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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Website: http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/admissions/default.htm<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.mcgill.ca/medicine<br>
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Phone: (514) 398-3517<br>
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'''Phone:''' +1 (514) 398-3517<br>
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Admissions e-mail: admissions.med@mcgill.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions.med@mcgill.ca
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==Program Information==
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*M.D. (MDCM)
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**4 years in length
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*M.D. & Ph.D. (MD-PhD)
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**7 years in length
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**For students interested in a research career in academic medicine.
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*M.D. & M.B.A. (MD-MBA)
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**5 years in length
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**Prepares graduating physicians for leadership positions in the health care sector.
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*Average of 173 students admitted annually.
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General Notes===
 
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*International students accepted.
 
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*Preference to Quebec residents.
 
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*Combined programs offered: MD-MBA and MD-PhD.
 
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*Early Decision available for exceptionally strong candidates. If admitted, applicant must withdraw his or her applications to or acceptances from other medical schools in order to maintain accepted status.
 
  
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===Criteria===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Must receive an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree consisting of 120 credits minimum prior to the date of registration.
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*Degree: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree in any discipline from a recognized college or university, 120 credits minimum.
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*Students who have received a (DCS) in Quebec must have completed a minimum of 90 credits in a Quebec university
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*Average credit load of 15 credits throughout each regular session.
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*Basic science course requirements at university level with laboratory or practical work
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**Minimum 6 credits of general/introductory Biology
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**Minimum 6 credits of general/introductory Chemistry
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**Minimum 6 credits of general/introductory Physics
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**Minimum 3 credits of introductory Organic Chemistry
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**Advanced placement credits maybe accepted at the discretion of the admissions office.
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*Recommended Courses
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**Biochemistry
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**Cell and/or Molecular Biology
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**Statistics
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*MD-MBA extra requirements
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**Recommended mathematics and computer/database management background, as well as basic business administration or management courses (not required).
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*MD-PhD
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**Recommended research experience such as master’s degree, honour’s research project, or summer research.
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**Acceptance conditional on acceptance into a program of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/criteria/requirements/ here]
  
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====Required classes====
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====GPA====
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*minimum six (6) credits of general/introductory Biology
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*Recommended minimum: 3.5 (4.0 scale)  
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*minimum six (6) credits of general/introductory Chemistry
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*Average accepted CGPA generally 3.83
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*minimum six (6) credits of general/introductory Physics
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*Roughly two thirds of admitted students have a GPA between 3.67 and 3.98.
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*minimum three (3) credits of introductory Organic Chemistry
 
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*Minimum credits do not include laboratory or practical work.
 
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*Grades of "Pass/Fail" are not acceptable in course work
 
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*Distance/correspondence education courses are not acceptable.
 
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*Prerequisite courses completed more than eight years from date of application must be repeated.
 
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/admissions/criteria/requirements_medr_en.htm
 
  
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====GPA====
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====MCAT====
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*Minimum 3.50 cGPA to be considered as a competitive applicant.
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*Competitive applicants are expected to have a minimum overall score of 30
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/admissions/criteria/requirements_medr_en.htm
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**No science section less than 9
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**Verbal reasoning section above 8
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*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
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*Average overall score 33Q
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*Roughly two thirds of admitted students have scores between 30 and 36
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*Note: Effective September 1, 2010, applicants who are eligible for the Quebec category and who have obtained (or will obtain prior to starting the medical program) an undergraduate degree from a Quebec university will be exempt from the MCAT application requirement.
  
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====The Medical College Admissions Test====
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====Selection Factors====
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*Test results within the last three years are valid
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*Place of Residence
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*Competitive applicants should have a minimum overall numeric score of 30,
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**Canadian citizen or permanent resident recognized as a resident of the Quebec
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**No science section numerical score less than 9
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**Canadian citizen or permanent resident not recognized as a resident of Quebec (Out-of-province)
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**verbal reasoning section should be 8 or greater.
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**International citizen, including anyone not holding Canadian citizenship or residency
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*Applicants should have written the MCAT no more than three times in order to be considered a competitive applicant.
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**Sufficient proof is required for proof of Quebec residency
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/admissions/criteria/requirements_medr_en.htm
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*Distribution of seats
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**International citizens: maximum of 9 positions
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**Out-of-province Canadians: approximately 8 positions
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**Residents of Quebec with university degree: approximately 75 positions
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**Residents of Quebec, CEGEP: approximately 80 positions
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**First Nations and Inuit Students: maximum of 2 positions
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For more information, click
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[http://www.mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/criteria/selection here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Applicant is required to write a 1200-word autobiographical letter-essay stating his or her motives to become a doctor and describing the qualities and experiences of the candidate which will make him/her a good doctor.
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*Official academic records
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*Curriculum Vitae is required (no more than 2 pages).
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*MCAT results
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*At least three (3) referee reports with letters of reference.
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*1200 word autobiographical letter
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** At least one, and preferably two of these sponsors should be faculty members.
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*Two page curriculum vitae
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/admissions/applying/app_mdcm_en.htm
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*3 referee reports
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== Key Dates==
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For a list of key dates regarding applying, interviews etc. Click [https://home.mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/applying/deadlines/ here]
  
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==Deadlines==
 
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Application submission deadline:
 
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*Foreign citizens: Nov. 15
 
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*Canadians outside Quebec: Nov. 15
 
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*Quebec residents: Jan. 15
 
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Check out this link for more information and deadlines specific to MD-MBA and MD-PhD: http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/admissions/applying/deadlines_en.htm
 
  
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==Tuition==
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==Tuition 2009/2010==
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*Financial aid and entrance scholarships are available.
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*Quebec students First Year: $6,975
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*Quebec Students (based on 2007-2008):
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*Out of province Students First Year: $15,166
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*First year: 6,337.62
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*International Students First Year: $35,796
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*Out of Province Students (based on 2007-2008):
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For more information on tuition, click [https://home.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/fees/tuition/undergradfees/medicine/ here]<br>
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*First year: 13,532.50
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*The faculty of Medicine adopts a primarily needs-based approach to scholarships and bursaries. All applicants are considered for entrance scholarships based on outstanding overall achievements.
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*International Students (based on 2007-2008):
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For information on admission scholarships, click [https://home.mcgill.ca/studentaid/ here]
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*First year: 30,792.66
 
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/fees/tuition/undergradfees/medicine/
 
  
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==Statistics==
 
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*Approximately 172 students admitted annually.
 
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*International citizens: maximum of 9 positions
 
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*Out-of-province Canadians: approximately 8 positions
 
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*Residents of Québec with university degree: approximately 75 positions
 
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*Residents of Québec, graduates of CEGEP: approximately 80 positions
 
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*First Nations and Inuit Students: maximum of 2 positions
 
 
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Contacts

Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/medicine
Phone: +1 (514) 398-3517
Admissions e-mail: admissions.med@mcgill.ca


Program Information

  • M.D. (MDCM)
    • 4 years in length
  • M.D. & Ph.D. (MD-PhD)
    • 7 years in length
    • For students interested in a research career in academic medicine.
  • M.D. & M.B.A. (MD-MBA)
    • 5 years in length
    • Prepares graduating physicians for leadership positions in the health care sector.
  • Average of 173 students admitted annually.


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree in any discipline from a recognized college or university, 120 credits minimum.
  • Average credit load of 15 credits throughout each regular session.
  • Basic science course requirements at university level with laboratory or practical work
    • Minimum 6 credits of general/introductory Biology
    • Minimum 6 credits of general/introductory Chemistry
    • Minimum 6 credits of general/introductory Physics
    • Minimum 3 credits of introductory Organic Chemistry
    • Advanced placement credits maybe accepted at the discretion of the admissions office.
  • Recommended Courses
    • Biochemistry
    • Cell and/or Molecular Biology
    • Statistics
  • MD-MBA extra requirements
    • Recommended mathematics and computer/database management background, as well as basic business administration or management courses (not required).
  • MD-PhD
    • Recommended research experience such as master’s degree, honour’s research project, or summer research.
    • Acceptance conditional on acceptance into a program of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Recommended minimum: 3.5 (4.0 scale)
  • Average accepted CGPA generally 3.83
  • Roughly two thirds of admitted students have a GPA between 3.67 and 3.98.

MCAT

  • Competitive applicants are expected to have a minimum overall score of 30
    • No science section less than 9
    • Verbal reasoning section above 8
  • MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
  • Average overall score 33Q
  • Roughly two thirds of admitted students have scores between 30 and 36
  • Note: Effective September 1, 2010, applicants who are eligible for the Quebec category and who have obtained (or will obtain prior to starting the medical program) an undergraduate degree from a Quebec university will be exempt from the MCAT application requirement.

Selection Factors

  • Place of Residence
    • Canadian citizen or permanent resident recognized as a resident of the Quebec
    • Canadian citizen or permanent resident not recognized as a resident of Quebec (Out-of-province)
    • International citizen, including anyone not holding Canadian citizenship or residency
    • Sufficient proof is required for proof of Quebec residency
  • Distribution of seats
    • International citizens: maximum of 9 positions
    • Out-of-province Canadians: approximately 8 positions
    • Residents of Quebec with university degree: approximately 75 positions
    • Residents of Quebec, CEGEP: approximately 80 positions
    • First Nations and Inuit Students: maximum of 2 positions

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Official academic records
  • MCAT results
  • 1200 word autobiographical letter
  • Two page curriculum vitae
  • 3 referee reports


Key Dates

For a list of key dates regarding applying, interviews etc. Click here


Tuition 2009/2010

  • Quebec students First Year: $6,975
  • Out of province Students First Year: $15,166
  • International Students First Year: $35,796

For more information on tuition, click here

  • The faculty of Medicine adopts a primarily needs-based approach to scholarships and bursaries. All applicants are considered for entrance scholarships based on outstanding overall achievements.

For information on admission scholarships, click here

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