Who can apply?
RMIP 2028 will be open to applications from all 2027 University of Otago fourth-year medical students.
What to include with application
Applicants are asked to write a statement about themselves and their background (about 600 words), indicating why they think they would be a suitable candidate for RMIP.
Applicants are asked to indicate their order of preference for each of the teaching centres in their application, noting that the application is to RMIP, not to a particular site.
- Wairoa
- Wairarapa
- Marlborough
- Golden Bay
- West Coast
- Ashburton
- Queenstown
- Alexandra
- Clutha
Applications will be accepted via SONIA from 15 June and close 15 August 2027.
Zoom interviews
All applying students will be invited to a Zoom interview.
Interviews will be conducted 23–27 September, and interviewed applicants will have until 29 September to let the RMIP administrator know of any changes they would like to make to their application, including withdrawal or site prioritisation.
Following interviews, further student information will be sought from main campus Student Progress Committees and Associate Deans Academic Progress, to assist with assessing a student's suitability for the programme and particular sites.
Successful applications
Successful applicants will be offered a position on the programme (including site) in late September. Where possible, sites will be prioritised to student situations and preferences discussed at interview. In the event this is not possible, students are expected to commit to an alternative site and the opportunities it will provide. If the programme position is declined based on site allocation it may instead be offered to another student.
Successful students will be advised of the full class list and site allocations in early October 2027.
Note: To participate in RMIP, you will need both a driver licence and a car.