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| + | ==Location== | ||
| + | Calgary, Alberta | ||
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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 2016: 1600 | ||
| + | *Applicants interviewed: 542 | ||
| + | *Class size in 2016: 155 | ||
| + | *International students are not eligible to apply | ||
| + | For more information on the program, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions/reference-statistics/20132014-cycle here] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Admissions Requirements== |
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
| − | * | + | *To be eligible to apply, two full time years of university by the time of application must be achieved. |
| − | * | + | *Students should consider taking courses based on their needs and interests as follows: |
| − | ** | + | |
| − | * | + | 1) Foundational medical sciences: |
| − | ** | + | *Introductory biology |
| − | ** | + | *Inorganic chemistry |
| − | ** | + | *Organic chemistry |
| − | * | + | *Introductory physics |
| − | * | + | *Anatomy |
| − | ** | + | *Biochemistry |
| − | ** | + | *Genetics |
| − | ** | + | *Molecular biology |
| − | ** | + | *Physiology |
| − | * | + | *Pharmacology |
| − | For more information, see | + | |
| + | 2) Humanistic experiences: | ||
| + | *Sociology | ||
| + | *Psyholog | ||
| + | *Anthrology | ||
| + | *Indigenous studies | ||
| + | *Philosophy and ethics | ||
| + | *Women's and gender studies | ||
| + | *Literature | ||
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| + | 3) Developing specific skills: | ||
| + | *Sstatistics | ||
| + | *Population health studies | ||
| + | *Scientific writing and foundations of scientific inquiry | ||
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| + | For more information, see Appendix 5 [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/applicant-manual-2016-2017.pdf here] | ||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
| − | * | + | *Out-of-province/non-domestic students: |
| − | + | **Minimum grade/GPA: 3.8 | |
| − | + | *Alberta applicants: 3.2 | |
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| − | + | For more information, click [https://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/media_crop/820/public/applicant-manual-2016-2017-website_page_12.png here] | |
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| − | For more information, | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
| − | * | + | *OLD MCATs are NOT considered |
| − | * | + | *Must be MCAT written after April 17, 2015. |
| − | + | *Non-Alberta applicants must meet min. of 128 in CARS | |
| − | + | For more information, click [https://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/media_crop/818/public/applicant-manual-2016-2017-website_page_10.png here] | |
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | * | + | *Official transcripts from every post-secondary institution |
| − | * | + | *Letters of recommendation (three referees needed) |
| − | * | + | *Employment history |
| − | * | + | *Publication history |
| − | * | + | *Awards history |
| − | * | + | *Top 10 Experiences |
| − | For more information, | + | For more information, click [https://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/prospective-students/application-manual-2016-2017#quickset-field_collection_quicktabs_4 here] and see under Sectoin 4 |
| − | == | + | ====Evaluation criteria==== |
| − | + | *Academic: 40% | |
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***GPA (20%) | ***GPA (20%) | ||
| + | ***MCAT CAR (10%) | ||
***Global Assessment of Academic Merit (10%) | ***Global Assessment of Academic Merit (10%) | ||
| − | * | + | *Non-academic: 60% |
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**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 | + | **Evidence of Maturity and insight (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%) | ||
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| − | *Final | + | *Final Ranking: |
| − | **Pre-interview | + | **Pre-interview Score: 50% |
| − | **MMI | + | **MMI: 50% |
| − | For | + | |
| + | For more information, see Section 5 [https://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/prospective-students/application-manual-2016-2017#quickset-field_collection_quicktabs_5 here] | ||
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
| − | *February | + | *Interview dates: February 18, 19, 25, 2017 for the Class of 2020 |
| − | * | + | *Type of interview: MMI |
| − | For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/prospective-students/mmi-information here] |
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| + | ==Timeline 2016- 2017== | ||
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| + | *July 1, 2016: New Application cycle opens | ||
| + | *August 25, 2016: The last eligible MCAT sitting date. | ||
| + | *October 1, 2016, 11:59 PM MDT: Deadline to release MCAT, online application, and all transcripts, reference letters, and the application fee | ||
| + | *October 2016 - January, 2017: Interview invitations | ||
| + | *February 18,19, and 25, 2017: MMI Days | ||
| + | *Early May, 2017: Admission decision sent | ||
| + | *May 26, 2017: Deadline for responding to initial offers of admission | ||
| + | *June 23, 2017: Final transcripts must be received | ||
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| + | For more information, click [https://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/admissions#quickset-field_collection_quicktabs_1 here] | ||
| − | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2016-2017== |
| − | * | + | * Costs (Estimates as of Time of Publication): |
| − | + | **Tuition: $15,012 | |
| − | + | **Fees: $1,724 | |
| + | **Books & Supplies: $5,161 | ||
| + | *Other Costs: | ||
| + | **Membership in the Canadian Medical and Alberta Medical Associations $ 66.00 | ||
| + | **Membership in the Canadian Federation of Medical Students $ 60.00 | ||
| + | **Calgary Medical Students’ Association $ 325.00 | ||
| + | **Registration with College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta $ 50.00 | ||
| + | For more information, see Section 8 [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/applicant-manual-2016-2017.pdf here] | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | For information about Financial aid, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/financial-aid here] | ||
[[Category:University of Calgary|Medicine]] | [[Category:University of Calgary|Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|Calgary]] | [[Category:Medicine|Calgary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:10, 12 July 2017
Location
Calgary, Alberta
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 2016: 1600
- Applicants interviewed: 542
- Class size in 2016: 155
- International students are not eligible to apply
For more information on the program, click here
Admissions Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- To be eligible to apply, two full time years of university by the time of application must be achieved.
- Students should consider taking courses based on their needs and interests as follows:
1) Foundational medical sciences:
- Introductory biology
- Inorganic chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Introductory physics
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Molecular biology
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
2) Humanistic experiences:
- Sociology
- Psyholog
- Anthrology
- Indigenous studies
- Philosophy and ethics
- Women's and gender studies
- Literature
3) Developing specific skills:
- Sstatistics
- Population health studies
- Scientific writing and foundations of scientific inquiry
For more information, see Appendix 5 here
GPA
- Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
- Minimum grade/GPA: 3.8
- Alberta applicants: 3.2
For more information, click here
MCAT
- OLD MCATs are NOT considered
- Must be MCAT written after April 17, 2015.
- Non-Alberta applicants must meet min. of 128 in CARS
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Official transcripts from every post-secondary institution
- Letters of recommendation (three referees needed)
- Employment history
- Publication history
- Awards history
- Top 10 Experiences
For more information, click here and see under Sectoin 4
Evaluation criteria
- Academic: 40%
- GPA (20%)
- MCAT CAR (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 Maturity and insight (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%)
- Final Ranking:
- Pre-interview Score: 50%
- MMI: 50%
For more information, see Section 5 here
Interview
- Interview dates: February 18, 19, 25, 2017 for the Class of 2020
- Type of interview: MMI
For more information, click here
Timeline 2016- 2017
- July 1, 2016: New Application cycle opens
- August 25, 2016: The last eligible MCAT sitting date.
- October 1, 2016, 11:59 PM MDT: Deadline to release MCAT, online application, and all transcripts, reference letters, and the application fee
- October 2016 - January, 2017: Interview invitations
- February 18,19, and 25, 2017: MMI Days
- Early May, 2017: Admission decision sent
- May 26, 2017: Deadline for responding to initial offers of admission
- June 23, 2017: Final transcripts must be received
For more information, click here
Tuition 2016-2017
- Costs (Estimates as of Time of Publication):
- Tuition: $15,012
- Fees: $1,724
- Books & Supplies: $5,161
- Other Costs:
- Membership in the Canadian Medical and Alberta Medical Associations $ 66.00
- Membership in the Canadian Federation of Medical Students $ 60.00
- Calgary Medical Students’ Association $ 325.00
- Registration with College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta $ 50.00
For more information, see Section 8 here
For information about Financial aid, click here
