About us

Our History

The Institute of Medical Education is an international organisation proudly founded in Australia and operated by specialist medical practitioners. The Institute currently provides high quality medical educational products and services in Australia and all over the world. 

Our products and materials are carefully prepared and reviewed by expert specialist medical practitioners who in addition to their clinical duties are also heavily involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training on a daily basis through appointments with major Universities and Specialty Colleges.

The Institute of Medical Education provides medical education and training for current and future medical professionals ranging from admission to medical school through to continuing professional development for specialist medical practitioners.

We promise to deliver the best and highest quality medical educational products and services that will equip you with the knowledge and skills required for you to progress in your medical career.

Our materials and courses are constantly updated with the latest in research and evidence-based medicine and are carefully prepared by our experts, specialist medical practitioners and senior lecturers.

Our Promise to You

At the Institute of Medical Education, we will uphold this promise of quality by ensuring:

  • All materials for our courses are designed and approved by Specialist Doctors (Physicians / Surgeons) who are also Senior Lecturers, Associate Professors or Professors, of Schools of Medicine in premier Universities, AND

  • Our courses are delivered only by experts with minimum accreditation standards

Our Mission

The vision and mission of the Institute of Medical Education is to improve the quality of healthcare in the world through the provision of comprehensive, high quality and affordable educational products and services for current and future medical professionals.

Excellence

The value of excellence is embedded in the philosophy of the Institute of Medical Education.  It is a core value in all aspects and at all levels of the organisation and is reflected in the quality of our products and the standard of service delivery.

Success

Success is a core value at the Institute of Medical Education and in our profession, measured by the maintenance of clinical excellence and the admiration, respect and trust of our patients, peers and colleagues.  Success in medicine requires dedication, perseverance and commitment to continuing professional and personal development.

Integrity

We value integrity in our profession and in our organisation. At the Institute of Medical Education, we guarantee to deliver on what we promise.

Courage

At the Institute of Medical Education we value courage in the face of adversity. As medical practitioners, we understand the trials and tribulations faced by our colleagues at all stages of their career.  We respect the courage taken and the sacrifices made in a profession that ultimately serves others for the benefit of mankind.

Passion

In medicine, our career is our passion.  As doctors, we work to serve others and we strive to learn and to develop our knowledge throughout our careers. Our passion at the Institute of Medical Education is to teach and to help our colleagues become better doctors in order to continue to serve our community in the best possible manner. 

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Expertly Created

At the Institute of Medical Education, all courses are created by the experts. Our content is made by doctors, for doctors.

Versatile Courses

Whether you are a Consultant or hoping to study medicine, we have courses to suit all stages of your medical career.

Flexible Learning

We know you're busy. IME offers the choice between live online learning, face-to-face classes and distance courses.

Industry Partnerships

IME coordinates placements for international doctors at the top practices in Australia, ensuring IMGs are supervised by the best.

Requirements for graduate entry to Medicine, Dentistry & Optometry in 2024 for GAMSAT medical schools

Requirements for graduate entry to Medicine, Dentistry & Optometry in 2024 for GAMSAT medical schools

IME provides four downloadable files for your convenience.

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Key Dates For 2023 — Postgraduate Medicine Entry In 2024

Key Dates For 2023 — Postgraduate Medicine Entry In 2024

Overview of important GAMSAT and medical school application dates in 2023 for entry into Medicine in 2024 (for schools that require GAMSAT, only).

${reading_time(`Overview of important GAMSAT and medical school application dates in 2023 for entry into Medicine in 2024 (for schools that require GAMSAT, only).   Calendar Month in 2023 Key Dates January Monday 30 January Standard registrations for March GAMSAT close February Friday 10 February Late registrations for March GAMSAT, preferences for test centres, and refund/deferral requests close From late February March GAMSAT admission ticket available March Saturday 18 – Wednesday 22 March GAMSAT testing window April Early April Admissions guides published for GEMSAS medical schools Monday 24 April Applications open for Doctor of Medicine & Doctor of Dental Medicine at University of Sydney May Early May September GAMSAT registrations open GEMSAS Medicine (and University of Melbourne Dentistry & Optometry) applications open Late-May March GAMSAT results available Monday 29 May Flinders University Doctor of Medicine applications open Wednesday 31 May GEMSAS Medicine (and University of Melbourne Dentistry) applications close June Thursday 08 June Applications close for Doctor of Medicine & Doctor of Dental Medicine at University of Sydney Friday 26 June Applications close for Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University July Tuesday 11 July Standard registrations for September GAMSAT close Friday 21 July Late registrations for September GAMSAT, preferences for test centres, and refund/deferral requests close Monday 31 July University of Melbourne Optometry applications close August Mid-late August Interview offers released for Flinders University Late August September GAMSAT admission ticket available September Early September Offers of interviews for GEMSAS medical schools are released and are held throughout September/October Thursday 07 September Offers for Doctor of Medicine at University of Sydney are released Friday 08 – Tuesday 12 September GAMSAT testing window Thursday 14 September Offers for Doctor of Dental Medicine at University of Sydney are released Monday 18 September – Friday 29 September Interviews held for Flinders University October GEMSAS medical school interviews continue throughout October Late October Flinders University offers released November Offers for GEMSAS Medicine and University of Melbourne Dentistry & Optometry are released Mid-November September GAMSAT results available December Additional offers made throughout December 2023 and January 2024 to fill vacancies `)} Arror right

The Australian Medical School Market

The Australian Medical School Market

Medical education in Australia is sanctioned by the Australian Medical Council and is provided by medical schools across various universities. They all follow asimilar education program consisting of pre-clinical classes...

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