This year’s conference will be proceeding in a hybrid format, with students attending three days of the conference in-person and one day of the conference online.

All workshops and wellness activities will be taking place in-person, as well as the majority of our academic symposia.

During your online day, you will be able to tune into the keynotes remotely and attend some of our virtual academic symposia.

All students will be emailed a registration link in the week of 9th May.

Please be aware that the registration link will be emailed to students in advance, but the form will not be open for responses outside of the registration times specified below:

• MD4 (incl. MPH/MCR): Tuesday 10 May 4pm – Wednesday 11 May 8am
• MD3: Wednesday 11 May 4pm – Thursday 12 May 8am
• MD2: Thursday 12 May 4pm – Friday 13 May 8am
• MD1: Friday 13 May 4pm – Saturday 14 May 8am

Even though registration is staggered across four days, there is a set quota for each workshop and wellness activity across all year levels (so do not fear MD1s!) During the registration period, you will be offered the opportunity to choose which day you would like to attend online. For all other days, it is expected that you will engage with the conference in-person. If you feel as though you will be unable to commit to these expectations due to extenuating circumstances, please email the MDSC Subject Coordinator, Dr Justin Bilszta (jbilszta@unimelb.edu.au) as soon as possible.

Firstly, take care of yourself and ensure that you are recovering appropriately and seek any medical attention if needed. Participants who are COVID-positive will follow the same rules as if they were to become COVID-positive during semester. This includes following the university requirements and SLOA rules. Please contact Dr Justin Bilszta (jbilszta@unimelb.edu.au) if concerned or your circumstances change.

Pullman is best accessed by train or tram. See venue page for specific instructions:

https://www.melbournemdconference.org.au/venue/

MD Student Conference is a unique and innovative step in medical education that brings together students of all years within the Melbourne Medical School into a setting akin to what they will experience in the future as medical professionals. It provides an opportunity to explore facets of medicine not covered by the MD curriculum.

MDSC is a subject that is worth 6.25 credit points each year. As well as having a 100% attendance rate, you will need to complete all necessary elements of your e-Portfolio by the due dates to pass. It’s peer-assessed, so try to have a fun with it! All the details will be posted on the assessment page of the website in due course.

The ePortfolio is the official assessment task for MDSC. It’s like an electronic journal, where you reflect on your experiences using a range of media, including text, images, and videos. You can access your e-Portfolio through MDConnect. You will need to complete a number of tasks to make up points. It’s peer-assessed, so try to have fun with it! More information is available on the assessment page here.

YES! MD Student Conference is a compulsory subject that is worth 6.25 credit points, with hurdle assessment (refer to Assessment page).

In previous years, the cohort received an extra week of lectures, but now we have MDSC instead!

Once you have graduated, most of your learning will be in a conference setting. MDSC allows you to practice that now. You will be presented with up-to-date information about current medical technologies, gain insight into more controversial aspects of medicine and medicine’s relationship to society. You will also get a break from traditional lecture-style learning, and get some hands-on experience.

After graduation, most of your learning will take place in conference settings. MDSC will help you prepare for a new way of learning in a professional setting and out of the classroom. Not all of your learning can be obtained in the hospital, and MDSC is a glimpse into your future as a doctor who is continually learning.

MDSC changes every year. It’s a great way to update your knowledge of medical technologies, social trends that relate back to medical practice, and get in touch with the patient experience. It’s your chance to pick the learning, the academic content, that is relevant to you.

It is also a great opportunity to catch up with your peers from other clinical schools in person!

If you have an internship interview during MDSC, not to worry! We have instructions for the process (which includes completing a SLOA) on our assessment page here.