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==Location==
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Health Sciences Building <br>
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107 Wiggins Road <br>
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan <br>
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Canada
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Phone:''' 306-966-8554<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 306-966-8554<br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' med.admissions@usask.ca
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' med.admissions@usask.ca
 
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
====Curriculum====
 
====Curriculum====
 
*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
*4 years in length
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**4 years in length
*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/prospective-students/admissions/index.php here]
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**10% of first year spaces are reserved for aboriginal students.
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***International students are not eligible to apply
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For more information, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/programs/undergraduate-md.php#AboriginalAdmissionsProgram here]
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*Joint programs are available:
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**MD/PhD: for more information, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/documents/2015MDPhDApplicationHandbook.pdf here]
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**MD/MBA: for more information, click [http://www.edwards.usask.ca/mba/ here]
  
====Admission statistics====
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====Admission statistics 2016====
*Total number of applicants in 2013: 400-450 in province applicants, 400-450 out province applicants.
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*Total number of applicants: 823
*Class size in 2013: 100 (10 in-province, 90 out-of-province)
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**In province: 203
*A maximum of 10% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
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**Out of province: 620
*International students are/are not eligible to apply
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*Total number of interviews given: 278
For more information on the program, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/prospective-students/admissions/Applicant%20Information/chances-for-admission.php here]
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**In province: 163
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**Out of province: 115
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*Class size: 100
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**In province: 88
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**Out of province: 12
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**Women: 50 (50%)
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**Average age: 24.5 (Range 21-39)
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**Average grade: 84.71% (Range 75.96%-94.31%)
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For more information on the program, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/documents/ugme/admission/2016UGMEAdmissionsStats.pdf here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: 2 Year minimum; out-of-province applicants can only apply during last year or 4th year of degree.
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*4-year baccalaureate degree must be completed prior to entering Medicine
*Required Courses (Recommended for out-of-province)
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*No required Courses
**Biology: two terms (introductory level)
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For more information on, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/documents/ugme/admission/2016UGMEAdmissionsStats.pdf here]
**Chemistry: two terms (introductory level)
 
**Physics: two terms (introductory level)
 
**English: one full year (both courses must cover literature and composition)
 
For more information on, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/prospective-students/admissions/Applicant%20Information/academic-requirements.php here]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Saskatchewan residents must have a two year minimum average of 78%  
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*Saskatchewan residents: minimum of 75% university academic average.
*Out of province residents must have an average of 83% for recommended courses and the rest as well.
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*Out of province residents: minimum of 83% university academic average.  
Realistically, to be competitive academically, an overall two-year average of 90% is required for out-of-province applicants.
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For more information, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/documents/ugme/admission/2016UGMEAdmissionsStats.pdf here]
*An overall average of 70% (3.0) in the prerequisite courses is required.
 
*If an applicant has an overall prerequisite average lower than 70%, higher-level courses in the same subject can be taken.
 
*Only the best two years are considered.
 
*Courses taken during the summer are not included in the GPA average.
 
*Current year of study is not included in the overall average.
 
For more information, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/prospective-students/admissions/Applicant%20Information/academic-requirements.php here]
 
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Minimum scores:
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*In Province:
**Physical Sciences – 8
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**No minimum score, however cutoff at 24th and 14th percentile for old and new MCAT respectively for an interview invitation.
**Biological Sciences - 8
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*Out of Province:
**Verbal Reasoning – 8
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**Old MCAT: 30 (≥ 8 in each section in the older MCAT)
**Writing Sample – N
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**NEW MCAT: 506 (with section minimums as follows: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems >127; Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills >127; Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems >126; and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior >126)
***'''Note:''' Students must have a Writing Sample of "N" and a total score of 30 for all the sections besides the Writing Sample, with a minimum of 8 in each section.
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*Application Fall of 2017 for Entry Fall of 2018: MCAT April 2015 earliest – September 2017
For more information, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/prospective-students/admissions/Applicant%20Information/academic-requirements.php here]
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For more information, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/admission-to-the-md-program/how-to-apply.php#MCAT here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*Official final transcripts from all universities attended.
 
*Official final transcripts from all universities attended.
*Reference Letters: 3 letters are required (academic and non-academic)
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*MCAT Scores
** Three letters of reference testifying the applicant’s character are required.
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*Application form (and application fee)
** Undergraduate/Graduate/Research supervisors are acceptable references.
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* Out of province students must submit 3 reference letters
** Current/previous employers, volunteer coordinators are acceptable references.
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**Referees must be research supervisors or immediate supervisors in a volunteer role or employment capacity.
** Family members and friends are not acceptable references.
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*Criminal record check
For more information, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/documents/Applicant%20Information%20Document%202014.pdf here]
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For more information, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/documents/Admissions/ApplicationInformationDocumentEntry2016.pdf here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*Invitation based on sum of MCAT score with Verbal reasoning used as tie-breaker
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*278 applicants were offered an interview invitation in 2016.
*Interviews are held in March
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*The 2018 MMI dates are: March 17-18
*Interviews are in the form of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs). There are 10 stations that last 10 minutes each: 2 min. to read the situation and 8 min. to perform it.  
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*The interview consists of two minutes to prepare to a given scenario and then eight minutes of dialogue with the assigned interviewer.
*The weighting of academic performance to personal qualities (MMI) for Saskatchewan residents is 35:65.  Out-of-province applicants invited for an interview will be ranked for admission based 100% on the applicant's performance in the College of Medicine Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
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*After the interview, the interviewer will take 2 minutes to assess the candidate while they move on to the next station.
For more information, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/admissions/multiple-mini-interview-mmi-information/index.html here]
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*MMI: This pattern is repeated through a circuit of 10 stations at the U of S, taking 100 – 120 minutes
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For more information, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/documents/Admissions/MMI-Fact-Sheet.pdf here]
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==Evaluation==
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*Saskatchewan residents and AAP applicants
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**30% UAA: 20% MCAT: 50% MMI = Admission rank number (ARN) determines ranking for offers of admission
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*Out-of-Province residents
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**100% MMI for those invited to an interview.
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For more information, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/documents/ugme/admission/2016UGMEAdmissionsStats.pdf here]
  
==Timeline==
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
*Aug. 1, 2013: Application becomes available
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*August 2017: Application open
*Oct. 15, 2013 (11:59 PM CST): Deadline for applications
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*Oct 1, 2017: Deadline to apply (4PM Saskatoon Time)
*February, 2013: General letter about interviews
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For more information, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/admission-to-the-md-program/how-to-apply.php here]
*March 15, 2014: Deadline for receipt of letters of reference.
 
*March 16-17, 2014: Multiple Mini Interviews will be held.
 
*May 14-31, 2014: Notification of application status.
 
For more information, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/prospective-students/admissions/Applicant%20Information/application-procedures-and-deadlines.php here]
 
  
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
*First year tuition (Canadian students) - $14,649
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*First year tuition (Canadian students): $16,642.00
*Total first year fees (Canadian students) - $33,776
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For more information on tuition, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/programs/undergraduate-md.php#Tuitionfeesexpenses here]
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/admissions/admissions-information/estimate-of-expenses-related-to-medical-education.html here]
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For information on financial aid, click [http://medicine.usask.ca/programs/undergraduate-md.php#Scholarships here]
For information on financial aid, click [http://explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/ here]
 
  
 
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Location

Health Sciences Building
107 Wiggins Road
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada

Contacts

Website: https://www.medicine.usask.ca/
Phone: 306-966-8554
Admissions e-mail: med.admissions@usask.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
    • 4 years in length
    • 10% of first year spaces are reserved for aboriginal students.
      • International students are not eligible to apply

For more information, click here

  • Joint programs are available:
    • MD/PhD: for more information, click here
    • MD/MBA: for more information, click here

Admission statistics 2016

  • Total number of applicants: 823
    • In province: 203
    • Out of province: 620
  • Total number of interviews given: 278
    • In province: 163
    • Out of province: 115
  • Class size: 100
    • In province: 88
    • Out of province: 12
    • Women: 50 (50%)
    • Average age: 24.5 (Range 21-39)
    • Average grade: 84.71% (Range 75.96%-94.31%)

For more information on the program, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • 4-year baccalaureate degree must be completed prior to entering Medicine
  • No required Courses

For more information on, click here

GPA

  • Saskatchewan residents: minimum of 75% university academic average.
  • Out of province residents: minimum of 83% university academic average.

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • In Province:
    • No minimum score, however cutoff at 24th and 14th percentile for old and new MCAT respectively for an interview invitation.
  • Out of Province:
    • Old MCAT: 30 (≥ 8 in each section in the older MCAT)
    • NEW MCAT: 506 (with section minimums as follows: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems >127; Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills >127; Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems >126; and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior >126)
  • Application Fall of 2017 for Entry Fall of 2018: MCAT April 2015 earliest – September 2017

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Official final transcripts from all universities attended.
  • MCAT Scores
  • Application form (and application fee)
  • Out of province students must submit 3 reference letters
    • Referees must be research supervisors or immediate supervisors in a volunteer role or employment capacity.
  • Criminal record check

For more information, click here

Interview

  • 278 applicants were offered an interview invitation in 2016.
  • The 2018 MMI dates are: March 17-18
  • The interview consists of two minutes to prepare to a given scenario and then eight minutes of dialogue with the assigned interviewer.
  • After the interview, the interviewer will take 2 minutes to assess the candidate while they move on to the next station.
  • MMI: This pattern is repeated through a circuit of 10 stations at the U of S, taking 100 – 120 minutes

For more information, click here

Evaluation

  • Saskatchewan residents and AAP applicants
    • 30% UAA: 20% MCAT: 50% MMI = Admission rank number (ARN) determines ranking for offers of admission
  • Out-of-Province residents
    • 100% MMI for those invited to an interview.

For more information, click here

Timeline 2017-2018

  • August 2017: Application open
  • Oct 1, 2017: Deadline to apply (4PM Saskatoon Time)

For more information, click here

Tuition 2017-2018

  • First year tuition (Canadian students): $16,642.00

For more information on tuition, click here For information on financial aid, click here