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*Joint Programs are available. Descriptions are available [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/combined_program.html here] | *Joint Programs are available. Descriptions are available [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/combined_program.html here] | ||
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| + | ====Admission statistics==== | ||
| + | *Total number of applicants in 2013: 4560 | ||
| + | *Applicants interviewed 2013: 547 | ||
| + | *Class size in 2013: 203 (192 in-province, 11 out-of-province) | ||
| + | *A maximum of 10% out-of-province students will be accepted | ||
| + | *International students are eligible to apply | ||
| + | For more information on the program, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/selection_process.html here] | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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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 in | + | *Average accepted GPA in 2013: 3.82 |
| + | *Calculation Method: according to OMSAS conversion table | ||
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==== | ====CASPer==== | ||
| + | *CASPer will be offered October 20-23, 2013 | ||
*All applicants are required to complete CASPer, a web-based assessment of interpersonal skills and decision-making | *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] | *For more information, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/casper.html here] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | * | + | *OMSAS Application |
| − | *Official transcripts from universities attended sent directly to OMSAS | + | *Official transcripts from all universities attended sent directly to OMSAS |
| − | *Non-Canadian and non-US grades need to be | + | *Non-Canadian and non-US grades need to be to Ontario educational equivalents |
| − | * | + | *Proof of English Proficiency is required for applicants whose first language is not English. |
*[http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website] | *[http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website] | ||
| + | *For more information, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/application_information.html here] | ||
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| + | ====Evaluation criteria==== | ||
| + | *Interview Selection | ||
| + | **Undergraduate Grade Point Average (32%) | ||
| + | **MCAT Verbal Reasoning Score (32%) | ||
| + | **CASPer Score (32%) | ||
| + | **Graduate degree (1% Master's degree/4% PhD). | ||
| + | *Offer of Admission | ||
| + | ** Multiple Mini Interview Score (70%) | ||
| + | **Undergraduate Grade Point Average (15%) | ||
| + | **MCAT Verbal Reasoning Score (15%) | ||
| + | For more information, click [URL here] | ||
| + | ==Interview== | ||
| + | *Interview dates: March-April 2014 | ||
| + | *Type of interview: Multiple Mini-Interviews | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/interviews.html here] | ||
==Interviews== | ==Interviews== | ||
Revision as of 20:05, 28 September 2013
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
- Joint Programs are available. Descriptions are available here
Admission statistics
- Total number of applicants in 2013: 4560
- Applicants interviewed 2013: 547
- Class size in 2013: 203 (192 in-province, 11 out-of-province)
- A maximum of 10% out-of-province students will be accepted
- International students are eligible to apply
For more information on the program, click here
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 2013: 3.82
- Calculation Method: according to OMSAS conversion table
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
- CASPer will be offered October 20-23, 2013
- All applicants are required to complete CASPer, a web-based assessment of interpersonal skills and decision-making
- For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- OMSAS Application
- Official transcripts from all universities attended sent directly to OMSAS
- Non-Canadian and non-US grades need to be to Ontario educational equivalents
- Proof of English Proficiency is required for applicants whose first language is not English.
- OMSAS website
- For more information, click here
Evaluation criteria
- Interview Selection
- Undergraduate Grade Point Average (32%)
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning Score (32%)
- CASPer Score (32%)
- Graduate degree (1% Master's degree/4% PhD).
- Offer of Admission
- Multiple Mini Interview Score (70%)
- Undergraduate Grade Point Average (15%)
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning Score (15%)
For more information, click [URL here]
Interview
- Interview dates: March-April 2014
- Type of interview: Multiple Mini-Interviews
For more information, click here
Interviews
- Occurs in Hamilton, Ontario between March and April.
For more information, click here
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 2010-2011
- First year tuition (Canadian) - $21,567.17
- First year tuition (Non-Canadian) - $109,282.20
For more information on tuition, click here
