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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | '''Website:''' http://www.md.utoronto.ca | + | '''Website:''' http://www.md.utoronto.ca<br> |
'''Phone:''' 416-978-7928<br> | '''Phone:''' 416-978-7928<br> | ||
'''Admissions e-mail:''' medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca | '''Admissions e-mail:''' medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca | ||
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
*4 years in length | *4 years in length | ||
| − | *Number of applications in | + | *Number of applications in 2012: 2918 |
| − | *Number of applicants interviewed in | + | *Number of applicants interviewed in 2012: 576 |
| − | *Class size in | + | *Class size in 2012: 250 |
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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**Statistics (3 credits) | **Statistics (3 credits) | ||
**Courses that required expository writing (12 credits) | **Courses that required expository writing (12 credits) | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/requirements/ | + | For more information, click [http://http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/requirements/Undergraduate.htm here] |
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale) | *Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale) | ||
| − | *Average accepted GPA | + | *Average accepted GPA 2012: 3.90 |
*Calculation method: | *Calculation method: | ||
**GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course (6 credits) grade per full year of study. | **GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course (6 credits) grade per full year of study. | ||
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**Verbal Reasoning – 9 | **Verbal Reasoning – 9 | ||
**Writing Sample – N | **Writing Sample – N | ||
| − | * | + | *Mean scores 2012: |
| − | **Physical Sciences – 11 | + | **Physical Sciences – 11.37 |
| − | **Biological Sciences – 11 | + | **Biological Sciences – 11.58 |
| − | **Verbal Reasoning – | + | **Verbal Reasoning – 9.59 |
| − | **Writing Sample – Q | + | **Writing Sample – Q (median) |
*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline | *MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline | ||
*Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered | *Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered | ||
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | *Personal | + | *Personal essays – four essays, 250 words each; replaces previous 1000-word personal statement |
| − | *Autobiographical sketch – | + | *Autobiographical sketch – 250-word statements about 3 activities and/or achievements; replaces previous outline |
| − | * | + | *Letter of reference (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form |
*Official transcripts from universities attended | *Official transcripts from universities attended | ||
For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/procedure.htm here] and visit the [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website]<br> | For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/procedure.htm here] and visit the [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website]<br> | ||
| − | For tips regarding the application procedure, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/tips.htm here] | + | For tips regarding the application procedure, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/tips.htm here] or [http://www.torontomeds.com/admissions/UofT_Meds_Admissions/TIPS.html] |
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
| − | *approximately | + | *approximately 550 candidates will be invited |
| − | *Late February – | + | *Late February – mid April |
*Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student | *Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | + | For an outline of the interview day schedule, click [http://www.torontomeds.com/admissions/UofT_Meds_Admissions/SCHEDULE.html here] |
| + | For more information, click [http://http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/interview.htm here] | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
| − | * | + | *Early July, 2012: OMSAS application becomes available online |
| − | *Sept. 15, | + | *Sept. 15, 2012: Deadline to create OMSAS account |
| − | *Oct. 1, | + | *Oct. 1, 2012: Deadline to submit applications, including completion of payment |
| − | *Oct. 1, | + | *Oct. 1, 2012: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS |
| − | * | + | *Dec. 7, 2012: Deadline for receipt at OMSAS of all reference letters |
| − | + | *May 14, 2013: First offers of admission | |
| − | *May | ||
*June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission | *June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission | ||
*June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS | *June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS | ||
Revision as of 10:37, 6 October 2012
Contacts
Website: http://www.md.utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-978-7928
Admissions e-mail: medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- Number of applications in 2012: 2918
- Number of applicants interviewed in 2012: 576
- Class size in 2012: 250
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline)
- Required Courses
- Life Sciences (12 credits)
- Social Sciences, Humanities or Languages (6 credits)
- Recommended Courses
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Courses that required expository writing (12 credits)
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale)
- Average accepted GPA 2012: 3.90
- Calculation method:
- GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course (6 credits) grade per full year of study.
- If applying after three years of full-time study, the lowest 3.0 courses (18 credits) will be removed.
- If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4.0 courses (24 credits) will be removed
- Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites
For more information, click Here
MCAT
- Minimum scores:
- Physical Sciences – 9
- Biological Sciences – 9
- Verbal Reasoning – 9
- Writing Sample – N
- Mean scores 2012:
- Physical Sciences – 11.37
- Biological Sciences – 11.58
- Verbal Reasoning – 9.59
- Writing Sample – Q (median)
- MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
- Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Personal essays – four essays, 250 words each; replaces previous 1000-word personal statement
- Autobiographical sketch – 250-word statements about 3 activities and/or achievements; replaces previous outline
- Letter of reference (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form
- Official transcripts from universities attended
For more information, click here and visit the OMSAS website
For tips regarding the application procedure, click here or [1]
Interview
- approximately 550 candidates will be invited
- Late February – mid April
- Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student
For an outline of the interview day schedule, click here For more information, click here
Timeline
- Early July, 2012: OMSAS application becomes available online
- Sept. 15, 2012: Deadline to create OMSAS account
- Oct. 1, 2012: Deadline to submit applications, including completion of payment
- Oct. 1, 2012: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS
- Dec. 7, 2012: Deadline for receipt at OMSAS of all reference letters
- May 14, 2013: 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) - $ 17 887
- Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 19 170.90
- First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 48 620
- Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 659.90
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here
