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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/medadmissions/<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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'''Fax:''' (+1) 514-398-4631<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions.med@mcgill.ca
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==Program Information==
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====Curriculum====
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*Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (M.D.,C.M.)
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**4 years in length
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*Joint Programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/programs here]
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==Admission Statistics==
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*Total number of applicants: approximately 2,534
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*Applicants interviewed: approximately 660
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*Class size in 2016: 173 (161 in-province, 12 out-of-province/international)
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*Approximately 10 spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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*International students are eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/admissions-numbers here]
  
 
==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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**General Biology with labs (6 credits)
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**General/Physical Chemistry with labs (6 credits)
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**General Physics with labs (6 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry with labs (3 credits)
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**Advanced placement credits may be 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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**Genetics
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/requirements-edu/basic-science-prerequisites here]
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====GPA====
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*Recommended minimum: 3.5 (4.0 scale)  
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*Average accepted cGPA generally 3.8
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/requirements-edu here] and [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/admissions-numbers here]
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====MCAT====
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*MCAT: Required
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Applicants who do not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency are required to submit MCAT results with their application.
  
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====Required classes====
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Applicants who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency but the degree used for the basis of admissions is not recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) are required to submit MCAT results with their application.
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*minimum six (6) credits of general/introductory Biology
 
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*minimum six (6) credits of general/introductory Chemistry
 
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*minimum six (6) credits of general/introductory Physics
 
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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: Optional
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*Minimum 3.50 cGPA to be considered as a competitive applicant.
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Applicants who do hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency and the undergraduate degree used for the basis of admissions is recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (see above) have the option to submit MCAT results with their application if they feel that these results will benefit their application
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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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*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
  
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====The Medical College Admissions Test====
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/requirements-edu/mcat here]
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*Test results within the last three years are valid
 
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*Competitive applicants should have a minimum overall numeric score of 30,
 
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**No science section numerical score less than 9
 
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**verbal reasoning section should be 8 or greater.
 
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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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Check out this link for more information: http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/admissions/criteria/requirements_medr_en.htm
 
  
 
====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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*Transcripts
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*Curriculum Vitae is required (no more than 2 pages).
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*MCAT test results
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*At least three (3) referee reports with letters of reference.
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*Combined CV and Personal Narrative & List of Verifiers
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** At least one, and preferably two of these sponsors should be faculty members.
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*Aggregated Academic History Workbook
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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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*Proof of Citizenship/Residency
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/elements here]
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====Evaluation criteria====
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*Interview Invitation Process
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**30% CV and Personal Narrative
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**70% academic
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*Final Assessment
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**20% performance in pre-requisites
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**80% Multiple Mini Interviews
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/selection-process here]
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==Interview==
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*Target date for interview invitations: February 3, 2017
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*Interview dates: March 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2017
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*Type of interview: Multiple Mini-Interviews
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/selection-process/multiple-mini-interviews here]
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== Timeline 2016/2017 ==
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November 1, 2016: Application deadline <br>
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November 1, 2016: Supporting Documents deadline
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February 3, 2017: Target date for interview invitations
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March 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2017: Interview dates
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/ here]
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==Tuition 2016/2017==
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*In-province/domestic students:
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**First year tuition: $4,888.80
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**Total first year fees: $7,058.92
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*Out-of-province
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**First year tuition: $15,177.96
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**Total first year fees: $17,348.08
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*International
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**First year tuition: $37,396.17
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**Total first year fees: $40,414.29
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/tuition-charges/fallwinter-term-tuition-and-fees/undergraduate-fees here] <br>
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/awards-assistance 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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*Financial aid and entrance scholarships are available.
 
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*Quebec Students (based on 2007-2008):
 
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*First year: 6,337.62
 
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*Out of Province Students (based on 2007-2008):
 
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*First year: 13,532.50
 
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*International Students (based on 2007-2008):
 
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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/medadmissions/
Phone: (+1) 514-398-3517
Fax: (+1) 514-398-4631
Admissions e-mail: admissions.med@mcgill.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (M.D.,C.M.)
    • 4 years in length
  • Joint Programs are available. Descriptions can be found here


Admission Statistics

  • Total number of applicants: approximately 2,534
  • Applicants interviewed: approximately 660
  • Class size in 2016: 173 (161 in-province, 12 out-of-province/international)
  • Approximately 10 spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

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
    • General Biology with labs (6 credits)
    • General/Physical Chemistry with labs (6 credits)
    • General Physics with labs (6 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry with labs (3 credits)
    • Advanced placement credits may be accepted at the discretion of the admissions office.
  • Recommended Courses
    • Biochemistry
    • Cell and/or Molecular Biology
    • Statistics
    • Genetics

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Recommended minimum: 3.5 (4.0 scale)
  • Average accepted cGPA generally 3.8

For more information, click here and here

MCAT

  • MCAT: Required

Applicants who do not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency are required to submit MCAT results with their application.

Applicants who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency but the degree used for the basis of admissions is not recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) are required to submit MCAT results with their application.

  • MCAT: Optional

Applicants who do hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency and the undergraduate degree used for the basis of admissions is recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (see above) have the option to submit MCAT results with their application if they feel that these results will benefit their application

  • MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Transcripts
  • MCAT test results
  • Combined CV and Personal Narrative & List of Verifiers
  • Aggregated Academic History Workbook
  • Proof of Citizenship/Residency

For more information, click here

Evaluation criteria

  • Interview Invitation Process
    • 30% CV and Personal Narrative
    • 70% academic
  • Final Assessment
    • 20% performance in pre-requisites
    • 80% Multiple Mini Interviews

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Target date for interview invitations: February 3, 2017
  • Interview dates: March 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2017
  • Type of interview: Multiple Mini-Interviews

For more information, click here

Timeline 2016/2017

November 1, 2016: Application deadline
November 1, 2016: Supporting Documents deadline February 3, 2017: Target date for interview invitations March 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2017: Interview dates

For more information, click here

Tuition 2016/2017

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $4,888.80
    • Total first year fees: $7,058.92
  • Out-of-province
    • First year tuition: $15,177.96
    • Total first year fees: $17,348.08
  • International
    • First year tuition: $37,396.17
    • Total first year fees: $40,414.29

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here

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