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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
− | *Doctor of Medicine ( | + | ====Curriculum==== |
+ | *Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | ||
*3 years in length | *3 years in length | ||
− | * | + | *Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://medicine.ucalgary.ca/undergrad here] |
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+ | ====Admission statistics==== | ||
+ | *Total number of applicants in 2013: 1900 | ||
+ | *Applicants interviewed 2013: 644 | ||
+ | *Class size in 2013: 155 | ||
+ | *A maximum of 15% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants | ||
+ | *International students are not eligible to apply | ||
+ | For more information on the program, click [http://wcmprod3.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/ApplicantManual2013-2014updatedSept.pdf here] | ||
− | == | + | ==Admissions Requirements== |
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
− | *Degree: | + | *Degree:2 Years |
− | *Required Courses | + | *Required Courses |
**None | **None | ||
*Recommended Courses | *Recommended Courses | ||
− | **Biology | + | **Two Semesters of Biology |
− | ** | + | **Two Semesters of Chemistry |
− | **Physics | + | **Two Semesters of Physics |
− | **English | + | **Two Semesters of English |
− | **Psychology, Sociology | + | **One Semester of Psychology, Sociology or Anthropology |
− | **Calculus or Statistics | + | **One Semester of Calculus or Statistics |
− | **Organic Chemistry | + | **Two Semesters of Organic Chemistry |
− | **Biochemistry | + | **Two Semesters of Biochemistry |
− | **Physiology | + | **Two Semesters of Physiology |
− | + | ||
− | For more information, | + | For more information, click [http://wcmprod3.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/ApplicantManual2013-2014updatedSept.pdf here] |
+ | |||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
− | *Minimum: 3. | + | *In-province/domestic students: |
− | *Average | + | **Minimum grade/GPA: 3.4 |
+ | **Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX | ||
+ | *Out-of-province/non-domestic students: | ||
+ | **Minimum grade/GPA: 3.8 | ||
+ | **Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.72 | ||
*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 | ||
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**Non-Albertans are ranked according to this formula: 2*GPA + MCAT(VR) | **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 | ***top 200-250 non-Albertan files are sent for complete review, cut-off for 2012: 3.76 | ||
− | For more information, | + | |
+ | For more information, click [URL here] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
− | *Minimum | + | *Minimum score: VR: 8 |
− | ** | + | **Note : Non-Alberta residents are required to have a VR score of 11 or greater |
− | * | + | *The best MCAT scores will be considered as determined by the applicant |
− | + | *MCAT scores from 1994-current are accepted | |
− | + | For more information, click [URL here] and | |
− | + | [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions/refstats/ here] | |
− | *MCAT scores from | + | |
− | For more information, | + | |
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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*3 Letters of Reference – electronic forms will be sent to referees | *3 Letters of Reference – electronic forms will be sent to referees | ||
*Essay | *Essay | ||
− | *Official transcripts from universities attended | + | *Official transcripts from universities attended |
− | |||
− | == | + | |
− | *Pre- | + | ====Evaluation criteria==== |
− | **Academic | + | *Pre-interview Score: |
+ | **Academic: 40% | ||
***GPA (20%) | ***GPA (20%) | ||
+ | ***MCAT VR (10%) | ||
***Global Assessment of Academic Merit (10%) | ***Global Assessment of Academic Merit (10%) | ||
− | ** | + | **Non-academic: 60% |
− | + | ***Evidence of Communication Skills (10%) | |
− | **Evidence of Communication Skills (10%) | + | ***Evidence of Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Collaboration (10%) |
− | **Evidence of Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Collaboration (10%) | + | ***Evidence of High Ethical Standards and Professionalism (10%) |
− | **Evidence of High Ethical Standards and Professionalism (10%) | + | ***Evidence of Commitment to Communities and Advocacy on Behalf of Others (10%) |
− | **Evidence of Commitment to Communities and Advocacy on Behalf of Others (10%) | + | ***Evidence of Intellectual Curiosity, Scholarship and Research (10%) |
− | **Evidence of Intellectual Curiosity, Scholarship and Research (10%) | + | ***Evidence of Organizational/Management Skills And Leadership (10%) |
− | **Evidence of Organizational/Management Skills And Leadership (10%) | ||
− | |||
− | *Final | + | *Final Ranking: |
− | **Pre-interview | + | ** Pre-interview Score: 50% |
− | **MMI | + | **MMI: 50% |
− | For | + | |
+ | For more information, click [http://wcmprod3.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/ApplicantManual2013-2014updatedSept.pdf here] | ||
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
− | *February | + | *Interview invitations will be sent out in January 2014 |
− | * | + | *Interview dates for 2013-2014: February 22nd, 23rd and March 1st 2014 |
+ | *Type of interview: MMI | ||
For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions/mmi/samples/ here] | For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions/mmi/samples/ here] | ||
− | ==Timeline== | + | ==Timeline 2013-2014== |
− | *July | + | |
− | * | + | *July 15th, 2013: New application cycle opens |
− | *October 15, | + | *Sept 10th, 2013: Deadline for having requested transcripts to be sent to the Office of Admissions. |
− | * | + | *October 15, 2013: Deadline to release your MCAT scores to the University of Calgary |
− | * | + | **note: |
− | *May | + | ***This must be done online through the AAMC. It WILL NOT occur automatically. |
− | *June | + | ***You must re-release your MCAT scores for each new application cycle. |
− | + | *October 15, 2013:Deadline to submit the on-line application. | |
+ | *October 15, 2013:All transcripts, reference letters, MCAT scores and the application fee must be received. No extensions will be granted FOR ANY REASON. | ||
+ | *Week of Jan 21st, 2014: Invitations to and on-line scheduling for Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). | ||
+ | *Feb 22nd & 23rd, March 1st 2014: Interview Days | ||
+ | *May 15th, 2014 (Approximate): Initial offers of admission sent to successful applicants via email. | ||
+ | *May 30th, 2014: Deadline for responding to initial offers of admission | ||
+ | *May 30th, 2014:First waitlist offers sent out | ||
+ | *June 28th, 2014: Final transcripts must be received | ||
+ | *July 15th, 2014: Application and Applicant Manual will be available for the 2014 - 15 application cycle. | ||
+ | *July 24th-25th, 2014: Mandatory orientation for all incoming medical students | ||
+ | *July 28th, 2014: First day of class for the class of 2017 | ||
+ | For more information, click [URL here] | ||
− | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2013-2014== |
− | *First year tuition | + | *In-province/domestic students: |
− | For more information | + | **First year tuition: $14,864 |
− | For information on | + | **Total first year fees: $23,187 |
+ | *Out-of-province/non-domestic students: | ||
+ | **First year tuition: $14,864 | ||
+ | **Total first year fees: $23,187 | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://wcmprod3.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/ApplicantManual2013-2014updatedSept.pdf here] <br> | ||
+ | For information on 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|University of Calgary]] |
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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
Curriculum
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- 3 years in length
- Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here
Admission statistics
- Total number of applicants in 2013: 1900
- Applicants interviewed 2013: 644
- Class size in 2013: 155
- A maximum of 15% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
- International students are not eligible to apply
For more information on the program, click here
Admissions Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree:2 Years
- Required Courses
- None
- Recommended Courses
- Two Semesters of Biology
- Two Semesters of Chemistry
- Two Semesters of Physics
- Two Semesters of English
- One Semester of Psychology, Sociology or Anthropology
- One Semester of Calculus or Statistics
- Two Semesters of Organic Chemistry
- Two Semesters of Biochemistry
- Two Semesters of Physiology
For more information, click here
GPA
- In-province/domestic students:
- Minimum grade/GPA: 3.4
- Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
- Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
- Minimum grade/GPA: 3.8
- Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.72
- 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, click [URL here]
MCAT
- Minimum score: VR: 8
- Note : Non-Alberta residents are required to have a VR score of 11 or greater
- The best MCAT scores will be considered as determined by the applicant
- MCAT scores from 1994-current are accepted
For more information, click [URL here] and here
Supporting Documents
- All are entered into online system UCAN here
- Employment, Publications, Awards, Top 10 Experiences
- 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
Evaluation criteria
- Pre-interview Score:
- Academic: 40%
- GPA (20%)
- MCAT VR (10%)
- Global Assessment of Academic Merit (10%)
- Non-academic: 60%
- 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: 40%
- Final Ranking:
- Pre-interview Score: 50%
- MMI: 50%
For more information, click here
Interview
- Interview invitations will be sent out in January 2014
- Interview dates for 2013-2014: February 22nd, 23rd and March 1st 2014
- Type of interview: MMI
For more information, click here
Timeline 2013-2014
- July 15th, 2013: New application cycle opens
- Sept 10th, 2013: Deadline for having requested transcripts to be sent to the Office of Admissions.
- October 15, 2013: Deadline to release your MCAT scores to the University of Calgary
- note:
- This must be done online through the AAMC. It WILL NOT occur automatically.
- You must re-release your MCAT scores for each new application cycle.
- note:
- October 15, 2013:Deadline to submit the on-line application.
- October 15, 2013:All transcripts, reference letters, MCAT scores and the application fee must be received. No extensions will be granted FOR ANY REASON.
- Week of Jan 21st, 2014: Invitations to and on-line scheduling for Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
- Feb 22nd & 23rd, March 1st 2014: Interview Days
- May 15th, 2014 (Approximate): Initial offers of admission sent to successful applicants via email.
- May 30th, 2014: Deadline for responding to initial offers of admission
- May 30th, 2014:First waitlist offers sent out
- June 28th, 2014: Final transcripts must be received
- July 15th, 2014: Application and Applicant Manual will be available for the 2014 - 15 application cycle.
- July 24th-25th, 2014: Mandatory orientation for all incoming medical students
- July 28th, 2014: First day of class for the class of 2017
For more information, click [URL here]
Tuition 2013-2014
- In-province/domestic students:
- First year tuition: $14,864
- Total first year fees: $23,187
- Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
- First year tuition: $14,864
- Total first year fees: $23,187
For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here