Difference between revisions of "McMaster University Medicine"
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**3 years in length | **3 years in length | ||
*MD/PhD program | *MD/PhD program | ||
| − | *Number of interviews in | + | *Number of interviews in 2009: 546 (90% of interviews given to Ontario students, 10% for out-of-province students) |
| − | * | + | *Number of applicants for 2010: 3790 |
| + | *Target class size for 2011: 203 | ||
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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum: 3.0 (4.0 scale) according to OMSAS conversion | *Minimum: 3.0 (4.0 scale) according to OMSAS conversion | ||
| − | *Average accepted GPA | + | *Average accepted GPA in 2009: 3.89 |
For more information, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/academic_requirements.html here] | For more information, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/academic_requirements.html here] | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
| − | *Only verbal reasoning component considered (score 6 | + | *Only verbal reasoning component considered (minimum score: 6) |
*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline | *MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline | ||
*Most recent test result will be used | *Most recent test result will be used | ||
For more information, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/academic_requirements.html here] | For more information, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/academic_requirements.html here] | ||
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| + | ====CASPer==== | ||
| + | *All applicants are required to complete CASPer, a web-based assessment of interpersonal skills and decision-making | ||
| + | *For more information, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/CASPer.html here] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | *Autobiographical submission | + | *Autobiographical submission (included in OMSAS application) - 5 essays questions (700 characters each) |
*Official transcripts from universities attended sent directly to OMSAS. For more information, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/transcripts.html here] | *Official transcripts from universities attended sent directly to OMSAS. For more information, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/transcripts.html here] | ||
*Non-Canadian and non-US grades need to be [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/credentialling_grades.html credentialed] to Ontario educational equivalents | *Non-Canadian and non-US grades need to be [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/credentialling_grades.html credentialed] to Ontario educational equivalents | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
| − | *Mid June, | + | *Mid June, 2010: OMSAS application becomes available online |
| − | *Sept. 15, | + | *Sept. 15, 2010: Deadline to create OMSAS account |
| − | *Oct. 1, | + | *Oct. 1, 2010: Deadline for application submission |
| − | *[http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/interviews.html Interviews] held in March/April | + | *[http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/interviews.html Interviews] held in March/April 2011 |
For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates.html here] | ||
==Tuition 2009-2010== | ==Tuition 2009-2010== | ||
| − | *First year tuition (Canadian) - $ | + | *First year tuition (Canadian) - $21,567.17 |
| − | *First year tuition (Non-Canadian) - $ | + | *First year tuition (Non-Canadian) - $109,282.20 |
For more information on tuition, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/tuition.html here] | For more information on tuition, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/tuition.html here] | ||
[[Category:McMaster University|Medicine]] | [[Category:McMaster University|Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|McMaster]] | [[Category:Medicine|McMaster]] | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 17 August 2010
Contacts
Website: http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/
Phone: (905) 525-9140
Admissions e-mail: mdadmit@mcmaster.ca
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 3 years in length
- MD/PhD program
- Number of interviews in 2009: 546 (90% of interviews given to Ontario students, 10% for out-of-province students)
- Number of applicants for 2010: 3790
- Target class size for 2011: 203
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study with at least 30 completed credits
- There are no required courses
- Exposure to basic sciences as well as the social sciences and humanities, is recommended
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 3.0 (4.0 scale) according to OMSAS conversion
- Average accepted GPA in 2009: 3.89
For more information, click here
MCAT
- Only verbal reasoning component considered (minimum score: 6)
- MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
- Most recent test result will be used
For more information, click here
CASPer
- All applicants are required to complete CASPer, a web-based assessment of interpersonal skills and decision-making
- For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Autobiographical submission (included in OMSAS application) - 5 essays questions (700 characters each)
- Official transcripts from universities attended sent directly to OMSAS. For more information, click here
- Non-Canadian and non-US grades need to be credentialed to Ontario educational equivalents
- English Proficiency is required for applicants whose first language is not English.
- OMSAS website
Selection Factors
- The 3 requirements of undergraduate studies, GPA and MCAT scores must be met first
- Geographical Status
- Ontario students – 90% of interviews
- Other students – 10% of interviews
- For more information click here
- Graduate work will be considered only if it is complete with a conferred degree. For more information click here
Timeline
- Mid June, 2010: OMSAS application becomes available online
- Sept. 15, 2010: Deadline to create OMSAS account
- Oct. 1, 2010: Deadline for application submission
- Interviews held in March/April 2011
For more information, click here
Tuition 2009-2010
- First year tuition (Canadian) - $21,567.17
- First year tuition (Non-Canadian) - $109,282.20
For more information on tuition, click here
