Indigenous Medical Entry Program

The Joint Medical Program (JMP) actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for its Bachelor of Medicine degree either at the University of Newcastle or in Armidale at the University of New England (Northern NSW).

The JMP provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students at both University campuses.

Currently 31 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have taken advantage of the Indigenous Medical Entry Program and are enrolled in the JMP. There have been 62 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors graduate from the University of Newcastle. This represents almost half of the total Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors in Australia.

Prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates can apply through the Indigenous Medical Entry Program.