The Medical Republic recently interviewed NewMed CEO Professor Stephen Tobin to talk about the proposed innovative new medical school. With clinical experience in general practice from the first week, the program aims to enrol 95 students, commencing in 2026 subject to regulatory approvals. 

Professor Tobin emphasised the need for more graduate doctors in regional and rural areas. The program is designed around a geographically distributed model allowing students to study in their local communities. 

Read more about this on The Medical Republic here.