of interviewees get the A?
 
Hey guys! Quick question. I am taking the MCAT June 27 of this year, so won't get my score back until end of July. Do you think thats too late to submit an application for 2026 intake? I know they have some interview rounds in Sept/Oct, but surely they've accepted most of the class by then, so just wondering if I should take my chances, or wait until early 2026 to apply.
 
Hey all! I submitted an app, got the II, and completed the MMI on 3/27. From prior years, it looks like turnaround times is something like 3 weeks (usually on Monday). Good luck to everyone else! Does anyone have any idea on the number of applications they receive? I've heard it's near 1000, maybe even more.
 
riadubey said:
Hey guys! Quick question. I am taking the MCAT June 27 of this year, so won't get my score back until end of July. Do you think thats too late to submit an application for 2026 intake? I know they have some interview rounds in Sept/Oct, but surely they've accepted most of the class by then, so just wondering if I should take my chances, or wait until early 2026 to apply.
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In general, earlier application comes with more spots available. At the same time, applying this cycle can still be a valid approach for 3 reasons. The first is that while markedly slimmer, your chances of getting in are non-zero. The second is that there is no penalty if you apply and do not get in this cycle; in fact, there might very well be an incentive because they automatically "roll" your application into the next cycle (with your consent) and place you in the first round of interviews for the next year. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, applying this cycle will allow you to experience the MMI an additional time if you are not successful in getting in. You will understand UQ-Ochsner's questions better, the format better, and yourself better! All told, if you are able to apply, do so!
 
Minky Mushroom said:
Got the A! Would any current UQ-Ochsner students be willing to talk?
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Congrats! I also got the acceptance today! Alot faster turnaround than expected! Feeling so grateful to finally be going to medical school! I already accepted the offer 😀

But they have tons and tons of info sessions on thier youtube channel (and website too), I recommend checking out, if no current students respond. I ended up watching a bunch before my interview that included various topics from both current students and alumni. Super helpful in getting a lot better understanding of the program, as well as what living in Brisbane and New Orleans will be like.
 
MedicallyEnthused said:
Congrats! I also got the acceptance today! Alot faster turnaround than expected! Feeling so grateful to finally be going to medical school! I already accepted the offer 😀

But they have tons and tons of info sessions on thier youtube channel (and website too), I recommend checking out, if no current students respond. I ended up watching a bunch before my interview that included various topics from both current students and alumni. Super helpful in getting a lot better understanding of the program, as well as what living in Brisbane and New Orleans will be like.
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Congrats!! Yes, that was a very quick turnaround.
Thank you! I will definitely take a deeper look into those videos. I briefly browsed through some prior to the interview lol
DM'd you with some questions.
 
Hello, do you guys know if this program looks at postbacc grades? I will obviously be reaching out to them but just wanted to see if anyone knew
 
WoeBot62 said:
Hello, do you guys know if this program looks at postbacc grades? I will obviously be reaching out to them but just wanted to see if anyone knew
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They calculate GPA based on last obtained degree. If the post-bacc is just courses, they will combine it with your undergrad grades. If it is an SMP, they will just take the grades within the degree.
 
SerendipitousPath said:
In general, earlier application comes with more spots available. At the same time, applying this cycle can still be a valid approach for 3 reasons. The first is that while markedly slimmer, your chances of getting in are non-zero. The second is that there is no penalty if you apply and do not get in this cycle; in fact, there might very well be an incentive because they automatically "roll" your application into the next cycle (with your consent) and place you in the first round of interviews for the next year. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, applying this cycle will allow you to experience the MMI an additional time if you are not successful in getting in. You will understand UQ-Ochsner's questions better, the format better, and yourself better! All told, if you are able to apply, do so!
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Such great points, thank you so much!
 
How exactly do they calculate gpa? Is it like AMCAS or TMDSAS? That might make a big difference for me
 
WoeBot62 said:
How exactly do they calculate gpa? Is it like AMCAS or TMDSAS? That might make a big difference for me
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They only take your GPA from your most recent degree. So if you've gotten a master's degree after undergrad, they won't even look at your undergrad GPA. To my understanding, they also don't use non-degree seeking courses like postbacc. Idk what the difference between AMCAS and TMDSAS is.
 
Has anyone gotten a secondary/interview invite yet for the one in July? When do you think they will send it out?
 
Hey guys, I'm considering applying for the 2026 intake, but am unsure of all the requirements, and was wondering if anyone can confirm. I read you don't need to submit LORs or a resume, so is admission based solely on MCAT, GPA, and MMI? If so, can anyone provide info on what's generally competitive? Also, I know it might be too late for the 2026 intake so I might take the year and apply 2027 but just looking at my options right now.
 
kh382 said:
Has anyone gotten a secondary/interview invite yet for the one in July? When do you think they will send it out?
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I believe the July interviews are taking place near the end of July, so the invites should come out around 3-4 weeks before that.
 
Hey! I am applying for the 2027 intake, but didn't see a thread on it yet so I'm posting this here! Everything for my application has been submitted aside from my final transcript from my current university and my MCAT score. I still haven't taken the MCAT, but I wanted to know when the latest would be for me to take it if I want an early interview in Feb/March? Also, I know a 504 is required, but if anyone has an estimate of what would be considered a competitive score, that would be great!
 
AspiringSurgeon5 said:
Hey guys, I'm considering applying for the 2026 intake, but am unsure of all the requirements, and was wondering if anyone can confirm. I read you don't need to submit LORs or a resume, so is admission based solely on MCAT, GPA, and MMI? If so, can anyone provide info on what's generally competitive? Also, I know it might be too late for the 2026 intake so I might take the year and apply 2027 but just looking at my options right now.
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aslate2 said:
Hey! I am applying for the 2027 intake, but didn't see a thread on it yet so I'm posting this here! Everything for my application has been submitted aside from my final transcript from my current university and my MCAT score. I still haven't taken the MCAT, but I wanted to know when the latest would be for me to take it if I want an early interview in Feb/March? Also, I know a 504 is required, but if anyone has an estimate of what would be considered a competitive score, that would be great!
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Hi! I was accepted in March for the upcoming class and have done some research. The average MCAT for the entering class of 2023 was a 510, and I would assume it's still around there, if not marginally higher. The following article has MCAT data for entering classes up to 2023:

Ten Years of a Trans-Pacific Medical Education Partnership—Training Globally to Serve Locally - PMC

Background: In 2009, Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Louisiana, and The University of Queensland (UQ) in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, formed a medical school partnership. The rationale for UQ to enter this partnership was to strengthen its ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Admissions is only based on GPA (taken only from your most recent degree), MCAT, and the MMI. I never found average GPA data, but you need a "B average" in order to qualify for a potential interview. My guess is the average is a 3.5ish. No LORs or essays required. They have 3 interview sessions each cycle (March, July, September), so it is not too late to apply for 2026 intake. Only 1 interview session has happened so far and I believe plenty of spots are still available.

To be eligible for a Feb/March interview next year, you probably need to take the MCAT by September this year (that is the last month the test is open for the year). Otherwise, you will need to wait until January next year to take it, and that may be too late to qualify for the early interview session.
 

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Apply by 7 July 2025 to be considered for our next round of interviews. UQ-Ochsner will continue to accept applications and conduct interviews for the 2026 intake on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.

July 7 is the deadline for second round of interview. When was the deadline for the first round of interview?
 
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