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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.mcgill.ca/medicine<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/<br>
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'''Phone:''' +1 (514) 398-3517<br>
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'''Phone:''' (+1) 514-398-3517<br>
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'''Fax:''' (+1) 514-398-4631<br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions.med@mcgill.ca
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions.med@mcgill.ca
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*M.D. (MDCM)
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====Curriculum====
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*Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (M.D.,C.M.)
 
**4 years in length
 
**4 years in length
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*M.D. & Ph.D. (MD-PhD)
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*Joint Programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/programs here]
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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 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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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Degree: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree in any discipline from a recognized college or university, 120 credits minimum.
 
*Degree: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree in any discipline from a recognized college or university, 120 credits minimum.
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*Average credit load of 15 credits throughout each regular session.
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**Average credit load of 15 credits throughout each regular session.
 
*Basic science course requirements at university level with laboratory or practical work
 
*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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**General Biology with labs (6 credits)
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**Minimum 6 credits of general/introductory Chemistry
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**General/Physical Chemistry with labs (6 credits)
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**Minimum 6 credits of general/introductory Physics
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**General Physics with labs (6 credits)
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**Minimum 3 credits of introductory Organic Chemistry
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**Organic Chemistry with labs (3 credits)
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**Advanced placement credits maybe accepted at the discretion of the admissions office.
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**Advanced placement credits may be accepted at the discretion of the admissions office.
 
*Recommended Courses
 
*Recommended Courses
 
**Biochemistry
 
**Biochemistry
 
**Cell and/or Molecular Biology
 
**Cell and/or Molecular Biology
 
**Statistics
 
**Statistics
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*MD-MBA extra requirements
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**Genetics
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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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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/requirements-edu/basic-science-prerequisites here]
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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]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
 
*Recommended minimum: 3.5 (4.0 scale)  
 
*Recommended minimum: 3.5 (4.0 scale)  
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*Average accepted CGPA generally 3.83
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*Average accepted cGPA generally 3.8
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*Roughly two thirds of admitted students have a GPA between 3.67 and 3.98.
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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]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*Competitive applicants are expected to have a minimum overall score of 30
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*MCAT: Required
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**No science section less than 9
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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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**Verbal reasoning section above 8
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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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*MCAT: Optional
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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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*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
 
*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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====Selection Factors====
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/requirements-edu/mcat here]
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*Place of Residence
 
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**Canadian citizen or permanent resident recognized as a resident of the Quebec
 
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**Canadian citizen or permanent resident not recognized as a resident of Quebec (Out-of-province)
 
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**International citizen, including anyone not holding Canadian citizenship or residency
 
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**Sufficient proof is required for proof of Quebec residency
 
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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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*Official academic records
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*Transcripts
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*MCAT results
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*MCAT test results
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*1200 word autobiographical letter
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*Combined CV and Personal Narrative & List of Verifiers
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*Two page curriculum vitae
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*Aggregated Academic History Workbook
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*3 referee reports
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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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== Key Dates==
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*In-province/domestic students:
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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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**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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==Tuition 2009/2010==
 
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*Quebec students First Year: $6,975
 
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*Out of province Students First Year: $15,166
 
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*International Students First Year: $35,796
 
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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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*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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For information on admission scholarships, click [https://home.mcgill.ca/studentaid/ here]
 
  
 
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[[Category:McGill University|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|McGill]]
 
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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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