Access the latest guide here – 2026 MANDUS Survival Guide.

This guide has been created to support you as you begin your journey through medicine at Notre Dame.

Inside, you’ll find:

• An introduction to what MANDUS is and how we support students
• An overview of what the Notre Dame MD program looks like
• Study advice specifically tailored to Year 1 of medicine
• Honest student experiences — from interstate students to parents
• A cheeky discount code 👀
• And much more

We hope you find the Survival Guide genuinely useful as you settle into med school life.A huge thank you to the second-year students who generously shared their experiences and insights to make this guide possible.

Welcome to med at Notre Dame!