A different conviction, from the very start
Fifteen years, 1,000+ successful students, and 14,000+ coaching hours, supporting applicants across the globe. Every part of InterviewMD exists to help you walk in as yourself, not as a rehearsed version of who you think they want.
Founded on a conviction: being truly yourself beats pretending to be what they want.
1,000+ students proving authenticity wins, across 9 countries worldwide.
Shaped by 15 years and 14,000+ hours of real coaching.
A letter from our founder
Dear aspiring medical student,
Hello and warm greetings. I’m Shanaka Jayakody, the heart and soul behind InterviewMD. First, let me express how truly thrilled and grateful I am to share this exciting chapter with you. Your passion and dedication to exploring the medical field are both commendable and inspiring.
Over a decade ago, I was where you are now — filled with dreams, aspirations, and an unyielding desire to make a mark in the world of medicine. My own journey, punctuated with its share of challenges and triumphs, led me to remarkable achievements. Today, I’m not just proud of my personal accomplishments, but also of the 1,100+ bright minds I’ve had the privilege to guide — 92% of whom have gone on to receive an offer into medicine.
Every journey is unique, and every challenge faced is a stepping stone towards greatness. Believe me when I say that, irrespective of the obstacles that may seem daunting right now, there is a way through. I’ve seen students overcome incredible odds to realise their medical dreams, and I firmly believe in your potential to do the same.
This platform is a guide — a consolidated, trustworthy, and friendly companion to navigating the intricacies of medical admissions. Instead of scouring through endless online resources, I hope it offers you clarity and direction.
Thank you for entrusting InterviewMD as a part of your journey. Dive into these pages with an open heart and remember that every step you take is a step closer to your dream.
Shanaka Jayakody
Founder, InterviewMD
Real students, real offers
Students who prepare with InterviewMD stop performing and start being themselves. That shift, from rehearsed and robotic to confident and in flow, has helped candidates across Australia, the UK, Singapore, and beyond secure offers at some of the most competitive medical schools in the world.
From first-time applicants finding their voice to reapplicants turning a rehearsed mask into a real one, our coaching and platform have supported students at every stage of their journey.
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What students and parents have to say
In their own words, from Trustpilot. The same idea keeps coming up: preparation that made them sound more like themselves.
Rated Excellent 4.4
Satish
AU
Sep 30, 2021
Speaking to Shanaka has instilled…
Speaking to Shanaka has instilled confidence that he will guide our daughter towards achieving her goal.
Samarth Dhatrak
AU
Jan 12, 2023
Excellent
Excellent. (Sorry for the late review!)
Kemindu Karunaratne
AU
Mar 30, 2026
InterviewMD got me into Medical School!
Before I found InterviewMD, I was really anxious about my interview preparation. I worried that I might come across as robotic and rehearsed, and I questioned whether I could handle unexpected questions under pressure. I didn't want to walk into my interview relying solely on hope, I needed real preparation.
What surprised me most about InterviewMD was the genuine support I received from Shanaka and Namreetha. They went beyond just teaching me what to say; they helped me understand how to approach my responses authentically.
Venny
AU
Apr 4, 2026
InterviewMD helped me get into Med School!!!
Before I found InterviewMD, I was really worried about preparing for my medical school interview since I had never sat for an interview before and had no idea where to start.
However, my experience with InterviewMD completely transformed my approach. I loved how tailored the feedback was to my responses; it wasn't just general advice but specific insights that helped me refine my answers and improve significantly.
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Ricky Joseph John
AU
Oct 5, 2022
Don't think twice!
Shanaka helped me to prepare for my interview for med school and it was one of the best training I have ever done. He helped me to better understand myself and play to my strengths. His approach is different in that it's not just about learning the tricks and techniques but really using your own character to your advantage. He made the whole process fun and even helped to to end up enjoying the interview. Would recommend to anyone without skipping a beat.
Sreya Samuel
AU
Feb 12, 2023
Shanaka definitely saved me when I was preparing!!
I found the structure of the course so helpful and it reduced a lot of stress and uncertainty that I had. I would definitely recommend using all of the resources because these are super valuable and ensured I was on the right trajectory in regards to all of the sections.
Shanaka had so many tips and tricks, and I found doing one-on-one sessions occasionally really helped me because we were able to identify my personal strengths and weaknesses and set goals for the next week or so. I highly recommend this course to everyone!
Usayd Omer
AU
Aug 9, 2022
Changed my entire mind. Made me evolve into what I know I can be
I improved in ways I didn't even think possible. For me personally, Shanaka felt like a big brother type of role and supported me in medicine and aspects and more importantly life aspects.
I truly believe my whole character and personality has changed and evolved from the things I learnt from the course and Shanaka himself. I'm happy because this program really did change almost everything about me in a beneficial way
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