University of Calgary Medicine

Medicine
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Contacts

Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions/
Blog: http://mdadmissions.ucalgaryblogs.ca/
Phone: 403-220-4262
Admissions e-mail: ucmedapp@ucalgary.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
• 3 years in length
• Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

• Total number of applicants in 2016: 1600
• Applicants interviewed: 542
• Class size in 2016: 155
• International students are not eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• To be eligible to apply, two full time years of university by the time of application must be achieved.
• Students should consider taking courses based on their needs and interests as follows:

1) Foundational medical sciences:

• Introductory biology
• Inorganic chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Introductory physics
• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Molecular biology
• Physiology
• Pharmacology

2) Humanistic experiences:

• Sociology
• Psyholog
• Anthrology
• Indigenous studies
• Philosophy and ethics
• Women's and gender studies
• Literature

3) Developing specific skills:

• Sstatistics
• Population health studies
• Scientific writing and foundations of scientific inquiry

For more information, see Appendix 5 here

GPA

• Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
  • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.8
• Alberta applicants: 3.2

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MCAT

• OLD MCATs are NOT considered
• Must be MCAT written after April 17, 2015.
• Non-Alberta applicants must meet min. of 128 in CARS

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Supporting Documents

• Official transcripts from every post-secondary institution
• Letters of recommendation (three referees needed)
• Employment history
• Publication history
• Awards history
• Top 10 Experiences

For more information, click here and see under Sectoin 4

Evaluation criteria

• Academic: 40%
  • • GPA (20%)
    • MCAT CAR (10%)
    • Global Assessment of Academic Merit (10%)
• Non-academic: 60%
  • Evidence of Communication Skills (10%)
  • Evidence of Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Collaboration (10%)
  • Evidence of Maturity and insight (10%)
  • Evidence of Commitment to Communities and Advocacy on Behalf of Others (10%)
  • Evidence of Intellectual Curiosity, Scholarship and Research (10%)
  • Evidence of Organizational/Management Skills And Leadership (10%)

• Final Ranking:
  • Pre-interview Score: 50%
  • MMI: 50%

For more information, see Section 5 here

Interview

• Interview dates: February 18, 19, 25, 2017 for the Class of 2020
• Type of interview: MMI

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Timeline 2016- 2017

• July 1, 2016: New Application cycle opens
• August 25, 2016: The last eligible MCAT sitting date.
• October 1, 2016, 11:59 PM MDT: Deadline to release MCAT, online application, and all transcripts, reference letters, and the application fee
• October 2016 - January, 2017: Interview invitations
• February 18,19, and 25, 2017: MMI Days
• Early May, 2017: Admission decision sent
• May 26, 2017: Deadline for responding to initial offers of admission
• June 23, 2017: Final transcripts must be received

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Tuition 2016-2017

• Costs (Estimates as of Time of Publication):
  • Tuition: $15,012
  • Fees: $1,724
  • Books & Supplies: $5,161
• Other Costs:
  • Membership in the Canadian Medical and Alberta Medical Associations $ 66.00
  • Membership in the Canadian Federation of Medical Students $ 60.00
  • Calgary Medical Students’ Association $ 325.00
  • Registration with College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta $ 50.00

For more information, see Section 8 here
For information about Financial aid, click here