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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF

CANADIAN FACULTIES OF MEDICINE

Admission in 2021

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada


2733 Lancaster Road, Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K1B 0A9
Table of Contents
ABOUT THE AFMC ................................................................................................................................ 1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 1
Becoming a Doctor in Canada ..............................................................................................................................1
General Application Procedure Overview ............................................................................................................2
Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS) .........................................................................................5
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)..............................................................................................................6
MCAT Fee Assistance Program for Canadians......................................................................................................7
Multiple Mini Interviews ......................................................................................................................................7
CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) ...................................................8
Repeat Applicants ..............................................................................................................................................10
Applying to Study Medicine outside Canada .....................................................................................................10
International Students .......................................................................................................................................10

The statistics provided in the sections below are applicable to each individual faculty of
medicine. For national data and additional data elements by faculty of medicine, please
see the annual Canadian Medical Education Statistics publication available at:
https://afmc.ca/en/news-publications/cmes

Faculty of Medicine, MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND ................................................... 11


Faculty of Medicine, DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY .................................................................................... 14
Faculty of Medicine, LAVAL UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................ 17
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UNIVERSITY OF SHERBROOKE ............................................ 20
Faculty of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF MONTRÉAL ............................................................................... 23
Faculty of Medicine, MCGILL UNIVERSITY .......................................................................................... 26
MED-P Program .................................................................................................................................. 26
MD-CM Program ................................................................................................................................ 39
Faculty of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA ................................................................................... 32
School of Medicine, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY ......................................................................................... 35
Faculty of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ................................................................................. 38
Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, MCMASTER UNIVERSITY ................................................... 42
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, WESTERN UNIVERSITY ........................................................ 45
Northern Ontario School of Medicine, LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY / LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ................ 48
Max Rady College of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA ............................................................... 51
College of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN ....................................................................... 54
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA................................................................. 57
Cumming School of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY .................................................................... 60
Faculty of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ................................................................... 63
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ABOUT THE AFMC

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) represents Canada’s 17 faculties of


medicine and is the national voice for academic medicine. Our organization was founded in
1943 and functions to support individually and collectively Canada's medical schools through
the promotion of medical education, research, and clinical care.

INTRODUCTION

This publication provides information on admission requirements that covers several academic
years. When comparing data from year to year, it should be understood that there is some
yearly variability in the context affecting the data. Examples of such context variability include
changes to the number of available places, admission requirements, and selection policies for
some of the faculties of medicine.

All statistical data come from an annual survey conducted by the Association of Faculties of
Medicine of Canada (AFMC). Individual faculty information is provided by each faculty of
medicine as of July, 2020 and, therefore, is subject to change.

Becoming a Doctor in Canada

Becoming a Doctor in Canada is a multiple year journey. The chart below summarizes the key
points for a Canadian Resident who wishes to become a doctor by studying medicine in
Canada. The application/admission process is just part of a much longer journey.
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General Application Procedure Overview

There are seventeen faculties of medicine in Canada offering programs of study leading to the
award of the MD degree, which is the first professional degree in medicine. The faculties of
medicine are listed in a geographic sequence from east to west, with no rank ordering
whatsoever.

The number of places available is determined by provincial governments based on educational


and financial resources, as well as Canada’s future physician workforce requirements. Since the
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universities are under provincial jurisdiction, the majority of places in a faculty of medicine are
allocated to permanent residents of the province in which the university is located.

An applicant must decide to which faculty or faculties of medicine application will be made.
Obviously, the geographic location of a faculty of medicine is of critical importance to a
prospective applicant. For those applicants who are free to move to any location where a place
may be offered, chances of success in gaining admission may be considerably enhanced.
Those who apply to only one faculty of medicine have the smallest chance of being offered
admission. As the number of applications increases, so does the chance of being offered a
place at a faculty of medicine.

The competition to enter a faculty of medicine is very keen so it is important that applicants
ensure that they fully meet the entry requirements of each faculty of medicine to which they
apply. The applicant’s type of pre-medical undergraduate degree and institution of study should
not deter filing an application, provided that all academic prerequisites are met. Not only should
applicants plan to meet all academic prerequisites, it is also important to respect all deadline
dates. In general, an application or documentation is ignored when received after deadline
dates.

Those who wish to maximize their chances of gaining admission to a Canadian faculty of
medicine should consider the following:

• Since residence is considered in admissions, include the faculty of medicine located in your
home province amongst those to which applications are submitted.

• If you are resident in a province with more than one faculty of medicine (Québec, Ontario or
Alberta), try to apply to more than one faculty of medicine in the province. Remember that
some faculties of medicine have far more places to allocate than others.

Some applicants are definite about a particular faculty of medicine and make only one
application. In a situation of keen competition, the determination to enter a particular faculty of
medicine may be tantamount to excluding oneself from the study of medicine altogether.

The general steps of the application process (summarized in the chart below) are as follows:
1. Step 1 is to meet the specific entry criteria defined for the schools to which an
application is being made.

Generally speaking, entry criteria for Canadian medical schools fall into four main
categories:
• Eligibility requirements: Most provinces require at least two years of postsecondary
education, while Quebec residents applying to a medical school in that province must
complete their CEGEP training. Most schools also request that applicants complete
specific basic-science courses before entering their program to prepare them for the
study of medicine. Since these prerequisites vary among schools, faculty websites
should be consulted for details.
• Academic performance: Medical schools look closely at academic performance when
evaluating candidates for potential entry into their programs. Selection committees
consider grade point average (GPA) to determine whether applicants have the right
study habits and intellectual capacity to pursue medical studies. Some also use Medical
College Admission Test (MCAT) results. Once again, faculty websites should be
consulted for specific requirements.
• Autobiographical sketch/essay: Applicants have the opportunity to differentiate
themselves from other candidates by providing the selection committee with an
autobiographical sketch/essay that reflects their personality and accomplishments. It
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should include a list of such things as volunteer and paid work, research, extra courses,
hobbies, sports, awards, scholarships, and other forms of recognition.

• Reference letters: Most Canadian medical schools ask for reference letters, which can
come from such individuals as community members, faculty members, or previous
employers. These letters give selection committees an additional perspective on the
type of medical student an applicant might become.

2. Step 2 requires the applicant to complete interview(s). There are several models of
interview in Canadian medical schools: the panel interview, the multiple mini-interview
(MMI), CASPer Interview and TAAMUS (Test d’aptitude à l’apprentissage de la
médecine à l’Université de Sherbrooke). The panel interview is a traditional format in
which the applicant is interviewed in front of a panel of individuals—usually a mix of
community members, faculty representatives, medical students, and practising
physicians. There are generally three or four evaluators present. See MMI and CASPer
sections for information on those Interviews

Only Université de Sherbrooke administers TAAMUS, optionally, if the applicant is a


member of the Canadian Forces or a resident of Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, or
western Canada.

If the school decides that the applicant has the academic and non-academic capabilities to
pursue a career in medicine, it proceeds to step 3.

3. Step 3 is for the school to send the applicant an offer of admission to its undergraduate
medical education program.

Entry criteria
▪ Eligibility requirements
Step 1 ▪ Academic performance
▪ Autobiographical sketch/essay
▪ Reference letters

Interviews
▪ Panel interview
Step 2 ▪ Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI)
▪ TAAMUS at U de Sherbrooke

Offers of admission

Step 2
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Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS)

The application process for Ontario’s 6 medical schools is centralized through the OMSAS
(Ontario Medical School Application Service), and admission must be made through
the OMSAS website. Each medical school is completely independent in reaching its own
admission decisions.

All applicants are required to pay a service fee plus an institutional fee for each medical school
applied to. These fees are non-refundable, and your application will not be forwarded to your
universities of choice until you submit full payment to the Ontario Universities’ Application
Centre (OUAC).

Fees

OMSAS Application Service Fee: $220


All applicants are required to pay a base fee of $220.

University Fee (In Canadian Funds)


Each medical school charges a university fee.

OMSAS collects the university fees and remits them to the universities to cover a portion of the
costs associated with the admissions assessment. This fee is payable to the OUAC.

Institutional Fee
University
(in Canadian Funds)

McMaster $125
Northern $100
Ottawa $125
Queen’s $125
Toronto $130
Western $125
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OMSAS Important Dates

Please note that the OMSAS deadlines listed below are strictly enforced.
September 15, 2020 Deadline to register for/create an account for the OMSAS online
(4:30 pm ET) application.

October 1, 2020 Deadline to submit applications. There are no exceptions (this is


(4:30 pm ET) a strict deadline).

• Deadline for OMSAS to receive transcripts and


academic documents.
• Deadline for OMSAS to receive references.
• Deadline for OMSAS to receive all payments.

November 6, 2020 OMSAS must receive your MCAT scores. Note: It takes 2 business
days for OMSAS to receive your scores after they are released.
Your request should be made no later than November 3, 2020.

May 11, 2021 First round offers of admission are sent out.

June 30, 2021 OMSAS must receive your final transcripts.

For more information: OMSAS


Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
170 Research Lane
Guelph ON N1G 5E2
Telephone: 519-823-1063 (Application inquiries)
Fax: 519-823-5232
E-mail: omsas@ouac.on.ca
Web-site: www.ouac.on.ca/omsas

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a computer-based standardized examination for
prospective medical students in the United States, Australia and Canada. It is designed to
assess problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioural, and social
science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. The test is not required
by all faculties of medicine and the extent to which test results are used in admission decisions
varies by faculty of medicine (please see individual school websites for details).

The latest version of the MCAT took effect in April 2015. The exam was updated to reflect
changes in medicine and science and to test examinees on not only what they know but how
well they use what they know. Please visit Prepare for the MCAT Exam on the AAMC website
for more information.

The MCAT exam has four test sections:


• Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
• Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
• Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behaviour
• Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
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Each of the four sections will receive a scaled score from a low of 118 to a high of 132, with a
midpoint of 125 (similar the old scale the new scale also has 15 integers but numbered from 118
to 132). These 4 new MCAT scaled scores will be combined to create a total score that will
range from 472 to 528, with a midpoint of 500. This total score is used by medical school
admission committees to evaluate the MCAT component of the admissions process.

There are MCAT testing centers, both on and off campus, from coast to coast in the US and
Canada. For a list of current locations, click here: MCAT testing centres in the US and Canada.
Additionally, there are numerous MCAT international testing locations which use a different
testing schedule depending on location. Additional information can be found on the International
MCAT Testing Calendar page of the AAMC website. The overall length of the new MCAT exam
is approximately seven hours. The MCAT registration fee is $320 (in USD) if made at least three
weeks before the exam.

For more information: Association of American Medical Colleges


Medical College Admission Test
655 K Street, NW, Suite 100,
Washington, DC, 20001-2399
Tel.: 202-828-0600
E-mail: mcat@aamc.org (not able to accept attachments)
Web-site: https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/

MCAT Fee Assistance Program for Canadians


The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of
Canada (AFMC) are piloting a new fee assistance program for Canadian examinees in financial need
who register for the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) during the 2020 testing year.
In order to support an increasingly diverse physician workforce, the AAMC is committed to providing
support to Canadian students who would be unable to take the MCAT without financial assistance
Canadian examinees will be able to register for an MCAT exam date through this pilot fee assistance
program beginning on February 1, 2020. During the pilot year, approximately 700 awards will be provided
to Canadian examinees in financial need.
Canadian fee assistance applicants who qualify will receive reduced scheduling, rescheduling, and
cancellation rates for the 2020 and 2021 testing years. Visit the AAMC website for full details.
To learn more about the 2020 eligibility criteria, application process and deadlines, please see the
MCAT Fee Assistance Program (FAP) for Canadians Application Guide .
Please be aware that you must be approved for the Fee Assistance Program prior to registering for the
MCAT exam to receive the reduced MCAT registration fees. AFMC is responsible for reviewing
applications, determining eligibility for financial assistance, and notifying awardees. Please note that
benefits are not retroactive and you must be approved before scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling your
MCAT exam. Please note, the AAMC and AFMC reserve the right to discontinue the program after the
pilot year.
Questions regarding the application, evaluation, or qualification process? Please
contact service@afmcstudentportal.ca

Multiple Mini Interviews

The multiple mini-interview (MMI) is an interview format that gauges an applicant’s potential to
successfully interact with patients and colleagues. The MMI is designed to measure
communication skills, specifically verbal and nonverbal skills that cannot be measured using
standardized written exams or by reviewing coursework transcripts. The MMI typically consists
of six to 10 very short timed interviews each one about a specific scenario. The Multiple Mini
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Interview (MMI) has become the most common interview method for medical schools worldwide.
Each medical school has a slightly different variation on Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format.

History

Since its formal inception at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster
University in 2004, the MMI subsequently spread as an admissions test across medical schools,
and to other healing arts disciplines. By 2008, the MMI was being used as an admissions test by
the majority of medical schools in Canada, Australia, Israel, and Brunei

MMI procedure

Interview stations – the domain(s) being assessed at any one station are variable, and
normally reflect the objectives of the selecting institution. Examples of domains include the "soft
skills" – ethics, professionalism, interpersonal relationships, ability to manage, communicate,
collaborate, as well as perform a task. An MMI interview station takes considerable time and
effort to produce; it is composed of several parts, including the stem question, probing questions
for the interviewer, and a scoring sheet.

Circuit(s) of stations – to reduce costs of the MMI the interview "stations" are kept short (eight
minutes or less) and are conducted simultaneously in a circuit. Numbers of stations range from 8-10.

Interviewers – there is usually one interviewer per interview station. In a typical MMI, each
interviewer stays in the same interview throughout, as candidates rotate through. The
interviewer thus scores each candidate based upon the same interview scenario throughout the
course of the test.

Candidates – each candidate rotates through the circuit of interviews. For example, if each
interview station is eight minutes, and there are nine interview stations, it will take the nine
candidates being assessed on that circuit 72 minutes to complete the MMI. Each of the
candidates begins at a different interview station, rotating to the next interview station at the
ringing of a bell.

As school MMI assessment questions and goals vary, refer to the site links for that faculty for
more information on their MMI process. Some schools post sample questions for you to try.

CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics)

CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) test is a 90-


minute web-based, situational judgment test (SJT) designed to evaluate key personal and
professional characteristics that make for successful students and graduates. CASPer provides
admissions and selection committees with a reliable measure of traits like professionalism,
ethics, communication, and empathy. It is a component of the application process used by
certain medical schools in an effort to evaluate your personal and professional characteristics.

Each school incorporates CASPer in different ways to guide their admissions process. Most
programs use CASPer alongside other metrics like GPA and MCAT scores as a prescreening
tool to decide who to invite to the interview process. Some programs use CASPer in a more
impressionistic approach, to help facilitate decisions on candidates who are on the cusp of
whether they are admitted to the program. Some programs implement a conservative cut-off
score for CASPer to screen out applicants, while other programs take a closer look at
candidates who have exceptionally high CASPer scores. For instance, Dalhousie Medical
School will only consider applicants who score above -1.5 standard deviations from the mean
for interview.
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Medical schools

Medical schools currently using CASPer (year adopted in brackets):


▪ McMaster University Medical School (2010)
▪ University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine (2015)
▪ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2015)
▪ New York Medical College (2015)
▪ Tulane University School of Medicine (2016)
▪ East Tennessee State University (2016)
▪ Central Michigan University (2016)
▪ University of Illinois College of Medicine (2016)
▪ McGill University Faculty of Medicine (2017)
▪ Dalhousie University (2018)
▪ University of Alberta (2018)
▪ Université de Laval (2019)
▪ Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba (2019)
▪ University of Saskatchewan (2019)

CASPer Procedure

CASPer is delivered online. In order for you to successfully complete it you will need a
computer with: An updated Chrome browser (recommended), stable broadband internet
connection, Audio Output (Speakers or headphones) and webcam (mandatory for all
applicants). Note: Taking CASPer using a tablet is NOT recommended

The CASPer is a 90-minute test consisting of 12 sections. Each section follows a similar format
consisting first of a short video or other directed text, followed by 3 questions relating to the
material presented in the video or question stem. Some sections are prompted by situational
challenges displayed in short video clips; others are prompted by self-reflective questions. The
applicant has 5 minutes to answer all questions in a given section.

Video-based scenarios consist of:


• A description of your role
• A short video (1-2 minutes long)
• Three open-ended follow-up questions pertaining to the video. All three questions must
be answered within a total of 5 minutes.

Word-based scenarios consist of:


• A short statement to consider
• Three open-ended follow-up questions pertaining to the statement. All three questions
must be answered within a total of 5 minutes.
• Note: There is NO VIDEO for these sections

There is an optional 15-minute break halfway through the test.

For more information on CASPer, including access to sample questions, visit the official website
at: https://takecasper.com/
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Repeat Applicants

An applicant who does not receive an offer of admission must decide whether to re-apply for
admission in a subsequent year. Unsuccessful applicants should try to reach an objective
assessment of why they did not receive an offer and see if there are areas of their application
upon which they can improve. Unsuccessful applicants should realize that the reason for
rejection may not be the lack of ability or qualities but the competition for the limited number of
places that are available when the number of qualified applicants greatly exceeds the number of
available places. Well qualified applicants should consider re-applying for admission to a faculty
of medicine and in recent years, repeat applicants have fared relatively well.

Applying to Study Medicine outside Canada

If an applicant decides to seek admission to a medical faculty outside Canada, they must bear
in mind that returning to do postgraduate training or practise medicine in Canada may prove
difficult. Limitations on recognition of international medical degrees apply to qualifications
earned abroad by citizens as well as by non-citizens of Canada. Strong motivation,
determination and adequate academic preparation are in themselves no guarantee that a
Canadian citizen who attends an international medical faculty will be able to train or practise
medicine in Canada in the future.

A note about American Medical School Admission Requirements

There are 154 MD awarding medical schools in the United States of America. Applying to most
schools can be done via the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) which
is the American Association of Medical Colleges’ centralized medical school application
processing service, and you can search for individual schools in the MSAR:
www.aamc.org/msar. Some schools have school specific application processes. See the AAMC
student website at https://students-residents.aamc.org/ for more information.

MD granting Medical Schools in the United States are accredited by the Liaison Committee on
Medical Education (LCME). The LCME works closely with the Canadian equivalent Committee
on the Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) to ensure alignment. Students
graduating from an LCME accredited program are considered to be equivalent to those
graduating from a Canadian school for purpose of taking visiting elective rotations and
participating in the Canadian Resident Match process.

International Students

Not all faculties of medicine accept applications from international students. Conversely, some
faculties of medicine have contracts with international governments or institutions to accept
applications for “supernumerary” positions. The conditions of admission may require that the
faculty of medicine will be compensated for the entire cost of medical education, the student will
not apply for post-MD (residency) training in Canada and these graduates will return to their
countries of origin to practise medicine. Information about contract positions is available from
the educational institutions or governments that have negotiated such contracts.

International students planning to study medicine in Canada are personally responsible for
obtaining the necessary student authorization and student visa to enter Canada for the purpose
of study. All matters related to entering Canada must be taken up at the Canadian embassy,
High Commission or consulate nearest to the student.
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Faculty
1 of Medicine, MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: No

Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 80 N/A

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $14,250 Québec Residents: $14,250


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $30,000
Compulsory Fees: $4,400 Foreign Students: $30,000
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
Approximately $4400 in Phase 1; $500-$1300 in Phases 2 & 3, annually

Year One Position Breakdown:


3 positions available to Aboriginal students who are residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. The 80
positions included 60 residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, 10 residents of New Brunswick, 4
residents of Prince Edward Island; the rest of the seats are for the rest of the provinces in Canada and
Non/Canadian.
Selection Factors:
Canadian citizens/permanent residents or visa students may apply. NOTE: Non-residents of Canada are
ineligible for the post-graduate residency match process via CaRMS.
Academic Criteria:
A Bachelor’s degree is required at the time of admission.
Special Consideration:
N/A

Mean GPA: 3.85/4.0 Details: N/A


MCAT Required?: Yes Details: N/A
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: Aug. 13, 2020 & Aug. 30, 2020 dates only
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: Deferrals are granted at the Admissions Committee discretion
each cycle for up to 4 accepted applicants.
Transfers?: No Details: Not usually considered but may be in rare circumstances from
a Canadian medical faculty.
Information on Combined Programs:
MD/PhD Students have to be admitted to the first year medical program and then may be considered.

Application Details:
Start Date: 30-Jun-20
Deadline: 2-Sep-20
Fee: $231.75
Form Type: An electronic application process via CaRMS

Interview Details:
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Types: MMI, Panel Interview, CASPer
Date: 11/14/2019 & 11/15/2020* subject to change. See website for full details.
Location: Online video interviews
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: 143/113/0/256
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: Feb to May, 2021
Number of Offers: 100-115 in any given year
Deposit: $200.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

Admissions Office, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial Tel: 1-855-633-9800 or 709-864-6328


University of Newfoundland,Medical Education Fax: 709-864-6365
Centre, Room 2M202, St. John’s NL, A1B 3V6
E-Mail: munmed@mun.ca;
CaRMS Document Centre, 171 Nepean Street, Suite admissions@carms.ca
101,Ottawa, ON K2P 0B4 Web-site: www.med.mun.ca/admissions
Apps: mun.e-carms.ca/medusa-web/login
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Memorial


Offered and Registered 80 80 80 80 79
Offered Deferred 0 1 1 2 2
Offer Declined 21 18 21 38 27
Not offered 474 611 596 604 602
Total Applicants 575 710 698 724 710

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Newfoundland and Labrador 36.3 32.4 31.5 32.5 29.5
Other Canadian 9.8 7.6 8.1 10.4 9.1
Foreign 0 0 0 0 20
All Applicants to Memorial 17.6 13.9 14.6 16.6 15.2

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.
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Faculty
2 of Medicine, DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: No

Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 124 Admission to the Dalhousie Faculty of
Medicine undergraduate MD program is
determined based on four applicant
categories: one for each Maritime
province (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick,
Prince Edward Island) and a fourth for
non-maritime residence which includes
all other Canadian provinces and
territories.

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $23,000 Québec Residents: $23,000


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: Foreign Students: $75,000
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
Link to 2019/2020 Medicine Fee Schedule:
https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/admissions/Medicine%20Dentistry%20Summer%202020.pdf

Year One Position Breakdown:


115 for Maritime residents (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, 9 for non-Maritime
residents); 94 seats in the Maritime pool will be assigned to the Halifax, Nova Scotia campus and 30
seats to the Saint John, New Brunswick campus. There is 1 seat for a student in the combined Dalhousie
Dentistry/Masters of Oral. All residents of New Brunswick enrolled in the program will attend the Saint
John campus and the government of New Brunswick is responsible for defining residency status.
Applications from international students are considered only for supernumerary positions under external
contracts with specific organizations and institutions Maxillofacial Surgery program.
Selection Factors:
Selection factors include Academic and Non-Academic Criteria. Academic Criteria is assessed by GPA,
MCAT and Full courseload requirements. Non-Academic criteria is assessed by CASPer, file review of
personal statement and supplemental information (submitted in online application) and interview (MMI).
Academic Criteria:
A completed 90-120 Credit Hour Baccalaureate Degree, in any field, from an accredited institution is
required. Please note that there are no specific prerequisite courses required. A full courseload in the
senior 2 years of undergraduate study is expected. A minimum GPA and minimum MCAT score are
required.
Special Consideration:
N/A

Mean GPA: 3.86/4.0 Details: 3.3/4.0 for Maritime Resdients or 3.7/4.0 for Non-Maritime
Residents
MCAT Required?: Yes Details: Beginning in the 2020-2021 application cycle, minimum total
MCAT score requirement is determined in relation to GPA.
This sliding scale is available on our website here:
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https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-
units/admissions/admissions/mcat-requirement.html
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: To maintain eligibility and be considered for interview,
applicants must meet the CASPer threshold score of 1.5
standard deviations below the applicant pool mean.
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: Only under exceptional circumstances: Deferral requests are
not routinely granted and have generally been provided only in
rare and exceptional circumstances
Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
In collaboration with Dalhousie Faculty of Dentistry, one student who has completed the Dentistry
program is admitted to the combined Dentistry/Masters in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Program

Application Details:
Start Date: 15-Jun-20
Deadline: Step 1 - July 31, 2020, Step 2 - Sept 2, 2020
Fee: $70.00
Form Type: Online application

Interview Details:
Types: MMI
Date: Nov 21 & 22, 2020
Location: Halifax Nova Scotia & Saint John New Brunswick
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: All eligible Maritime applicants are invited for
interview. Non-maritime applicants ranked.
Capacity to interview 384 total.
Fees: 75

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: Mar-21
Number of Offers: 127
Deposit: $500.00
Distribution Type: E-mail + student portal

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

Dalhousie University Tel: 902-494-1874


Faculty of Medicine Fax: 902-494-6369
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
E-Mail: Medicine.admissions@dal.ca
Web-site: Admissions.medicine.dal.ca
Apps: N/A
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Dalhousie


Offered and Registered 115 115 115 116 112
Offered Deferred 4 2 0 0 0
Offer Declined 36 26 17 38 28
Not offered 861 1038 1035 916 821
Total Applicants 1016 1181 1167 1070 961

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Maritime Provinces 27.3 24.8 25.9 31.6 28.8
Other Canadian 5.9 3.1 2.1 5.1 6.1
Foreign 1 21.6 19 16.7 15.2 0
All Applicants to Dalhousie 15.3 12.1 11.3 14.4 14.6

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 Includes students who applied for positions available under contract


with foreign governments or educational institutions.
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Faculty
3 of Medicine, LAVAL UNIVERSITY

Length Of Program (Years): 4 or 5 Language Of Instruction: French


Notes: Between 4 and 5 years, according to
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes
the path chosen
Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 229 About 229. This number could increase
because of drop-outs in previous years.

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $12,975 Québec Residents: $4,157


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $34,561
Compulsory Fees: $1,035 Foreign Students: $34,561
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
$339,15 per course of 3 credits for Quebec students

Year One Position Breakdown:


Among these positions, 224 are for the regular pool of Québec applicants (55% expected for college
students and 45% for university students, which includes up to 8 positions filled with applicants to the
PhD program and up to 8 positions filled with university applicants from the labour market). There is a
possibility of 3 more positions as per the intergovernmental agreement with New-Brunswick, 1 position
available for an applicant of foreign nationality who holds a study permit, 1 potential position for an
applicant from another Canadian province or territory, 6 potential positions for applicants who are First
Nations people or Inuit people (the quota to be allocated between the 4 Québec faculties of medicine)
and 4 positions in the Medical Military Training Program (MMTP) (to be allocated between the 4
Francophone programms of medicine in Québec) and a possibility of 2 positions for applicants who wish
to pursue their postgraduate studies in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Furthermore, as per the
annual attrition rate, up to 3 positions could be offered to IMGs willing to start with clerkship.
Selection Factors:
See Web site: Web site : https://www.fmed.ulaval.ca/programmes-detudes/etudes-en-medecine/doctorat-
de-1er-cycle-en-medecine/admission/
Academic Criteria:
College diploma or degree (Diplôme d'études collégiales or DEC) or pre-university diploma equivalent to
the 13 years of the Québec school system (or pre-university diploma or degree which corresponds to 12
years of study and one year of advanced studies) and academic training deemed satisfactory in sciences
(mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology) is required. The prerequisite courses at college level or
equivalent are 2 courses in biology (NYA and 401), 3 courses in chemistry (NYA, NYB and 202), 2
courses in mathematics (NYA and NYB) and 3 courses in phyiscs (NYA, NYB and NYC). The MCAT is
not required.The applicant from the pool of university students must have achieved at the time of
application a minimum of 60 university credits in a single training. A minimum performance rating will
be established by category of candidates. The MMI checklists of candidates with the minimum
performance rating required for their category will be based on the results of the CASPer. Final selection
lists for the different categories of candidates will be based on the results of MMI.For more details, see
web site: https://www.fmed.ulaval.ca/programmes-detudes/etudes-en-medecine/doctorat-de-1ercycle-en-
medecine/admission/
Special Consideration:
Applies to applicants holding a diploma from a faculty of medicine outside Canada or the United States
(IMG); to applicants from the pool of First Nations and Inuit students, to the applicants from the pool of
the MMTP program students, to applicants to the PhD program, to academic applicants from the work
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force and to applicants from the pool of New Brunswick students and to applicants from the pool of oral
and maxillofacial surgery students.

Mean GPA: N/A Details: N/A


MCAT Required?: No Details: N/A
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: CASPer in French
Deferred Admission?: No Details: N/A
Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
None

Application Details:
Start Date: 1, September 2020
Deadline: 1, novembre 2020 for university applicants and 1, March, 2020 for college applicants. See
website for more details : https://www.ulaval.ca/fileadmin/admission/Dates-limites.pdf
Fee: $87.00
Form Type: Online and paper-based applications

Interview Details:
Types: CASPer (pre selection for MMI) and MMI
Date: Saturday and a Sunday at the end of April 2021. See website for more details:
https://www.fmed.ulaval.ca/programmes-detudes/etudes-en-medecine/doctorat-de-1ercycle-
en-medecine/admission/
Location: N/A
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: N/A
Fees: 260

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: May, 2021
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $0.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

admission.med@fmed.ulaval.ca Web site: Tel: 418-656-2131, ext. 2492


https://www.fmed.ulaval.ca/programmes- Fax: 418-656-2733
detudes/etudes-en-medecine/doctorat-de-1er-cycle-en-
medecine/admission/ E-Mail: admission.med@fmed.ulaval.ca
Web-site: https://www.fmed.ulaval.ca/programmes-
detudes/etudes-en-medecine/doctorat-
de-1er-cycle-en-medecine/admission/
Apps: https://www.ulaval.ca/admission/deposez
-votre-demande-dadmission
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Laval


Offered and Registered 233 233 231 229 232
Offered Deferred 0 0 0 0 0
Offer Declined 281 288 238 161 245
Not offered 2105 1870 2014 1937 2046
Total Applicants 2619 2391 2483 2327 2523

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Québec 20.7 23 19.9 7.7 19.9
Other Canadian 9.8 10.1 11.1 4.9 11.9
Foreign 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.4 1
All Applicants to Laval 1 19.6 21.8 18.9 16.8 18.9

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 The province of Québec has restrictions on both the numbers of


positions allocated for other residents in Canada and residents
outside Canada. The distribution is apportioned by the four faculties
of medicine during each admissions cycle.
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Faculty
4 of Medicine and Health Sciences, UNIVERSITY OF SHERBROOKE

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: French


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes

Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 210 This number could increase because of
drop-outs in previous years.

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $12,285 Québec Residents: $4,767


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $28,615
Compulsory Fees: $1,832 Foreign Students: $0
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
N/A

Year One Position Breakdown:


180 for residents of Québec, 28 for residents of Atlantic Canada, 1 for Canadian citizen outside Quebec
and the Atlantic, 1 for foreign applicants holding a visa. There is an agreement between the 4 schools of
Québec for the admission of members of the Canadian Armed Forces (4) and of First Nations & Inuit
applicants (6). The 4 faculties agree on the way these positions are to be shared. Position breakdown
between our 3 campus: 154 to the Sherbrooke site, 32 to the Saguenay site and 24 to the Moncton site.
Selection Factors:
At the beginning of May, applicants who apply as Québec residents must complete a form to choose a
campus site by stating their preference between Saguenay and Sherbrooke. The assignment of these
persons to one of those two sites depends among other things upon the number of available positions at
each site at the time the offer is made, upon the applicant’s preference mentioned on the site choice from
and upon the rank of applicants on the excellence list. The Saguenay site is reserved solely for Québec
applicants. The Moncton site is reserved solely for New Brunswick applicants. Canadian
citizens/permanent residents or foreign applicants holding a student visa may apply.
Academic Criteria:
Le contingent québécois – catégorie collégiale est constitué de toute personne qui est titulaire (ou qui est
en voie de l'être avant la rentrée universitaire) d'un diplôme d’études collégiales (DEC) ou d'un diplôme
jugé équivalent. Cette personne peut avoir obtenu des crédits au sein d'un ou de plusieurs programmes
universitaires de 1er cycle, mais en aura accumulé un maximum de 15 à la date limite fixée pour le dépôt
de la demande d'admission. Le contingent québécois – catégorie universitaire comprend toute personne
qui est titulaire d'un diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) ou d'un diplôme jugé équivalent, et qui a obtenu,
à la date limite fixée pour le dépôt de la demande d'admission, un minimum de 60 crédits universitaires
comptant pour un même programme de 1er cycle universitaire (les éventuels crédits transférés du DEC
ne seront pas comptabilisés). À défaut d’un DEC ou d'un diplôme jugé équivalent, cette personne
détient au moins 90 crédits comptant pour un même programme de 1er cycle universitaire à la date limite
fixée pour le dépôt de la demande d'admission, ou est en voie d’obtenir un diplôme universitaire de
grade (baccalauréat universitaire) avant la rentrée universitaire. Sucessful completion of prerequisite
courses (post-secondary level): Physics 101, 201 and 301; Chemistry 101, 201 and 202; Biology 301
and 401 or Biology 911 and 921. Courses deemed equivalent by the faculty will be accepted.
Special Consideration:
Special conditions apply to the applicants who belong to the following categories: First Nations or Inuit
people, MMTP, as well as for applicants with particular profiles.
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Mean GPA: N/A Details: N/A
MCAT Required?: No Details: N/A
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: N/A
Deferred Admission?: No Details: N/A
Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
MD/MSc, MD/PhD is possible during training but no position are reserved for this profile at the admission

Application Details:
Start Date: September 1st, 2020
Deadline: November 1st 2020 (March 1st 2021 for CEGEP applicants)
Fee: $82.00
Form Type: Electronic or paper, are available

Interview Details:
Types: CASPer/MMI
Date: N/A
Location: Sherbrooke
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: N/A
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: May to Aug, 2021
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $300.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

To Request an Application or More Detailed Tel: 819-821-7688


Information: Fax: N/A
"Bureau de la registraire,
Université de Sherbrooke, E-Mail: infoadm@usherbrooke.ca
2500, boulevard de l’Université, Web-site: http://www.usherbrooke.ca/doctorat_med
Sherbrooke QC J1K 2R1" ecine
Apps: N/A
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Sherbrooke


Offered and Registered 209 208 209 207 210
Offered Deferred 0 0 0 0 0
Offer Declined 263 408 353 139 156
Not offered 2094 2809 2315 2351 2559
Total Applicants 2566 2697 2877 2697 2925

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Québec 18.7 23.4 19.8 12.5 16.7
Other Canadian 2 20.6 24.8 23.3 19.4 18.6
Foreign 3.8 5.1 2.5 0 4.5
All Applicants to Sherbrooke 1 18.4 22.8 19.5 12.8 15.7

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 The province of Québec has restrictions on both the numbers of


positions allocated for other residents in Canada and residents
outside Canada. The distribution is apportioned by the four faculties
of medicine during each admissions cycle.

2 2017/18 includes New Brunswick applicants to New Brunswick


campuses.
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Faculty
5 of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF MONTRÉAL

Length Of Program (Years): 4 or 5 Language Of Instruction: French


Notes: 5 years (including preparatory year) 4
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes*
years (MD Program only)
Notes: if CEGEP was attended in English

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 325 (232 - 5 years; 89- 4 years, 3 - 2 years
(IMG)) This number could increase or
decrease because of drop-outs in
previous years.

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $12,007 Québec Residents: $3,847


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: $1,394 Foreign Students: $29,425
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
N/A

Year One Position Breakdown:


- 313 positions filled by Québec residents - 1 filled by Canadian resident - 3 filled by Québec
applicants who obtained their medical degree from an institution outside Canada and the United States
(IMG) - 3 filled by New Brunswick residents following an agreement with that province - 2 filled by
foreign students - 3 filled by applicants who are Québec residents and First Nations or Inuit people (A
maximum of 6 positions are to be allocated between Québec faculties of medicine) - 0 filled by
applicants from the Canadian Forces (A maximum of 2 positions were available)
Selection Factors:
As long as positions are available, the applicant can choose between the Montréal or the Mauricie
campus. All applicants present an admission request for the preparatory year for the MD program.
Depending on the academic profile of the applicant, the Admission Committee decides if the applicant is
considered for the preparatory year or the first year of medical studies. Depending on the number of
positions, about three quarters of the selected applicants are admitted in preparatory year and the other
quarter joins the contingent of last year’s preparatory year to form the first year. Canadian
citizens/permanent residents or visa students may apply. About 45% of the selected applicants hold a
Bachelor’s degree and are considered in a particular category. Applicants holding a PhD in relation to
biomedical sciences are also in a particular category. The same is true for international applicants.
Academic Criteria:
Preparatory year: Applicants must either have completed two full years in a Collège d’enseignement
général et professionnel (CÉGEP) in sciences, arts and literature or in natural sciences, having
successfully completed 00XU (biology) and 00XV (chemistry). Alternately, applicants may have obtained
a different college diploma or degree, with successful completion, before entering the program, of the
following prerequisites: Biology 301 and 401 or two courses of human biology; Chemistry 101, 201 and
202; Mathematics 103 and 203; Physics 101, 201 and 301. Or such applicants must hold a post-
secondary studies diploma equivalent to a Diploma of College Studies (Diplôme d'études collégiales or
DÉC) or a Bachelor’s degree as issued in Québec and have succeeded in the above-mentioned
prerequisites or equivalent courses in each of the four subjects. The preparatory year is required for
college students, international students and university students who have completed a first university
degree but the study program is considered globally to be less than equivalent to the preparatory year.
Four years: The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree obtained in Québec in a study program
considered equivalent to the preparatory year. Alternatively, another equivalent degree is required at the
time of admission for applicants of the university category. A performance rating is calculated for all
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applicants. According to the actual criteria, a first selection is made, by category, based on the
excellence of the academic record demonstrated by taking the performance rating into account.
Special Consideration:
Applies to applicants holding a degree from a faculty of medicine outside Canada and the United States
(IMG) who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and who are Québec residents.

Mean GPA: N/A Details: N/A


MCAT Required?: No Details: N/A
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: N/A
Deferred Admission?: No Details: N/A
Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
None

Application Details:
Start Date: 15, August, 2020
Deadline: 15, Nov, 2020 (1, Mar, 2021 for Quebec college applicants)
Fee: $102.50
Form Type: Electronic version

Interview Details:
Types: MMI
Date: 24/25-Apr-2021
Location: N/A
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: N/A
Fees: 260

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: 15, May, 2021
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $300.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

Université de Montréal, CP 6205 succursale Centre- Tel: 514-343-7076


ville, Montréal QC H3C 3T5 www.umontreal.ca Fax: 514-343-5788
(Centre étudiant)
E-Mail: https://admission.umontreal.ca/nous-
joindre/demande-
dinformation/nature/admission/
Web-site: http://www.umontreal.ca
Apps: https://admission.umontreal.ca/programm
es/doctorat-de-1er-cycle-en-medecine/
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Montréal Année Préparatoire


Offered and Registered 209 214 215 211 212
Offered Deferred 0 0 0 0 0
Offer Declined 256 280 198 154 0
Not offered 1686 1659 1844 1910 2202
Total Applicants 2151 2153 2257 2275 2411

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE - AP


Québec 22.7 23.8 19.3 7.1 8.7
Other Canadian 9.5 16.7 6 0.6 0
Foreign 1.2 2.8 1.1 1.7 0
All Applicants to Montréal (AP) 1 21.6 22.9 18.3 16.0 8.7

Applicant Statistics: Montréal Programme de MD


Offered and Registered 87 89 86 85 86
Offered Deferred 0 0 0 0 0
Offer Declined 18 17 13 16 0
Not offered 611 550 614 664 620
Total Applicants 716 656 713 765 706

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE - MD


Québec 15.1 16.4 14.1 13.5 12.2
Other Canadian 10 10 6.3 2.9 0
Foreign 5.3 0 11.1 5.3 0
All Applicants to Montréal (MD) 1 14.7 16.2 13.9 13.2 12.1

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 The province of Québec has restrictions on both the numbers of


positions allocated for other residents in Canada and residents
outside Canada. The distribution is apportioned by the four faculties
of medicine during each admissions cycle.
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Faculty
6 of Medicine, MCGILL UNIVERSITY - MED-P Program

Length Of Program (Years): 5 Language Of Instruction: English and French


Notes: 1 preparatory year followed by 4 years
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes*
MD-CM
Notes: not used for admissions selection.
Admitted students’ language is tested
before program start, students are
encouraged to take courses to attain
bilingualism

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 71 New Admissions into Medicine-
Prepatory program

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $0 Québec Residents: $2,663


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: $2,077 Foreign Students: $0
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
MED-P Tuition: The preparatory year program fees ($2,622.90 tuition, $2,075.19 other compulsory fees)
are those of the Faculty of Science in which the student is registered for this year. Upon successful
completion of the preparatory year, the student will be admitted to the MDCM program in the Faculty of
Medicine. https://mcgill.ca/student-accounts/tuition-charges/fallwinter-term-tuition-and-
fees/undergraduate-fees Select Quebec residency and "Bachelor of Science".

Year One Position Breakdown:


Maximum of 20 seats for Outaouais campus, remainder for Montreal campus
Selection Factors:
Canadian citizens/permanent residents who are residents of Québec currently enrolled in their final year
at a Québec Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CÉGEP) science program may apply.
Academic Criteria:
A CÉGEP Diplôme d’études collégiales is required at time of admission. Prerequisite courses from the
CÉGEP program in Health Sciences include biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and one organic
chemistry course.
Special Consideration:
May be given to applicants with extenuating circumstances upon formal request.

Mean GPA: R-Score: 37.17 Details: The average R-score of applicants advanced to the second
step of selection in 2020 was 37.17.
MCAT Required?: No Details: N/A
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: Casper test must be taken before the application deadline.
Casper results are good for only one admissions cycle.
Deferred Admission?: No Details: N/A
Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
N/A
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Application Details:
Start Date: 1, Sept, 2020
Deadline: 1, Mar, 2021
Fee: $165.08
Form Type: Electronic application process

Interview Details:
Types: MMI
Date: April 2021
Location: Montreal, pending public health guidelines
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: 305
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: May 2021
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $400.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

Office of Admissions Tel: 514-398-3517


Faculty of Medicine, McGill University Fax: 514-398-4631
1010 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 1210
Montreal, QC, CANADA H3A 2R7 E-Mail: Admissions.med@mcgill.ca
Web-site: http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions
Apps: https://horizon.mcgill.ca/pban1/hzskalog.
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: McG MED-P Program


Offered and Registered 75 75 75 71 70
Offered Deferred 0 0 0 0 2
Offer Declined 30 31 20 18 13
Not offered 707 644 697 695 929
Total Applicants 812 750 792 784 1014

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Québec 1 12.9 14.1 12 11.4 9.8
Other Canadian 0 0 0 0 0
Foreign 0 0 0 0 0
All Applicants to McGill (MED-P) 12.9 14.1 12 11.4 9.7

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 MED-P Program only available for CEGEP applicants.


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Faculty
7 of Medicine, MCGILL UNIVERSITY - MD-CM Program

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English and French


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes*

Notes: not used for admissions selection.


Admitted students’ language is tested
before program start, students are
encouraged to take courses to attain
bilingualism. International students
may be asked to submit proof of
English proficiency with the admission
application.
https://mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applyin
g/requirements/language and
https://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/n
ewstudents/conditions/language-skills

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 203 At time of admission, first year quota
positions may increase due to attrition

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $17,191 Québec Residents: $5,508


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $45,752
Compulsory Fees: $2,529 Foreign Students: $0
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
https://mcgill.ca/student-accounts/tuition-charges/fallwinter-term-tuition-and-fees/undergraduate-fees.
Select residency cohort and "Doctor of Medicine".

Year One Position Breakdown:


Up to 2 positions are available for visa students, up to 11 positions are available for Canadian
citizens/permanent residents residing outside Québec, but in Canada and 1 position is available for
students admitted to the joint Medicine and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MD-OMFS) program. The
remaining 189 positions are available for residents of Québec and are distributed among university-level
applicants and students who have successfully completed the MED-P year. Quebec-resident positions
are assigned to the Outaouais campus (24) or the Montreal campus (remainder). A maximum of 6
additional positions (shared among the four Québec faculties of medicine) are available to eligible First
Nations and Inuit applicants who are residents of Québec (both campuses eligible). A maximum of 4
additional positions (shared among the four Québec faculties of medicine for training in French) are
available to eligible Canadian Forces members (Outaouais campus only).
Selection Factors:
Canadian citizens/permanent residents or visa students (will be required to hold a student authorization
to enter Canada) may apply.
Academic Criteria:
A 4 year Bachelor degree (120 credits) is required at time of admission. Prerequisite courses include a
full year with laboratory work in each of general biology, general chemistry and general physics; one
semester with laboratory work in organic chemistry. Courses in physiology, biochemistry, cellular and
molecular biology and statistics are recommended. Exception may be made for applicants with advanced
degrees in the material concerned. Prerequisite courses in progress must be completed and grades
submitted by May 30, 2021
Special Consideration:
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May be given to applicants with extenuating circumstances upon formal request and First Nations/Inuit
applicants who are residents of Québec

Mean GPA: 3.89/4.0 Details: Cumulative grade point averages (CGPA) of at least 3.5 on a
4.0 scale are considered to be within the competitive range.
The average cumulative grade point average of all applicants
in 2019/20 was approximately 3.78 and the average CGPA of
applicants invited to interview was 3.89.
MCAT Required?: Yes* Details: The MCAT is required for all applicants who hold
undergraduate degrees from non-Canadian universities.
Results must be available by the application deadline. Overall
scores in 80 percentile or greater are considered competitive.
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: Casper test must be taken before the application deadline.
Casper results are good for only one admissions cycle.
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: One-year deferral requests will be considered
Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
MD-CM/PhD, MD-CM/OMFS

Application Details:
Start Date: 1, Sept, 2020
Deadline: 1, Nov, 2020
Fee: $165.08
Form Type: Electronic application process

Interview Details:
Types: MMI
Date: Feb-21
Location: Montreal, pending public health guidelines
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: 313/54/13/380
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: Spring 2021
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $500.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

Office of Admissions Tel: 514-398-3517


Faculty of Medicine, McGill University Fax: 514-398-4631
1010 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 1210
Montreal, QC, CANADA H3A 2R7 E-Mail: Admissions.med@mcgill.ca
Web-site: http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions;
https://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/ap
plying/requirements
Apps: https://horizon.mcgill.ca/pban1/hzskalog.
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: McG MD-CM Program


Offered and Registered 115 122 109 103 115
Offered Deferred 12 5 4 0 0
Offer Declined 23 21 18 25 19
Not offered 1866 1857 1665 1702 1807
Total Applicants 2016 2005 1796 1830 1941
SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE
Québec 12 7.4 10.9 10 11.5
Other Canadian 3.5 1.8 3.4 3.8 2.1
Foreign 5.3 7.1 1.9 2.2 1.8
All Applicants to McGill (MD-CM) 1 7.4 7.4 7.3 7 6.8

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 The province of Québec has restrictions on both the numbers of


positions allocated for other residents in Canada and residents
outside Canada. The distribution is apportioned by the four faculties
of medicine during each admissions cycle.
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Faculty
8 of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English or French


Notes: 7 years for our students registered in
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes*
our combined MD/PhD program.
Notes: If needed: the language proficiency will
be assessed during the interview.

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 167 We admitted a total of 167 students who
will begin their MD studies in the fall of
2020.In addition to our 156 seats
available through the Ministry of Health,
we admitted 8 above-quota positions
available through the Consortium
national health training and 3 above-
quota positions available through the
Department of National Defense.

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $25,487 Québec Residents: $25,487


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: $1,141 Foreign Students: $0
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
Tuition fees are the same for all canadian students regardless of their geographical status.

Year One Position Breakdown:


156 students are admitted through the Ministry of Health which includes: up to 7 positions available to
Indigenous students, up to 4 positions available to students in the MD/PhD program and 2 positions
available through our social accountability initiative.
Selection Factors:
Canadian citizens and permanent residents (landed immigrant) status may apply.
Academic Criteria:
Three years full-time university studies leading to a Bachelor’s degree is required. Prerequisite courses
include: 6 units(credits) in humanities/Social Sciences, 6 units(credits) in Biology (Anatomy and
Physiology also accepted), 3 units(credits) in Organic Chemistry, 3 units(credits) in Chemistry, 3
units(credits) in Biochemistry and 3 units(credits) in Statistics. The laboratory requirements can be met
by either having 6-units(credits)-worth of courses (indicated above) that include a laboratory component
and/or having completed additional course(s) up to 6 units(credits) that are exclusively laboratory-based.
A minimum Grade of B (CÉGEP equivalent 70%) must be attained in all prerequisite courses for a
candidate to be considered for admission.
Special Consideration:
Indigenous applicants: Required minimum cumulative grade point average is set at a lower cut-off for
advancement in the selection process.

Mean GPA: The minimum Details: Each year, a minimum cumulative grade point average (cGPA)
cGPA is is set for the current application pool. The required minimum
3.50/4.00 and cGPA is 3.50/4.00 and upwards according to a list of
upwards. categories and geographical status. The academic average of
successful applicants in 2019/20 was 3.94.
MCAT Required?: No Details: the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is not an
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admission requirement to the medical program of the
University of Ottawa.
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: applications to the MD Program will not be considered if the
CASPerTM test is not completed. Applicants are required to
take the CASPerTM test in the fall of the application year and
in the language of instruction they applied for.
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: Considered under exceptional circumstances only
Transfers?: Please refer to Details: Please refer to our Policy on Student Transfers at the following
our Policy on link:
Student http://med.uottawa.ca/undergraduate/admissions/application-
Transfers at process/offers-admission
the following
link:
http://med.uotta
wa.ca/undergra
duate/admissio
ns/application-
process/offers-
admission
Information on Combined Programs:
MD/PhD

Application Details:
Start Date: 9-Jul-20
Deadline: 1-Oct-20
Fee: $345.00
Form Type: Please see OMSAS section: www.ouac.on.ca

Interview Details:
Types: We have a semi-structured panel interview. The panel includes a Physician, a member of the
Community (who can also be a Physician) and a fourth year medical student.
Date: February-March, 2021
Location: Interviews were conducted on-site for the 2020 admission year. TBD for the 2021 admissions
cycle.
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: A total of 582 candidates were interviewed with a
mix of In-Province and Out-of-Province
applicants.
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: Second Tuesday in May, 2021.
Number of Offers: 167
Deposit: $1,000.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:


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See OMSAS section. Tel: 613-562-5409
Fax: N/A
For More Detailed Information:
E-Mail: Admissmd@uottawa.ca
Faculty of Medicine, Web-site: www.med.uottawa.ca
University of Ottawa
Apps: www.ouac.on.ca
Roger Guindon Hall
451 Smyth Road, Room 2045
Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5

YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Ottawa


Offered and Registered 164 163 164 164 156
Offered Deferred 1 0 0 2 1
Offer Declined 88 93 93 84 87
Not offered 3914 4042 3664 3913 4050
Total Applicants 4167 4298 3921 4163 4294

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Ontario 6.3 6 6.9 6.3 6.4
Other Canadian 5.6 5.9 9.5 5.3 4.3
Foreign 2.4 0 0 0 2.1
All Applicants to Ottawa 6.1 6 6.6 6.0 5.8

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.
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School
9 of Medicine, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes*

Notes: Required for International Students that


have completed degrees in a non-
English institution

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 100 Up to 5 additional positions for
international students and up to 9
additional positions for Canadian Forces
Members

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $23,613 Québec Residents: $0


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $86,251
Compulsory Fees: Foreign Students: $86,251
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
TBD

Year One Position Breakdown:


Up to 4 positions available to Indigenous students. Up to 9 positions available to Canadian Forces
Members and up to 5 additional positions are available for international students.
Selection Factors:
GPA, MCAT, Autobiographical Sketch, References, MMI and Panel
Academic Criteria:
A minimum of 15 full or 30 half university credits
Special Consideration:
Applies to Indegenous applicants.

Mean GPA: N/A Details: Applicants are assessed based on the cumulative converted
grade point average (see the OMSAS Conversion Scale) of all
years of undergraduate study, including summer and
supplemental courses. For applicants who do not meet the
minimum grade point average requirement, the most recent
two full-time years of completed undergraduate study will be
considered. The grade point averages fluctuate annually
based on the applicant pool. Past minimum grade point
average levels are not a predictor of future standards.
MCAT Required?: Yes Details: The MCAT is required and the test must have been taken
within five years of the application submission. Queen’s School
of Medicine no longer accepts the Old MCAT test scores
CaSPER Required?: TBD Details: N/A
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: Considered by committee after acceptance of offer
Transfers?: No Details: N/A
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Information on Combined Programs:
MD/PhD MD/Master’s

Application Details:
Start Date: July 9, 2020
Deadline: October 1, 2020
Fee: $125.00
Form Type: See OMSAS section. For More Detailed Information:
https://meds.queensu.ca/academics/undergraduate/prospective-students/applying

Interview Details:
Types: MMI, Panel
Date: January 2021, March 2021
Location: TBD
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: TBD
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: See OMSAS Important Dates
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $1,050.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

See OMSAS section. Tel: 613-533-3307


Fax: 613-533-3190
Queen's Prospective Students Page:
https://meds.queensu.ca/academics/undergraduate/pro E-Mail: queensmd@queensu.ca
spective-students Web-site: https://meds.queensu.ca/academics/und
or E-mail to queensmd@queensu.ca ergraduate/prospective-students
Apps: OMSAS
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Queen's


Offered and Registered 100 100 100 100 101
Offered Deferred 7 6 8 7 2
Offer Declined 90 91 76 74 98
Not offered 4177 4486 4353 4582 4649
Total Applicants 4374 4683 4537 4763 4850

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Ontario 4.7 4.4 4.1 3.9 4.0
Other Canadian 4 3.9 5.5 3.7 4.2
Foreign 1 2.7 0 0 1.8 11.9
All Applicants to Queen's 4.5 4.2 4.1 3.8 4.1

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 Includes Canadian citizens/landed immigrants who were living


outside Canada at time of application.

N/A = Data not available


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Faculty
10 of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: No

Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 259 259 domestic seats

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $23,090 Québec Residents: $23,090


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $91,760
Compulsory Fees: $1,745 Foreign Students: $91,760
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
Tuition fees for the 2020-2021 academic year for domestic students entering year 1 is $23,090 and
supernumerary stream students entering year 1 is $91,760. The St. George Campus and Mississauga
Campus Compulsory Fee are different. For DOMESTIC: $1,745 (St. George campus, Entering 2020) and
$2,049 (Mississauga campus, Entering 2020). For INTERNATIONAL: $2,381 (St. George campus,
Entering 2020) and $2,685 (Mississauga campus, Entering 2020). Note: All fees are subject to change
pending the Governing Council’s review in spring.

Year One Position Breakdown:


St. George Campus: 205; Missisauga Campus: 54; All Supernumerary (International + DND): up to 10.
Selection Factors:
The 259 domestic positions are allocated to two campuses: 205 at the St. George campus (in downtown
Toronto) and 54 at the Mississauga campus (in Mississauga). Students will be assigned to either the
Mississauga campus or the St. George campus at the time of offer of admission. At the St. George
campus, students will be assigned to one of three academy sites shortly after they accept their offer. The
St. George campus includes the FitzGerald, Peters-Boyd and Wightman-Berris Academies. All campus
and academy assignments are final and will be for the entire 4 years of study. All students will be able to
participate in clinical learning opportunities across the Faculty of Medicine’s affiliates. During the
interview weekends, detailed information regarding the campus and academy structure and method of
assignment will be provided. Interviewed applicants will be asked to complete a short survey indicating
their preference for one campus over the other, or that they have no preference. Although we cannot
guarantee placement at one’s first choice of campus or academy, our process is designed to maximize
student satisfaction. Canadian citizens/permanent residents or international/visa students may apply.
Academic Criteria:
For students studying at an undergraduate program at a Canadian university, a minimum of three years
full-time university study (equivalent of 15 full-course-equivalents) is required. Prerequisite courses
include two full-course-equivalents in life sciences and one full-course-equivalent in social science or
humanities or languages.
Special Consideration:
Our MD Program values a diverse applicant pool with students from all academic backgrounds. To
acknowledge the academic challenge of undertaking graduate work, applicants pursuing graduate
degrees will receive credit for their accomplishments during the file review process. Graduate applicants
will receive credit for their graduate work based on the following categories: Doctoral degree conferred,
Doctoral degree in progress, Research-based Master’s conferred, Research-based Master’s in progress,
Course-based Master’s conferred. Applicants enrolled in a course-based Master's that is in progress will
be assessed as undergraduate applicants. Please note that you are not able to update your application
after the October 1st deadline. Graduate students must have completed all program requirements,
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including the successful defense of their thesis (if applicable) by June 30 in the proposed year of entry
(this deadline will be strictly enforced). Indigenous Student Application Program (ISAP): Recognizing
the commitment to social responsibility in the Faculty’s mission, this program has been implemented to
increase the number of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) medical students. Members of the
Indigenous community (faculty, students and public members) take part in the admissions file review and
admission interviews. Applicants to this program must meet the same minimum requirements for MCAT,
GPA and course prerequisites as all other applicants. The program does not have a designated quota for
admission. Applicants submit materials as per the core MD admissions process along with the following
additional materials: 1) self-declared Indigenous status via OMSAS, 2) Proof of Indigenous ancestry
(details of documentation may be found on the Admissions website), and 3) a personal essay explaining
applicants’ community connectedness or intended future community involvement. Black Student
Application Program (BSAP): BSAP is an optional application stream for Black applicants who self-
identify as Black African, Black Caribbean, Black North American, multi-racial students who have and
identify with their Black ancestry. The aim of this application program is to increase and support Black
medical student representation at the University of Toronto. Members of the Black community take part in
admissions file review and interview processes, including: faculty, physicians, residents, medical
students, and public members. This program reflects the Faculty of Medicine’s strong commitment to
diversity as demonstrated in its Diversity Statement. Applicants to this program must meet the same
minimum requirements for MCAT, GPA and course prerequisites as all other applicants. The program
does not have a designated quota for admission. Applicants submit materials as per the core MD
admissions process along with the following additional materials: 1) self-identification as Black African,
Black Caribbean, Black North American, multi-racial student who has and identifies with their Black
ancestry via OMSAS, and 2) a personal essay highlighting why the applicant has chosen to apply
through this application stream.

Mean GPA: See minimum Details: Undergraduate applicants must obtain a minimum grade point
and average average (GPA) of 3.6/4.0 on the Ontario Medical School
GPA details in Application Service (OMSAS) scale. Based on statistics from
the next column recent admissions cycles, a minimum GPA of 3.8 is
considered competitive. Graduate applicants must obtain a
minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. Based on statistics from recent
admissions cycles, a minimum GPA of 3.7 is considered
competitive. The mean GPA of successful applicants in
2019/20 was 3.89.
MCAT Required?: Yes Details: The MCAT is required and the test must have been written
within five years of the application deadline. Only the most
recent score is considered. Applicants must meet a threshold
score of 125 in each section, with an allowance of 124 in one
section. Your MCAT score is not used competitively.
CaSPER Required?: No Details: N/A
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: Not routinely
Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
MD/PhD

Application Details:
Start Date: 1-Jul-20
Deadline: 1-Oct-20
Fee: $130.00
Form Type: See OMSAS section.

Interview Details:
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Types: MPI or vMPI
Date: February, March and April 2021
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada or online
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: 640
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: 11, May, 2021
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $1,000.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

See OMSAS section. For More Detailed Tel: 416-978-7928


Information:Enrolment Services, Undergraduate Fax: N/A
Medical Education, University of Toronto, Medical
Sciences Building, Room 2124, 1 King’s College E-Mail: medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca
Circle, Toronto ON M5S 1A8 Web-site: http://applymd.utoronto.ca/
Apps: http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Toronto


Offered and Registered 259 260 259 259 N/A
Offered Deferred N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Offer Declined N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Not offered N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Applicants 3463 3488 3121 3167 N/A

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Ontario N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Other Canadian N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Foreign N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
All Applicants to Toronto N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

N/A = Data not available


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Michael
11 G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University

Length Of Program (Years): 3 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes

Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 203 Beginning 2019, McMaster will welcome
first year students into the program on
August 12th.

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $25,130 Québec Residents: $25,130


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $95,000
Compulsory Fees: $997 Foreign Students: $95,000
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
Tuition can be made in three installments – September, January and May.

Year One Position Breakdown:


147 positions in the Hamilton campus; 28 positions in the Waterloo Regional Campus; and 28 positions
in the Niagara Regional Campus.
Selection Factors:
McMaster uses a formulaic approach to determine invitation to interview (32% UG GPA; 32% MCAT
CARS; 32% CASPer and up to 4% Grad Degree). For advancement to full file review/offer of admission,
the formula is: 70% MMI scores; 15% GPA; 15% MCAT CARS. All applicants invited to the MMI (Multiple
Mini Interview) will be asked to rank their site choice or indicate no preference. Offer of admission will be
made from the master rank list irrespective of geographical preference. Subsequent to filling the
positions, registrants will be offered a position based on their preference and geographical background.
The offer of admission will be binding to a specific site. Canadian citizen/permanent residents or visa
students may apply.
Academic Criteria:
For students studying at an undergraduate program at a Canadian university, a minimum of three years
full-time university study (equivalent of 15 full-course-equivalents) is required. Prerequisite courses
include two full-course-equivalents in life sciences and one full-course-equivalent in social science or
humanities or languages.
Special Consideration:
Indigenous applicants who wish to self-identify must submit a FIAP (Facilitated Indigenous Admissions
Process) application which is reviewed by a our Indigenous Health Task Force. Indigenous applicants
must meet all academic criteria above but are considered in a separate pool.

Mean GPA: 3.0/4.0 Details: The minimum GPA considered is 3.00 on the 4.00 OMSAS
scale. The mean GPA of those accepted in 2019/20 was 3.88
MCAT Required?: Yes Details: The MCAT is required – McMaster uses only the CARS score
and the minimum score is 123.
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: All applicants must write CASPer. The scores on the above
plus a small bonus for graduate degree holders forms the
basis of the rank order for invitation to interview.
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: On a case-by-case basis
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Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
MD/PhD

Application Details:
Start Date: 1-Jul-20
Deadline: 1-Oct-20
Fee: $345.00
Form Type: Application is done through the Ontario Medical School Application Services website at
www.ouac.on.ca/omsas. This opens in early July and applications must be submitted by
4:30 EST on October 1st.

Interview Details:
Types: MMI
Date: Mar/Apr-21
Location: Hamilton
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: 501/51 (total 552). 501 (90% of interview spots)
are for in-Province and 51 (10% of interview
spots) are for Outside Ontario which includes
international.
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: Second Tuesday in May
Number of Offers: 203 plus waitlist (approximately 50-100 annually depending upon decline rate).
Deposit: $1,000.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

See OMSAS section. For More Detailed Tel: 905-525-9140 ext: 22235
Information:Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning Fax: 905-546-0349
and Discovery (MDCL) - 3104 1280 Main Street
West,Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 E-Mail: mdadmit@mcmaster.ca
Web-site: https://mdprogram.mcmaster.ca/
Apps: https://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: McMaster


Offered and Registered 204 206 206 203 206
Offered Deferred 1 4 1 5 0
Offer Declined 116 126 123 114 126
Not offered 4652 4934 4695 4607 4642
Total Applicants 4973 5270 5025 4929 4974

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Ontario 7.5 7.5 7.8 7.7 8.0
Other Canadian 3.5 3.1 4.9 3.4 3.7
Foreign 0 4.9 1.6 3.0 50
All Applicants to McMaster 6.5 6.4 6.6 6.5 6.8

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

N/A = Data not available


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Schulich
12 School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: No

Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 171

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $26,652 Québec Residents: $0


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: $1,503 Foreign Students: $0
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
N/A

Year One Position Breakdown:


171 positions include up to 5 position available to Aboriginal applicants, a maximum of 3 positions
available to applicants to the MD/PhD program, and up to 1 position available to applicants to the oral
maxillofacial surgery program. New starting in 2020, up to 3 supernumary seats in the Medical Military
Training Program.
Selection Factors:
133 in London and 38 at the Windsor campus. Being invited for an interview allows candidates the
opportunity to indicate their preferred campus. Applications for both campuses will be processed by the
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, and will be subject to the same admission
criteria. For candidates successful in receiving an offer of admission from Schulich Medicine, we do our
best to place them at their preferred campus. However, if the allotted seats at that campus are full, a seat
in the other location will be offered to them.
Academic Criteria:
Our school is committed to enrolling self-directed, motivated, resilient students who reflect the diversity of
the patients they serve, and who demonstrate compassion and advocacy for others. To help with this
goal, we would like to learn more about our applicants through their life experiences and the activities
they have participated in. Through our Abbreviated Autobiographical Sketch applicants are asked to link
their activities and life experiences to 4 domains: Teamwork and Leadership, Exposure to Diversity,
Social Accountability and Social Responsibility, and Self-directed Learning, Problem Solving and Critical
Inquiry. To ensure a holistic approach this Sketch along with GPA and MCAT helps us determine who
should be selected for interview. Applicants must have completed or be in the final year of a program
leading to a 4-year undergraduate degree at a recognized university, and expect to have obtained your
degree by the end of the academic year in which the applicant is being made. There are no prerequisite
courses. Please note the Admission policy is reviewed annually and the admission requirements for
previous years may not apply. The University reserves the right to review and change the admission
requirements at any time without notice.We encourage ALL applicants (regardless of ethnicity, age,
gender identity, socioeconomic status, faith, etc.) to apply to Schulich Medicine.Effective July 1, 2019
Schulich Medicine has implemented an ACCESS pathway. The ACCESS pathway is for those applicants
who have been adversely impacted by circumstances that created a disadvantage. These may include
medical, sociocultural, and/or financial barrier(s).Those who apply through the ACCESS pathway may
be considered for MCAT flexibility using the same criteria as set for our Southwestern Ontario stream
(link). The MCAT criteria are re-set annually based on the competitiveness of the applicant pool.
Special Consideration:
Applies to applicants who have indicated on their application they are from designated communities in
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Southwestern Ontario, from Indigenous communities or the ACCESS pathway for those applicants who
have been adversely impacted by circumstances that created a disadvantage

Mean GPA: 3.7/4.0 Details: The minimum acceptable grade point average in each of two
years of the undergraduate degree was 3.70 on a 4.0 scale for
the 2020 entering class. *Due to the the impact of COVID-19
being variable across universities and countries, in fairness to
all applicants the Winter 2020 term will not be used for GPA
calculation
MCAT Required?: Yes Details: Applicants must have written the MCAT version introduced in
April 2015, and must submit their most recent results Schulich
Medicine requires the MCAT to be written prior to the deadline
of October 1st .MCAT cut offs vary from year to year and are
dependent on the competitiveness of the applicant pool.
CaSPER Required?: N/A Details: N/A
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: Considered only on the basis of appeal to applicants who have
progressed through the regular Admissions cycle and have
received an offer of admission. Individuals requesting deferred
admission must submit a request in writing to the Admissions
Office.
Transfers?: Yes Details: Consideration is restricted to Canadian citizens or permanent
residents of Canada currently enrolled in a Canadian faculty of
medicine. Applicants considering a transfer must contact the
Admissions Office.
Information on Combined Programs:
MD/PhD (Western campus only), Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (MD/MSc)

Application Details:
Start Date: 9-Jul-20
Deadline: 1-Oct-20
Fee: $125.00
Form Type: See OMSAS section www.ouac.on.ca\omsas

Interview Details:
Types: Panel interview
Date: March 6,7, 27,28, 2021
Location: N/A
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: Total: 480
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: 11-May-21
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $1,000.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:


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See OMSAS section www.ouac.on.ca\omsas. For Tel: 519-661-3744
more detailed information: Admissions, Schulich Fax: 519-850-2360
School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University,
Health Sciences Addition H103, 1151 Richmond St., E-Mail: admissions.medicine@schulich.uwo.ca
Web-site: www.schulich.uwo.ca
London ON, N6A 5C1
Apps: N/A

YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Western


Offered and Registered 171 170 171 171 170
Offered Deferred N/A 8 4 5 5
Offer Declined N/A 86 81 99 78
Not offered N/A 2215 2520 2210 2161
Total Applicants 2623 2479 2776 2485 2414

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Ontario N/A 10.9 10.6 11.6 11.2
Other Canadian N/A 9.9 7.9 9.1 6.9
Foreign 1 N/A 0 0 13.6 21.7
All Applicants to UWO N/A 10.6 9.2 11.1 10.5

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 Includes Canadian citizens/landed immigrants who were living


outside Canada at time of application.

N/A = Data not available


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Northern
13 Ontario School of Medicine Lakehead and Laurentian University

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: No

Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 66 36 Laurentian Campus 28 Lakehead


Campus and 2 additional MMTP
positions to either campus

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $23,247 Québec Residents: $0


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: $1,133 Foreign Students: $0
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
Compulsor Fee: Lakehead Campus: $926.90 Laurentain Campus: $1,133.34Tuition Fee: Lakehead
Campus: $23,173.90 Laurentian Campus: $23,247.00

Year One Position Breakdown:


Includes a minimum of 4 designated positions available to Indigenous students and 2 MMTP positions
Selection Factors:
The 66 positions are allocated to two campuses: Lakehead University (28) and Laurentian University (36)
with the two MMTP postiions being at either campus. Candidates who are invited for an interview will be
asked to indicate their preferred campus. There is no guarantee that all students will be offered a seat at
their preferred campus. Canadian citizens/permanent residents may apply. Selection will favour those
who are likely to thrive in the challenging northern and rural learning environments, including applicants
from within Northern Ontario, rural and remote areas in the rest of Canada and Indigenous and
Francophone applicants
Academic Criteria:
The minimum requirement is a 4 year undergraduate university degree or equivalent in any discipline
from a recognized Canadian university or equivalent. No preference is given to a particular discipline
over another. While there are no course requirements, the school values applicants who present
evidence of a broad undergraduate education. Applicants with majors in science will be expected to have
completed at least two full-course equivalents in arts, social sciences and/or humanities within their
degree programs, while applicants pursuing majors in arts, social sciences and/or humanities will be
expected to have completed at least two full-course equivalents in science within their degree program.
Special Consideration:
Indigenous applicants may apply through the Indigenous Admissions Stream; however, all minimum
requirements must be met.

Mean GPA: 3.0/4.0 Details: The minimum acceptable grade point average is 3.0 on a 4.0
scale. The mean grade point average of successful applicants
in 2019/20 was 3.8.
MCAT Required?: No Details: N/A
CaSPER Required?: N/A Details: N/A
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: except under extenuating circumstances
Transfers?: No Details: Not considered due to the distributed nature of the curriculum,
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all NOSM students must complete all four years of the program.
Information on Combined Programs:
N/A

Application Details:
Start Date: 9-Jul-20
Deadline: 1-Oct-20
Fee: $0.00
Form Type: See OMSAS Section

Interview Details:
Types: MMI
Date: Mar/apr-21
Location: Online
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: Total: 320
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: May, 2021
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $1,000.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

Medical School Building Rm 2003Office of Tel: 1-800-461-8777


Admissions & Learner Recruitment955 Oliver Fax: 807-766-7368
RoadThunder Bay ON P7B 5E1
E-Mail: admissions@nosm.ca
Web-site: http://www.nosm.ca
Apps: http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Northern


Offered and Registered 64 61 64 64 64
Offered Deferred 5 0 0 0 0
Offer Declined 16 14 16 14 12
Not offered 2030 2057 2073 2011 1986
Total Applicants 2115 2132 2153 2089 2062

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Ontario 4.6 4.4 4.7 4.7 4.6
Other Canadian 2.2 1.3 2.3 1.3 2.1
Foreign 0 0 0 0 4.8
All Applicants to NOSM 4 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.7

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

N/A = Data not available


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Max
14 Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English or French
Notes: Pre-clerkship - Med 1 and Med 2;
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes
Clerkship - Med 3 and Med 4
Notes: There is a bilingual stream in medicine
which provides students with the
opportunity to complete some parts of
their curriculum in French. In Pre-
Clerkship, students will complete a
Professional Medical French course,
and some small group sessions in
clinical skills can be offered in French.

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 110 All students who receive an offer are
provided with the opportunity to join the
Bilingual stream. A maximum of 7 spots
are available regardless of which
applicant pool they received their offer.

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $8,360 Québec Residents: $0


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: $0 Foreign Students: $0
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
TBA for 2020. The 2019 tuition fee for Year 1 Medicine was $8360.26. The tuition fees for Years 2, 3 and
4 were $8,969.64 per year.

Year One Position Breakdown:


The number of year one positions available for 2020/21 is 110. Approximately ninety-five percent (95%)
will be filled by residents of Manitoba and up to five percent (5%) by those from out-of-province. These
percentages include students who have declared their First Nations, Metis or Inuit heritage.
Selection Factors:
All eligible applicants to the Canadian Indigenous Applicant Pool will be offered an interview.For all
other applicant pools, the Admissions Committee will calculate a composite score to determine an
applicant’s ranking. The composite score will be modified by the rural, advanced academic, and
socioeconomic and cultural diversity coefficient calculated for all eligible applicants.All applicants who
meet the eligibility requirements are ranked by calculating a composite score in the following
way:(20% AGPA + 50% MCAT® + 30% CASPer®) X (rural co-efficient if >0) X (academic co-efficient
if >0) X (socioeconomic and cultural diversity co-efficient if >0)Ranking of Applicants for offer of
AdmissionAll applicants who were selected for interview and participated in the interview process are
ranked by the Admissions Committee.1. Manitoba and Out-of-Province Applicant Pools: All
applicants who participated in the interview process will be ranked in their respective pool by calculating
a composite score in the following way: (15% AGPA + 40% MCAT® + 35% MMI + 10% CASPer®) X
(rural co-efficient if >0) X (academic co-efficient if >0) X (socioeconomic and cultural diversity co-efficient
if >0);2. Canadian Indigenous Applicant Pool: Offers of admission will be extended to
applicants who are recommended to the Admissions Committee by the Canadian Indigenous Applicant
Pool panel, regardless of composite score of MMI results.
Academic Criteria:
1. Bachelor’s Degree completed no later than June 30, 2021 from a university recognized by the
University of Manitoba.2. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).3. Adjusted Grade point
Average (AGPA) of 3.30 or higher.4. Situational Judgement Test (CASPer®)a. Applicants
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to the Manitoba applicant pool and the Out of Province applicant pool must achieve a threshold
CASPer® score greater than 1.5 standard deviations below the mean for their respective applicant pool
in order to maintain their eligibilityb. CASPer® shall not be used in the selection of registrants from
the Canadian Indigenous applicant pool. However, as applicants from the Canadian Indigenous applicant
pool may also be considered in the general applicant pools (Manitoba applicant pool and Out of Province
applicant pool) the CASPer® must be written as it will be used in the selection in these general pools.
Special Consideration:
N/A

Mean GPA: 3.3/4.5 Details: Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 3.30 or higher on a
4.5 scale.
MCAT Required?: Yes Details: Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) completed no earlier
than April 2016 and no later than September 7, 2020. See the
Applicant Information Bulletin for the Max Rady College of
Medicine for more information.
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: Applicants to the Manitoba applicant pool and the Out of
Province applicant pool must achieve a threshold CASPer®
score greater than 1.5 standard deviations below the mean for
their respective applicant pool in order to maintain their
eligibility.
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: Requests for deferrals must be submitted in writing within 5
business days of the offer being posted. The requests are
reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Transfers?: Yes Details: Transfer Policy:
https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/educat
ion/undergraduate/media/Transfer_Policy_Approved_by_Senat
e_11.7.18.pdf
Information on Combined Programs:
No longer provided

Application Details:
Start Date: 1-Aug-20
Deadline: 1-Oct-20
Fee: $100.00
Form Type: There is an electronic application process

Interview Details:
Types: MMI/CASPer for Manitoba, Out-of-Province, and Bilingual pools/streams; Panel for the
Canadian Indigenous Applicant Pool. Those applying through the Canadian Indigenous
Applicant Pool have the option to participate in the MMI/CASPer as well as the Panel.
Date: February 22, 23, 29 and March 1, 2021
Location: CancerCare Manitoba (connected through the Bannatyne Campus) for the MMI; Ongomiizwin,
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences for the Canadian Indigenous Panel
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: 224 In-Province/20 Out-of-Province/40 Canadian
Indigenous Applicants
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: 14, May, 2021
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Number of Offers: 100 offers sent on May 14, 2020; 5 deferrals coming in from 2019; 5 spots held
for appeals. 132 offers sent in total as of June 29, 2020 - all 110 spots filled.
Deposit: $500.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

Admissions, Max Rady College of Medicine260 Tel: 204-789-3499


Brodie Centre727 McDermot AvenueWinnipeg, Fax: 204-789-3911
Manitoba R3E 3P5
E-Mail: medicine.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Web-site: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_scien
ces/medicine/admissions/index.html
Apps: http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/a
pplication/programs/medicine-
application.html

YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Manitoba


Offered and Registered 109 110 108 110 110
Offered Deferred 0 2 0 1 5
Offer Declined 24 26 38 0 21
Not offered 865 833 817 960 944
Total Applicants 998 971 963 1071 1080

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Manitoba 24.1 25.6 31.8 23.8 25.2
Other Canadian 5.3 5.6 13.6 1.8 4.1
Foreign 0 0 0 0 0
All Applicants to Manitoba 13.3 14.2 15.2 10.4 13.1

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.
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College
15 of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes*

Notes: Applicants whose primary language is


not English may be required to present
proof of proficiency in English.
Information regarding the English
language proficiency requirement at
the University of Saskatchewan can be
found at https://admissions.usask.ca/

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 100 Includes up to 10 positions available to
self-identified Indigenous applicants
through the Indigenous Admissions
Pathway (IAP), 6 positions are available
for Saskatchewan residents eligible to
be considered through the Diversity and
Social Accountability Admissions
Program (DSAAP), 79 seats are
available to Saskatchewan resident
applicants and 5 seats are available to
non-Saskatchewan resident applicants.

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $17,998 Québec Residents: $17,998


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: $574 Foreign Students: $0
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
574 (fall term only/winter term TBD)Canadian Residents: 2020-21 rate; Compulsory Fees: Fall term
only. Winter term TBD.; Foreign Students: N/A

Year One Position Breakdown:


Includes up to 10 positions available to self-identified Indigenous applicants through the Indigenous
Admissions Pathway (IAP), 6 positions are available for Saskatchewan residents eligible to be
considered through the Diversity and Social Accountability Admissions Program (DSAAP), 79 seats are
available to Saskatchewan resident applicants and 5 seats are available to non-Saskatchewan resident
applicants.
Selection Factors:
Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
Academic Criteria:
Saskatchewan Residents (including applicants eligible to apply through the IAP and DSAAP): There are
three main requirements that must be met in order to apply as a Saskatchewan resident: CASPer; MCAT
(2017 earliest accepted and only most recent considered) and a 4-year Baccalaureate degree awarded
prior to entering Medicine. Prerequisite courses are not required. To meet the second mandatory
requirement, a 4-year Baccalaureate degree must be completed prior to entering Medicine (requirements
completed by the end of April), with a minimum UAA of 75%, and must be completed in < 5 years since
starting university. Students may apply in the final year of that degree or once it is completed. If a 4-year
degree has been awarded prior to application, the UAA will be calculated on the most recent 120 CU
completed, provided they were completed within a period spanning < 5 years. Non-Saskatchewan
residents: There are three main requirements that must be met in order to apply as an non-
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Saskatchewan resident: CASPer; MCAT (2017 earliest accepted and only most recent considered) with a
minimum total sum score of 510 and minimum section scores of the 127 and a 4-year Baccalaureate
degree. Prerequisite courses are not required. Application by non-Saskatchewan resident applicants can
be made only during or after the final year of a four year degree. If a four year degree is completed prior
to application, course-work for the degree must have been started within the 5 years prior to completion
of the degree. All courses completed at the date of application will be used for calculation of the
university academic average (UAA) and the minimum UAA required for application will be 85.0%. The
four year degree must be completed prior to entering medicine (requirements completed by the end of
April). Please refer to the Applicant Information Document at www.medicine.usask.ca/admissions for the
most up-to-date and complete admissions requirement information.
Special Consideration:
Saskatchewan resident applicants that qualify for the IAP or DSAAP will first be ranked in the
Saskatchewan resident pool and could gain admission through this pool to maximize the number of
students who qualify and gain admission under the IAP or DSAAP.

Mean GPA: As we are still Details: The minimum acceptable university academic average (UAA)
filling the class, a is 75% for Saskatchewan residents and 85% for non-
mean UAA has Saskatchewan residents.
yet to be
calculated.
MCAT Required?: Yes Details: MCAT scores must be obtained in one sitting prior to the
application deadline. The earliest accepted scores for 2021
entry are 2017 and only the most recent score will be
considered.
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: Must be completed with score distributed to University of
Saskatchewan College of Medicine by the deadline listed on
the CASPer website.
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: Option available for Saskatchewan resident, DSAAP, and IAP
applicants ONLY.
Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
MD/MBA (successful applicants to the MD program may defer admission for one year to complete an
MBA degree). MD/PhD (program available only after successful admission to the MD program).

Application Details:
Start Date: 4-Aug-20
Deadline: 1-Oct-20
Fee: $150.00
Form Type: Online application

Interview Details:
Types: MMI (virtual 2021)
Date: March 2021 TBD
Location: Virtual
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: 288 Total
Fees: $150 (under review for reduction TBD)

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: 15-May-21
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Number of Offers: 100 in first round of offers and wait-list offers to follow depending on declines of
offers.
Deposit: $1,800.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

med.admissions@usask.ca Tel: 306-966-4030


Fax: 306-966-2601
E-Mail: med.admissions@usask.ca
Web-site: www.medicine.usask.ca/admissions
Apps: www.medicine.usask.ca/admissions

YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Saskatchewan


Offered and Registered 98 98 96 93 97
Offered Deferred 3 5 7 4 5
Offer Declined 38 40 46 30 28
Not offered 757 551 674 786 690
Total Applicants 896 694 823 913 820

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Saskatchewan 27.8 60.7 47.5 32.8 33.6
Other Canadian 6.9 10.1 22.7 7.0 6.1
Foreign 0 0 0 0 0
All Applicants to Saskatchewan 15.5 20.6 18.1 13.9 15.9

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.
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Faculty
16 of Medicine & Dentistry, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: Yes

Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 162 N/A

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $12,887 Québec Residents: $0


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: $1,033 Foreign Students: $0
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
N/A

Year One Position Breakdown:


85% of the positions are reserved for Alberta residents and 15% of the positions are for Non-Alberta
residents.

In addition, up to 10 positions each year are reserved for qualified Albertan rural applicants. Applicants
are determined to be rural based on geographic information submitted in the Application for Admission.
Selection Factors:
Canadian citizens/permanent residents may apply. Selection for admission is based on cumulative grade
point average (CGPA), Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), personal activities, reference letters,
interview and additional assessments as determined by Admission Commission.
Academic Criteria:
All applicants to the Doctor of Medicine Program must be registered in a baccalaureate degree from a
program recognized by the University of Alberta and obtain their degree the year admission is sought or
already have completed their degree program. To be considered for admission, applicants must have
achieved a minimum cumulative GPA (cGPA) of 3.3 for Alberta residents or 3.5 for Non-Alberta residents
and a minimum of 60 transferable. At least one academic year (Sept-April or comparable) must be
30.All applicants must complete the MCAT and meet the minimum requirements for each section in a
single test sitting to be eligible to apply to the Doctor of Medicine Program.
Special Consideration:
No

Mean GPA: 3.30/4.0 (AB) or Details: The minimum cumulative GPA (cGPA) required to be eligible
3.5/4.0 (non AB) to apply for Albertan applicants is 3.30 on the UofA 4.0 grading
scale.The minimum cGPA required to be eligible to apply
for Non-Albertan applicants is 3.50 on the UofA 4.0 grading
scale.
MCAT Required?: Yes Details: The minimum MCAT score to be eligible to apply for Albertan
applicants is 124 in all categories (CPBS, CARS, BBFL,
PSBB).The minimum MCAT score to be eligible to apply for
Non-Albertans is 128 in CARS and 124 in CPBS, BBFL, and
PSBB.
CaSPER Required?: Yes Details: N/A
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: At discretion of Associate Dean, MD Program.
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Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
MD/MBA, MD/PhD, MD (with Special Training in Research)

Application Details:
Start Date: 1, July, 2020
Deadline: 15, October, 2020
Fee: $180.00
Form Type: Electronic application process

Interview Details:
Types: MMI and Panel
Date: 20/21-Mar-2021
Location: Virtual
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: 528
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: May, 2021
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $1,000.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

Website:https://www.ualberta.ca/medicine/programs/ Tel: 780-492-6769 or 780-492-9524


md/applying-to-medicine Admissions Office, Fax: 780-492-9531
Undergraduate Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine E-Mail: mdadmission@ualberta.ca
& Dentistry, University of Alberta, 1-002 Katz Web-site: https://www.ualberta.ca/medicine/progra
Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research, ms/md/applying
Edmo
Apps: N/A
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Alberta


Offered and Registered 162 162 164 161 159
Offered Deferred 1 0 2 2 3
Offer Declined 49 64 54 50 58
Not offered 1437 1215 1087 1360 1364
Total Applicants 1649 1441 1307 1573 1584

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Alberta 21.2 19.3 21.1 17.0 20.2
Other Canadian 4.3 8.5 29 8.3 7.3
Foreign 1 0 0 0 33.3 0
All Applicants to Alberta 12.9 15.7 16.8 13.5 14.4

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 Includes Canadian citizens/landed immigrants who were living


outside Canada at time of application.
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Cumming
17 School of Medicine, University of Calgary

Length Of Program (Years): 3 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: No

Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 155 N/A

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $16,063 Québec Residents: $0


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: $1,875 Foreign Students: $144,790
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
N/A

Year One Position Breakdown:


Eighty-five percent of year one positions were filled by residents of Alberta.
Selection Factors:
Canadian citizens/permanent residents may apply.
Academic Criteria:
Two years full-time university/college are required. Although there are no prerequisite courses, applicants
are encouraged to consider the courses described on the school’s website.
Special Consideration:
In addition to the minimum GPA requirements outlined in section 3.7 of the Applicant Manual, the
units/credits completed during the Winter 2020 term will be used as follows:
The GPA for the academic year may be chosen by the student to either reflect:
a. The grades from the fall 2019 term, as long as a minimum of 9 units/credits are associated with a
numerical or letter grade;
OR
b. Fall 2019 & Winter 2020, as long as 18 units/credits are associated with a numerical or letter grade
AND all eligible units/credits in the Winter 2020 term are reported as numerical or letter grade. If eligible
means of a letter or numerical grade was an option then it could not been taken as a pass/fail or
credit/non-credit.

Mean GPA: 3.85/4.0 Details: The minimum acceptable grade point average is 3.20 for
residents of Alberta and 3.80 for residents outside of Alberta
on a 4.0 point scale. The mean grade point average of
successful applicants in 2019/20 was 3.85.
MCAT Required?: Yes Details: Minimum 128 on CARS for out of province applicants.
CaSPER Required?: No Details: N/A
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: N/A
Transfers?: No Details: N/A
Information on Combined Programs:
MD/MBA, MD/MSc, MD/PhD (other combinations are possible)
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Application Details:
Start Date: 8, Jul, 2020
Deadline: 1, Oct, 2020 4:00pm MST
Fee: $150.00
Form Type: Electronic application

Interview Details:
Types: MMI - in-person and/or virtual
Date: February 20, March 6 and 7, 2021
Location: N/A
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: 456/118/0
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: 15, May, 2021
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $1,000.00
Distribution Type: email

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

Office of MD Admissions, Cumming School of Tel: 403-220-4262


Medicine, University of Calgary, G212 3330 Hospital Fax: 403-210-8148
Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1
E-Mail: ucmedapp@ucalgary.ca
Web-site: http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admis
sions
Apps: https://ucan.ucalgary.ca
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: Calgary


Offered and Registered 158 147 140 144 135
Offered Deferred 13 21 19 15 18
Offer Declined 92 95 94 91 92
Not offered 1283 1375 1020 1208 1367
Total Applicants 1546 1638 1273 1458 1612

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


Alberta 17.1 14.9 19.9 16.1 17.1
Other Canadian 16.7 18.9 19.7 19.7 14
Foreign 1 16.7 28.6 25 25.0 13.3
All Applicants to Calgary 17 16.1 19.9 17.1 16.1

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 Includes students who applied for positions under contract with


foreign governments or educational institutions in 2011/12. In
2010/11, includes a Canadian citizen/landed immigrant who was
living outside Canada at time of application.
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Faculty
18 of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Length Of Program (Years): 4 Language Of Instruction: English


Notes: N/A
Testing of Language Proficiency: No

Notes: N/A

2020/21 New Admissions Into Year One: 288 N/A

2020/21 First-Year Tuition: Canadian Residents: $18,750 Québec Residents: $0


(Québec Schools Only)
Visa Students: $0
Compulsory Fees: $2,105 Foreign Students: $0
(Above Quota Contract)

Tuition Details:
Please see UBC MD Program for more information on compulsory fees and likely costs:
http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/student-resources/financial-support/cost-of-an-md-student/

Year One Position Breakdown:


Includes up to 14 positions available to Indigenous applicants and up to 5 positions available to
applicants to the MD/PhD program. A maximum of 29 positions will be available to out-of-province
residents.
Selection Factors:
The 288 positions are allocated to four campuses: 192 at the Vancouver Fraser Medical Program; 32 at
the Island Medical Program (in Victoria); 32 at the Northern Medical Program (in Prince George); 32 at
the Southern Medical Program (in Kelowna). All positions are filled based on the same selection criteria,
however, a Rural/Remote Suitability tool is also used to assign students to the Northern Medical
Program, up to 10 seats at the Southern Medical Program, and up to 2 seats at the Island Medical
Program. Canadian citizens/permanent residents may apply.
Academic Criteria:
Please review the UBC MD Admissions website for academic criteria.
Special Consideration:
N/A

Mean GPA: N/A Details: The minimum acceptable average for in province applicants is
75% on a 100% scale. The minimum average for out-of-
province applicants is 85% (visit the UBC MD website for up-to-
date information on minimum academic standing).
MCAT Required?: Yes Details: Please visit the website for information on MCAT eligibility
CaSPER Required?: No Details: N/A
Deferred Admission?: Yes Details: Only granted in exceptional circumstances.
Transfers?: Yes Details: Rarely granted. Considered only after completion of two years
of medical studies in Canada or the United States in a school
that is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of
Canadian Medical Schools and/or the Liaison Committee on
Medical Education and if positions are available in the UBC
medical program.
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Information on Combined Programs:
MD/PhD

Application Details:
Start Date: 1-Jul-20
Deadline: 1-Oct-20
Fee: $126.50
Form Type: Electronic application process

Interview Details:
Types: MMI
Date: 1-Feb-21
Location: TBC
# In-Province/Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada/Total: 540/80
Fees: N/A

Offer of Admission Details:


Date: May-21
Number of Offers: N/A
Deposit: $1,000.00
Distribution Type: E-mail

To Request an Application or More Detailed Information:

Email: admissions.md@ubc.ca; MD Undergraduate Tel: 604-822-9911


Admissions, Faculty of Medicine, Dean’s Office, Fax: 604-822-6061
University of British Columbia, 317-2194 Health
Sciences Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3 E-Mail: Admissions.md@ubc.ca
Web-site: http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admission
Apps: http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions
/online-application-system/
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YEAR FOR WHICH ADMISSION WAS SOUGHT


2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Applicant Statistics: British Columbia


Offered and Registered 287 287 284 286 288
Offered Deferred 3 4 1 0 5
Offer Declined 36 37 26 43 40
Not offered 1798 1994 1813 2156 2012
Total Applicants 2124 2322 2124 2485 2345

SUCCESS RATE (%) BY RESIDENCE


British Columbia 21.8 18.1 19 17.9 20
Other Canadian 6.6 7.8 6.5 6.8 7.7
Foreign 1 0 11.8 0 4.3 6.5
All Applicants to UBC 15.3 14.1 14.6 13.2 14.4

Success Rate: Percentage of applicants who received at least one offer of


admission whether subsequently registered, declined or deferred.

1 Includes Canadian citizens/landed immigrants who were living


outside Canada at time of application.
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