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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/home<br>
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'''Website:''' http://meds.queensu.ca/
Phone: (613) 533-3307<br>
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'''Phone:''' 613-533-3307
Fax: (613) 533-3190<br>
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Admissions e-mail: queensmd@post.queensu.ca
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==Program Information==
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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*4 years in length
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*Class size in 2008: 100
  
==Apply Online==
 
*Apply through OMSAS site: http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
===General Notes===
 
*4 year program leading to degree of Doctor of Medicine
 
*100 students are admitted annually into the first year of the program
 
*Students are selected on basis of a strong academic record & assessment of personal characteristics
 
 
===Criteria===
 
====Required classes====
 
*Three years of study (90 credits) in any university program.
 
*Equivalent of 1 full university credit in each of following groups:
 
** Biological Science: anatomy, biochemistry, biology, botany, genetics, immunology, microbiology, physiology or zoology
 
** Physical Sciences: general chemistry, geology, organic chemistry, physics
 
** Humanities: classics, English, French, Foreign languages, film studies, drama, music, history, philosophy, religion
 
**OR Social Sciences: anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology
 
Check out this link for more information: http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements
 
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline)
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*Required Courses
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**Biological Sciences (4 credits)
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**Physical Sciences (4 credits)
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**Social Sciences, Humanities or Languages (3/4 credits)
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For more information, click  [http://meds.queensu.ca/undergraduate/prospective_students/requirements]
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*The GPA cutoff for applicants' final academic year can fluctuate every year. The most recent minimum cGPA was 3.68.
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*Minimum: 3.7 (4.0 scale)
** If applicants don't meet this requirement, an average GPA of the final two years may be considered. The most recent minimum for this was 3.78 (over the last 2 years)
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*Calculation method:
*GPA is based on the cumulative converted grade point average - http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/c_omsas_b.pdf
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**GPA will be based by first considering the cGPA for all years of undergraduate studies. However, if applicants do not meet this cut-off, the two most recent years will be considered.  
*All undergraduate courses are included in the calculation of GPA.
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For more information, click
*Applicants who have completed a graduate degree & meet MCAT cut but are slightly below GPA cut will be reviewed on an individual basis by Admissions Committee.
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[http://meds.queensu.ca/undergraduate/prospective_students/method_of_selection here]
Check out this link for more information: http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/method_of_selection
 
  
====Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)====
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====MCAT====
*MCAT must be written prior to the deadline for submission of applications to OMSAS.
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*Minimum scores:
*Minimum scores for MCAT (cutoffs - vary from year to year):
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**Physical Sciences – 10
** Biological Science 10
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**Biological Sciences – 10
** Physical Science 10
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**Verbal Reasoning 10
** Verbal Reasoning 10
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**Writing Sample – Q
** Writing Sample P
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*Even though there is no restriction to the number of times a student has written the MCAT, all scores must be declared to OMSAS.
* Sum 30 P
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For more information, click
Check out this link for more information: <br>
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[http://meds.queensu.ca/undergraduate/prospective_students/requirements/mcat here]
http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/the_cutoffs/<br>
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====Supporting Documents====
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/
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*Personal Statement (1000 word essay) – see [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/b_omsas_e.pdf OMSAS guidelines]
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*Autobiographical sketch – outline of extra-curricular activities (with contact information)
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*References (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form
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*Official transcripts from universities attended
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For more information, click
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[http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website here]
  
====Interviews====
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==Interview==
*Selected candidates will be interviewed by a team including one faculty member, one community member and one student member.
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*Late February – early March
*The duration of interviews will be approximately one hour.
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*Interviews are conducted at the School of Medicine by a member of the Faculty, a community member and a current medical student
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For more information, click
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[http://meds.queensu.ca/undergraduate/prospective_students/method_of_selection here]
  
====Selection Factors====
 
*The following factors will play a role in an application:
 
**Academic Abilities (Commitment & Achievement, problem solving, critical thinking, self-directed learning, scientific reasoning)
 
**Personal Characteristics (Ability to function as a team player, ability to communicate effectively, sensitivity to the needs of others, adaptability to cope with stress, creativity, extracurricular interests)
 
  
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==Timeline==
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*Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online
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*Sept. 15, 2008: Deadline to create OMSAS account
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*Oct. 1, 2008: Deadline to submit applications
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*Oct. 1, 2008: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS
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*Oct. 6, 2008: All cheques/money orders must be received
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*Oct. 15, 2008: Deadline for MCAT scores to be released to OMSAS
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*May 15, 2009: First offers of admission
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*June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission
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*June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS
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For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates.html here]
  
====Supporting Documents====
 
*Official Transcripts
 
*Queen's Personal Information Form
 
** Included with on-line application
 
*Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residents
 
** by Feb. 1st following submission of OMSAS application.
 
** Exception to children of Queen's University alumni who are resident outside Canada.
 
*Communicable Disease Screening (Immunization) Form completed by health care provider
 
*Queen's University's Criminal Records Check
 
*3 Letters of reference: referees must fax or forward reference directly to OMSAS.
 
** Referees should have extensive personal knowledge of applicant & be in a position to reasonably make statements concerning applicant's character, personal qualities & academic capabilities.
 
** At least 1 referee should be a non-academic/character referee.
 
*Autobiographic sketch
 
Check out this link for more information: http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements
 
 
==Deadlines==
 
*Deadline for register for / create an account fro OMSAS: Sept.15.
 
*Application submission including all transcripts and academic documents: October 1
 
*Deadline for receiving payment: October 6
 
*Release MCAT scores to OMSAS: October 15
 
*First date for admission offers: May 15
 
*Provisional acceptances become firm acceptances: June 12
 
*Final transcripts received by OMSAS: June 30
 
  
==Tuition==
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
*Tuition fee: approx. $15,628.00.
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*First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 15 945
*Fees depend on the registration date.
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*Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 16 858.91
Check out this link for more information: http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/fees/ug-dom.html
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*First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 50 000
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*Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 913.91
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For more information on tuition, click
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[http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/fees/index.html]
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For information on admission scholarships, click
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[http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/awards/toolbox/MedicineAwards.htm here]
  
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[[Category:Medicine|Queen’s]

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Contacts

Website: http://meds.queensu.ca/ Phone: 613-533-3307

Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 4 years in length
  • Class size in 2008: 100


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline)
  • Required Courses
    • Biological Sciences (4 credits)
    • Physical Sciences (4 credits)
    • Social Sciences, Humanities or Languages (3/4 credits)

For more information, click [1]

GPA

  • Minimum: 3.7 (4.0 scale)
  • Calculation method:
    • GPA will be based by first considering the cGPA for all years of undergraduate studies. However, if applicants do not meet this cut-off, the two most recent years will be considered.

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Minimum scores:
    • Physical Sciences – 10
    • Biological Sciences – 10
    • Verbal Reasoning – 10
    • Writing Sample – Q
  • Even though there is no restriction to the number of times a student has written the MCAT, all scores must be declared to OMSAS.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Personal Statement (1000 word essay) – see OMSAS guidelines
  • Autobiographical sketch – outline of extra-curricular activities (with contact information)
  • References (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form
  • Official transcripts from universities attended

For more information, click OMSAS website here

Interview

  • Late February – early March
  • Interviews are conducted at the School of Medicine by a member of the Faculty, a community member and a current medical student

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online
  • Sept. 15, 2008: Deadline to create OMSAS account
  • Oct. 1, 2008: Deadline to submit applications
  • Oct. 1, 2008: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS
  • Oct. 6, 2008: All cheques/money orders must be received
  • Oct. 15, 2008: Deadline for MCAT scores to be released to OMSAS
  • May 15, 2009: First offers of admission
  • June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission
  • June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS

For more information, click here


Tuition 2009-2010

  • First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 15 945
  • Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 16 858.91
  • First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 50 000
  • Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 913.91

For more information on tuition, click [2] For information on admission scholarships, click here[[Category:Medicine|Queen’s]