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OMSAS 2011
Ontario Medical School Application Service

Important Dates

Mail documents several weeks in advance to ensure Wednesday, October 13, 2010


delivery by the deadlines. Applicants must release their MCAT scores to OMSAS by
this date. Please note: Applicants must re‑release their
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 (4:30 p.m. EDT) MCAT scores for each new application cycle. Applicants
Deadline to register for/create an account for the who have written the July, August or September 2010
OMSAS online application. Applicants must create their MCAT must wait until after their scores are made
own personal account, and must not take over accounts available before requesting their release to OMSAS.
created by someone else. Please note:  Applicants
who obtain accounts after the September  15 Wednesday, December 1, 2010
deadline will be disqualified. Applicants must If reference forms are not received by this date, the
not share their login information with anyone. medical schools may not be able to accommodate
further review of the applicant’s file and, in some cases,
Friday, October 1, 2010 (4:30 p.m. EDT) an application with missing references will no longer be
Last day to submit applications. There are no considered. Please consult the individual school sections
exceptions. of this booklet for full details.

Friday, October 1, 2010 Thursday, May 5, 2011


All transcripts and academic documents must be First date for offers of admission.
received at OMSAS by this date. Applicants should
note that this is a strict deadline. Thursday, June 30, 2011
Final transcripts must be received at OMSAS by this
All Confidential Assessment Forms should be received date.
by this date. Please note: Failure to meet this deadline
means that the application will be sent to the medical Applicant’s Checklist
schools without these forms and will delay the progress Before submitting your application, ensure that you
of their first evaluation. have checked the following:
• For all postsecondary institutions other than
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Ontario universities, have you requested that the
All cheques, money orders and electronic payments Registrar’s Office send transcripts to OMSAS for all
must be received by this date. course work prior to the current academic year?
• Have you written the MCAT (if required) and
requested that your scores be released to OMSAS?
• Have you requested confidential assessments using
the forms provided?

Apply online at www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ Document last revised: June 24, 2010


OMSAS 2011 About OMSAS
Applicants should read the entire instruction booklet The Ontario Medical School Application Service
before completing the application. (OMSAS) is a not‑for‑profit, centralized application
service for applicants to the six Ontario medical
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure schools. OMSAS was developed by the admissions
that the application materials and the required officers at these schools and is operated by the Ontario
documentation are received at OMSAS by the Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) to facilitate
deadlines published herein. Applicants are advised the process of applying to Ontario medical schools.
to keep verifiable records of requests for transcripts, Each school is completely autonomous in reaching its
letters of reference, etc. own admission decisions, with OMSAS providing only
the application processing service.
Submit only one application. There are no refunds.
Applicants to Ontario medical schools submit only one
Applications and supporting documents are used set of application materials and academic documents,
only for the year specified. A new application is regardless of the number of schools to which they
produced annually. are applying. OMSAS does not accept “collect” (COD)
courier deliveries of any documents.
Inquiries
General inquiries: omsas@ouac.on.ca The OMSAS online application can be found at
Technical support: omsas_support@ouac.on.ca www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/. Applicants must complete an
online application in order to apply to medical schools
Mailing Address in Ontario. There are no paper applications.
OMSAS
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre The OUAC’s website is a comprehensive one, where
170 Research Lane applicants can obtain information about the medical
Guelph ON N1G 5E2 school application process and view details concerning
their application.

Contents Each of the Ontario medical schools has its own


admission requirements and reserves the right to
About OMSAS..............................................................2 determine if degrees granted by postsecondary
The OUAC and Privacy.................................................3 institutions are suitable for the purpose of admission.
Applicant Responsibilities............................................5 Applicants should be aware of the variations in the
Personal Information...................................................6 admission requirements and be sure that they qualify
Address Information....................................................7 for consideration before indicating that they wish
Choices and Fees..........................................................7 OMSAS to forward their application to a particular
Autobiographical Sketch.............................................8 university. OMSAS will process and forward applications
Referees........................................................................9 to all requested medical schools regardless of the
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)..................10 qualifications of the applicant or the completeness of
Postsecondary Education...........................................10 the application. There are no refunds.
Transcripts...................................................................11
Applicants are advised to contact the medical school
Ontario Medical School Requirements.....................13 directly for additional information about the academic
program and the admission of applicants. Contact
Medical School Information details can be found in the university information
Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine section of this booklet.
(McMaster University).............................................14
Northern Ontario School of Medicine......................21 Applicants should be aware that applying for admission
University of Ottawa..................................................27 to medical school is a lengthy process, depending on
Université d’Ottawa...................................................34 the number of schools to which they are applying.
Queen’s University.....................................................41 Applicants should allow from 10 to 30 hours or more of
University of Toronto.................................................45 preparation time to complete their application.
The University of Western Ontario...........................50
Notice Regarding This Publication
While every effort was made to ensure accuracy in
this publication, the OUAC and the medical schools
reserve the right to amend the information presented
as necessary at any time.
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The medical schools and OMSAS do not endorse or Please note:  Applicants who can answer “yes” to
support presentations or publications other than their either of the following questions are strongly advised
own. Up‑to‑date information should be obtained to consult with the Admissions Office of the medical
directly from the schools’ admissions offices or their schools to which they are applying, or consult with the
websites. College of Physicians and Surgeons at 416‑967‑2600.
Medical school graduates with criminal records may not
About the OUAC be eligible to receive registration (licence) to practice
The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), medicine.
located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, is a central bureau
whose function is the processing of applications for 1. Have you ever been convicted of an offence (not
admission to the province’s universities. The OUAC including traffic violations) for which a pardon has
provides a cost‑effective and efficient service achieved not been granted?
through innovative computer and data management 2. Are there any criminal charges pending against you?
activities.
Graduates from a medical school outside of Canada
Founded in 1971 by the Committee of Presidents of or the United States should contact the Centre for the
the Universities of Ontario (now called the Council Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad
of Ontario Universities) and the Ontario Universities’ (CEHPEA). Information can be found at www.cehpea.ca.
Council on Admissions, the activities of the OUAC
are monitored by an Advisory Board. This board is
appointed by, and reports to, the Council of Ontario
Universities and is responsible for overseeing the The OUAC and Privacy
operations and management of the OUAC. The board
includes representation from each of its user groups The OUAC takes extensive measures to ensure the
and is chaired by a university president. safety and security of its website.

Essential Skills and Abilities The OUAC encrypts application and credit card data
Required for the Study of Medicine using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology, the
The Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine (COFM) industry standard for protecting web communications.
has approved a policy regarding the essential skills and
abilities required for the study of medicine by students Email
registered in, or applying to, the MD program in any of Messages that are sent to the OUAC by email may
the six Ontario medical schools. This policy also applies not be secure. The OUAC recommends that applicants
to the admission of students with disabilities. Applicants do not send any confidential information by email.
are strongly encouraged to visit www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ Applicants who choose to send any confidential
for a complete review of this policy. information via email accept the risk that a third party
may intercept this information.
Residency
Information regarding the Canadian Resident Matching Declaration and Notice of Collection, Use, Disclosure
Service (CARMS) can be obtained from: and Treatment of Your Personal Information
provided as part of your OMSAS (Ontario Medical
CARMS School Application Service) Application
110‑2283 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa ON K1G 3H7 The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
Telephone:  613‑237‑0075 is operated by the Council of Ontario Universities
Fax:  613‑563‑2860 (COU). As a division of the COU, the OUAC has been
Email:  carmsmail@carms.ca processing applications on behalf of universities in
Ontario since 1971. To apply for admission to a medical
In considering the option of applying to non‑Canadian school at a university in Ontario, your application must
medical schools, applicants should fully understand be processed through the OUAC. The OUAC forwards
that their access to residency positions in Ontario your application information to the university(ies) of
following graduation from such schools would be your choice. By applying through the OUAC, you agree
severely limited. that the university(ies) of your choice will obtain the
personal information you have provided to the OUAC
Registration/Licensure and the OUAC will collect, use, disclose and otherwise
Regulations regarding licensure in Ontario should be treat your personal information as otherwise set out in
obtained from the College of Physicians and Surgeons this Declaration and Notice.
of Ontario.

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The personal information requested in this application confidentiality of all personal information it collects in
is required by the OUAC and by the medical schools for connection with the application and will disclose such
the purpose of your application and must be provided personal information only for the purposes described
together with your application fee. Incomplete in this Declaration and Notice. The OUAC stores
applications will not be considered. Medical schools electronic records off‑site as part of its disaster recovery
may require additional personal information from you procedures. You are solely responsible for keeping your
to complete your application, and they may use and OUAC application user identification, login information
disclose your personal information for other purposes and other registration information confidential and
in accordance with their own personal information secure. Please notify the OUAC immediately if you
practices. For example, medical schools will require suspect any unauthorized access, use or disclosure.
you to provide them with information about whether
and to what extent you have a prior criminal record. Collection of Personal Information
Universities also disclose personal information to • The OUAC collects the personal information
regulatory authorities, law enforcement or other you provide in your application to process your
persons, when authorized or required to do so by law. application to the university(ies) of your choice.
• The OUAC collects your Canadian Aboriginal status,
It is your responsibility to ensure that your application if you declare it, and forwards it to the university(ies)
information and all supporting documentation of your choice to allow the university(ies) to inform
is truthful, complete and correct, and that your you of specific programs and services available
autobiographical and personal submissions are to Canadian Aboriginal students, in an effort to
authored solely and entirely by you. The OUAC improve the availability of medical education and
and the universities reserve the right to verify any care throughout the Aboriginal community.
information provided as part of this application. If any • The OUAC collects transcripts from educational
information in your application is determined to be institutions as provided by you.
false or misleading, concealed or withheld, or written • The OUAC collects your MCAT (Medical College
by a third party, your application may be invalidated Admission Test) scores directly from the Association
and this could result in its immediate rejection or in the of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) with
revocation of an offer of admission or registration at the consent you provide when you submit this
a university. This determination about your application application.
may be shared with universities and colleges across • The OUAC collects personal information from
Canada. The determination of whether an application individuals you provide as references.
contains false or misleading information or that you • The OUAC collects payment information from you
have concealed or withheld information, and to which or from whoever is paying for this application to
universities and colleges this information may be arrange for the processing of payment for your
shared, is solely in the discretion of the OUAC and/or application.
the university(ies) to which you have applied.
Use of Personal Information
The OUAC is committed to protecting your privacy • The OUAC will compile and process your application
in relation to the personal information you provide and payment.
in support of your application. If, after providing • The OUAC uses personal information from all
your application, you do not register in an Ontario medical school applications to create aggregate,
medical school, the OUAC will not retain any original non‑personally identifiable information for use by the
documentation or paper records in respect of your public via the OUAC website, by Ontario government
application. Transcripts, autobiographical and personal ministries (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities;
submissions, and supplementary material in support Ministry of Health and Long‑Term Care), the Medical
of applications filed in a specific academic year will Admissions Committee, a sub‑committee of the Council
not be returned, forwarded or copied to applicants or of Ontario Faculties of Medicine (MAC‑COFM), and
forwarded to third parties prior to being destroyed at academic researchers (at the discretion of the OUAC
the end of each application cycle. and the medical schools) for admissions, enrolment
and other academic policy development and research
The OUAC does retain the current (and historical) purposes.
electronic version(s) of your demographic, academic • If you have ordered electronic transcripts from
and choice data provided in your application in an Ontario university as part of your application,
accordance with the OUAC’s records retention policy the OUAC may use your personal information in
and maintains administrative, technical and physical order to facilitate the processing of your transcript
safeguards in an effort to protect against unauthorized request.
access, use, modification and disclosure of your
personal information. The OUAC will maintain the

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Disclosure of Personal Information I certify that the personal information and documents
• The OUAC will disclose your application information submitted in this application, or to be submitted (all of
to the university(ies) of your choice. which constitutes the application), are true, complete
• The OUAC will send the individuals you list as and correct in all respects, including my declarations
references an acknowledgement letter advising as to citizenship and immigration status in Canada,
them that they have been named as a reference. If that my autobiographical and personal submissions
your references contact the OUAC with questions were authored solely and entirely by me, and that all
regarding your application, the OUAC will disclose information requested in this application has been
personal information about you as necessary and disclosed. I understand that it is my responsibility to
appropriate to respond to the inquiry. keep the OUAC and the medical school(s), to which I
• If a third party who is paying for this application have applied or at which I register, informed of any
has questions regarding the payment for your changes to the information in my application materials
application, the OUAC will disclose personal and I agree to do so in writing immediately after any
information about you as necessary and appropriate such change occurs.
to respond to the inquiry.
• The medical schools disclose your application
information to the Association of Faculties of
Medicine of Canada (AFMC), for research in medical Applicant Responsibilities
education.
• The OUAC discloses personal information from Applicants are expected to become familiar with and
all medical school applications in aggregate, observe the application procedures for each medical
non‑personally identifiable form, to the public school to which they are applying. Applicants should
via the OUAC website, to Ontario government read the entire instruction booklet and the specific
ministries (Ministry of Training, Colleges and information provided by each medical school before
Universities; Ministry of Health and Long‑Term completing the application.
Care), MAC‑COFM and academic researchers (at the
discretion of the OUAC and the medical schools) for It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the
admissions, enrolment and other academic policy application and all required supporting documentation
development and research purposes. is received at OMSAS by the published deadlines.
• If you have accepted an offer for admission to a Normally, unsolicited application materials and
medical school, the OUAC will disclose your name information will not be considered for admission
and date of birth to other medical schools across purposes. Faxed documentation will not be accepted.
Canada to which you have applied for enrolment
management purposes. Failure to comply with the admission requirements
• The OUAC may disclose your personal information and deadlines may result in the cancellation of the
to regulatory authorities, law enforcement or other application. Application fees are non‑refundable.
persons, as authorized or required by law.
• If you have ordered electronic transcripts from an The processing of an application may be delayed until
Ontario university as part of your application, the all required transcripts and documentation are received
OUAC may disclose your personal information to as specified by the medical schools.
the university(ies) from which you have ordered
your transcripts, in order to facilitate the processing Supporting documentation received after the deadline
of your transcript request. will be forwarded to the applicable medical schools;
however, OMSAS cannot guarantee that the medical
For more information about the collection, use, schools will consider these documents. Applications
disclosure, and treatment of your personal information received after the deadline will not be processed.
at the OUAC, review the OUAC’s Privacy Code at
www.ouac.on.ca/privacy/ or contact the OUAC Submitting the Application
Privacy Officer by email at privacyofficer@ouac. If an application has been successfully submitted,
on.ca; by phone at 519‑823‑1940; or in writing at applicants will immediately be advised of their OMSAS
170 Research Lane, Guelph, ON N1G 5E2. Reference Number (2011-8xxxxx). After receiving this
number, they will also receive an Acknowledgement
Applicant’s Declaration email from OMSAS. Applicants who have successfully
Applicants are required to consent to the personal submitted their applications should contact OMSAS
information practices as set out in the “Declaration immediately if they do not receive the Acknowledgement
and Notice of Collection, Use, Disclosure and Treatment email, as this could be an indication that the email
of Your Personal Information Provided as Part of Your address was entered incorrectly.
OMSAS (Ontario Medical School Application Service)
Application”, and to certify the following statement:

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Applicant Reports the medical schools that have offered admission. The
After receiving the application and all of the official medical schools reserve the right to revoke admission
transcripts, OMSAS will perform an item‑by‑item review, offers and/or registration at any time, as a result of
comparing all courses on the academic record against reviewing information pertaining to criminal charges.
the official university transcripts. After this review,
applicants will receive a Verification Report indicating CPR
the data collected by OMSAS. These reports are sent Applicants must have completed a CPR Basic Rescuer
beginning in mid‑November through to mid‑January. Course (Level C) and be able to produce valid
The Verification Report will identify any missing certificates before enrolment in medical school.
university transcripts or Confidential Assessment Forms.
For McMaster, incoming students must provide
Applicants should be aware when they receive the evidence of a valid certificate in Basic Life Support for
Verification Report that OMSAS must follow certain Health Care Providers.
conventions requested by the medical schools in the
presentation of the data. This report represents only OMSAS Secure Applicant Messaging Tool
one part of the academic information used in the The OMSAS Secure Applicant Messaging tool (SAM)
adjudication process. In addition, each school reviews all allows applicants to send personal information
of the admission material submitted by the applicant. to OMSAS via a secure process, ensuring that this
information will be protected. Applicants can access
Each medical school reserves the right to determine SAM by logging in to their submitted application using
whether degrees granted are suitable for admission to their User ID number and password, and then selecting
their medical program. the appropriate link.

If applicants have any questions about the verification The following information must be changed using
of the academic records, they should write immediately SAM:
to OMSAS. The query will be answered and, if there a. name or date of birth
is a difference of opinion about the processing of b. home or mailing address
the academic record, both letters will be sent to the c. email address
selected medical schools so that they will be aware of d. AAMC ID number
this discrepancy. Please note:  Schools may use their e. referee’s name or address
own admission formula, which may or may not use the f. authorized contact
GPA values calculated by OMSAS.
Changes to personal submissions will not be accepted
Application for Advanced Standing and Transfer after the application has been submitted.
Applicants for advanced standing and transfer must
contact the individual medical schools directly. Offers of Admission
First-round offers of admission are sent out on May  5.
Scholarships Applicants may hold only one acceptance of an offer
Some medical schools offer scholarships to certain of admission to an Ontario medical school at any time.
applicants from specified groups. For information Responses to offers of admission must be submitted
about scholarship availability and criteria, applicants using SAM.
should consult the academic calendar of the university
or medical school concerned.

Police Records Check Personal Information


Some schools require accepted applicants to undergo
criminal records checks and these applicants will not All sections of the application must be completed
be registered until this check has been completed. unless otherwise specified. Incomplete information will
The medical schools reserve the right to withdraw delay the processing of the application. The following
an offer of admission based on the results of the data elements are collected for statistical purposes only
criminal records check. For specific details, refer to each and do not form part of the universities’ admission
individual school’s requirements. decisions: gender and date of birth.

Should any criminal charges be laid against an applicant Language of Application


after the police records check has been completed, the Applications for the University of Ottawa can be made
applicant is required to disclose this information to in English or French. For all other universities, the
application must be completed in the English language.

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Official Legal Name Authorized Contact
Applicants should ensure that the name under which This information is important should OMSAS or the
they apply is the complete name by which they medical schools be unable to reach an applicant at their
are legally and correctly known. It is important for other address(es). Applicants who wish to authorize
applicants to indicate former surname(s) (if applicable) someone to sign admissions documents on their behalf,
when the surname(s) appear(s) on transcripts, a birth or allow OMSAS or the admissions personnel at the
certificate or other documents. selected medical schools to contact this person in their
absence, should complete this section. Please note
Citizenship that inquiries about an application may only be
Citizenship will be verified by all medical schools. made by the applicant.

Please note:  Normally, only the medical schools at Once an application has been submitted, changes to
McMaster University and the University of Toronto personal information must be submitted using SAM.
consider applications from qualified non‑Canadian
applicants. The University of Ottawa will consider
applications from the children of alumni who do not
reside in Canada. Address Information
Permanent Residents (Landed Immigrants) Applicants must complete both the mailing address and
All Ontario medical schools consider applications from home address sections, even if the information is the
qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents. same.
Canadian permanent residents, for the purpose of
admission to an Ontario medical school, are those • Applicants must keep OMSAS informed of their
who, by the application deadline, possess a Canadian current mailing address throughout the admission
Immigration Record of Landing (IMM1000) or a cycle so that they will immediately receive
Permanent Resident Card issued by Citizenship and important information such as offers of admission.
Immigration Canada. Permanent residents must submit • Applicants should indicate which address should be
a copy of the record to OMSAS by the application used after May 1.
deadline. • The home address is used by OMSAS for
determining residency. This address can be changed
Canadian Aboriginal Applicants later by the medical schools according to their
Persons of indigenous ancestry, First Nation, Métis regulations.
and Inuit peoples may identify themselves as such by • Provision of an email address is mandatory. Email
indicating in the field provided. This is a voluntary is the primary mode of communication between
declaration. OMSAS, the medical schools, and the applicant.
Applicants should verify that they have recorded
All persons identifying themselves as Canadian their email address correctly.
Aboriginal applicants must submit the following
documents: Once an application has been submitted, changes to
the address or email must be submitted using SAM.
• A letter that declares Aboriginal ancestry and
provides specific information about First Nation, Rural Origins
Treaty, community, or organizational affiliation. This data is collected to evaluate the demographics
The letter should request consideration under of medical school applicants in an effort to improve
the alternate process and should expand on the the availability of medical care throughout Canada.
applicant’s academic and personal background, and Provision of this information is optional.
reasons and motivation for wishing to become a
physician.
• A letter of recommendation from the First Nation,
Band Council, Tribal Council, Treaty, community or Choices and Fees
organizational affiliation.
• Proof of Aboriginal ancestry. The Application Service Fee is $210 plus an institutional
payment of $75 for each medical school selection.
This documentation must be submitted to OMSAS by All fees and payments are non‑refundable. The
October 1, 2010. amount must correctly reflect the number of university
selections made. The institutional fees, collected by
First Language OMSAS but remitted to the schools of medicine, assist
The first language is the first language learned at the universities in covering a portion of the costs
home as a child and still understood.

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associated with the admission assessment. Fees for Note for international students: Only an
withdrawn university choices are not refunded. international money order or bank draft in Canadian
funds that includes the bank address, and has the bank
The total fees for submitting an application are as number, transit number and account number encoded
follows (all amounts are in Canadian dollars): on the bottom will be accepted.

Choice(s) Online or Telephone Banking


One school $285 Applicants may pay using online or telephone banking
Two schools $360 through selected Canadian banks and credit unions.
Three schools $435 This payment service is offered through a bank’s
Four schools $510 website or telephone banking department. Applicants
Five schools $585 should contact their bank for further information.
Six schools $660
The OUAC will provide applicants with their bill
Each transcript request costs $10, with some exceptions. payment account number upon submission of their
completed application. Applicants will require this
All fees are non‑refundable. Applications will not bill payment account number in order to submit their
be forwarded to the universities until full payment has payment for the application. Applicants who have
been received by the OUAC. Partial payments will not applied to the OUAC previously should revise their
be accepted. bill payment account number to reflect the new bill
payment account number provided. The OUAC’s bill
Payment is part of the final “Submit” process and is payment name is “Ontario Universities’ Application
accepted by credit card (MasterCard, VISA or American Centre” or an abbreviated version of this name.
Express), cheque or money order, and online or
telephone banking through selected Canadian banks
and credit unions. All payments must be made in
Canadian funds. Autobiographical Sketch
Cheques, money orders or online/telephone payments The autobiographical sketch should be a comprehensive
for applications must be received by OMSAS no later list of the pertinent details of an applicant’s activities
than October 6, 2010. since age 16, within the categories that apply to the
applicant: 
Credit Card (MasterCard, VISA or American Express)
The OUAC accepts MasterCard, VISA or American F:  Formal Education (name of institution, dates,
Express for the payment of application fees for online program, degree);
applications. If the credit card is declined or invalid, E:  Employment;
the application will not be processed. Please note that V:  Volunteer Activities;
prepaid credit cards are not valid for online payments. X:  Extracurricular Activities;
A:  Awards and Accomplishments;
Cheque or Money Order R:  Research; and
Cheques or money orders should be in Canadian funds and O: Other.
made payable to the “Ontario Universities’ Application
Centre”. Include the OUAC/OMSAS Reference Number Applicants are advised to list all activities that will give
on the face of the cheque or money order. Payment must the admissions committees insight into who they are.
be submitted with the application Remittance Payment
Form, which is generated when an applicant selects a Applicants should include experiences, both
cheque or money order payment option. structured and non‑structured, that demonstrate
an ability to determine needs in their community and
Applicants should not send in their payment before a willingness to play a part in filling those needs. For
their application is submitted. If an application has been instance, volunteer work is often perceived as only
successfully submitted, applicants will immediately be those activities that are coordinated by an organization.
advised of their OMSAS Reference Number (2011-8xxxxxx). However, there are many forms of volunteer work.
For instance, if an applicant was raised in a farming
Postdated cheques and foreign cheques (outside of community and helped to run the farm of a neighbour
Canada) are not accepted. There is a charge of $25 for a period of time when the neighbour was sick, this
for non‑negotiable cheques. work would be considered volunteer activity. However,
applicants should ensure that they have a contact for
each of the activities that are listed.

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In order to provide full information in the Applicants are expected to choose appropriate referees
autobiographical sketch, it is recommended that to complete the Confidential Assessment Forms.
applicants:  Referees should have extensive personal knowledge of
1. consider and record (separate from the application) the applicant and be in a position to reasonably make
all activities since age 16; and then statements about the applicant’s character, personal
2. complete the application by arranging these qualities and academic capabilities. It is recognized
activities into the categories listed above. Please that referees may not be in a position to evaluate all
provide the information in point form. Do of the characteristics requested; however, applicants
not forward supplementary pages, letters of should ensure that, in choosing their three referees,
recommendation, curriculum vitae, etc. the subject areas are covered. At least one referee
should be a non‑academic/character referee. OMSAS
OMSAS collects this information on behalf of the cannot advise applicants in selecting referees.
medical schools. OMSAS will arrange the sketch in the
order required by the medical schools. Please contact Only three Confidential Assessment Forms may be used
the medical schools for further information regarding by each applicant. If OMSAS receives more than three
the contents of the autobiographical sketch. assessments or additional letters of reference, the
additional forms will not be forwarded to the medical
Verifiers schools.
The verifier list should not contain the description of
the activity. It should contain the person’s title, first The submission of a University Premedical Advisory
and last name, address, telephone number and any Report (provided by some schools in the United States)
additional comments. Applicants may use the same will be accepted but does not replace the use of the
verifier for multiple activities. three Confidential Assessment Forms.

To associate a verifier with a given activity, enter a Confidential Assessment (Referee) Forms are printed
number in brackets beside the activity. This number from OMSAS before an application is submitted and
should correspond to the number on the verifiers list. before an OUAC/OMSAS Reference Number is assigned
to the applicant. Therefore, the pre‑printed number on
Any activities that can be substantiated by academic these forms will be the applicant’s User ID (IT#) rather
transcripts do not require verifiers (e.g., scholarships, than the Reference Number. OMSAS will use the User ID
special commendations). number to link the assessment forms to the applicant’s
application.
The medical schools reserve the right to confirm the
information provided in these sections by consulting Applicants should avoid making changes to their
the individuals listed as verifiers. referees once their forms have been printed and
distributed to the referees, or once their applications
Applicants to McMaster are not required to provide have been submitted. Reference forms from different
verifiers for the Autobiographical Sketch, but they referees than those stated on the application will cause
must do so for the school submission. delays in processing and could compromise applicant
data. Use of reference forms with no barcode is
discouraged and will delay processing, as the barcode
is used to match referee information from the OMSAS
Referees application. If referee changes are unavoidable,
applicants should inform OMSAS using the OMSAS
Confidential Assessment Forms Secure Applicant Messaging tool, providing their name,
OMSAS is prepared to receive Confidential Assessment OUAC/OMSAS Reference Number and details of the
Forms before the application, but not before required change. OMSAS will then send replacement
August  1,  2010. The Confidential Assessment Forms reference forms via email.
must be forwarded to the referees, who should, in
turn, forward the completed forms directly to OMSAS. Please note: The Confidential Assessment Forms should
Referees must attach a separate letter, printed on be received by October 1, 2010. Failure to meet this
their usual stationery, elaborating on the information deadline means that the application will be sent to
provided on the assessment form. The medical schools the medical schools without these forms and will delay
will not be able to give the applicant full consideration the progress of their first evaluation. If these forms are
without this additional information. not received by December 1, 2010, the medical schools
may not be able to accommodate further review of the
Assessments must be completed in confidence by applicant’s file and, in some cases, an application with
the referee and should not be made available to the missing references will no longer be considered.
applicant.

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Applicants to Ottawa, Queen’s and Toronto Once an application has been submitted, changes to
should note that their Confidential Assessment the MCAT information must be submitted using SAM.
Forms must be received at OMSAS by December 1
in order for their application to be considered.

Postsecondary Education
Medical College Admission Test Applicants must list all postsecondary institutions at
(MCAT) which they have registered. These institutions include
community colleges/CEGEPs, universities, junior
colleges, graduate schools, and work taken on letter
Applicants should write the Medical College Admission
of permission, for transfer credit or on an exchange
Test (MCAT), if applicable, and have the results
program. The institution should be selected from the
released to OMSAS. Refer to McMaster University,
“Institution Name” drop‑down list in the “Institutions
Queen’s University, University of Toronto and The
Attended” section, where possible. Applicants should
University of Western Ontario sections for MCAT
choose the main campus name even if they (have)
requirements. Applicants must arrange for the official
attend(ed) an alternate campus location. Applicants
scores to be released to OMSAS. Applicants should visit
should enter the year followed by the month in the
www.aamc.org/mcat/ for further details about the test.
“From” and “To” boxes and complete the remaining
boxes as appropriate. Applicants who are currently
Each year that applicants apply, they must contact the
enrolled should enter “2011” as the final “To” date.
AAMC and request that their MCAT scores be released
to OMSAS. The deadline for receipt of these scores
Undergraduate Academic Record
for the 2011 application cycle is October  15,  2010.
The medical schools receive applications from applicants
Because it takes two days for scores to reach OMSAS,
who have studied at universities with various grading
applicants must release their scores no later than
systems. The admission committees at the medical schools
October  13,  2010. OMSAS does not keep scores on
attempt to give each applicant equal consideration.
file from previous applications. The Ontario medical
The Postsecondary Education Undergraduate Academic
schools require full disclosure of all MCAT score results.
Record and the Grading System Conversion Table display
applicants’ academic records in a uniform manner
Applicants must indicate their AAMC ID number (an
and equate the various grading systems. Normally,
eight‑digit number assigned by the Association of
only undergraduate university credit courses from
American Medical Colleges) and their most recent test
member institutions of the Association of Universities
date. Applicants who are writing for the first time in
and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) are included in the
July, August or September 2010 may not have received
OMSAS grade point average (GPA). The following
their AAMC ID number at the time of application. If
courses of study are not normally included in the
this is the case, applicants should ensure that they
OMSAS GPA:  naturopathic and chiropractic medicine,
provide OMSAS with this number as soon as they
consecutive Bachelor of Education programs, college
receive it. Applicants who have written the July,
courses (even if transfer credit is granted), challenge for
August or September 2010 MCAT must wait until after
credit courses, diploma or certificate programs, graduate
their scores are made available before requesting their
courses, and undergraduate courses taken as part of a
release to OMSAS.
graduate program.
Applicants will not be penalized in the event that MCAT
The medical schools equate university work on the
scores are released after the expected October  13
basis of the Ontario traditional academic year system.
release date; however, applicants must release their
Applicants from universities operating in the semester
scores as soon as they are made available. The medical
system must list their courses in multiples of two
schools reserve the right to disqualify an applicant if
semesters (i.e., semesters one and two are combined
they do not receive the applicant’s MCAT scores.
for first year; semesters three and four for second
year). Applicants from the American schools’ quarter
Please note:  The medical schools are aware that
system list their courses in multiples of three quarters.
applicants may not have received the results of
the September writings of the MCAT prior to the
Each medical school may use a different GPA than is
October  1, 2010, OMSAS application deadline. Fees
calculated in the Undergraduate Academic Record,
will not be refunded for choices dropped because the
based on their own admission criteria. Each medical
MCAT results did not meet eligibility requirements set
school reserves the right to determine whether degrees
by the medical schools.
granted are suitable for admission to their medical

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program. Applicants should refer to the medical of October 1, 2010, for receipt of transcripts. Applicants
school requirements section of this document for more who have recently commenced graduate studies
information. for which a transcript is not available should send a
statement of registration from the Registrar’s Office to
The Undergraduate Academic Record will include OMSAS by the transcript deadline.
all information relating to undergraduate studies
undertaken by the applicant. This record must display all
relevant data in academic and calendar year sequence.
Transcripts
To record the required information, applicants
should list their first academic year of study at each Official transcripts are required for each college, CEGEP,
university, followed by their second year of study, etc. university, junior college or graduate school that
A cumulative GPA is calculated. applicants have attended. All postsecondary school
transcripts are required. OMSAS does not require
Foreign transcripts are processed as non‑convertible, International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement
therefore a GPA is not calculated for universities (AP) transcripts unless these courses satisfy a prerequisite.
outside Canada and the United States. OMSAS will To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the
process the grade conversion for Canadian university Registrar’s Office to OMSAS, be imprinted with the
colleges and US schools. school’s seal and/or bear the appropriate signatures.
OMSAS will not use transcripts sent by the applicant, nor
OMSAS uses a 4.0 scale. Applicants’ grades will be undergraduate transcripts sent by graduate departments
converted using the Undergraduate Grading System on behalf of the applicant.
Conversion Table and the scale noted for their university
in the table. Applicants should not attempt to reconcile Applicants should arrange with the registrar of their
alpha grades to any of the percentage scales. university to send a transcript of their marks to date
directly to OMSAS (170 Research Lane, Guelph ON
Courses for which a “Pass” grade is assigned are N1G 5E2) by October  1, 2010 (one copy only please).
counted for credit, but will not be included in the GPA Please note:  It is not possible to notify applicants of
calculations. any outstanding transcripts at the time of the deadline.
OMSAS is prepared to receive applicants’ transcripts
Applicants must record all courses and marks, including before their applications, but not before August 1, 2010.
failed, incomplete, repeated and supplementary courses.
The number and name of each course taken should be Transfer credits, letter of permission credits and/or
listed in the same order as it appears on the transcript. exchange program credits recorded on the transcript
of another university cannot be accepted in place of
Where both alpha and numeric grades are reported on the transcript from the university where the course was
the transcript, the numeric grade will be used. taken.

Do not use a GPA to report grades for individual courses. If the university/college that the applicant attended or
is attending does not issue transcripts, the applicant
Course Weight must arrange with the Registrar’s Office to provide
Courses are weighted according to the length of study. OMSAS with an official statement of attendance and/
Full‑year course: weight of 2 or degree granted, by the October 1 deadline.
Half‑year course: weight of 1
Semester course: weight of 1 It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all
Three‑quarter course: weight of 1.5 transcripts and/or attendance statements are received
at OMSAS by October 1, 2010.
Cumulative Average
OMSAS calculates the Cumulative Average by adding Transcripts from Ontario Universities and Colleges
all of the course weights and all of the converted By completing the OUAC Transcript Request Form
grades and then dividing the total course weights into (TRF) and forwarding the appropriate fees, applicants
the total converted grades. Please note:  It is not an authorize the OUAC to arrange for their official
“average of the averages”. transcripts to be sent to OMSAS immediately, and
they need not contact the Registrar’s Office directly.
Graduate Study Record Applicants who have attended or are currently enrolled
Transcripts are required for all graduate study work, in an Ontario university must use the TRF with the
although individual courses are not recorded on the application. Applicants who have attended an Ontario
academic record. Applicants should note the deadline college may use this form. There are two exceptions: 

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1. Applicants cannot use the TRF to order transcripts WES assessment greatly assists in the consideration
from the Royal Military College of Canada. of the application. Credentialing assessment means
2. Requests for transcripts from the following converting foreign academic credentials into their
divisions or programs at the University of Toronto Ontario educational equivalents. Provision of the
must be made directly to that division:  Additional WES assessment does not replace the requirement for
Qualifications Program (AQ) at OISE; Continuing official transcripts.
Studies; Toronto School of Theology; and
Woodsworth Pre‑University Program. Applicants should request that a course‑by‑course
evaluation be reported for their foreign grades. The
Fees are $10 per transcript requested, with some assessment will not be valid without an overall GPA.
exceptions. See the Transcript Request Form in the However, the admissions committees of the medical
application. The transcript fees are non‑refundable. schools reserve the right to apply their own evaluation.
Receipt of the TRF by October  1, 2010, satisfies the WES evaluations must be sent directly to OMSAS by
transcript deadline requirement. WES, and must be received by the application deadline,
October 1, 2010.
The OUAC will not be responsible for the refusal of
any university to provide transcripts (e.g., delinquent Please note:  OMSAS will continue to convert grades
accounts, incorrect identification). Should a university of courses taken at accredited universities in the United
not provide the transcript, the applicant will be States and applicants do not require a WES assessment.
notified by the OUAC. If the applicant does not resolve
these issues in a timely manner, the universities will not To contact WES by telephone, call 416‑972‑0070
consider these transcripts upon their release. or toll‑free 1‑866‑343‑0070, or visit their website at
www.wes.org/ca/.
Final Transcripts
At the end of the academic year, applicants who are
still being considered for admission and who are
currently attending university must arrange with
their Registrar’s Office to forward a copy of their
final transcript directly to OMSAS. Applicants should
obtain a copy of the final transcript for their records
and verify its accuracy. Applicants to The University of
Western Ontario who fail to forward a transcript to
OMSAS will be disqualified. A transcript of the current
year’s December results is not required unless it is the
applicant’s final term. Please note that applicants
who attend Ontario universities must use the TRF
to order final transcripts. Applicants can access this
form by logging in to their submitted application using
their User ID and password, and then selecting the
appropriate link to access SAM.

Please note that the deadline for receipt of final


transcripts is June 30, 2011. Receipt of the TRF by this
date does not satisfy the deadline requirement.

Applicants who have completed the work for their


degree should ask the university to indicate on the
transcript that they are eligible for the degree or that
it has been conferred.

Credentialing of Foreign Grades


Applicants, Canadian or non‑Canadian, who have not
met minimum course number criteria utilizing their
Canadian or US data, and who require inclusion of their
international education data, must have their foreign
transcript assessed by World Education Services (WES).

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Ontario Medical School Requirements Conditions académiques des écoles de médecine de l’Ontario
School Information Chart Tableau synoptique
This chart provides an overview of the six programs. Refer to each institution’s requirements Le tableau qui suit donne un survol des six programmes. Rapportez-vous au texte de chaque
for full information. Failure to submit documentation required by an individual school will école pour plus de détails. Votre demande d’admission à une école de médecine sera jugée
make your application incomplete at that school. incomplète si vous négligez de lui fournir les renseignements requis.

School Applicants Target Length Minimum MCAT Prerequisites Non‑academic Requirements Transfer Citizenship Interview
for 2010 Class Size Academic (one full credit required Date
for 2011 Requirements for each)

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École Candidatures Grandeur Durée Conditions MCAT Préalables Autres considérations Transfert Citoyenneté Date
rentrée 2010 cible des d’admission – (un crédit complet pour d’entrevue
salles de préalables chacun)
classe
pour 2011
McMaster 3,790 203 Three Three full years Yes None Confidential Assessment forms; No No Late March/
years undergraduate; autobiographical submission; restrictions early April
any discipline CASPer; interview

Northern 1,748 64 Four Four‑year No None Confidential Assessment forms; No Canadian; March–April
Ontario years undergraduate admissions questionnaire; permanent
School of degree; any interview resident
Medicine discipline

Ottawa 3,638 156 Four Three full years No Biology/Zoology; Interview; Confidential No Canadian; March
years undergraduate; Humanities/Social Sciences; Assessment forms; CPR (level C) permanent
any discipline the equivalent of any two required; police record check; resident
of Biochemistry/Chemistry/ immunization record; detailed

OMSAS 2011
Organic Chemistry autobiographical submission

Ottawa 3 638 156 Quatre Trois ans premier Non Biologie/zoologie; Entrevue; Formulaires Non Canadiens; Mars
ans cycle temps humanités/science sociales; d’évaluation confidentielle; résidents
complet; toutes l’équivalent de deux cours RCR (niveau C); vérification permanents
disciplines en biochimie/chimie/chimie du casier judiciaire; dossier
organique d’immunisation; curriculum
vitae détaillé

Queen’s 3,322 100 Four 15 full Yes Biological Sciences; Physical Confidential Assessment forms; No Canadian; March
years undergraduate Sciences; Humanities or interview; autobiographical permanent
credits; any Social Sciences sketch resident
discipline

Toronto 3,108 259 Four Three full years Yes One of Humanities/Social Confidential Assessment forms No No February–
years undergraduate; Sciences/Languages; two Life and letters; autobiographical restrictions April
15 full course Sciences essay; autobiographical sketch;
credits; any interview
discipline

Western 2,372 171 Four Four‑year honours Yes N/A Confidential Assessment forms; Canadian Canadian; March–April
years degree or interview; CPR‑C; St. John’s First medical permanent
equivalent Aid; police record check school resident
only

Total 17,978 953 17,978 applications from 5,409 individuals

13
Total(e) 17 978 demandes de la part de 5 409 personnes
Michael G. DeGroote
School of Medicine

The following are the requirements for admission http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/grad/combined.html or from the
in fall 2011. Please note that the admission policy is Office of Graduate Studies (Health Sciences), McMaster
reviewed annually and the admission requirements University, Faculty of Health Sciences, MDCL 2235, 1200
from previous years may not apply. The University Main Street West, Hamilton ON L8N 3Z5.
reserves the right to review and change the admission
requirements at any time without notice.

Because of the nature of the selection procedures, Admission Policy and Procedures
deadlines are strictly enforced. All relevant documentation
must be provided by the specified deadlines. Applicants Selection Procedure
must follow the instructions precisely. The following are the requirements for admission in
the last week of August 2011.
Failure by the applicant to comply with the instructions,
or to meet the deadlines, will result in disqualification The intention of the Michael G. DeGroote School
of the application. of Medicine at McMaster University is to prepare
students to become physicians who have the capacity
Falsification of Admission Information and flexibility to select any area in the broad field of
Applicants should understand that, where it is medicine. The applicant is selected with this goal in
discovered that any application information is false mind. Faculty members, medical students and members
or misleading, or has been concealed or withheld, of the community are normally involved in the
the application will be deemed to be invalid. This will assessment of applications.
result in its immediate rejection. If the student has
already been admitted and registered, withdrawal from Admission and Registration
the University may be required. The MD Admissions Application to the medical program implies acceptance
Committee normally will not allow the applicant to by the applicant of the admission policies and
re‑apply to the medical program for seven years. procedures and the methods by which candidates are
chosen for the program.
International Applicant Pool
The International Applicant Pool is on hold for this Applicants must meet all the requirements described in this
admissions cycle. Interested international applicants policy statement under sections called “Academic Eligibility”,
may still apply through the regular pool. “Application Procedures”, “Transcript Requirements”,
“Computer‑based Assessment for Sampling Personal
MD/PhD Program Characteristics (CASPer)” and “Autobiographical Submission”
McMaster offers an integrated MD/PhD program in order to be considered in the process of selection for
for up to three students each year. These students interview. Several hundred applicants will be invited
will demonstrate academic excellence and a strong for interviews in Hamilton in March or April. Invitations
motivation to pursue research as a major component for interviews are determined on the basis of the
of their future medical career. Students will be applicants’ academic performance, assessment of their
admitted into the Faculty of Health Sciences MD/PhD preparedness for a career in medicine, suitability for the
program with PhD studies in either Medical Sciences Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster
or Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences. Potential MD/ University, and geographical status. From this group, a
PhD students must submit a separate application to class of 203 will be selected. For the incoming class in
this program in addition to the OMSAS application. August 2010, 28 of the 203 positions were designated
To gain admission to the program, applicants must for the Waterloo Regional Campus and 28 for the
be accepted to both the MD program at the Michael Niagara Regional Campus. All applicants invited to
G. DeGroote School of Medicine and either the the McMaster MMI (Multiple Mini‑Interview) will be
PhD program in Medical Sciences or Biochemistry & asked to rank their site choice (Hamilton, Waterloo
Biomedical Sciences offered through the School of Regional Campus or Niagara Regional Campus) as
Graduate Studies. Additional information and program number one (1), two (2), three (3) or no preference.
application (due December  1, 2010) can be obtained at Offers of admission to the medical school will be made

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from this master rank list, irrespective of geographical transcript and, if requested, be received at OMSAS
preference. After the 203 positions are filled, -by June  30, 2011. Only undergraduate degree
registrants to the class will be offered a position based credit courses taken at an accredited university
on their preference and geographical background. The will be considered. There is no requirement that
offer of admission will be binding to a specific campus. applicants carry a full course load. With respect to
Canadian postsecondary educational institutions,
Application Procedures to satisfy the minimum requirements, academic
By 4:30 p.m. EDT, October  1, 2010, the applicant credentials must be obtained from an institution
must submit a completed OMSAS online application. that is a member of the Association of Universities
Fees may be paid by credit card online at the and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) or the Council of
time of application (deadline October  1, 2010); Ontario Universities (COU).
or, if paid by cheque, money order or internet/
telephone banking, OMSAS must receive your fees by An applicant who has completed a diploma at a
October 6, 2010. CEGEP must have completed, by June 2011, at least
two additional years (10 full courses or 20 half
By October  1, 2010, the applicant must ensure that courses) of degree credit work at an accredited
transcripts from all postsecondary institutions ever university.
attended (see “Transcript Requirements”, below) are
received at OMSAS. Applicants who have had a baccalaureate degree
conferred in less than three years by the time of
By October 1, 2010, the applicant must ensure that the application on October 1, 2010, and who meet the
three Confidential Assessment forms from the referees overall GPA requirement of 3.0 on the OMSAS 4.0
are received at OMSAS. While it is the applicant’s scale, are also eligible.
responsibility to make the request in sufficient time for
this deadline to be met, Confidential Assessment forms 2. By October  1, 2010, applicants must have achieved
that are received at OMSAS after the deadline will be in their academic work to date an overall simple
accepted. average of at least 3.0 on the OMSAS 4.0 scale.
While an overall simple average of at least 3.0 on
On Sunday, October 24 or Wednesday, October 27, 2010, the OMSAS 4.0 scale meets the minimal criterion for
the applicant must complete the Computer-Based consideration of admission, prospective applicants
Assessment for Personal Characteristics (CASPer)test. should be aware that given the rapidly rising level
This will be preceded by a two-week window for of competition for a limited number of positions, a
applicants to test their computer system. significantly higher GPA would provide the applicant
with a more reasonable chance of admission.
Any additional information (provided by the applicant
or by third parties on behalf of the applicant) that is Marks for supplementary and summer courses
not required as outlined above will not be incorporated will be included in the grade point average (GPA)
into the applicant’s file and will not be used by assessors calculation. Courses for which a “pass” grade is
for purposes of selection. assigned are counted for credit, but will not be
included in the GPA calculation. In order for the
GPA to be evaluated, independent grades from a
minimum of five half-year or five full-year courses
Requirements are required, without which the application will
not be considered.
Academic Eligibility
Applicants must report, on the Academic Record, all An overall simple average will consist of all
grades received in the undergraduate degree credit undergraduate degree credit courses ever taken, in
courses in which they have ever registered. Failure to which the work of different years will be treated
report courses, programs or grades on the Academic equally. This average is calculated by the applicant
Record will result in disqualification of the application. in the Academic Record section and verified on
the OMSAS Verification Report, which is sent to
All applicants must fulfill the requirements (1), (2), (3) applicants. The Michael G. DeGroote School of
and (4) described below. Medicine at McMaster University may also review
this average.
1. By May 2011, a minimum of 15 full courses, or 30
half courses (or a combination) of undergraduate Graduate experience of applicants will be
university work is required. Courses with grades considered in the admissions process if it is
must appear on the applicant’s undergraduate complete and the degree has been conferred

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by the application deadline, October  1, 2010. 2. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s
Individual grades received for course work taken First Nation, Band Council, Tribal Council, Treaty,
as part of a graduate degree will not be included community or organizational affiliation.
in the calculation of the GPA. Those applicants 3. Proof of Aboriginal ancestry.
with a completed and conferred graduate degree
at the time of application will receive additional Aboriginal applicants are required to complete the
consideration, to be included in the formula that OMSAS application and must meet the same minimum
determines the likelihood of an invitation to academic criteria for admission as set out for the general
interview (master’s degree holder +0.01; PhD degree pool of candidates, including at least three years of
holder +0.04), providing a significant, albeit not undergraduate university education (15 full courses/30
decisive, advantage for graduate degree holders. half courses, or a combination), an overall GPA of at
least 3.0 as calculated on the OMSAS 4.0 scale, a score
Graduate students enrolled in a graduate program of 6 or higher on the MCAT verbal reasoning section,
at the time of application must arrange for and completion of the CASPer test.
their supervisor, a member of their supervisory
committee, or the Chair of the department to Geographical Consideration
provide a letter indicating that they are aware The geographical status is determined from the
the applicant intends to apply to medical school. autobiographical sketch. Applicants may be asked to
Applicants should arrange for this letter to be provide evidence of geographical status.
received at OMSAS by October 1, 2010.
In selecting applicants for interview, the bona fide
3. All applicants to the MD program are required to place of residence will be used in the following order
write the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) of priority: 
prior to the deadline date of October 1. The score 1. province of Ontario;
from the Verbal Reasoning section of the MCAT 2. outside Ontario.
will be used in both formulae (offer of interview
and offer of admission). A minimum score of 6 on Ninety percent of interview positions will be given to
the Verbal Reasoning component is required. The those whose place of residence is (1) the province of
Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Writing Ontario, and 10 percent of interview positions will be
Sample scores will not be considered in the selection given to those whose place of residence is (2) outside
process. MCAT test results will be accepted provided Ontario.
that the test was written no more than five years
prior to the application deadline. The most recent To qualify for (1) above, an applicant must:
test result will be used for those applicants who a. be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident by
attempt the MCAT more than once. October 1, 2010; and
b. have resided in Ontario for at least three years,
4. All applicants to the MD Program are required to since the age of 14, by the date of possible
complete CASPer in order to maintain eligibility. entry to the program.
CASPer, is a web-based assessment of interpersonal
skills and decision-making, to be completed at a Any other applicant qualifies for (2).
computer. Further details on CASPer can be found
at www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/CASPer.html. Transcript/Registrar Statements Requirements
Transcripts from Ontario universities ordered through
Aboriginal Applicants OMSAS via the Transcript Request Form (TRF) will
Applicants who wish to be considered under the be accepted if the TRF is received at OMSAS by the
Aboriginal application process (First Nations, Inuit or October  1, 2010, deadline. Applicants who have
Métis, as recognized in the Constitution Act, 1982) will attended or who are currently enrolled in an Ontario
also be required, at the time of application, to provide: university must use the TRF. Applicants who have
attended or who are currently enrolled in an Ontario
1. A letter that declares Aboriginal ancestry and college may use the TRF. All other required transcripts
provides specific information about First Nation, and registrar statements must be submitted directly to
treaty, community, or organizational affiliation. OMSAS by the postsecondary institutions attended.
The letter should request consideration under
the alternate process and should expand on the It is expected that applicants not using the TRF
candidate’s academic and personal background, will request all transcript materials prior to
and reasons and motivation for wishing to become September  15,  2010, to allow adequate time for
a physician.

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processing requests and for receipt at OMSAS by the 3. Evaluations of work terms done as part of a
prescribed deadline. Applicants should be prepared co‑operative program are not required.
to send OMSAS a copy of all dated postage receipts 4. Only transcripts sent directly to OMSAS by the
and dated correspondence related to their transcript postsecondary institution(s) will be accepted.
requests by the application deadline, if required. Transcripts sent by the applicant will not be accepted.
In the event of a missing or late transcript, evidence
that applicants have requested transcripts in a timely Note: OMSAS will provide a Verification Report to the
fashion will be required by the Michael G. DeGroote applicant, which includes information about the receipt
School of Medicine at McMaster University. of transcripts only with regard to university credit
work. Other postsecondary transcripts and Registrar’s
Registrar Statements letters may not be reflected in the Verification Report.
Please note that transcripts do not always report
in‑progress or winter 2010–2011 courses in which Failure to meet all transcript requirements and deadlines
applicants are registered. In this case, applicants must will result in the disqualification of the application.
arrange for the Registrar of the institution that they
are attending to send a statement of registration and Credentialing of Foreign Grades
a list of courses to OMSAS by October  1, 2010. This Applicants, Canadian or non‑Canadian, who have
submission is particularly important to establish that not met minimum course number criteria by utilizing
the applicant will have satisfied the minimum academic their Canadian or US data and who require inclusion
requirements by May 2011. A similar rule applies to of their international education data must have
graduate work in progress by October 1, 2010. their foreign transcript assessed by World Education
Services (WES), at 45 Charles Street East, Suite 700,
Foreign Transcripts/Registrar Statements Toronto ON M4Y 1S2, telephone number 416‑972‑0070.
Applicants with foreign transcripts (outside Canada or Credentialing assessment means converting foreign
the United States) and who require inclusion of their academic credentials into their Ontario educational
foreign grades (those who have not met the minimum equivalents. See the “Transcripts” section on page 11 of
course number criteria utilizing their Canadian or US this booklet for further details.
data) must arrange for their transcript to be sent to
World Education Services (WES) (see “Credentialing of If an applicant with foreign university education
Foreign Grades”, below). Applicants must arrange for meets the minimum course number requirement with
their World Education Services report along with a copy Canadian or US undergraduate degree‑level work, the
of their verified transcript to be sent directly from WES foreign grades will not be used in calculating the GPA.
to OMSAS by October 1, 2010. In this case, a WES assessment is not required; however,
the transcript must be sent directly from the foreign
Note: It is not possible for OMSAS to notify applicants university to OMSAS by the deadline.
of any outstanding transcripts before October 1, 2010.
Therefore, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure English Language Proficiency
that all transcripts and registrar statements are Each student granted admission to the Michael G.
received at OMSAS by October 1, 2010. Failure to meet DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University
this requirement will result in the disqualification of must be proficient in spoken and written English.
the application. Students will be expected to write clearly and correctly
in English. All application materials must be submitted
Other Transcript Requirements to Avoid in English, otherwise the application will not proceed
Disqualification further in the admissions process. Applicants whose first
1. McMaster requires that applicants provide transcripts language is not English must satisfy, by October 1, 2010,
of all postsecondary courses/programs attended. at least one of the following conditions:
These include community colleges, CEGEPs, junior
colleges, pre‑university programs, etc. 1. provide evidence that they have achieved a score
2. For courses taken on a “Letter of Permission” at of at least 580 on the paper‑based TOEFL, 86 on
another institution, or for which transfer credit/ the internet‑based TOEFL (iBT) with a minimum
advanced standing was granted, applicants must score of 20 in each of the four components, or the
ensure that a transcript from that other institution equivalent on other recognized tests (McMaster
with the courses taken and the actual grade(s) University’s TOEFL code is #0936); or
achieved is received at OMSAS by October 1, 2010. 2. have attended an educational institution at which
This provision applies to courses as well as terms/ instruction was in English for at least three years;
semesters of study abroad taken as part of a or
regular program. 3. have resided for at least four years in an
English‑speaking country.

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Computer-based Assessment for Sampling CASPer Results
Personal Characteristics (CASPer) As agreed upon provincially, feedback and scores of
Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal admissions assessments are not provided.
Characteristics (CASPer), is a web-based assessment
of interpersonal skills and decision-making, to be CASPer Test Security
completed at your computer. Successful completion of Video-clips and prompting questions may change from
CASPer is required to maintain applicant eligibility. date-to-date and from time-slot to time-slot. Typing
signatures from applicant responses are recorded.
Why CASPer? Subsequently, interviewed applicants will be required
Compared to the Autobiographical Submission, CASPer to type short-answer responses to questions for
is significantly more reliable, predicts much more signature comparison. Research has demonstrated
validly for subsequent performance and requires less that working in tandem with others does not improve
applicant time. average CASPer scores.

Registering for CASPer CASPer as Innovation and


Upon applying via OMSAS to the Michael G. DeGroote Completing the Autobiographical Submission
School of Medicine at McMaster University, you are CASPer is the result of seven years of work at McMaster
automatically registered for CASPer. University, supported by funding from the Medical
Council of Canada, the National Board of Medical
CASPer steps: Examiners in the United States, and the Faculty of
Step 1 - Choosing a time to take CASPer Health Sciences at McMaster. CASPer has been tested
The CASPer may be taken on Sunday, October 24 and extensively to ensure successful implementation.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at several available time However, as with all things computer- and internet‑
slots on each day. Applicants will be required to register related, and in recognition of its first large-scale
for one date and one time slot available on a first- usage, several alternatives are in place. The ultimate
come first-served basis beginning September 1, 2010 at alternative is to score the Autobiographical Submission
http://casper.mcmaster.ca. instead of CASPer. All applicants must therefore
complete the Autobiographical Submission by
Step 2 - The computer system pre-test October 1, 2010, in addition to completing CASPer.
Between October 13 and October 23, 2010, applicants
will be required to run a pre-test of their computer Autobiographical Submission
system to ensure that it meets the system requirements The autobiographical submission is part of the
necessary to successfully run CASPer. CASPer is designed application and must be completed according to
to run on very modest system requirements. For some, the instructions. Failure to do so will result in the
the pre-test will indicate requirement for download, disqualification of the applicant. Applicants should be
including directions to those downloads, or in some aware that the same reader may not be scoring all of
cases, information about obtaining further support. the questions and therefore they should answer each
Successful completion of the pre-test is required to question as an individual question and not build upon
maintain eligibility. previous responses.

Step 3 - Completing CASPer The autobiographical submission consists of the


Applicants must log in to CASPer during their chosen following five questions. Each question requires a
date and time slot. Applicants will not be able to response of up to 700 characters in length.
log on at any other time. Failure to complete all of
CASPer, including the exit survey at the end, will 1. Describe a situation when you went above and
result in loss of eligibility. There are twelve sections to beyond the call of duty. Reflect on your reasons for
CASPer, each section requiring short-answer responses doing so.
to two or three questions. Eight of the 12 sections
are prompted by situational challenges arising in 2. Sometimes it is easy to “get in over your head.”
video‑clips lasting roughly one minute in length; the Describe a situation in which you were in “over
other four are prompted by self-descriptive questions. your head” and how you dealt with it.
A total of five minutes per section are provided for
each typed response. A break of up to 15 minutes is 3. Describe a situation when you were able to have a
allowed midway through CASPer. After the 12th and positive influence on the actions of others.
final section, all applicants are required to complete an
exit survey. The total time on task is approximately 90 4. Describe a time when your active listening skills
minutes. really paid off. What was the outcome? What
might the outcome have been had you not actively
listened?

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5. Some people consider themselves to be “big criminal conviction or outstanding criminal charges.
picture people” and others are “detail-oriented.” At the beginning of each subsequent academic year
Which are you? Give an example that illustrates in the MD program, students will be required to sign
your orientation. a criminal record and disclosure form to confirm that
there has been no change in the information contained
Contact Persons for Verification Reference in the police records check.
(Verifiers)
You are required to provide a list of contact persons The police records check includes a Vulnerable Sector
for verification of the specific examples used in your Screening and a check of the Royal Canadian Mounted
responses on your autobiographical submission. Police (RCMP) national Canadian Police Information
Activities or examples that lack contact persons for Centre (CPIC) database for the following:
verification (verifiers) will not be taken into account • All records of Criminal Code (Canada) convictions;
in the assessment of the submission. Note: McMaster • All pardoned sexual offences;
applicants are not required to provide verifiers for the • All records of convictions under the Controlled
autobiographical sketch (48-item list of activities). Drugs and Substances Act;
• All records of convictions under the Narcotic
The contact persons for the Verification List must not Control Act;
contain the description of the activity/example. It • All records of convictions under the Food and Drugs
should only include the name, position/organization Act;
(if applicable), address and telephone number of the • Any undertakings to enter into a surety to keep the
person(s) who can verify that you participated in the peace;
activity cited. Contact persons should be identified • Any restraining orders issued under the Criminal
numerically with the number that is provided at Code (Canada) or the Family Act; and
the end of each example/activity provided in the • All outstanding warrants and charges.
autobiographical submission.
Offer of admission is contingent upon provision of a
Interviews police records check, at the applicant’s expense. The
Several hundred applicants will be invited to Hamilton Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine will review
for an interview. the files of any applicants who have presented a “Not
Clear” police records check to determine what action,
Because the interviews involve many other people, if any, will be taken. For more information about
applicants must attend on the date and time obtaining a police records check you may contact your
specified. Applicants are responsible for their own local police agency.
travel expenses. Each applicant coming to interview
will receive, in advance, a description of how the Those applicants receiving an offer of admission to the
interviews are conducted. The selection of applicants MD program must provide their Police Record Check to
is based on a composite score that includes, but is not the MD Admissions Office by August 4, 2011.
necessarily limited to, GPA, the score from CASPer or
the autobiographical submission, and the score on the Immunization
interview. Details about health regulations will be provided
to those students who are offered admission to the
Selection program.
The information resulting from the process described
above, as well as the Confidential Assessments from Advanced Standing/Transfer
referees, is reviewed and used in the final selection. The structure of the Michael G. DeGroote School of
Successful applicants will be notified by letter and Medicine at McMaster University requires that all
email sent on May 5, 2011. students begin with Medical Foundation 1. Therefore,
there is no provision for advanced standing or transfer
Registration into the program.
A registration package will accompany the letter of
offer mailed on May 5, 2011. Basic Life Support Training
for Health Care Providers
Police Record Check All students offered admission are required to provide
Through the course of their medical school program, evidence of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health
all medical students will serve vulnerable populations. Care Providers (HCP). Courses are readily available in
In an effort to protect these vulnerable people against most communities, from both the Red Cross and the
potential risk of harm, the Ontario Faculties of Medicine St. John’s Ambulance associations. Specific information
and many clinical agencies require that all medical will be sent to successful applicants prior to registration.
students provide confirmation of the absence of a

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Address
MD Admissions
Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
McMaster University, MDCL 3104
1200 Main Street West
Hamilton ON L8N 3Z5
Canada

Telephone:  905‑525‑9140, ext. 22235


Email:  mdadmit@mcmaster.ca
Website:  www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/

Medical School Requirements Summary:


Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (McMaster University)

School Information Chart Note: Failure to submit the required documentation


The following chart provides an overview of program will make your application incomplete.
information and requirements.

School Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (McMaster University)


Applicants for 2010 3,790
Target Class Size for 2011 203
Program Length Three years
Minimum Academic Requirements Three full years undergraduate; any discipline
MCAT Yes
Prerequisites None
(one full credit required for each)
Non-academic Requirements Confidential Assessment forms; autobiographical submission; CASPer;
interview
Transfer No
Citizenship No restrictions
Interview Date Late March/early April

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Northern Ontario
School of Medicine

General Information The focus of NOSM’s MD program is on graduating


skilled physicians who are ready and able to pursue
further training and clinical practice anywhere,
The first medical school in Canada for the 21st century,
but who have a special affinity for, and comfort in,
the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM)
Northern Ontario. The curriculum is highly integrated,
has a mission to contribute to improving the health
with students undertaking much of their learning in
of the people and communities of Northern Ontario
small‑group, patient‑centred, case‑based learning. The
by advancing the highest quality of medical practice,
cases present complex real‑life scenarios that present
learning, teaching, research and professionalism.
people in their home, family and community context.
This School of Medicine is the Faculty of Medicine
of Laurentian University, Sudbury and of Lakehead
In addition to small‑group, patient‑centred learning,
University, Thunder Bay. With main campuses in
students participate in hands‑on practical classes,
Thunder Bay and Sudbury, the School has multiple
self‑directed learning and clinical education in a range
teaching and research sites distributed across Northern
of different health service and community settings.
Ontario, including large and small communities.
Through the mix of themes and different learning
modalities, the program covers core curricula, ensuring
NOSM is a pioneering faculty of medicine working to
that students gain a strong grounding in basic medical
the highest international standards. Its overall mission
sciences, humanities, social and behavioural sciences,
is to educate skilled physicians and to undertake
and clinical medicine.
health research suited to community needs. In fulfilling
this mission, NOSM will become a cornerstone of
Clinical education starts at the beginning of the
community health care in Northern Ontario.
program and occurs in a range of different settings.
Community‑based medical education is a key component
Grounded in Northern Ontario, the four‑year MD
of the program with students learning not only in larger
program at NOSM provides students with a unique mix
hospitals, but also in other hospitals, health services,
of learning opportunities in a diverse range of sites
family practices and various community settings. This
including Aboriginal and Francophone communities.
approach ensures that students gain a diversity of
Selection for the School’s undergraduate program will
clinical knowledge and skills, and also experience for
favour those who are likely to thrive in the challenging
themselves the special features of Northern Ontario.
northern and rural learning environments, including
These features include the diversity of cultures, varying
applicants from within Northern Ontario, rural and
morbidity and mortality patterns with specific clinical
remote areas in the rest of Canada, and Aboriginal and
challenges, and a wide range of health service delivery
Francophone applicants.
models, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary
co‑operation and the whole health team.
In developing our MD program, Patient Centred
Medicine (PCM) was chosen as the major underlying
The foundation for the four‑year undergraduate
concept of health and medicine. PCM is a
medical education curriculum of NOSM is based on
comprehensive clinical method with six interactive
our social accountability mandate of providing a
components supported by substantial and growing
program that meets the needs of our students and
research evidence. PCM links well to Learner Centred
health care needs of the people of Northern Ontario.
Education (LCE), which was chosen as the underlying
To meet this mandate we employ a distributed
concept of education for NOSM.
community engaged model for the delivery of the
curriculum. It is a mandatory graduation requirement
Throughout the four‑year program, the curriculum is
of our MD program that all students, in groups of
organized around five themes:
two or more, will be relocated from their assigned
1. Northern and Rural Health;
campus for Integrated Community Experiences (ICE).
2. Personal and Professional Aspects of Medical Practice;
In year one the Integrated Community Experience is a
3. Social and Population Health;
four‑week experience in an Aboriginal community. In
4. Foundations of Medicine; and
year two there are two placements in select remote/
5. Clinical Skills in Health Care.

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rural communities for a minimum of four scheduled Office of Admissions and are forwarded to the
weeks. During year three of the program, students Deferrals Committee for consideration. Decisions of
are required to complete an eight‑month longitudinal the committee are final and not open to appeal by the
Comprehensive Community Clerkship (CCC) experience, candidate.
away from their assigned campus, in one of 12 select
communities located throughout northeastern and NOSM offers 64 places: 36 at Laurentian University in
northwestern Ontario. Sudbury (East Campus) and 28 at Lakehead University
in Thunder Bay (West Campus). Applications are made
Communication information technology is essential to to the School without designation of preference for
the success of NOSM’s undergraduate medical program. a particular campus. Candidates who proceed to the
Many of the students’ learning materials are provided third stage of the admissions process, the invitation
through electronic communications, making full use to interview, will be asked to indicate their preferred
of the wealth of educational resources available by campus. While NOSM will endeavour to assign
CD‑ROM, the internet and interactive two‑way video successful applicants to their preferred campus,
transmission. Whether students are located in the large it is unable to guarantee that all students will be
regional centres of Thunder Bay and Sudbury, or in the offered a seat at their preferred site.
smallest, most remote community, they have the same
access to information and educational resources as they
would in a large metropolitan teaching hospital.
Deadline Dates
October 1, 2010
Admissions Policies The following documentation must be received by
and Procedures OMSAS by this date:
• The completed OMSAS online application by
NOSM reserves the right to review and change 4:30 p.m., EDT.
the admissions requirements at any time without • All transcripts and academic documents.
notice. Please monitor our website for up‑to‑date Note:  Receipt of the TRF by October  1, 2010,
information: www.nosm.ca. satisfies the transcript deadline requirement. Failure
to report courses or programs on the Postsecondary
All deadlines will be strictly observed. This applies to Education Form will result in disqualification of the
not only the receipt of the application itself, but also application.
the receipt of all relevant documentation. Applicants • A letter from the graduate program supervisor or
are advised to follow the application instructions department Chair, indicating that they have been
precisely. Failure to meet the deadlines or to follow the advised of the application to the Medical School,
application instructions will result in the disqualification for those applicants who are currently enrolled
of the application. in graduate programs. This letter should be sent
directly to OMSAS by the supervisor. Failure of the
The mandate of the School’s Admissions Committee applicant to submit this letter will result in the
is to reflect the demographics of Northern Ontario in disqualification of the application.
the medical school class profile. Applicants from within • Additional documentation required of applicants
Northern Ontario, rural and remote areas in the rest to the Aboriginal Admissions Stream (see the
of Canada, and Aboriginal and Francophone applicants Aboriginal Admissions Stream section for details).
will have an advantage in the admissions process.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that
Competitive applicants will demonstrate a high OMSAS receives the three required Confidential
level of self‑motivation, be self‑directed and thrive Assessment forms and the letters of reference submitted
in a small‑group, case‑based, distributed learning by the referees no later than October 1, 2010.
environment.
October 6, 2010
Citizenship All cheques, money orders and electronic payments
All applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent must be received by OMSAS by this date.
residents (landed immigrants) prior to October 1, 2010.
December 30, 2010
Deferral Policy For an applicant who has completed a graduate
NOSM does not generally grant deferrals of admission, degree to be eligible for the 0.2 addition to their GPA,
though it will consider deferrals in exceptional a transcript indicating proof of the graduate degree
circumstances. Requests are received through the having been granted, must be submitted to OMSAS by
this date.

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May 5, 2011 including college course transfer credits) at the time of
First date for offers of admission. application.

Note: Applicants are advised to keep verifiable records Applicants in progress with a subsequent
of requests made for transcripts, referee submissions, undergraduate degree program must have completed,
letters of support, etc. at mimimum, the equivalent of one full year of
undergraduate course credits (not including transfer
Falsification of Application Information credits) at the time of application.
If it is discovered that any application information
is false or misleading, or that information has been Overall Grade Point Average
concealed or withheld, the application will be The minimum required grade point average (GPA) is
disqualified; or, if discovered after an offer of admission 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. Grades will be converted to a 4.0
has been sent, that offer will be withdrawn. If these scale according to the OMSAS Undergraduate Grading
circumstances are discovered after the student has been System Conversion Table. The GPA is calculated on all
admitted into the medical program, the student will be converted grades of undergraduate courses completed
required to withdraw from the program. An applicant at a recognized institution as of October  1, 2010. Only
so discovered will be barred from applying to NOSM for courses that are part of the degree awarded or to be
five years. Other medical school admissions committees conferred, will be considered in the GPA calculation.
will be notified of the nature of the offence and the Additional undergraduate courses completed after
name of the applicant. a degree is awarded will not be used unless they are
part of a subsequent undergraduate degree that will be
Admissions Selection Procedure completed prior to June 30, 2011.
The admissions selection procedure at NOSM is as
follows. Applications that are incomplete and/or do Grades for supplementary, summer, and distance
not meet our minimum requirements are disqualified. education courses will be included in the GPA
The remaining applications are then assigned a total calculation.
application score based on the grade point average
(GPA), the autobiographical sketch and school Pass/Fail courses will not be considered in the GPA
submission questions, and context. Context is primarily calculation.
based on place(s) of residence of one year or more.
Advantage is given to those applicants from within If an applicant has repeated a course and both course
Northern Ontario, rural and remote areas in the rest of grades appear on their transcript, both the past grade
Canada, and Aboriginal and Francophone applicants. and the repeated mark will be included in the GPA
calculation.
Based on the total application score, the top‑ranked
candidates are invited to participate in the admissions Applicants with a Graduate Degree
interviews. The final selection for admission will be Applicants who have completed a graduate degree
based on a combination of the total application and may be eligible for a 0.2 addition to their GPA. In order
interview scores. for this addition to be applied, applicants must submit
a transcript indicating proof of the graduate degree
having been granted by December 30, 2010 directly
to OMSAS. Please note: the 0.2 addition will only
Academic Requirements be considered if the applicant has met the minimum
GPA requirement of 3.0 overall in their undergraduate
The minimum requirement for admission is a four‑year degree program.
undergraduate university degree from a recognized
institution in any discipline (e.g., science, arts, Applicants enrolled in a graduate program of study
commerce, engineering, pharmacy). No preference must request that the graduate program supervisor or
will be given to one particular discipline over another. department Chair send a letter to OMSAS indicating
Students may apply in the final year of their four‑year that they have been advised of the application for
degree program; however, completion of the program medical school. This letter is required even if this
and receipt of proof of degree will be required by person was a referee who completed a Confidential
June 30, 2011. Assessment Form.

Applicants who have transferred from a college Mature Applicants


diploma into a university degree program must have Applicants who are 25 years of age or older by the
completed, at minimum, the equivalent of one full application deadline will be eligible for admission
year of undergraduate degree‑level course credits (not consideration based on completion of a three‑year

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undergraduate university degree in any discipline. Credentialing of Non‑Canadian Transcripts
Mature students who have completed a four‑year Applicants who are submitting transcripts for
undergraduate degree will be assessed for admission postsecondary education completed at universities
using the GPA method outlined above for applicants outside of Canada or the United States will be required
applying with, or in progress of completing, a four‑year to have their foreign documents assessed by the World
degree. Education Service (WES). The evaluation must include
a program equivalency conversion, an overall grade
Transcripts point average conversion for each year of study, as
Applicants will be required to report and supply well as a course-by-course conversion. This requirement
transcripts for all degree credit courses in which they will be waived for those applicants completing foreign
have been registered including grades that they coursework of two semesters or less (exchange
have received for these courses. All transcripts must programs). Instructions for using WES are on the
go directly to OMSAS either electronically via the OMSAS website.
Electronic Request Form or by mail. Failure to report all
courses, programs or grades on the Academic Record Not Considered in Selection – MCAT
will result in disqualification of the application. Applicants to NOSM are not required to write the
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).
Applicants who are submitting transcripts for post
secondary education completed at universities outside Course Prerequisites
of Canada or the United States will be required to have While there are no course requirements, NOSM
their foreign documents assessed by World Education values applicants who present evidence of a broad
Service (WES). The evaluation must include a program undergraduate education. Applicants with majors in
equivalency conversion, an overall grade point average science will be expected to have completed at least
conversion for each year of study, as well as a course- two full course equivalents in arts, social sciences and/
by-course conversion. or humanities within their degree programs, while
applicants pursuing majors in arts, social sciences and/
For those applicants who have completed foreign or humanities will be expected to have completed at
coursework of two semesters or less (exchange least two full course equivalents in science within their
programs) no WES evaluation will be required. degree program.
However, original transcripts from the exchange
institution attended are required to be submitted
directly to OMSAS.
Non‑Academic Considerations
For courses taken on a “Letter of Permission” at
another institution, or for which transfer credit/ NOSM seeks applicants who have a genuine interest
advanced standing was granted, applicants must in helping to fulfill our mandate and to uphold our
ensure that a transcript from the original institution values. Criteria that will be examined include, but are
with the courses taken and the actual grade(s) achieved not limited to:  having grown up in a community in
is received at OMSAS by October 1, 2010. This provision Northern Ontario; demonstrated interest in living and
applies to courses as well as terms/semesters of study working in Northern Ontario; demonstrated interest
taken abroad as part of a regular program. in working with underserviced populations (no matter
where they are); ability to identify community needs
Please note that transcripts do not always report and willingness to play a part in filling these needs;
in-progress or winter 2010–2011 courses in which demonstrated interest in cross‑cultural experiences;
applicants are registered. In this situation, applicants and involvement in volunteer work and extracurricular
must arrange for the Registrar of the institution that activities.
they are attending to send a statement of registration
and a list of courses to OMSAS by October 1, 2010. Applicants are advised to list all activities that will
give the School’s admissions committee insight into
Those applicants who are in progress with a graduate who they are. For instance, volunteer work is often
degree at the time of application must submit perceived as only those activities that are organized
transcripts, indicating proof that their graduate degree by some organization; however, there are many forms
has been granted, directly to OMSAS by December 30 of volunteer work. For instance, if you come from a
of the application year in order to be awarded the 0.2 farming community and you helped to run the farm of
addition to their GPA. a neighbour for a period of time when your neighbour
was sick, this would be considered volunteer activity. A
contact for each of the activities listed, however, must
be provided.

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Aboriginal Admissions Stream Applicants Interview
Aboriginal applicants may choose either the General Applicants will be invited for an interview based on
Admissions Stream or the Aboriginal Admissions their total pre‑interview score. Achieving the minimum
Stream. Aboriginal applicants choosing either stream requirements does not guarantee that an applicant will
will be required to complete the online application be invited to an interview.
through OMSAS. Those who wish to be considered for
the Aboriginal Admissions Stream will also be required Interviews will be conducted in March/April 2011.
to submit: The Northern Ontario School of Medicine uses the
• A letter declaring Aboriginal ancestry and giving Multiple Mini‑Interview format. Applicants invited to
specific information about First Nation, Treaty, interview will receive a description of the interview
community or organizational affiliation. The letter process within the information that accompanies their
should request consideration under the alternate invitation to interview.
process and should expand on the candidate’s
academic and personal background, and reasons References
and motivation for wishing to become a physician. Three Confidential Assessment forms and letters of
• A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s reference submitted by three referees will be required.
First Nation, Band Council, Tribal Council, Treaty, It is strongly recommended that one of these letters be
community or organizational affiliation. from a member of the community or from a community
• Proof of Aboriginal ancestry. organization.

This documentation must be sent directly to OMSAS by Verifiers/Contact People for Activities in the
October 1, 2010. Autobiographical Sketch/the School of Medicine’s
Supplementary Questions
Applicants interested in the Aboriginal Admissions Applicants are required to provide a list of names of
Stream are urged to contact the Office of Admissions people who can verify the activities that are used in
at 1‑800‑461‑8777 (Canada‑wide toll‑free number) or the responses in the OMSAS application. Instructions
807‑766‑7463 for more information. on how to provide these names are part of the OMSAS
application. Activities that do not have a contact
Francophone Applicants associated with them will not be included in the scoring
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine encourages of the questionnaire.
applications from Franco‑Ontarian and other
Francophone students. The language of instruction Advanced Standing or Transfer
and assessment for the School is English. However, The curriculum of NOSM is such that advanced standing
there will be opportunities for clinical placements or transfer from another Canadian medical school
with French‑speaking clinicians in French‑speaking cannot be considered. All candidates accepted into the
communities. Other opportunities for learning in the medical school must complete the full four years of the
French language will include educational resources, medical program.
self‑directed groups and electives. Please visit the
website for the description of “Francophone” for the Skills and Abilities
purposes of application to the medical school. for the Medical Program
Students in medicine must be able to communicate
Anyone choosing the designation of Francophone, with patients and colleagues, make observations about
for the purposes of the admissions process, on the patients, gather information and analyze data in order
application form must be fluent in spoken and written to arrive at medical judgments. Applicants who may
French. In addition, applicants must meet one of the need accommodation to undertake the medical program
following criteria: at NOSM are advised to review the “Skills and Abilities”
• One parent is Francophone and applicant attended policy on the OMSAS or NOSM website, and to contact
at least six years of French school (not immersion). the Learning Assistance Office at Lakehead University
• Applicant has a diploma from a French secondary (West Campus) or the Special Needs Office at Laurentian
school. University (East Campus) for more information.
• Applicant can demonstrate use of French in daily
activities and/or a connection to a Francophone English Language Proficiency
community. Students at NOSM must be proficient in written and
spoken English. All application materials must be
Applicants who choose the “Francophone” designation submitted in English. The School reserves the right
on the NOSM application may be required to to deny admission to any applicant whose facility in
demonstrate their proficiency in both written and written and spoken English is judged to be inadequate.
spoken French.

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Confirmation Deposit Address
A non‑refundable confirmation deposit of $1,000 Office of Admissions
is required at the time of a firm acceptance to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Northern Ontario School of Medicine. This deposit will West Campus
be applied to tuition fees. 955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay ON P7B 5E1
Tuition Canada
Tuition for first‑year students for 2010–2011 is $17,200.
Telephone:  807‑766‑7463
Unsuccessful Applicants Fax:  807‑766‑7368
Applicants who are proceeding to stage three, the Website:  www.nosm.ca
invitation to interview, will receive notification
regarding their application status in February 2011.
Applicants who are unsuccessful at this stage will also
be notified in February.

Applicants who are interviewed will receive notification


regarding their application status (i.e., admitted,
wait‑listed, unsuccessful) on May 5, 2011.

Applications are not held over from one year to the


next. Unsuccessful applicants will be required to
re‑apply through OMSAS with a new application for the
following admission cycle.

Medical School Requirements Summary:


Northern Ontario School of Medicine

School Information Chart Note: Failure to submit the required documentation


The following chart provides an overview of program will make your application incomplete.
information and requirements.

School Northern Ontario School of Medicine


Applicants for 2010 1,748
Target Class Size for 2011 64
Program Length Four years
Minimum Academic Requirements Four-year undergraduate degree; any discipline
MCAT No
Prerequisites None
(one full credit required for each)
Non-academic Requirements Confidential Assessment forms; admissions questionnaire; interview
Transfer No
Citizenship Canadian; permanent resident
Interview Date March–April

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University of Ottawa

Please note:  The information in this document is An introduction letter must be sent directly to
reviewed annually and the University of Ottawa the Faculty of Medicine, indicating that one has
reserves the right to change these requirements from applied for admission with the CNFS through
time to time without notice when circumstances OMSAS.
dictate. You may consult the faculty website at
www.medicine.uottawa.ca for updated information. Medical Military Training Program (MMTP)
(Canadian Forces)
Admission Program for Candidates of Military candidates interested in the Canadian Forces
Aboriginal Ancestry Medical Military Training Program (MMTP) can obtain
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa more information by consulting the following website
has established a dedicated admissions program for address: www.forces.ca/html/medicalofficer_reg_en.aspx.
candidates of Aboriginal ancestry as part of its mission
to improve access to better health care for Aboriginal Military candidates who apply through the MMTP
peoples and to better serve society’s needs. program must meet all application eligibility
requirements including the completion of the
Aboriginal candidates who meet the stipulated necessary prerequisite courses. These candidates
admission eligibility requirements will compete for a must complete the online application available at
designated number of admission positions. Currently, www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ and follow the same
up to seven seats are reserved for this program and application procedures as all other applicants. The
students will compete for a position within this cohort application fees and institutional levy will apply
only. Admission bursaries and other financial assistance and the candidates must follow the same method of
could be available for successful applicants. We invite payment as all other applicants.
candidates to declare their Aboriginal status on their
admission application. Candidates will be asked to An introduction letter must be sent directly to
provide proof of Aboriginal status upon advancing to the Faculty of Medicine, indicating that one has
the interview stage. applied through OMSAS for admission through
the MMTP with the Canadian Forces.
The Consortium national de formation en santé
Through the mandate of the Consortium national de Note: The positions available for the military candidates
formation en santé (CNFS), Francophone minority are only within the Anglophone stream.
students in Canada who originate from provinces
other than Ontario and Quebec have access to All military candidates wishing to apply to Medical
postsecondary studies leading to practice in the health schools under MMTP sponsorship must inform the
care field:  www.cnfs.ca. These students are admitted Department of National Defense Headquarters (NDHQ),
over and above the quota of 156 students set by the Att: DMCARM 7‑3, at the same time as their application
Government of Ontario for our faculty. to the Medical schools.

Admission to the medical program of studies is possible For additional information please contact:
if the candidate meets the necessary prerequisites as
outlined in this document. Major Glen Smith
Direct Military Careers 7
Candidates who apply through the CNFS program will Telephone:  613‑992-4973
be subject to the same selection procedures as other Email:  glen.smith@forces.gc.ca
applicants. Interested candidates must complete the
online application available at http://centre.ouac.on.ca/ For more specific Medical Officer roles/responsibilities
omsas/ and follow the same application procedures as all and related questions, the prospective military students
other applicants. The application fees and institutional can contact:
levy will apply and the candidates must follow the same
method of payment as all other applicants.

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Major Alain Gagnon Instruction
Project Authority
Directorate of Health Services Personnel
The University of Ottawa offers the medical program
Canadian Forces Health Services Group
in both official languages in the Faculty of Medicine,
Headquarters Ottawa
where both the francophone and anglophone teaching
Telephone: 613-945-6600, ext. 3091
activities correlate. These teaching activities enhance
the development of linguistic skills in both French and
Combined Program for Degrees in Medicine
English.
and Philosophy (MD/PhD)
For more information pertaining to the University of
In view of the increasing use of information technology
Ottawa’s MD/PhD program, please visit their website at
in our instructional program, applicants are expected
www.med.uottawa.ca/md-phd/eng/. For details on the
to be computer literate and are required to use a
admission process and to obtain the list of documents
laptop in class from day one. Students will be given
required for evaluation see www.med.uottawa.ca/md-
the opportunity to purchase a laptop computer from
phd/eng/application_admission.html
the Faculty of Medicine Med Tech Services or use
their own laptop as long as it meets the requirements
mandated by the Faculty’s medical eCurriculum. Further
Admission Policies information will be provided in the offer of admission
package.
1. Introduction
Choice of Language of Instruction
The Admissions Committee of the Faculty of
Candidates applying for admission to the Doctor of
Medicine has the following responsibilities:
Medicine (MD) program of studies have the opportunity
a. Examination and evaluation of the applications;
to submit their application to the English or the
and
French program regardless of their mother tongue or
b. Selection, on a competitive basis, of the
first language learned. Applicants must indicate their
eligible candidates who are best suited for
choice of program on the online application. Once
training in medicine in accordance with the
the application is submitted, the candidate will not be
criteria approved by Faculty Council. It is highly
allowed to change the choice of language of instruction.
desirable that the candidate who has had a
broad exposure to the biological and physical
The interviews will be conducted in the language of
sciences also has a broad exposure to the arts,
instruction chosen by the candidate on the application.
humanities and social sciences.
The proficiency skills in the chosen language of
instruction will be scrutinized, as the spirit of this new
2. Policies
policy is to allow the applicants to complete their medical
The selection criteria is based upon eligibility
studies in the language of their choice. The Admissions
requirements and academic excellence, followed
Committee reserves the right to assess the candidate’s
by the results of an evaluation of the candidate’s
written language proficiency skills, if required.
file with emphasis on his or her accomplishments
as outlined in the autobiographical sketch; and
Once admitted, students will not be allowed to switch
by the results of the interview performance,
from one language of instruction to the other. Medical
followed by the academic performance. These
students will commit to participating in and following
criteria are further defined in the section entitled
all teaching activities in both pre-clerkship and clerkship
“Advancement in the Selection Process”.
of the four years of studies in the chosen language of
instruction.
As long as the prerequisites for eligibility are met,
no preference is given to the academic program or
Bilingualism
university.
A bilingual applicant is one who speaks both of
Canada’s official languages, English and French. The
Age, gender, race, religion and socio‑economic status
applicant’s level of proficiency in both languages will
play no part in the selection process.
be tested at the time of the interview, if bilingual
status is claimed.
Applicants who submit fraudulent applications may
be subject to prosecution.
Incomplete Applications
The OMSAS instructions make reference to the
Other factors being equal, preference will be given
importance of the application materials and required
to candidates who have an active knowledge of
documentation being received at OMSAS by the
both official languages of the University of Ottawa.

28 OMSAS 2011 Last revised: June 24, 2010


published deadlines. Applicants must ensure that Candidates are allowed to complete missing prerequisite
OMSAS receives their transcripts by the stated deadline, courses during the academic year preceding admission
so that the file can be reviewed and a Verification to the medical program but not during the summer
Report can be sent to the applicant in sufficient time before registration.
to allow any errors or omissions to be addressed. If an
applicant’s transcript issues are not resolved before our Furthermore, the Admissions Committee reserves the
selection process begins, it will not be possible to insert right to assess, in the applicant’s program, the level of
the file into our process, and a disqualification status difficulty of the courses, the pertinence of the courses
could be assigned to the application. for future medical studies at the University of Ottawa
and the performance achieved by the candidate in
Admissions Irregularities these courses.
The Faculty of Medicine may, at its discretion, refuse
to accept future applications to the MD program from Students from a CEGEP of the province of Quebec
a candidate who has submitted a false, misleading or are not eligible to submit an application to the first
fraudulent application in the past. medical year of the University of Ottawa. An applicant
who has obtained the Diplôme d’études collégiales
from Quebec (CEGEP) must have completed two years
of full‑time studies (minimum of five full‑year courses
Advancement in the each year) in an undergraduate program leading to a
Selection Process bachelor’s degree at a recognized university, including
the necessary prerequisite courses.

Students who are registered in a co‑operative


Eligibility Requirements (Step 1) education program (co‑op) are eligible to apply if they
Applications will be accepted from students in good meet the prerequisites described above. In order to
standing who will have successfully completed, prior satisfy the three years of full‑time studies requirement,
to the beginning of June preceding registration, at a students are also required to have completed two
recognized university, three years of full‑time studies academic terms within each trimester year (fall, winter
(five full‑year courses/year) in any undergraduate and summer). Any academic year where the student
program leading to a bachelor’s degree, including four has completed two work terms will not count as part
specific prerequisite courses: of the three prerequisite years of full‑time studies and,
• one full‑year course in general biology/zoology therefore, the grades obtained for the one semester of
including laboratory session; academic work completed within this year will not be
• one full‑year course in humanities or social sciences used in the calculation of the WGPA.
(or two semester‑long courses from two separate
disciplines); Non‑Eligible Candidates
• the equivalent of two full‑year courses from the A candidate is not allowed to apply to the Faculty
following chemistry courses: of Medicine, University of Ottawa, if he or she was
a) General biochemistry without laboratory previously registered in a medical program and was
session required to withdraw (except for medical reasons) by
b) General chemistry with laboratory session request of the Faculty.
c) Organic chemistry with laboratory session
MCAT
A full‑time academic year in which the student takes Applicants are not required to write the Medical
the equivalent of four (4) full‑year courses is accepted College Admission Test (MCAT) to be eligible for
and counted in the Weighted Grade Point Average admission. This means that applicants’ academic records
(WGPA) calculation only if the missing course/credit will be scrutinized that much more closely.
is completed either as an additional course within
another academic year or as a summer course. Citizenship
Individual courses taken during a summer session are Applications will not be accepted from applicants who
accepted for the credit value in this instance; however, are not Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent
the mark obtained is not counted in the calculation residents. However, there is one exception to the
of the WGPA. Any year with less than four full‑year rule:  eligible children of alumni of the University of
courses will not count as a full‑time year of study. A Ottawa who have completed studies at the Faculty of
full‑time summer semester does not replace a semester Medicine may apply. Applicants must forward proof of
of studies within an academic year. permanent resident status to OMSAS at the time the
application is submitted.

Last revised: June 24, 2010 OMSAS 2011 29


Credentialing of Foreign Grades form will be used to determine the geographical status
Candidates with a permanent residence in Canada who of the applicants. Applicants may be asked to provide
do not meet our eligibility requirements relative to evidence of geographical status.
completion of Canadian or US studies and who require
inclusion of their international studies must have their Candidates who meet the required minimum average
foreign transcript assessed by World Education Services set for their category will see their application advance
(WES). in the selection process to the review and assessment
of their detailed autobiographical sketch submission.
Consideration of the application is greatly facilitated
by the WES assessment. However, the Admissions For undergraduate applicants, the mark used at the
Committee reserves the right to apply its own various steps in the selection process is the WGPA. For
conversion. The assessment must include a program example: 
equivalency conversion, an overall grade point average
conversion, as well as a course‑by‑course conversion. A candidate who has completed only two years of
See the OMSAS instructions on credentialing of foreign undergraduate studies, but is registered in third year
grades for more details. at the time of application, will have the second‑year
marks counted times two and the first‑year marks times
Undergraduate Degree one. Marks obtained for courses completed during the
and/or Certificate of One‑Year Duration current application year will not be used to determine
Since we require at least three years of undergraduate which candidates will be invited for interviews.
full‑time studies in any program leading to the Example:
obtainment of a bachelor’s degree within our eligibility Year 1 3.85 x 1 = 3.85
requirements, we will only convert the most recent Year 2 3.82 x 2 = 7.74
three years of studies pertinent to the candidate’s Total 11.49 ÷ 3 = 3.83 (WGPA)
bachelor program of studies and not convert any
undergraduate degree and/or certificate of one‑year A candidate who has completed three years of
duration. undergraduate full‑time studies at the time of the
application will have the third‑year marks counted by a
multiple of three, the second‑year marks times two and
Excellence of Marks (Step 2)
the first‑year marks times one.
Each year, a minimum Weighted Grade Point Average Example:
(WGPA) is set for the current application pool. The Year 1 3.85 x 1 = 3.85
required minimum WGPA varies according to the Year 2 3.81 x 2 = 7.64
following list of categories: Year 3 3.90 x 3 = 11.70
• Applicants who apply to the Consortium National Total 23.19 ÷ 6 = 3.87 (WGPA)
de formation en santé (CNFS): residents from
outside the provinces of Ontario and Québec For a candidate who has completed more than the
applying to the Francophone program three required years of undergraduate studies, only
• Applicants who are sponsored by the Canadian the three most recent years will be used to determine
Forces (CF) – Anglophone program only the WGPA.
• Aboriginals – Anglophone or Francophone Example:
program Year 1 3.85
• Residents from Ontario and the Outaouais Quebec Year 2 3.82
region applying to the Francophone program Year 3 3.90 x 1 = 3.90
• Residents from the Champlain LHIN (Local Health Year 4 3.85 x 2 = 7.70
Integration Network) – Anglophone program Year 5 3.89 x 3 = 11.67
• Residents from the region (Ottawa–Outaouais) – Total 23.27 ÷ 6 = 3.88 (WGPA)
Anglophone program
• Residents from the province of Ontario – Marks obtained on supplementary courses taken
Anglophone program outside the usual academic session or during a summer
• Residents from other provinces – Anglophone session will not be included in the WGPA calculation.
program
• Residents from the province of Quebec – Detailed Autobiographical Sketch (Step 3)
Anglophone or Francophone program
The candidate must provide a Detailed Autobiographical
This order of preference reflects the mission statement Sketch. This detailed sketch provides information that
of the Faculty of Medicine. The autobiographical sketch allow an assessor to judge the scope of the activities of
and the permanent address listed on the application the candidate.

30 OMSAS 2011 Last revised: June 24, 2010


Only the activities completed during your postsecondary Institutional Levy
(university) studies will be used in the assessment of The institutional levy for the Faculty of Medicine of
your detailed submission. The sketch must be completed the University of Ottawa is $75, and is deductible from
online. It is in your interest to be complete, yet brief and tuition fees when the candidate is admitted.
to the point. Answers in point form are easier to peruse.
You are not writing a personal letter. Verifiers should Deposit
be identified. You must comply with the instructions A deposit fee of $1,000 (certified cheque or
provided or your application will be disqualified. money order) must accompany an acceptance
of the offer of admission. The deposit is not
The Faculty of Medicine may, at its discretion, refuse to refundable but is deductible from tuition fees.
invite to the interview a candidate who has submitted a
false, misleading or fraudulent autobiographical sketch. Deferred Registration
This standard also applies to the names of the verifiers. Once admitted in the first year, a student may submit
a request for deferred registration. This deferral may
Formal Education be granted under limited and special circumstances.
Outline the formal education that has prepared you The request is granted or refused by the Admissions
for the study of medicine. Indicate with a check in the Committee. Requests for deferrals must be submitted
appropriate boxes and complete the blanks pertinent in writing and received before June 10, 2011.
to your educational program(s). Prerequisites are
recorded in this section. Students admitted by another medical school and
given the privilege of a deferred registration will not
Interview (Step 4) be considered for admission to the Faculty of Medicine
of the University of Ottawa as long as they maintain
No candidate will be admitted without an interview. their deferred registration.
Interviews are usually held in March. Candidates will be
invited based on the minimum WGPA set for that year Transfer
for the particular group to which they belong, followed Applications for transfer in the third year of the
by the results of the Detailed Autobiographical Sketch program will be accepted only from Canadian schools
assessment. A composite score of the interview and only under exceptional circumstances, provided
assessment followed by the WGPA is then calculated that the person would have met our admission
and a final selection is made for the offers of admission. standards, that his or her curriculum to date is
compatible with our own, and only if space is available.
Offers of Admission (Step 5) If these conditions are met the candidate will be invited
for an interview.
Following the interview, preliminary rank order lists are
prepared based on the composite scores. Candidates First Aid Course (St. John Ambulance)
with the highest interview score will be offered The St. John Ambulance course is strongly recommended.
admission first, in the order of their composite score,
followed by those with the next highest interview CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
score and so on. All first-year medical students newly admitted to the
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa must
The admissions committee may take other factors into provide proof of CPR certification before registration
consideration when ranking each candidate on the in the medical program. Medical students must have
excellence list for the offers. completed a Basic Rescuer Level C (Adult, Child and
Infant) course within a year prior to registration in the
Unsuccessful Applications medical program. This course can be completed through
Final decisions that apply to the rank list of excellence any recognized organization such as the Canadian
for the offers of admission are based mainly on the Red Cross, the St. John Ambulance, or the Heart and
interview performance. Because of the important Stroke Foundation prior to registration in the medical
weight that is attached to the interview performance program. To obtain details of the requirements please
within our selection process, further applications to the consult www.uottawa.ca/services/ehss/CPRM-CPR.html.
MD program of studies from candidates who have had
three interviews and who have not received an offer of Immunization Record
admission will not be considered. The University of Ottawa has mandatory immunization
requirements for all medical students. Health care
professionals have an obligation to protect patients
and themselves from infections that can be transmitted

Last revised: June 24, 2010 OMSAS 2011 31


within health care practice settings. Immunization is
an important tool in preventing the transmission of
infections and assists in safeguarding the health of the
student during their education and beyond. To obtain
the Entry Immunization Record and the immunization
requirements, please consult www.uottawa.ca/services/
ehss/CPRM-Immunization.html.

Police Records Check


All candidates given an offer of admission into the
MD program are required to obtain, at their expense,
a police record check, including a vulnerable sector
check. Currently, these two checks can only be done
through a police station. To obtain details about the
requirements please consult www.uottawa.ca/services/
ehss/CPRM-PoliceChecks.html.

At the beginning of each subsequent academic year


of the MD program, students must re-submit a police
record check, including a vulnerable sector check.
Medical school graduates with a criminal record may
not be eligible to obtain their license to practice
medicine.

False or Misleading Information


If a candidate or student provides false or misleading
information or withholds information, this may result
in: (1) the revocation of an offer of admission; (2) the
revocation of a candidate already accepted; or (3) the
cancellation of registration in the MD program.

Guidelines for Graduate Applicants


Graduate candidates who are registered in (or have
recently completed) a master’s or doctoral degree are
allowed to apply to the MD program provided that
they meet the eligibility requirements, including the
successful completion of the necessary prerequisites
(sciences/humanities). These applications will be
assessed like all other applications. All applications
will be evaluated on the basis of the grades obtained
during the candidate’s undergraduate studies.

Address
Admissions
Faculty of Medicine
University of Ottawa
451 Smyth Road, Room 2046
Ottawa ON K1H 8M5
Canada

Telephone:  613‑562‑5409
Fax:  613‑562‑5651
Email:  admissmd@uottawa.ca
Website:  www.medicine.uottawa.ca

32 OMSAS 2011 Last revised: June 24, 2010


Medical School Requirements Summary:
University of Ottawa

School Information Chart Note: Failure to submit the required documentation


The following chart provides an overview of program will make your application incomplete.
information and requirements.

School University of Ottawa


Applicants for 2010 3,638
Target Class Size for 2011 156
Program Length Four years
Minimum Academic Requirements Three full years undergraduate; any discipline
MCAT No
Prerequisites Biology/Zoology; Humanities/Social Sciences; the equivalent of any two of
(one full credit required for each) Biochemistry/Chemistry/Organic Chemistry
Non-academic Requirements Interview; Confidential Assessment forms; CPR (level C) required; police
record check; immunization record; detailed autobiographical submission
Transfer No
Citizenship Canadian; permanent resident
Interview Date March

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Université d’Ottawa

Veuillez noter que ces conditions sont revues Ces candidats doivent s’assurer de rencontrer les
annuellement. L’Université d’Ottawa se réserve le droit conditions d’admission énumérées.
au besoin d’y apporter des changements sans préavis.
Pour les mises à jour, veuillez consulter notre site Web : Ces candidats devront satisfaire aux mêmes
www.medecine.uottawa.ca. exigences que les autres candidats et seront choisis
de la même façon. Les candidats intéressés doivent
Programme d’admission : remplir la demande en ligne disponible à l’adresse
Candidats d’ascendance autochtone http://centre.ouac.on.ca/omsas/. Les droits de la
Dans le cadre de sa mission visant à améliorer l’accès demande d’admission et les droits institutionnels
à de meilleurs soins pour les Autochtones ainsi qu’à doivent être acquittés tout comme les autres candidats
mieux desservir les besoins de la société, la Faculté en suivant les mêmes directives.
de médecine de l’Université d’Ottawa a créé un
programme spécialisé d’admission à l’intention des Vous devez faire parvenir une lettre d’introduction
candidats et candidates d’ascendance autochtone. à la Faculté de médecine informant celle‑ci que
vous êtes candidat d’admission sous l’égide du
Les candidats et candidates autochtones qui satisfont CNFS et que vous avez présenté votre demande
aux conditions d’admission stipulées se disputeront d’admission au Service ontarien de demande
un nombre désigné de places disponibles. À l’heure d’admission en médecine (OMSAS).
actuelle, jusqu’à sept places sont réservées sous le
couvert de ce programme, de sorte que les étudiants Le programme militaire d’études en médecine
et les étudiantes se disputeront une place dans ce (PMEM) (Forces canadiennes)
groupe seulement. Des bourses d’admission, ainsi Les candidat(e)s militaires intéressé(e)s au programme
que des programmes d’aide financière, peuvent être militaire d’études en médecine (PMEM) sont prié(e)s de
disponibles aux candidats et candidates retenus. Nous consulter le site Web suivant : www.forces.gc.ca/health
invitons ces derniers et ces dernières à déclarer leur -sante/rec/phys-med/mmtp-pmem-fra.asp.
appartenance à la population autochtone sur leur
formulaire de demande d’admission. Lorsqu’ils ou Ces candidats militaires doivent s’assurer de rencontrer
elles passeront à l’étape de l’entrevue, ils/elles devront toutes les conditions d’admission y compris les cours
fournir une preuve de cette appartenance. préalables requis. Ils devront satisfaire aux mêmes
exigences que les autres candidats. Les candidats
Le Consortium national de formation en santé intéressés doivent remplir la demande en ligne
Le mandat du Consortium national de formation en disponible sur http://centre.ouac.on.ca/omsas/. Les droits
santé (CNFS) est d’offrir aux membres des collectivités de demande d’admission et les droits institutionnels
minoritaires d’expression française au Canada hors doivent être acquittés tout comme les autres candidats
Ontario et Québec un accès accru à des programmes en suivant les mêmes directives.
d’études de niveau postsecondaire conduisant à
l’exercice de professions dans le domaine de la Vous devez faire parvenir une lettre d’introduction
santé, dont les études médicales. Voir le site Web à la Faculté de médecine informant celle‑ci que
www.cnfs.ca. Ces étudiants sont admis au‑delà du vous êtes candidat d’admission sous l’égide du
quota de 156 étudiants fixé par le gouvernement de PMEM des Forces canadiennes et que vous avez
l’Ontario pour la Faculté de médecine de l’Université présenté votre demande d’admission au Service
d’Ottawa. ontarien de demande d’admission en médecine
(OMSAS).
Les candidats francophones des provinces autres que
l’Ontario et le Québec qui désirent présenter une Nota  :  Les places réservées aux candidats militaires
demande d’admission à la Faculté de médecine de sont disponibles seulement au volet anglophone.
l’Université d’Ottawa peuvent le faire sous l’égide du
CNFS et doivent procéder de la même façon que tous
les autres candidats.

34 OMSAS 2011 Last revised: June 24, 2010


Les candidat(e)s militaires qui désirent présenter leur performance lors de l’entrevue, et finalement
demande d’admission sous l’égide du programme l’excellence des notes. Ces critères sont expliqués
PMEM doivent informer le Quartier général de la en détail sous la rubrique «  Cheminement du
Défense nationale (QGDN), ATT  :  DMCARM 7‑3 au processus de sélection ».
même moment qu’ils (elles) présentent leur demande
d’admission à la Faculté de médecine. En autant que les candidats satisfassent aux
préalables d’admissibilité, aucune préférence n’est
Pour informations additionnelles veuillez communiquer accordée à l’un ou l’autre des programmes d’études
avec : ou à l’une ou l’autre des universités de provenance
des candidats.
Major Glen Smith
Direct Military Careers 7 Le processus de sélection n’est influencé d’aucune
Téléphone : 613‑992-4973 façon par des considérations telles que l’âge,
Adresse électronique :  glen.smith@forces.gc.ca la race, la religion, le sexe ou les facteurs
socio‑économiques.
Pour toutes questions pertinentes aux rôles et
responsabilités d’un officier médical vous pouvez Tout candidat qui soumet une demande d’admission
contacter la personne suivante :  frauduleuse est sujet à une poursuite judiciaire.

Major Alain Gagnon Toute chose étant égale, la préférence sera


Project Authority accordée aux personnes qui possèdent une
Directorate of Health Services Personnel connaissance active des deux langues officielles de
Quartier général du Groupe des Services de santé l’université.
des Forces canadiennes
Téléphone : 613-945-6600, p. 3091

Programme Combiné MD/PhD Enseignement


Pour de plus amples informations concernant notre
programme MD/PhD, veuillez vous référer au site Web, L’Université d’Ottawa offre le programme de médecine
www.med.uottawa.ca/md-phd/fra/. Pour connaitre les dans les deux langues officielles dans une faculté où les
détails du processus d’admission et obtenir la liste des volets francophone et anglophone se côtoient, ce qui
documents requis pour l’évaluation, consultez le site: est propice au développement d’habilités linguistiques
www.med.uottawa.ca/md-phd/fra/application_admission. en français et en anglais.
html.
Comme la Faculté utilise de plus en plus l’informatique
éducative, chaque candidat admis aura la possibilité
de se procurer un ordinateur portable par l’entremise
Politiques d’admission des «  Services technologiques  » de la Faculté de
médecine ou d’utiliser le sien en autant que celui-ci
1. Introduction remplisse les prés-requis établis par le programme de
Le Comité d’admission, un comité du Conseil de la cyberformation médicale de la faculté de médecine. Des
Faculté, a les responsabilités suivantes : renseignements concernant l’achat de cet ordinateur
a. Examiner et évaluer toutes les demandes sont inclus avec l’offre d’admission.
d’admission; et
b. Choisir sur une base compétitive, parmi les Choix de la langue d’enseignement
candidatures éligibles, les meilleurs candidats Les candidats qui présentent une demande d’admission
jugés les plus aptes à la formation médicale, ont la possibilité de demander l’admission au
selon les critères approuvés par le Conseil de programme dans la langue d’enseignement de leur
la Faculté. Il est hautement souhaitable que les choix, soit en français ou en anglais peu importe leur
candidats ayant une bonne préparation dans langue maternelle ou la première langue apprise. La
le domaine des sciences pures possèdent aussi langue d’enseignement désirée doit être indiquée sur
de bonnes connaissances dans les domaines des la demande d’admission en ligne. Il ne sera pas possible
arts, des humanités et des sciences sociales. pour le candidat de changer le choix de la langue
d’enseignement une fois la demande soumise.
2. Politiques
Les critères de sélection sont  :  les conditions Les entrevues se feront dans la langue d’enseignement
d’admissibilité, la qualité du dossier scolaire, suivi choisie par le candidat sur sa demande d’admission.
de l’évaluation du curriculum vitae détaillé et la

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Les compétences linguistiques du candidat dans • Un plein cours en biologie générale/zoologie (avec
la langue d’enseignement choisie seront évaluées sessions de travaux pratiques)
rigoureusement puisque l’esprit de la règle est de • Un plein cours dans les humanités ou les sciences
permettre aux candidats d’étudier dans la langue sociales (ou deux cours d’un semestre chacun dans
d’enseignement de leur choix. Le Comité d’admission se deux disciplines différentes);
réserve le droit d’évaluer les compétences linguistiques • L’équivalent de deux pleins cours de chimie parmi
écrites des candidats plus à fond. les cours suivants :
i) biochimie générale (sans travaux pratiques);
Une fois admis, l’étudiant ne pourra changer d’une ii) chimie générale (avec travaux pratiques);
langue d’enseignement à l’autre. L’étudiant de iii) chimie organique (avec travaux pratiques).
médecine s’engage à participer à toutes les activités
d’enseignement du volet pré-externat ainsi que du volet Une année scolaire où un étudiant aura complété
externat dans la langue d’enseignement du programme l’équivalent de quatre cours annuels sera considérée
d’études de quatre ans auquel il aura été admis. comme temps complet et sera comptée dans la
moyenne pondérée si le cours manquant est complété
Bilinguisme durant une session d’été ou comme cours additionnel
Un candidat bilingue peut parler les deux langues durant une autre année scolaire. Les crédits complétés
officielles du Canada  :  le français et l’anglais. Si durant une session d’été seront acceptés, cependant
vous vous déclarez bilingue, vous devrez démontrer les notes obtenues ne pourront être comptabilisées
vos capacités dans les deux langues au moment de dans le calcul de la moyenne pondérée. Toute année
l’entrevue. scolaire qui comporte moins de quatre cours annuels
ne pourra compter comme une année à temps complet.
Dossiers d’admission incomplets Une session d’été à temps complet ne remplace pas un
Le livret de directives OMSAS fait référence à semestre d’études à temps complet d’une année scolaire.
l’importance que les échéances soient respectées pour
la réception des documents. Les candidats doivent Un candidat à l’admission peut compléter un cours
s’assurer que OMSAS reçoive tous leurs relevés de notes préalable durant l’année scolaire précédant l’admission
par les dates prescrites afin de permettre une révision en médecine, mais non durant la session d’été qui
de la demande et l’envoi aux candidats de vérification précède l’inscription.
à temps afin qu’ils puissent y apporter les corrections
nécessaires s’il y a lieu. Si tous les relevés de notes ne Lors de l’étude du dossier, le Comité d’admission se
sont pas reçus au début du cycle d’admission, le dossier réserve le droit d’évaluer le niveau de difficulté des
ne pourra pas faire partie du processus et le candidat cours du programme, la pertinence des cours pour les
pourrait se voir disqualifié. études médicales ainsi que les résultats obtenus.

Demandes d’admission frauduleuses Les étudiants et étudiantes d’un cégep de la province de


La Faculté de médecine peut, si elle le juge approprié, Québec ne sont pas autorisés à soumettre une demande
refuser toute demande d’admission ultérieure au d’admission à la Faculté de médecine de l’Université
programme de médecine d’un candidat ou d’une d’Ottawa. Un candidat détenteur d’un diplôme d’études
candidate qui a soumis une demande frauduleuse ou collégiales du Québec (cégep) doit avoir complété avec
des renseignements faux ou trompeurs dans le passé. succès dans une université reconnue, deux années
d’études à temps complet (minimum de cinq plein
cours par année) dans un programme menant à un
baccalauréat, incluant les cours préalables précisés.
Cheminement du processus
de sélection Les étudiants inscrits dans un programme
d’enseignement coopératif sont éligibles à présenter
une demande d’admission, pourvu qu’ils aient complété
les cours préalables. Aussi, ils doivent s’assurer d’avoir
Conditions d’admissibilité (Étape 1) suivi deux trimestres académiques sur trois au cours de
Nous acceptons les demandes d’étudiants dont le leurs trois premières années d’études afin de satisfaire à
rendement scolaire est satisfaisant et qui ont terminé nos critères qui stipulent trois années d’études à temps
avec succès, dans une université reconnue, trois années complet. Une année comprenant deux stages de travail
à temps complet (l’équivalent de cinq pleins cours par complétés durant les trois trimestres (automne, hiver,
année) dans un programme menant à un baccalauréat, été) ne pourra compter dans les trois années d’études
incluant quatre cours préalables spécifiques avant le à temps plein requises. Les notes obtenues lors d’un tel
début du mois de juin précédant l’inscription. Ces cours semestre académique ne compteront donc pas dans le
sont les suivants :  calcul de la moyenne pondérée.

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Candidat non admissible Excellence des notes (Étape 2)
Une personne antérieurement inscrite à un programme
d’études en médecine duquel elle a dû se retirer à la Chaque année, une moyenne pondérée minimale est
demande de la Faculté (sauf pour raison médicale) ne fixée pour le groupe de candidats et candidates. La
peut présenter une demande d’admission à la Faculté moyenne pondérée minimale requise varie selon les
de médecine de l’Université d’Ottawa. catégories suivantes :
• Candidats et candidates qui font leur demande
Épreuve du MCAT au Consortium national de formation en santé
L’épreuve du MCAT n’est plus exigée comme condition (CNFS) : résidents d’une province autre que
d’admission. Le dossier scolaire doit donc être très l’Ontario et le Québec qui font une demande au
satisfaisant. volet francophone du programme
• Candidats et candidates qui sont parrainés par les
Citoyenneté Forces canadiennes (volet anglophone seulement)
Le Comité d’admission ne peut étudier que les • Autochtones (volet francophone ou volet
demandes faites par des personnes qui détiennent le anglophone)
statut de citoyen canadien ou de résident permanent. • Résidents de l’Ontario et de la région de
Cependant, il est fait exception en faveur des enfants l’Outaouais Québecois qui demandent l’admission
admissibles des anciens de la Faculté de médecine à au volet francophone du programme
l’Université d’Ottawa. Une preuve du statut de résident • Résidents du RLISS de Champlain (Réseau local
permanent canadien doit accompagner la demande d’intégration des services de santé de Champlain)
d’admission au moment de la soumission. (volet anglophone)
• Résidents de la région immédiate (Ottawa –
Évaluation des notes pour des études complétées Outaouais) (volet anglophone)
à l’étranger • Résidents de la province d’Ontario (volet
Les candidats immigrants reçus qui ne satisfont pas anglophone)
à nos conditions d’admissibilité relatives aux études • Résidents d’autres provinces (volet anglophone)
canadiennes ou américaines dont le relevé des études • Résidents de la province de Québec (volet
internationales sera inclus dans la demande d’admission anglophone ou volet francophone)
sont priés de joindre une évaluation/conversion de
leur relevé de notes établie par l’entremise du Service Cet ordre de préférence conforme au mandat de la
d’évaluation des diplômes étrangers (World Education Faculté de médecine. L’esquisse autobiographique
Services – WES). et l’adresse permanente figurant sur la demande
d’admission seront utilisées pour déterminer le statut
L’évaluation permettra une révision équitable de géographique des candidats et candidates. Les candidats
vos études internationales lors de l’étude du dossier et les candidates peuvent être tenus de fournir une
d’admission. Le Comité d’admission se réserve preuve confirmant leur statut géographique.
cependant le droit de faire sa propre conversion. Une
moyenne convertie, une conversion du programme Les personnes qui satisfont à la moyenne pondérée
ainsi qu’une conversion de notes par cours individuel minimale fixée pour une catégorie particulière verront
devront faire partie de cette évaluation. Veuillez suivre leur demande d’admission passer au processus de
les directives données dans le site Web de la demande révision et d’évaluation de leur curriculum vitae détaillé.
d’admission OMSAS.
Pour les candidats et les candidates présentant des
Études de baccalauréat et/ou de certificat études de 1er cycle, la moyenne pondérée cumulative
d’une durée d’une année (MPC) est utilisée aux divers stades du processus de
Nos conditions d’admissibilité stipulent que nous sélection. Par exemple : 
acceptons les demandes d’un candidat ayant complété
l’équivalent de trois années d’études à temps complet Un candidat inscrit en troisième année au moment
dans un programme menant à un baccalauréat. Il est de sa demande d’admission est évalué sur la base des
donc recommandé que seules les notes obtenues lors résultats obtenus en première et en deuxième année
des trois années les plus récentes menant à l’obtention seulement. Les résultats de la première année sont
de ce programme d’études soient utilisées. Les notes pondérés une fois et ceux de la deuxième année deux
obtenues lors d’un programme d’études de baccalauréat fois. Les notes de l’année en cours ne sont pas utilisées
et/ou de certificat d’une durée d’une année ne seraient dans le processus afin de déterminer les candidats qui
donc pas considérées. avancent vers l’entrevue.

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Exemple : Scolarité
année 1 3,85 x 1 = 3,85 Décrivez la formation universitaire qui vous a préparé à
année 2 3,82 x 2 = 7,74 l’étude de la médecine en cochant les cases appropriées
Total 11,49 ÷ 3 = 3,83 (MPC) et en complétant les espaces relatives à votre (vos)
programme(s) d’études. Les préalables y sont inscrits.
Pour un candidat qui a complété trois années
d’études à temps complet au moment de sa demande Entrevue (Étape 4)
d’admission, les résultats obtenus lors de la troisième
année d’études sont pondérés trois fois, les résultats Aucun candidat ne sera admis sans avoir subi une
de la deuxième année deux fois et ceux de la première entrevue. Celles‑ci se tiennent en mars. Les candidats et
année une fois. les candidates seront invités sur la base de la moyenne
Exemple : pondérée cumulative minimale établie pour l’année
année 1 3,85 x 1 = 3,85 en cours pour le groupe dont ils font partie, suivi des
année 2 3,81 x 2 = 7,64 résultats de l’évaluation du curriculum vitae détaillé.
année 3 3,90 x 3 = 11,70 Le résultat de l’entrevue suivi de l’excellence des notes,
Total 23,19 ÷ 6 = 3,87 (MPC) c’est‑à‑dire la moyenne pondérée des notes, forment le
score composé pour effectuer un choix final des offres
Pour un candidat qui a complété plus que les trois d’admission.
années requises, seulement les notes des trois dernières
années sont pondérées. Offres d’admission (Étape 5)
Exemple :
année 1 3,85 Suite à l’entrevue, des listes préliminaires sont dressées
année 2 3,82 à partir des scores combinés. Une offre sera faite
année 3 3,90 x 1 = 3,90 d’abord aux personnes ayant obtenu le plus haut score
année 4 3,85 x 2 = 7,70 à l’entrevue selon l’ordre de leurs scores combinés,
année 5 3,89 x 3 = 11,67 suivis de ceux qui auront obtenu le deuxième meilleur
Total 23,27 ÷ 6 = 3,88 (MPC) score, et ainsi de suite.

Les notes obtenues pour des cours additionnels Certains autres facteurs peuvent être pris en
complétés hors session ou durant une session d’été ne considération lorsqu’il s’agit de déterminer le rang de
sont pas incluses dans le calcul de la MPC. chaque personne sur la liste finale d’excellence.

Curriculum vitae détaillé (Étape 3) Admission refusée


Étant donné que l’entrevue joue un rôle important
La candidate ou le candidat doit fournir un Curriculum pour l’admission d’un candidat ou d’une candidate au
vitae détaillé. Ces renseignements additionnels programme de médecine à l’Université d’Ottawa, la
permettront de juger de l’étendue des activités du personne qui aura été interviewée à trois reprises et
candidat. qui n’aura pas reçu une offre d’admission ne pourra
soumettre à nouveau une demande d’admission.
Seulement les activités complétées durant vos études
postsecondaires (au niveau universitaire) seront utilisées Droits institutionnels
dans l’évaluation de votre curriculum vitae détaillé. Il Les droits institutionnels de la Faculté de médecine
faut remplir le questionnaire en ligne. Il est à l’avantage de l’Université d’Ottawa au montant de 75  $ seront
des candidats et des candidates que leur curriculum soustraits des frais de scolarité lors de l’admission.
vitae soit complet, mais bref et précis. Les réponses
écrites dans un style télégraphique sont plus faciles à Dépôt
lire. Elles ne doivent pas prendre la forme d’une lettre Un dépôt de mille dollars (1 000 $) (chèque visé ou
personnelle. Vous devez identifier les vérificateurs et mandat poste) doit accompagner toute acceptation
suivre les directives énumérées dans la demande en finale d’offre d’admission. Le dépôt n’est pas
ligne sinon votre demande d’admission sera refusée. remboursable mais est déduit des frais de scolarité.

La Faculté de médecine se réserve le droit de refuser Inscription différée


l’invitation à l’entrevue si les renseignements contenus, Un étudiant ou une étudiante admis en première
y compris le nom des vérificateurs sont dissimulés, faux année pourra demander une inscription différée.
ou fallacieux. Cette permission sera accordée pour des raisons bien
particulières et il appartiendra au Comité d’admission
d’accorder ou de rejeter une telle demande. Les

38 OMSAS 2011 Last revised: June 24, 2010


demandes d’inscription différée doivent être faites par Vérification du casier judiciaire
écrit et reçues avant le 10 juin 2011. Tous les candidats et toutes les candidates à qui
une offre d’admission au programme de doctorat
Le Comité d’admission de la Faculté de médecine de en médecine (M.D.) a été faite doivent obtenir une
l’Université d’Ottawa n’étudiera aucune demande vérification de casier judiciaire y compris une vérification
d’admission d’une personne qui aura été admise à une du secteur vulnérable, et ce à vos frais. À la suite d’un
autre école de médecine et aura obtenu le privilège changement récent de politique gouvernementale, les
d’une inscription différée. seules organisations autorisées à faire ces vérifications
sont les services de police locaux. Pour obtenir les
Transfert exigences consulter le site www.uottawa.ca/services/
Les demandes de transfert en troisième année du sesst/dossierdepolice.html.
programme ne seront acceptées que si elles proviennent
d’universités canadiennes, et ce dans des circonstances Au début de chaque année ultérieure du programme
exceptionnelles seulement, et moyennant que le de médecine, l’étudiant ou l’étudiante doit répéter
curriculum du requérant soit compatible avec celui de la vérification de casier judiciaire y compris une
la Faculté de médecine de l’Université d’Ottawa, qu’il vérification du secteur vulnérable. Les diplômés et
y ait une place disponible, et que le candidat satisfasse diplômées de la Faculté de médecine qui ont un
aux critères d’admission. De plus, le candidat devra se casier judiciaire pourraient ne pas obtenir leur permis
soumettre à une entrevue. d’exercice de la médecine.

Cours de premiers soins (Ambulance St‑Jean) Information fausse ou trompeuse


Le cours de l’Ambulance St‑Jean est fortement Tout candidat et toute candidate, de même que tout
recommandé. étudiant et étudiante fournissant de l’information
fausse ou trompeuse, ou encore dissimulant de
Cours de réanimation cardiorespiratoire (RCR) l’information, peut entraîner  : (1) la révocation d’une
Tous les étudiants de médecine nouvellement admis en offre d’admission; (2) la révocation d’un candidat
première année à la Faculté de médecine de l’Université déjà accepté; ou (3) l’annulation d’une inscription au
d’Ottawa doivent fournir la preuve de certification programme de médecine.
d’un cours RCR. Vous devez compléter un cours de base
du niveau C : bébé, enfant et adulte 1 et 2 sauveteurs. Lignes directrices régissant la demande
Pour l’inscription au programme, vous devez terminer d’admission pour les étudiantes et étudiants
le cours auprès d’une organisation telle que  : la diplômé(e)s.
Croix Rouge Canadienne, Ambulance Saint‑Jean, la Les étudiantes et étudiants diplômés inscrits à un
Fondation des maladies du coeur, etc. programme de maîtrise ou de doctorat (ou qui ont
récemment terminé un tel programme) peuvent
Au début de chaque année subséquente du programme présenter une demande d’admission au programme
de médecine, vous devrez fournir une preuve d’une de médecine, à condition de satisfaire aux critères
recertification RCR de niveau C à l’Équipe de la gestion d’admissibilité, y compris la réussite des cours
du risque, stages cliniques. préalables exigés (sciences/humanités). Ces candidatures
seront évaluées au même titre que toutes les autres
Dossier d’immunisation candidatures. Toutes les demandes d’admission seront
L’Université d’Ottawa a des exigences obligatoires évaluées en fonction des notes obtenues lors des études
d’immunisation pour tous les étudiants de médecine. de 1er cycle.
Les professionnels de la santé ont l’obligation de se
protéger et de protéger les autres contre les infections Adresse
susceptibles d’être transmises dans leur milieu clinique. Admissions
Il est de votre responsabilité de soumettre dans le délai Faculté de médecine
demandé votre Dossier d’immunisation dûment rempli Université d’Ottawa
et signé. 451, Chemin Smyth, pièce 2046
Ottawa (Ontario) K1H 8M5
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur les exigences Canada
d’inscription et le Dossier d’immunisation, visitez
www.uottawa.ca/services/sesst/Immunisation.html. Téléphone :  613‑562‑5409
Télécopieur :  613‑562‑5651
Adresse électronique :  admissmd@uottawa.ca
Site Web :  www.medecine.uottawa.ca

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Conditions académiques des écoles de médecine de l’Ontario
Université d’Ottawa

Tableau : Renseignements sur les écoles Nota : toute demande d’admission est jugée
de médecine de l’Ontario incomplète si vous négligez de fournir les
Le tableau qui suit propose un survol des programmes renseignements exigés.
et de leurs exigences d’admission.

École Université d’Ottawa


Candidatures rentrée 2010 3 638
Grandeur cible des salles de classe pour 2011 156
Durée Quatre ans
Conditions d’admission – préalables Trois ans premier cycle temps complet; toutes disciplines

MCAT Non
Préalables Biologie/zoologie; humanités/science sociales; l’équivalent de deux
(Un crédit complet pour chacun) cours en biochimie/chimie/chimie organique
Autres considérations Entrevue; Formulaires d’évaluation confidentielle; RCR (niveau C);
vérification du casier judiciaire; dossier d’immunisation; curriculum
vitae détaillé
Transfert Non
Citoyenneté Canadiens; résidents permanents
Date d’entrevue Mars

40 OMSAS 2011 Last revised: June 24, 2010


Queen’s University

Our Mission Statement: To advance our tradition of Queen’s curriculum provides a wide range of clinical
preparing excellent physicians and leaders in health experiences extending from primary to tertiary care
care, we embrace a spirit of inquiry and innovation in settings. The medical program provides a variety of
education and research. innovative primary care educational opportunities at
regional sites such as Oshawa, Peterborough, Belleville
Founded over 150 years ago, the Queen’s School of and smaller communities in the area of southeastern
Medicine provides an intimate, one-on-one, hands-on Ontario. Students can therefore expect to complete at
MD program and a rich array of postgraduate programs least a few weeks of their clinical education at one of
that emphasize the fundamentals of clinical medicine these regional sites.
in the context of ongoing change, innovation, and
discovery. Our graduates and our faculty are leaders For more information regarding our program, please
in Canadian medicine and their footprints can be visit our website at:
seen across Canada and around the world. Our public http://meds.queensu.ca/undergraduate/.
and our public institutions in Kingston and across
southeastern Ontario are our most supportive partners, Selection Factors
and our students continually excel in their development One hundred students are admitted annually into first
and contributions. year and are selected on the basis of a strong academic
record and the assessment of personal characteristics
The School of Medicine’s undergraduate program considered to be most appropriate for the study of
offers a four-year curriculum leading to the degree medicine at Queen’s University and the subsequent
of Doctor of Medicine. This program is accredited and practice of medicine. The Admissions Committee
prepares graduates for postgraduate training leading believes that the following characteristics are important
to licensure and certification. Its unique strengths in the successful study and practice of medicine, and
are related to the opportunities for close, personal will assess these factors at different points during the
interactions between students and faculty members and admission process:
for students to obtain particularly relevant, extensive,
hands‑on clinical experience under supervision, Academic Abilities
especially in ambulatory settings. There is a great • commitment and achievement
potential for students to benefit from the integration • problem‑solving
of the clinical and basic sciences in the curriculum and • critical thinking
from increased collaboration in education among the • self‑directed learning
clinical disciplines. • scientific reasoning

The goal of the medical curriculum is to produce Personal Characteristics


physicians who have a wide understanding of the • ability to function as a team player
content and context of medicine and the knowledge, • ability to communicate effectively
skills, and attitudes to enter into any postgraduate • sensitivity to the needs of others
training program. The curriculum will foster the • adaptability and ability to cope with stress
development of life-long learning skills necessary for • creativity and extracurricular interests
effective practice. Self-directed learning is emphasized
in the curriculum and learning formats include whole Requirements for Admission
class lectures, tutorials, seminars, team-based learning, Eligible applicants are required to have a minimum
symposia and problem-based learning. Assessment is of 15 full credits in any university program by the
done using criterion-referenced examinations, small end of the academic year (September–April) in which
group evaluation and Objective Structured Clinical application is made. Transfer credits resulting from
Examinations (OSCE) for clinical skills. completion of International Baccalaureate programs
will be counted toward the total credit requirements
for Queen’s Medical School admission.

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Candidates are required to successfully complete the Academic Assessment
equivalent of a full‑year university course in each of Applicants are assessed based on:
the following:
1. biological sciences (e.g., anatomy, biochemistry, • Academic Achievements – based on the better of
biology, botany, genetics, immunology, microbiology, their cumulative or most recent two full time years
physiology, zoology); GPA
2. physical sciences (e.g., general chemistry, geology, • MCAT results
organic chemistry, physics); • Letters of Reference
3. humanities (e.g., classics, English, French, foreign • Autobiographical Sketch
languages, film studies, drama, music, history, • Personal Interview
philosophy, religion) or social sciences (e.g.,
anthropology, economics, geography, political Autobiographical Sketch
science, psychology, sociology). The Admissions Candidates should emphasize in the autobiographical
Committee strongly recommends that students sketch those areas of extracurricular experience that
complete course work in the humanities and/or include particular interests in advisory work, athletics,
social sciences that has an essay component. community work, fine arts, health care, employment,
literature, organization, teaching and travel.
All applicants are required to write the Medical College
Admission Test (MCAT) prior to the deadline date for Personal Assessment
submission of the application to OMSAS. It is suggested Select candidates will be invited for a personal
that the best preparation for the Writing Sample interview. An attempt is made on the interview days
of the MCAT is course work in expository writing or to provide candidates with an information session that
composition, which will acquaint the student with the includes an orientation to the curriculum and student
components of a well‑written essay. All MCAT scores life at Queen’s.
will be reported by OMSAS to Queen’s University,
however only those scores from tests written in the five Candidates will be ranked for offers and placement
years prior to the application deadline will be used in on the waiting list using the results from the personal
our evaluation. assessment. Offers will be conditional on the candidate’s
maintenance of an academic standing acceptable to
All students must comply with the Queen’s School of the Admissions Committee and on completion of all
Medicine Communicable Disease Screening Protocol. required credits and prerequisites.
Information regarding this protocol is available at
http://meds.queensu.ca/assets/ug_-_immunization___ Admissions Process for Aboriginal Candidates
comm._dis._policy_-_final.pdf. Students are also required The Admissions Committee recognizes the critical
to submit a criminal records check. Queen’s reserves the shortage of Aboriginal physicians in Canada and the
right to withdraw an offer of admission based on the need to educate more Aboriginal physicians to serve as
results of the criminal record check. role models and to address the health care needs of
Canada’s Aboriginal people.
Falsification of Application Information
If it is discovered that any application information The Committee has developed an alternate process for
is false or misleading, or that information has been assessment of Aboriginal candidates. Up to a maximum
concealed or withheld, the application will be of four qualified Aboriginal students per year may be
disqualified; or, if discovered after an offer of admission admitted to the MD program by the alternate process.
has been sent, that offer will be withdrawn. If these Candidates who wish to be considered by this process
circumstances are discovered after the student has must submit all documents as indicated in the general
been admitted into the medical program, the student application instructions. Aboriginal candidates may also
may be required to withdraw from the program. The choose to apply through the regular admission process.
Queen’s School of Medicine may, at its discretion, refuse
to accept future applications to the MD program from A panel consisting of representatives from the
a candidate who has submitted a false, misleading or Admissions Committee and the Aboriginal community
fraudulent application in the past. will review the files of all candidates who wish to be
considered by this alternate process and will select
Method of Selection candidates for interview. The panel will pay particular
Sequential steps are used to reduce the applicant attention to academic commitment toward a career
pool; to select those candidates to be invited for an in medicine. Only in exceptional circumstances will
interview; and to assess letters of reference and the candidates with an average GPA of less than 3.0 and
autobiographical sketch. an average MCAT score of less than 8 be selected for
interview.

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Candidates identified by the screening panel will be requires, as a condition of admission, that students
invited for an interview at the same time as the general provide a current Police Records Check and a Vulnerable
pool of applicants. The interview team will include Sector Screening. The Police Records Check includes a
representatives from the Aboriginal community. check of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)
Factors Not Considered in Selection database. Queen’s reserves the right to withdraw an
1. The Admissions Committee does not give offer of admission based on the results of the criminal
preference to applicants who have studied in record check.
any particular university program. Applicants are
encouraged to consider all of the undergraduate CPR
programs available to them and to embark on the Applicants must have completed a CPR Basic Rescuer
course of studies in which they have the greatest Course (Level C) and be able to produce valid
interest and that would prepare them for an certificates before enrolment in medical school.
alternate career should they not gain a place in
medicine. Disability and Admission to Medicine
2. No preference is shown to applicants at any Please refer to the OMSAS website at
particular level of training. www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ and click on the “Essential
3. Place of residence and location of the university Skills and Abilities” link.
where studies have been undertaken are not
criteria in selection. Deferred Registration
4. Age, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation Requests for deferred registration will be considered
are not factors considered in the selection process. by the Admissions Committee from highly qualified
students wishing to complete the requirements for
Due to the large number of applications, it is not their undergraduate or graduate degree before
possible to provide specific feedback regarding enroling in the Faculty of Medicine.
unsuccessful applications or suggestions as to how
candidates might improve their chances for acceptance Students wishing to complete the requirements
into the medical program. for their degrees may be accepted for deferred
registration. Requests for deferral should be made as
Decisions of the Admissions Committee are final. In the early as possible after firmly accepting the offer of
event of an appeal, the Committee will ensure that admission.
correct procedures of assessment have been followed
but will not reassess the candidate’s file. Admission with Advanced Standing
Because of the unique structure of the medical
Immunization curriculum, candidates are not considered for admission
Students are required to be immunized against certain with advanced standing.
diseases before they enter the clinical setting. These
requirements must be fulfilled in order to meet the Tuition and Deposit
standards set out in the Public Hospitals Act, Section A non-refundable deposit of $1,050 is required at the
4.2, Ontario Regulations 204/06. The information time of a firm acceptance. The deposit will be put
collected will be used to ensure that these standards toward tuition fees. Information about tuition fees
are met in order for students to participate in clinical and potential sources of financial support at Queen’s
activities. Failure to comply with the Communicable University is available at www.queensu.ca/registrar/.
Disease Policy may lead to limited participation in
clinical aspects of the MD program and successful Address
completion of the program could be compromised. Undergraduate Medical Education
Information regarding this protocol is available at School of Medicine
http://meds.queensu.ca/assets/ug_-_immunization___ Queen’s University
comm._dis._policy_-_final.pdf. 68 Barrie Street
Kingston ON K7L 3N6
Criminal Records Check Canada
In recognition of the requirements of the clinical
agencies and the Faculty’s responsibility to ensure that Telephone:  613‑533‑3307
its health sciences students do not place vulnerable Fax:  613‑533‑3190
populations at additional risk, the School of Medicine Website:  http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/

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Medical School Requirements Summary:
Queen’s University

School Information Chart Note: Failure to submit the required documentation


The following chart provides an overview of program will make your application incomplete.
information and requirements.

School Queen’s University


Applicants for 2010 3,322
Target Class Size for 2011 100
Program Length Four years
Minimum Academic Requirements 15 full undergraduate credits; any discipline
MCAT Yes
Prerequisites Biological Sciences; Physical Sciences; Humanities or Social Sciences
(one full credit required for each)
Non-academic Requirements Confidential Assessment forms; interview; autobiographical sketch
Transfer No
Citizenship Canadian; permanent resident
Interview Date March

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University of Toronto

General Information the Mississauga campus. The number of applications


received by the Faculty of Medicine of the University
of Toronto is greatly in excess of this quota. In selecting
The Doctor of Medicine program at the University
successful applicants, the Faculty of Medicine considers
of Toronto is four years in length, culminating in the
all available information. Those who meet the basic
conferral of the M.D. degree. The four-year curriculum
admission requirements and appear to have the best
emphasizes student-centered learning. The first two
chance of succeeding in the medical course and the
years of the program are called the pre-clerkship. There
medical profession ultimately are selected.
are two types of courses. “Block courses” consist of
four sequential multidisciplinary block courses. In first
There is no single background that is an ideal
year, students take Structure and Function, Metabolism
preparation for the practice of medicine. Medicine
and Nutrition, and Brain and Behaviour. In second year,
requires individuals with strong backgrounds in the
there is a single year-long course called Mechanisms,
social sciences, humanities, physical sciences and life
Manifestations and Management of Disease. Lectures,
sciences. Perception, commitment, high standards and
seminars and laboratory exercises complement
high achievement are all needed in specific fields.
small‑group, problem-based learning sessions.
Academic excellence and non‑academic achievements
are the criteria used in the assessment of an application.
The clinical clerkship begins early in the third year.
Academic excellence is measured by an assessment of
During the clerkship, learning occurs on the wards
marks, rigour and coherence of academic achievement,
and in ambulatory care units of the affiliated teaching
and the results of the Medical College Admission
hospitals as well as in community settings, including
Test (MCAT). The entire academic record is taken into
hospitals in surrounding communities. The Faculty of
consideration in establishing eligibility on academic
Medicine provides access to a variety of clinical and
grounds.
community health facilities for student placements in
all years of the medical program. Placements, including
Non‑academic achievements are assessed based on
core clerkship placements, are not limited to the major
a personal statement, detailed autobiographical
teaching hospital sites and will extend into the Greater
sketch and references. Applicants must be accurate
Toronto Area (GTA), including Peel, York and Durham
when describing their non‑academic achievements.
regions.
Applicants are encouraged to submit at least one letter
of reference from an individual able to comment on
In both pre‑clerkship and clerkship, all students,
non‑academic accomplishments. Reference letters must
without exception, will be required to travel outside of
not be provided by family members or friends, as these
areas served by local transit or hospital and University
individuals cannot be considered objective. Applicants
shuttle services in order to complete their studies.
must submit the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of persons able to substantiate statements
Beginning in 2011, our program will be offered on
made concerning their non‑academic activities.
two campuses. 205 incoming students will be at the St.
Applicants’ abilities in the adequate use of the English
George campus (downtown Toronto) and 54 will be at
language will be taken into consideration. Applicants
the Mississauga campus. Advanced videoconferencing
may be requested to submit additional information to
and other technologies will allow students at
supplement the application form.
all teaching sites to interact and share learning
experiences.
Approximately 550 applicants will be invited for an
interview. The 259 successful applicants will be chosen
from among these interviewees.
Admission Policies – General
Successful candidates must be deemed by the Faculty
to be acceptable in all aspects of the admission process.
The quota for admission to the first medical year is
This may include cumulative grade point average
259 students: 205 at the St. George campus and 54 at
(GPA), MCAT, published papers, supervisors’ letters,

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confidential assessments, non‑academic factors, English Note: Students applying in the final year of a three‑ or
proficiency, performance on the interview and any other four‑year degree program must complete the degree
criteria put forward by the Admissions Committee. requirements and provide proof of completion prior
to enrolment. Students applying in the third year of
Usually the minimum acceptable GPA for applicants a four‑year degree program must provide proof of
is 3.6 on the 4.0 scale. For graduate students, slightly completion of the third‑year requirements of their
lower GPAs may be acceptable. Admission to the degree prior to enrolment in the medical program.
Faculty is competitive; therefore, the possession of the
minimum requirements does not ensure acceptance. CEGEP Applicants
Applicants who have completed the CEGEP program in
The discovery that any information is false or Quebec may apply for admission if they are enrolled
misleading or that any material information has been in third‑year level university studies and will have
concealed or withheld will invalidate an application completed a total of at least 15 full‑course credits prior
and will result in its immediate rejection or in the to enrolment in our program. These applicants must
revocation and cancellation of an offer of admission have completed a minimum of ten university credits,
and/or registration if the applicant has been admitted. which may include CEGEP transfer credits, at the time
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all that they apply. Applicants who have completed the
required documents, including reference letters, are CEGEP program must also submit transcripts from their
received by the stated deadlines. The absolute final CEGEP program.
deadline for receipt of reference letters at OMSAS
is December 1, 2010. If an applicant’s letters are not Applicants from Non‑Canadian Universities
received at OMSAS by this date, the application will Applicants attending non-Canadian universities must
be cancelled as incomplete. Failure to comply with any complete the equivalent of a Canadian four‑year
admission requirements and deadlines will result in the university bachelor’s degree, as interpreted by the
cancellation of the application. Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Applicants are required to supply the Faculty with
Academic Requirements for Admission a certified academic record that contains individual
The University of Toronto will consider applications course grades for all academic work in each year
from students who have completed a minimum of of study if this information is not contained in the
three years of university study (15 university credits) or official transcript. Applicants who are attending a
who are in the process of completing their third year. university outside of Canada or the United States
The calculated GPA used to fulfill the academic must additionally have their credentials assessed for
requirements will not include the current year Canadian equivalency by the World Education Services
of study, as these grades are not available at the (WES): www.wes.org/ca/. We require a course‑by‑course
time of application assessment. evaluation, with an overall GPA.

1. Undergraduate Applicants 2. Graduate Applicants


Students attending any Canadian university taking The University of Toronto will also consider
programs that lead to degrees in any discipline (e.g., applications from students who have completed a
arts, engineering, pharmacy, science) may apply for graduate program or are enrolled in the final stages
admission during the third or higher years proceeding of a graduate program and will complete their
towards their degrees, provided that they have fulfilled degree in accordance with the dates outlined below.
the prerequisite course requirements. No preference In the selection process, applications from candidates
will be given to one program over another or to one proceeding toward or in possession of graduate
university over another. degrees may be given separate review by a Graduate
Review Committee. If you are currently completing,
Students in the third or fourth year of undergraduate or have previously completed, a graduate degree
work should note that, while no specific program of program, you are considered a graduate applicant and
study is required, academic coherence is expected. are subject to these requirements.

Applicants registered in co‑operative programs should In addition to the required three references, a graduate
submit a separate letter that specifies the schedule of applicant shall have his or her supervisor supply the
their academic and work terms if this information is Admissions Office with a confidential letter evaluating
not clear from their transcript. This letter should be his or her research work and stating the expected
sent directly to the University of Toronto. date of completion of the degree, confirming that
the degree, including successful defense of a thesis if
applicable, will be completed by June 30, 2011.

46 OMSAS 2011 Last revised: June 24, 2010


Up to two additional letters of reference pertaining to Applicants should check with the Admissions Office
the applicant’s performance in the graduate program if they are unsure of whether a particular course is
will also be considered. Graduate applicants must acceptable as a prerequisite.
supply documented evidence of research productivity
(e.g., abstract and/or first page of any published articles) First Aid and CPR
and an updated copy of their curriculum vitae, along Applicants must also complete a “Standard First Aid”
with a completed Graduate Supplemental Application course and a CPR C “Basic Rescuer Course” and be able
Form. All of this information must be received by the to produce valid certificates confirming this, before
University of Toronto no later than December 3, 2010. enrolment in the medical program will be permitted.
The agency used to provide the training must be
An up‑to‑date official transcript showing fall term recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance
marks for graduate courses is required if applicable. Board and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
This transcript must be mailed directly to the University
of Toronto as soon as marks are available. We realize Immunization
this will not occur prior to the December 3 deadline for Students are required to be fully immunized before
submission of the supplemental application package. they enter the clinical setting. These requirements must
be fulfilled in order to meet the Health Standards set
Graduate applicants who re‑classify from one graduate forth in the Public Hospitals Act, Section 4.2, Ontario
degree to another during the application cycle will not Regulation 518/88. Students who do not submit a
be considered by the Graduate Review Committee. completed immunization record will be suspended
from clinical training until proper documentation is
A graduate applicant who has not yet received the submitted.
graduate degree and who is offered a position in the
medical class will be required to submit proof, prior to Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
June 30, 2011, of successful completion of the graduate All applicants for admission must submit results of
program, including successful defense of the thesis if the MCAT. The MCAT must be written prior to the
applicable. Graduate students offered a position on the application deadline of October  1, 2010. MCAT test
expectation that their degree will be completed, who results will be accepted provided the test was written no
then state that they are unable to meet this deadline, more than five years prior to the application deadline.
will not be granted deferrals and will lose their seat No exceptions will be made to this policy and applicants
in our program. It is required by the Admissions Office without MCAT results will be disqualified. The MCAT is
that all applicants accepted from graduate programs not included in the overall GPA calculation. Low marks
provide proof of receipt of their graduate degrees (below 9 in any subtest and below “N” on the writing
once the degree has been conferred. sample) will jeopardize the success of the application.

Prerequisites Interviews
All applicants are required to have completed at least In making its assessment, the Faculty will invite
two full‑course equivalents in life sciences and at least some applicants to attend an interview. Because the
one full‑course equivalent in humanities, social sciences interviews will involve other people, the applicant
or languages. It is strongly recommended that the must attend at the date and time arranged. Applicants
prerequisite courses be completed prior to application. are responsible for their own travel expenses. Most
If they have not been completed, and are not showing interviews will be conducted over three weekends in
as current registrations on your transcript, your the spring of each year. An unsatisfactory interview may
application will not be considered. jeopardize the success of an application. Candidates
who cancel or decline an interview will receive no
Examples: further consideration for admission.
• Life Sciences: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology,
Botany, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, MD/PhD Program
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics & Molecular The MD/PhD program at the University of Toronto
Biology, Nutritional Sciences, Pharmacology & provides highly qualified students the opportunity
Toxicology, Physiology, Zoology to integrate medical school with intensive scientific
training. Its purpose is to prepare clinician‑scientists
• Social Sciences: Economics, Political Science, for careers in academic medicine. Students who wish
Sociology, Criminology to be considered for selection to the MD/PhD program
• Languages: Courses in a language other than the must submit a separate application to this program in
applicant’s native language addition to the OMSAS application for medical school.

• Humanities: Classics, English, History, Religious


Studies, Cultural Studies

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Additional information and application materials may Document: Essential Skills and Abilities Required for the
be obtained at www.utoronto.ca/mdphd. Study of Medicine” at: www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/.

Applicant’s Essay Acceptance


All applicants are required to submit an original personal Notices of acceptance are sent to students in the spring
statement, in an essay of 1,000 words or less. As a general or summer prior to the proposed date of enrolment,
guideline, the statement should address and discuss the in accordance with dates published by OMSAS.
applicant’s personal background, including particular Acceptance may be conditional upon fulfillment of
interests and extracurricular experiences. Candidates specific requirements.
should outline their choice of, and preparation for,
a career in medicine. Applicants should also describe Final Transcripts
their premedical studies, expanding on what they have Final transcripts for admitted applicants must be
chosen to pursue and how this has prepared them for sent directly to the Office of Admissions and Student
their future, including a career in medicine. Finances, not to OMSAS. Details will be included in the
offer of admission letter, as appropriate.
The Admissions Office will perform random checks
of applicants’ essays through www.Turnitin.com for Deferrals
detection of possible plagiarism. Applicants will not Deferrals can be considered only upon application
be informed that their essay has been submitted for by the candidate at the time that they respond to an
comparison. Essays submitted to Turnitin.com will offer of admission. Deferrals will be considered by the
be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com admissions committee on a case‑by‑case basis. A very
reference database, where they will be used solely for limited number of deferrals may be granted in cases
the purpose of detecting plagiarism. The terms that of compelling academic or personal circumstance, as
apply to the University’s use of the Turnitin.com service detailed by the applicant.
are described on the Turnitin.com website.
It is strongly recommended that candidates complete
If you do not consent to your essay being submitted to academic programs prior to enrolment and that
Turnitin.com, you must contact the Admissions Office applicants apply to the University of Toronto Medical
directly, by email, to inform us of this fact. We will School in the final year of a program. Deferrals will not
honour this request. be granted in order to permit students to complete a
four‑year degree or to complete a graduate degree.
Applicants who do not submit the personal statement Any deferrals granted will generally be for a one‑year
with their applications by the application deadline, period.
or whose statement does not meet the above
requirements, will be disqualified. Criminal Records Check and Disclosure
As all medical students undertake significant portions
In some cases, the Admissions Office may wish to of their education in settings with exposure to
verify additional information about activities that vulnerable populations, students are required to
are described in either the personal statement or the complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check,
autobiographical sketch. Therefore, the applicant must at their own expense, prior to registration in our
provide the name, address and phone number of at program. This mandatory process informs us of any
least one contact person (verifier) for each activity that pending criminal charges, or convictions for which
the applicant considers to be of major importance. you have not received a pardon, as well as of any
Please notify your verifiers so that they may be pardoned sexual offences. The Faculty will also request
contacted by the Admissions Office. disclosure of any convictions in any jurisdiction and/or
any findings of professional misconduct. The Faculty
Disability and Admission to Medicine of Medicine reserves the right to revoke an offer of
The Faculty of Medicine, in accord with the Ontario admission or cancel registration based on a review of
Human Rights Code and University Policy, is committed this information.
to provision of equal access opportunities to all
qualified applicants. To fulfill the requirements of If you have ever been convicted of a criminal offence
the MD degree and to avoid serious risk to the health for which you have not received a pardon, you are
and safety of patients/clients, students are required to strongly urged to consult with your provincial College
acquire competency in a wide range of knowledge, skills of Physicians and Surgeons, as medical graduates with
and abilities. Individuals with special needs are advised criminal records may not be eligible to receive licensure
to contact the Office of Admissions, Faculty of Medicine, to practice medicine.
University of Toronto, and to carefully review the
“Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine (COFM) Policy

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Address
Office of Admissions and Student Finances
Faculty of Medicine
University of Toronto
Room 2135, Medical Sciences Building
1 King’s College Circle
Toronto ON M5S 1A8
Canada

Telephone:  416‑978‑7928
Fax:  416‑971‑2163
Website: www.md.utoronto.ca

Medical School Requirements Summary:


University of Toronto

School Information Chart Note: Failure to submit the required documentation


The following chart provides an overview of program will make your application incomplete.
information and requirements.

School University of Toronto


Applicants for 2010 3,108
Target Class Size for 2011 259
Program Length Four years
Minimum Academic Requirements Three full years undergraduate; 15 full course credits; any discipline
MCAT Yes
Prerequisites One of Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; two Life Sciences
(one full credit required for each)
Non-academic Requirements Confidential Assessment forms and letters; autobiographical essay;
autobiographical sketch; interview
Transfer No
Citizenship No restrictions
Interview Date February–April

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The University
of Western Ontario

The following are the requirements for admission in Fall are presented that integrate the basic and clinical
2011. Please note that the admission policy is reviewed sciences. The year-one and year-two system courses
annually and the admission requirements from previous are: Introduction to Medicine; Blood; Digestive
years may not apply. The University of Western Ontario Systems & Nutrition; Emergency Care; Endocrine &
reserves the right to review and change the admission Metabolism; Heart & Circulation; Infection & Immunity;
requirements at any time, without notice. The Musculoskeletal System; Respiration & Airways;
Neurosciences; Eye & Ear; Psychiatry & Behavioural
Sciences; Reproduction; Skin; and the Genito-urinary
System.
Introduction
A particular strength of our program is the opportunity
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides for early patient contact. Patient-centred Clinical
an outstanding education within a research intensive Methods starts in year one. Patient-centred care
environment where tomorrow’s physicians, dentists recognizes the need to see the health concerns of
and health researchers learn to be socially responsible a patient “through the patient’s eyes”. Students
leaders in the advancement of human health. are encouraged toward an understanding that
extends beyond the disease process to the patient’s
The Doctor of Medicine Program runs simultaneously illness experience as well as other contexts (e.g.,
from two sites: London and Windsor, Ontario. Each family, community, economic, social, environmental
year a portion of the admitted class will complete factors). Each of the courses has a patient centred
all of their academic studies through the Windsor component, in which the focus is the patient physician
program and graduate from The University of Western relationship, the various roles expected of physicians,
Ontario. The Windsor program is a partnership and professionalism issues. Cases, and at times actual
between The University of Western Ontario, The patients, are presented to students and are the basis for
University of Windsor, and the London and Windsor student self-learning, which is directed by the teaching
hospitals. This new program builds on the strength of faculty. Independent student learning is reinforced by
clerkship training provided in Windsor through our small weekly group sessions with faculty tutors. The
Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network School has excellent library and resource facilities to
(SWOMEN). support self-directed study.

Applicants invited for an interview will have an The first two years of the program provide a variety
opportunity to indicate their site of preference. of opportunities for students to better understand the
When a site reaches its enrolment limit, successful relationship between health care and the community.
applicants will be offered admission to the available Another strength of the first year is SWOMEN Discovery
site. Applicants for both programs will be processed by Week, which exposes all students to practice in rural
the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and The settings.
University of Western Ontario, and will be subject to
the same entry criteria. Year Three
During the third-year integrated clerkship, the
student is an active member of clinical care teams in
the following medical disciplines: family medicine,
MD Program Structure medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, pediatrics,
psychiatry and surgery. Under the supervision of faculty
Years One and Two and more senior house staff, clerks will be given
The first two years of the curriculum will provide graded responsibility in the investigation, diagnosis
students with a solid grounding in basic and clinical and management of patients in hospital, community
sciences. Within each course, various subject areas and outpatient settings. The clerkship year incorporates
rural experiences throughout southwestern Ontario.

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Year Four it contains five full or equivalent courses (30 credit
Beginning in year four, clinical electives will be hours) taken between September and April. First
arranged by the student in any area of medicine, at year courses, repeat/antirequisite courses, and
Western or at other approved centres. For students second-year courses that do not require a first-
wishing to arrange electives in developing countries, a year prerequisite are not acceptable in the “special
Medical Electives Overseas Officer is available to advise year”.
and assist students in making their arrangements.
After completion of the clinical electives, students Applicants who embark on a second degree
will return to Western in January for the transition program are allowed to apply only during the
period, which includes: advanced basic sciences (e.g., final year of their new program. In order to be
Surgical Anatomy, Medical Physiology), advanced considered for GPA purposes, the second degree
communication skills, general review, health care must be an Honours degree or equivalent. In this
systems, etc. This period will permit students to further situation, GPA consideration will be based only on
integrate the basic and clinical aspects of medicine in the two best years of the second degree program.
light of their clinical experience. Applicants who are given a conditional offer must
complete all program requirements for the second
degree prior to registration in the MD program.

Financial Support Graduate students are required to have completed


all requirements for their graduate degree and
Each year over $3 million is distributed to assist medical their thesis (if required) must be submitted for
students in greatest financial need. Within Schulich defense by the examination committee prior to
Medicine, there are 13 Schulich Scholarships awarded registration in the MD Program.
annually ($20,000/year for four years) as well as several
endowment funds available for disbursement in the Schulich Medicine will consider applications to the
form of scholarships/bursaries and awards. In addition, first year of the medical program from individuals
there are other university-based awards issued by who are currently or were registered in a Doctor
The University of Western Ontario as well as loans of Medicine Program or equivalent elsewhere.
through the Ontario Student Assistance Program Applicants in this situation will be required to meet
(OSAP). Through these and other measures, we aspire the same criteria as other applicants to the Schulich
to prevent financial considerations from acting as a MD program.
barrier to any student wishing to study medicine at our
school. 2. GPA
The GPA minimums are reset each year. Applicants
must meet or exceed this minimum in each of the
two undergraduate years of full-time study (one of
Academic Admission Requirements which may be the current year). Full-time study is
defined as five full or equivalent courses with 30 or
Enrolment is limited. Admission to the Doctor of more credit hours.
Medicine (MD) Program is highly competitive and
possessing the minimum requirements does not ensure To be considered, each year must contain at least
an interview or acceptance. Individuals satisfying three full course equivalents whose published
the following requirements are eligible to apply for academic level is at or above the year of study
admission to the first year of the program. (for example, in third year, at least three full
course equivalents must be at the third or fourth
1. Honours and Advanced Degrees year level). Please note, only one Pass/Fail credit
Applicants must have a four-year Honours degree will be permissible in each of the two years being
or equivalent from a recognized university. considered for the GPA.
Applicants may be in the final year of an honours
degree at the time of application. There is no 3. MCAT
preference given for the undergraduate program MCAT minimums are reset each year. Applicants
of study and there are no course prerequisites. must meet or exceed these thresholds in their
most recent writing of the MCAT (which must be
Applicants who have earned a degree may elect no more than five years prior to the application
to continue in full time undergraduate studies. deadline of October 1, 2010). Applicants from
Only the first such “special year” taken by the designated counties in Southwestern Ontario (Grey,
applicant will be considered for determination of Bruce, Huron, Perth, Oxford, Middlesex, Lambton,
the GPA. A special year will only be considered if Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Essex, and Norfolk Counties)

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must meet the same overall score but are afforded If you have ever been convicted of a criminal
some flexibility for individual component scores. offence for which you have not received a pardon,
you are strongly urged to consult with your
All applicants must arrange for verified results provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons, as
of the revised MCAT to be submitted directly to medical graduates with criminal records may not
the Ontario Medical School Application Service be eligible to receive licensure to practice medicine.
(OMSAS).
6. Basic Life Support Training
Applicants should complete training in standard
first aid and a CPR Basic Rescuer course (Level C),
Non-Academic Requirements and be able to produce valid certificates before
enrolment in the medical program.
1. Citizenship
Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent 7. Statement on Potential Health Risks and
Residents of Canada. Immunization Requirements
Students in the Schulich School of Medicine &
2. Proficiency in English Dentistry will be required to care for persons
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry reserves with infectious diseases (including Hepatitis B and
the right to deny admission to any applicant whose HIV) should they be assigned to them. Students
facility in written and spoken English is judged to accepted into the medical program will be sent
be inadequate. complete documentation regarding health
status policies and immunization requirements.
3. Confidential Assessment Form Documentation of immunization and tuberculin
Any three persons who, in the opinion of the status will be required.
applicant, will give an informed critical assessment
will be acceptable as referees.

4. Interview Key Dates and Deadlines (for the


Select applicants will be invited for an interview. 2010-2011 Admissions Cycle)
Our interviews are structured, standardized
45 minute interviews with a panel of three September 15, 2010:
representatives: one faculty member/physician, Last date to register for an account with OMSAS.
one senior medical student, and one community
representative. October 1, 2010:
Last date to submit application to OMSAS.
5. Police Records Check & Vulnerable Sector
Screening February 2011:
All medical students will interact with vulnerable Minimum GPA and MCAT scores are posted.
populations through the course of their academic
programs. In recognition of the requirements of March 5/6 & 26/27, 2011:
clinical agencies to ensure that medical students Interview dates for Schulich Medicine.
do not place vulnerable populations at risk, the
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry requires May 5, 2011:
that all students provide, as a condition of their First round of offers of admission
admission into the MD program, a current Police
Records check and a Vulnerable Sector (Position) September 2011:
Screening. At the beginning of each subsequent White Coat ceremony
academic year in the MD program, students will be
required to sign a criminal record and disclosure September 2011:
form to confirm that there has been no change Orientation
in the information contained in the police records
check.

In the rare instance where an applicant does not


receive “all clear” status, the applicant may request
a hearing before the Police Records Check (PRC)
Committee. The PRC Committee’s decision is final.

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Health Care Improvement in by an interview panel consisting of an Indigenous
physician, Indigenous community member and senior
Southwestern Ontario and medical student.
Indigenous Communities
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants and students
As a component of our mandate, special consideration considering a future career in Medicine are encouraged
will be given to applicants who have indicated on their to contact the Indigenous Liaison Officer at the
OMSAS application that they are from designated Admissions Office at admissions.medicine@schulich.
communities in Southwestern Ontario (Grey, Bruce, uwo.ca or call 519-661-3744 for further information
Huron, Perth, Oxford, Middlesex, Lambton, Chatham- and counseling.
Kent, Elgin, Essex, and Norfolk Counties) and/or from
the Indigenous communities.

The Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network


(SWOMEN) is a partnership of over 40 communities
Combined Programs
throughout Southwestern Ontario that provides rural/
regional medical education and training experience 1. MD/PhD Program
to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees from the Three seats will be set aside each year for applicants
Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. to the MD/PhD program.

The clinical clerkship, or third year of the medical For further information, please visit the MD/PhD
program, is constituted so that all clerks will be Program website at www.schulich.uwo.ca/medicine/
expected to spend time outside of London or Windsor MD_PhD/.
in the SWOMEN teaching sites. It is important that
applicants to the Schulich Medicine MD undergraduate 2. MD/BESc Program
program understand that they will be mandated to Three seats will be set aside each year for
spend part of third year away from London or Windsor. applicants to the MD/BESc Program. Please note
There are no exceptions to this policy. By accepting an only applicants who are pre-registered in the MD/
offer of admission to this program you are consenting BESc program in the Faculty of Engineering at
to participate fully in this approach to learning. The University of Western Ontario are eligible for
these seats. The combined program is available in
We are committed to increasing the number of First conjunction with the Biochemical, Civil, Electrical,
Nations, Métis, and Inuit physicians. The Schulich Mechanical, and Integrated Engineering programs.
School of Medicine and Dentistry has established the
Indigenous Student Affairs and Admissions Committee For further information, please visit the program
to increase the enrolment of Indigenous students in website at www.eng.uwo.ca/undergraduate/USO/
Medicine and to provide Indigenous applicants and UndergraduatePrograms/program_information%20
students with support and counseling to facilitate 2009.htm.
their success in medical school. Schulich Medicine has
designated three seats in each entering class for First 3. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/MD/MSc
Nations, Métis and Inuit students. Applicants self- Program
identified as Indigenous persons and one of Canada’s One seat will be set aside each year for applicants
First Peoples who wish to be considered for the to the OMFS/MD/MSc program.
designated seats must provide official documents of
Indigenous status or proof of ancestral Indigenous For further information, please visit the program
origin to OMSAS. Such applicants are encouraged to website at www.schulich.uwo.ca/Dentistry/div_
submit additional letters of support from Indigenous omfamdmsc.html.
communities or organizations. Applicants will be
assessed on a balanced portfolio which includes:
academic achievements, MCAT scores and involvement
in the Indigenous community.
Additional Information for
Applicants
Only in exceptional circumstances will applicants with
a GPA of less than 3.30 or MCAT score below BS 8, PS 1. Admission and Application Policies
8, VR 8, WS O be considered for the designated seats. The maximum number of places available in first
Applicants invited to an interview will be welcomed year is 171 (133 in London, 38 in Windsor).

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Following the final date for application, an 3. Graduate Students
applicant may file any supplementary information Graduate students are required to have completed
relevant to the application with the Schulich School all course requirements for their degree, and their
of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western thesis (if required) must be submitted for defense
Ontario, on or before the last day of May in the to the examination committee prior to registration
year following submission of the application. in the medical program.

Applicants may request a review of the decision of Western does not take graduate courses into
the Medicine Admissions Committee, provided that consideration for the GPA; only undergraduate
such a request is based upon new and significant years are used.
information pertinent to the application. This
request must be filed with the Schulich School of Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Masters
Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western program are encouraged to make inquiries about
Ontario, no later than two weeks after the issuance our MD/PhD program: www.schulich.uwo.ca/
of the original decision. The request should contain medicine/MD_PhD/.
information not available to the applicant prior to
the last Wednesday in May in the year following 4. Repeat Courses
submission of the application. This request will Schulich Medicine does not accept repeat courses.
be forwarded to the Appeals Committee, whose If a course is repeated, the course is not counted in
decision is final. the course load for that year, nor is it factored into
the GPA calculation for that year. Therefore, if you
2. Co-op Programs and Clinical Placements take five full or equivalent courses but one of them
All degree programs that have a co-op or clinical is a repeat course, that year will be considered to
placement component are dealt with on an have less than a full course load and is not suitable
individual basis. If you have questions about for GPA calculations.
how this is considered, please email admissions.
medicine@schulich.uwo.ca. 4. Summer Courses
Summer courses will not be counted in the overall
If applicants are enrolled in an Honours-level co-op GPA for interview and admission consideration and
degree program their academic course work will be will not be counted as part of the September to
considered as follows: April course load.
• One of the two years considered for admissions
purposes must have five full or equivalent 5. Disability and Admission to Medicine
courses taken between September and April. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, in
This year must meet the minimum GPA cutoff accord with the Ontario Human Rights Code and
for the current application cycle. University Policy, is committed to the provision
• The second eligible year for consideration will of equal access opportunities to all qualified
be the best academic year of the remaining applicants. To fulfill the requirements of the MD
years with a full course load. Please note that an degree and to avoid serious risk to the health and
“academic year” in this case will consist of the safety of patients/clients, students are required to
two semesters which combine to complete one acquire competency in a wide range of knowledge,
of the mandatory “years” of the program. (E.g., skills and abilities. Individuals with special needs
third year may consist of courses taken from are advised to contact the Office of Admissions
September-December 2009 and May‑September & Student Affairs, Schulich School of Medicine
2010 but the student is registered by their & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario,
university as being a third-year student.) We and to carefully review the “Council of Ontario
will not consider two semesters belonging to Faculties of Medicine (COFM) Policy Document:
different academic years. Essential Skills and Abilities Required for the Study
of Medicine” at www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/.
Applicants registered in co-operative programs
should submit a separate letter that specifies the 6. Transfer Students
schedule of their academic and work terms if this The structure of the medical curriculum at the
information is not clear from their transcript. Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is such that
This letter should be sent directly to the Office of transfer from another Canadian medical school for
Admissions & Student Affairs, Schulich School of advanced standing can be considered only in very
Medicine & Dentistry. exceptional cases and is subject to space being

54 OMSAS 2011 Last revised: June 24, 2010


available. Applicants considering transfer must first Address
contact the Office of Admissions & Student Affairs. Medicine Admissions Office
Schulich Medicine does not accept advanced Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
standing or transfers from non-Canadian medical Kresge Building Room K1
schools. The University of Western Ontario
. London ON N6A 5C1
7. Foreign Courses/Grades Canada
Our policy on considering applicants with education
completed outside of North America is currently Telephone: 519-661-3744
under review. Please contact our office for more Fax: 519-850-2958
information about this topic. Email: admissions.medicine@schulich.uwo.ca
Website: www.schulich.uwo.ca
8. Tuition and Deposit
A non refundable deposit of $1,000 is required at
the time of an acceptance. The deposit will be put
toward tuition fees.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information


you are encouraged to visit our website: www.
schulich.uwo.ca/education/admissions/medicine/
index.php.

Applicants submitting false information will be


subject to disciplinary action in accordance with
University of Western Ontario policy.

Medical School Requirements Summary:


The University of Western Ontario

School Information Chart Note: Failure to submit the required documentation


The following chart provides an overview of program will make your application incomplete.
information and requirements.

School The University of Western Ontario


Applicants for 2010 2,372
Target Class Size for 2011 171
Program Length Four years
Minimum Academic Requirements Four-year honours degree or equivalent
MCAT Yes
Prerequisites N/A
(one full credit required for each)
Non-academic Requirements Confidential Assessment forms; interview; CPR-C; First Aid; police record
check
Transfer Canadian medical school only
Citizenship Canadian; permanent resident
Interview Date March–April

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OMSAS 2011
Ontario Medical School Application Service

Applicant’s Checklist
Before submitting your application, ensure that you have verified the
following:

• For all postsecondary institutions other than Ontario universities,


have you requested that the Registrar’s Office send transcripts to
OMSAS for all course work prior to the current academic year?
• Have you written the MCAT (if required) and requested that your
scores be released to OMSAS?
• Have you requested confidential assessments using the forms
provided?

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