A house with a mission.
We coach and mentor students sitting the UCAT across every stage of the medical entrance process — using high-performance principles so they can achieve their goals purposefully and successfully.
Our story.
Each year, around 15,000 of the most driven students in the country compete for fewer than 2,000 medical school places. The UCAT is the difference-maker — and most students face it without a real plan.
A decade ago, our founder Shanaka was where you are now: filled with dreams, aspirations, and an unyielding desire to make a mark in medicine. The journey, punctuated with its share of challenges and triumphs, taught him a simple truth — talent isn't the bottleneck. Access to expert preparation is.
So we built MedWithPurpose. A community where every student gets a personalised, purposeful plan, top-scoring 1-on-1 mentors, an adaptive practice platform, and the mindset coaching that separates the 99th percentile from the rest.
Today, we have coached over 1,000 students into medical schools across Australia, with a combined 14,000+ hours of dedicated coaching experience and a 90%+ offer rate across our coached students.
Every step you take is a step closer to your dream.
Dear aspiring medical student,
Hello and warm greetings. I'm Shanaka Jayakody, the heart and soul behind MedWithPurpose. 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 hundreds of bright minds I've had the privilege to guide.
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 MedWithPurpose 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.
Three principles.
Excellence, commitment, and encouragement aren't slogans — they are the standards we hold ourselves to with every class, every mock exam, every 1-on-1 session.
Excellence
Excellence is giving our very best to any task we do and any relationship we have. It hones our talents and turns them into gifts for the world. It requires us to practise humility by learning from mistakes — each time we do something, we seek to improve it. It is ongoing mastery and it flows when we are doing what we love. It is effort guided by a noble purpose.
Commitment
Commitment is caring deeply about a person, goal, or belief. Once we discern a direction, we go for it wholeheartedly. We don't hold back or second-guess our decision. We set goals and achieve them. We make promises and keep them. We go the extra mile. We are faithful to our relationships and don't allow problems to make us waver.
Encouragement
Encouragement is helping others purposefully achieve their goals. It stems from a heart of generosity, honesty, and service. Encouragement helps lighten the load of others through words of wisdom and actions of support. It ignites hope in others to step with greater confidence and have the courage to leap with faith.
The people behind the platform.
Shanaka Jayakody
Founder & CEOShanaka founded MedWithPurpose with a vision to make expert medical admissions preparation accessible to every aspiring doctor in Australia. His passion for education technology and personalised learning drives the platform's development.
Sanjeet Sampath
Head of CoachingSanjeet leads the coaching team, bringing deep expertise in UCAT preparation and medical school admissions. He has helped hundreds of students achieve their target scores through personalised coaching strategies.
Rythma Ginnige
Head of ProgrammesRythma designs the curriculum and programme structure, ensuring every student receives a comprehensive and effective preparation experience. Her attention to detail and student-first approach shapes everything we do.
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