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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
− | '''Website:''' http://www | + | '''Website:''' http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions/<br> |
+ | '''Blog:''' http://mdadmissions.ucalgaryblogs.ca/ | ||
'''Phone:''' 403-220-4262<br> | '''Phone:''' 403-220-4262<br> | ||
'''Admissions e-mail:''' ucmedapp@ucalgary.ca | '''Admissions e-mail:''' ucmedapp@ucalgary.ca | ||
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
*3 years in length | *3 years in length | ||
− | *Number of applications in | + | *Number of applications in 2012: 1728 |
*Target class size: 170 (85% of seats for Albertans, 15% for non-Albertans) | *Target class size: 170 (85% of seats for Albertans, 15% for non-Albertans) | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions/refstats/ here] |
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**Physiology (6 credits) | **Physiology (6 credits) | ||
**AP/IB credits are both accepted for any of these courses listed | **AP/IB credits are both accepted for any of these courses listed | ||
− | For more information, see page 8 of [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/ | + | For more information, see page 8 of [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicant%20Manual%202012-13%20August%201%20Update_0.pdf Applicant Manual] |
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
− | *Minimum: 3.2 for Albertans and 3.6 for non-Albertans (4.0 scale) | + | *Minimum: 3.2 for Albertans and 3.6 for non-Albertans (4.0 scale); very strict on this |
− | *Average (Class of 2012): 3. | + | *Average (Class of 2012): 3.66 overall, 3.82 for the 2 best years |
*Calculation method: | *Calculation method: | ||
**Courses taken during summer sessions are not counted in the full-time study requirement or GPA | **Courses taken during summer sessions are not counted in the full-time study requirement or GPA | ||
**GPA is calculated from the best two completed full-time years (do not have to be consecutive years) | **GPA is calculated from the best two completed full-time years (do not have to be consecutive years) | ||
− | **Non-Albertans are ranked according to this formula: | + | **Non-Albertans are ranked according to this formula: 2*GPA + MCAT(VR) |
− | ***top 200-250 non-Albertan files are sent for complete review | + | ***top 200-250 non-Albertan files are sent for complete review, cut-off for 2012: 3.76 |
− | For more information, see | + | For more information, see Section 4 [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicant%20Manual%202012-13%20August%201%20Update_0.pdf Applicant Manual] |
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
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**No required minimum scores | **No required minimum scores | ||
*Median scores Class of 2012: | *Median scores Class of 2012: | ||
− | **Physical Sciences – 10. | + | **Physical Sciences – 10.00 |
− | **Biological Sciences – | + | **Biological Sciences – 10.4 |
− | **Verbal Reasoning – 10. | + | **Verbal Reasoning – 10.8 |
− | |||
*MCAT scores from 1991-current are accepted | *MCAT scores from 1991-current are accepted | ||
− | For more information, see | + | For more information, see [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicant%20Manual%202012-13%20August%201%20Update_0.pdf Applicant Manual] and [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions/refstats/ here] |
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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*Essay | *Essay | ||
*Official transcripts from universities attended | *Official transcripts from universities attended | ||
− | For more information, see | + | For more information, see Section 3.5-3.9 of [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicant%20Manual%202012-13%20August%201%20Update_0.pdf Applicant Manual] |
==Selection Factors== | ==Selection Factors== | ||
*Pre-Interview Scoring Criteria and Weighting | *Pre-Interview Scoring Criteria and Weighting | ||
− | **Academic | + | **Academic Ability (40%) |
− | ** | + | ***GPA (20%) |
− | ** | + | ***Global Assessment of Academic Merit (10%) |
− | ** | + | ***MCAT, Verbal Reasoning (10%) |
+ | ***Evidence of Specified Non-Cognitive Attributes (10%) | ||
+ | **Evidence of Communication Skills (10%) | ||
+ | **Evidence of Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Collaboration (10%) | ||
+ | **Evidence of High Ethical Standards and Professionalism (10%) | ||
+ | **Evidence of Commitment to Communities and Advocacy on Behalf of Others (10%) | ||
+ | **Evidence of Intellectual Curiosity, Scholarship and Research (10%) | ||
+ | **Evidence of Organizational/Management Skills And Leadership (10%) | ||
+ | For more information, see Section 4 of [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicant%20Manual%202012-13%20August%201%20Update_0.pdf Applicant Manual] | ||
*Final Rankings | *Final Rankings | ||
− | **Pre-interview score ( | + | **Pre-interview score (50%) |
**MMI verbal stations (50%) | **MMI verbal stations (50%) | ||
− | + | For more information click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions/mmi/ here] | |
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
− | *February | + | *February 23 & 24, March 2, 2013 |
*Multiple Mini Interview style (9 verbal stations and 2 written stations) | *Multiple Mini Interview style (9 verbal stations and 2 written stations) | ||
For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/prospective/admissions/mmi here] | For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/prospective/admissions/mmi here] | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
− | *September | + | *July 15, 2012: Application Cycle starts |
+ | *September 11, 2012: MCAT scores must be released by this date | ||
*October 15, 2010: Deadline to submit online application. All supporting documents must be received by this date | *October 15, 2010: Deadline to submit online application. All supporting documents must be received by this date | ||
− | *February | + | *February 1, 2013: Invitation to Interview |
− | *May | + | *February 23 & 24 and March 2, 2013: Interviews |
− | *June 30, | + | *May 15, 2013: First date of offers of acceptance sent |
− | For more information | + | *June 30, 2013: Final transcripts must be received |
+ | For more information see Section 3.10 [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicant%20Manual%202012-13%20August%201%20Update_0.pdf here] | ||
− | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2012-2013== |
− | *First year tuition (all students) - $14, | + | *First year tuition (all students) - $14,864 CAD |
− | + | For more information on tuition, see Section 7.4 [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicant%20Manual%202012-13%20August%201%20Update_0.pdf here]<br> | |
− | For more information on tuition, see | ||
For information on loans, bursaries and other financial aid, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/prospective/bursaries_loans_housing here] | For information on loans, bursaries and other financial aid, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/prospective/bursaries_loans_housing here] | ||
[[Category:University of Calgary|Medicine]] | [[Category:University of Calgary|Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|Calgary]] | [[Category:Medicine|Calgary]] |
Revision as of 20:06, 21 October 2012
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International universities |
Contacts
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions/
Blog: http://mdadmissions.ucalgaryblogs.ca/
Phone: 403-220-4262
Admissions e-mail: ucmedapp@ucalgary.ca
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 3 years in length
- Number of applications in 2012: 1728
- Target class size: 170 (85% of seats for Albertans, 15% for non-Albertans)
For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 2 years of full-time undergraduate studies
- Required Courses
- None
- Recommended Courses
- Biology (6 credits)
- General Chemistry (6 credits)
- Physics (6 credits)
- English (6 credits)
- Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology (3 credits)
- Calculus or Statistics (3 credits)
- Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
- Biochemistry (6 credits)
- Physiology (6 credits)
- AP/IB credits are both accepted for any of these courses listed
For more information, see page 8 of Applicant Manual
GPA
- Minimum: 3.2 for Albertans and 3.6 for non-Albertans (4.0 scale); very strict on this
- Average (Class of 2012): 3.66 overall, 3.82 for the 2 best years
- Calculation method:
- Courses taken during summer sessions are not counted in the full-time study requirement or GPA
- GPA is calculated from the best two completed full-time years (do not have to be consecutive years)
- Non-Albertans are ranked according to this formula: 2*GPA + MCAT(VR)
- top 200-250 non-Albertan files are sent for complete review, cut-off for 2012: 3.76
For more information, see Section 4 Applicant Manual
MCAT
- Minimum scores:
- No required minimum scores
- Median scores Class of 2012:
- Physical Sciences – 10.00
- Biological Sciences – 10.4
- Verbal Reasoning – 10.8
- MCAT scores from 1991-current are accepted
For more information, see Applicant Manual and here
Supporting Documents
- Extracurricular Activities, Volunteer and Employment
- Must include dates, brief description and employer’s contact
- 3 Letters of Reference – electronic forms will be sent to referees
- Essay
- Official transcripts from universities attended
For more information, see Section 3.5-3.9 of Applicant Manual
Selection Factors
- Pre-Interview Scoring Criteria and Weighting
- Academic Ability (40%)
- GPA (20%)
- Global Assessment of Academic Merit (10%)
- MCAT, Verbal Reasoning (10%)
- Evidence of Specified Non-Cognitive Attributes (10%)
- Evidence of Communication Skills (10%)
- Evidence of Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Collaboration (10%)
- Evidence of High Ethical Standards and Professionalism (10%)
- Evidence of Commitment to Communities and Advocacy on Behalf of Others (10%)
- Evidence of Intellectual Curiosity, Scholarship and Research (10%)
- Evidence of Organizational/Management Skills And Leadership (10%)
- Academic Ability (40%)
For more information, see Section 4 of Applicant Manual
- Final Rankings
- Pre-interview score (50%)
- MMI verbal stations (50%)
For more information click here
Interview
- February 23 & 24, March 2, 2013
- Multiple Mini Interview style (9 verbal stations and 2 written stations)
For more information, click here
Timeline
- July 15, 2012: Application Cycle starts
- September 11, 2012: MCAT scores must be released by this date
- October 15, 2010: Deadline to submit online application. All supporting documents must be received by this date
- February 1, 2013: Invitation to Interview
- February 23 & 24 and March 2, 2013: Interviews
- May 15, 2013: First date of offers of acceptance sent
- June 30, 2013: Final transcripts must be received
For more information see Section 3.10 here
Tuition 2012-2013
- First year tuition (all students) - $14,864 CAD
For more information on tuition, see Section 7.4 here
For information on loans, bursaries and other financial aid, click here