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Applying to MD-PhD Programs

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Are you considering a MD-PhD program? Here the basics about applying to MD-PhD programs to help you get started.

The MD-PhD dual degree training prepares you for a career that is busy, challenging, and rewarding, and offers opportunities to do good for many people by advancing medical science, developing new diagnostics and treatments for diseases, and pushing back the boundaries of the unknown.

How do I know if a combined program is right for me?

MD-PhD programs are specifically designed for those who want to become physician-researchers, also known as physician-scientists. Graduates of MD-PhD programs often go on to become faculty members at medical schools, universities, and research institutes such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

MD-PhD program students are being prepared for careers in which they will spend most of their time doing research in addition to caring for patients. It is critical that applicants have a passion for doing both—most MD-PhD graduates feel strongly that they would not be fulfilled by only pursuing medicine or science.

How do I apply?

Nearly all MD-PhD programs participate in the application process via the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) . On the AMCAS application, students designate themselves as MD-PhD applicants and complete two additional essays: one related to why they are interested in MD-PhD training, and the other highlighting their significant research experiences.

What schools offer this type of program?

Nationwide, there are more than 90 MD-PhD programs affiliated with medical schools. The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports Medical Scientist Training Programs or MSTPs. They currently provide training grants that partially support MD-PhD programs at 49 degree-granting institutions. You can see which schools offer MD-PhD degrees in the  Medical School Admission Requirements  profiles under “Combined Degrees and Special Programs.” You can also review  Individual MD-PhD Program Information for Prospective Applicants  for easy access to individual MD-PhD program websites.

How long does it take?

Students enter an integrated curriculum that typically takes seven to eight years to complete. During which time, they satisfy the full requirements for both the MD and the PhD degrees.

What kind of work can I do? How much time is spent as an MD? As a researcher?

According to a  study of MD-PhD program outcomes , nearly 80 percent of graduates are following career paths consistent with the goals of their training, including working as full-time faculty in academic medical centers or for the NIH, research institutes, industry, and federal agencies. Those in academia, spend between 50 and 80 percent of their time conducting research, though this can vary by specialty. Their research may be lab-based, translational, or clinical. The remaining time is often divided between clinical service, teaching, and administrative activities.

MD-PhD Application Timeline

AMCAS application opens:  May preceding the year of expected entry Applicants interviewed:  October–March Final decisions sent to applicants:  December–March Applicants revisit program(s) to decide where to matriculate:  March–April MD-PhD programs start:  June–August

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McGill Medical School is one of the most prestigious and competitive medical schools in Canada . Additionally, it is the only medical school in Quebec offering instruction in both English and French. The school now has two campuses: courses in English are offered at the Montreal campus, while courses in French are offered at the Outaouais Campus in Gatineau, Quebec. In this blog, you will learn McGill's admission statistics, requirements, available programs, application deadlines, and tips for how to get in! 

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Mission statement.

“To educate future and current health care professionals and scientists based on our commitment to excellence, social accountability and lifelong learning, together with the pursuit of novel research and clinical innovation, to improve the health of individuals and populations worldwide.”  

Admissions Statistics & Eligibility

Entry to McGill Medical School is highly competitive. The most recent data shows the following:

Overall Success Rate : 6.9%

Minimum MCAT score required (if applicable) : 508-509

Average GPA: 3.9

Location: Montreal and Outaouais

McGill's overall acceptance rate:

There are four main categories of eligibility: Quebec residents, Canadian citizens and permanent residents (outside of Quebec), International applicants, and Indigenous applicants. Qualified indigenous applicants have a special application and evaluation process that is detailed here .

It is important to note that approximately 95% of spots in the program are reserved for residents of Quebec.

Recent statistics for some of the individual applicant categories are as follows:

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Note that all applicants should be functionally bilingual in both French and English, as med students will be expected to have at least mid-intermediate skills in both languages in order to treat patients in the community. Students with weak language abilities in either French or English will be expected to improve their level through further study.

There are five programs available at the McGill Medical School:

This one-year preparatory program is exclusively for Quebec CEGEP students. Applicants must be in the final year of collegial studies and about to receive their Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC). Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5 in the program and no grade below \u201cB\u201d in all mandatory courses in order to enter the MDCM program upon completion. More details on the Med-P program can be found here . ","label":"Med-P Program","title":"Med-P Program"}]" code="tab2" template="BlogArticle">

In the following sections, we will be focusing on the MDCM and MDCM & PhD program.  

Academic Curriculum

The MDCM program is followed by both MDCM and MDCM & PhD students. It features a mix of both classroom learning and clinical practice, with students gaining clinical exposure from the very first year of study. 

Program Components (MDCM)

There are four components of the MDCM curriculum:

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The MDCM curriculum is built upon three core themes:

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All students who wish to complete the dual MDCM & PhD program must meet all of the admission requirements for the MDCM program at the time they apply. Students who take the MDCM & PhD dual program will follow a 7-year program based on the following structure:

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Throughout the program, students meet every 2 weeks from September to April for research seminars. 

Tuition Costs & Funding Opportunities

Tuition costs.

Standard tuition fees vary depending on whether you are a Quebec resident, a Canadian citizen/permanent resident from outside of Quebec, or an international student.

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Funding Opportunities

Different types of internal funding are available for medical students at McGill. Internal funding sources include entrance scholarships, research awards and bursaries, travel grants, and needs-based scholarships, bursaries, and loans. There are also various prizes and medals awarded to high-achieving students throughout their studies. External awards are also available. You can learn more about funding opportunities here .

MDCM & PhD Students: For students studying in the dual program, a $25,000/year stipend is offered to fund their studies. Summer bursaries, travel grants, and external funding are also available.

For costs not covered by scholarships or other funding, students can consider taking on a loan. Learn more about how to pay for medical school .  

Application Process

Before you begin, make sure you know which application category you belong to. Remember that Quebec residents will have to prove their residency in the province in order to be placed in the resident application pool.

Applicants for both the MDCM and MDCM & PhD programs apply through McGill’s own web-based application system . You will be able to track your application status afterwards through Minerva, McGill’s system for students and applicants. Whether you apply to the MDCM or MDCM & PhD, only one application is required. For both programs, the following documentation is required for your application:

• Your CV & VERL (“List of Verifiers”). McGill has a template for applicants to use for both
• Your academic transcripts
• Online CASPer assessment
• Your “academic workbook” (which converts your grades into McGill-compatible points)
• MCAT score: required only for applicants with a non-Canadian university degree (i.e. international students or Canadians who have graduated abroad). If you have an undergraduate degree from a Canadian university, submitting your MCAT score is optional, and will only be used if it makes your application more competitive overall.

The following additional documentation is required for MDCM & PhD program applicants only:

• Two letters of reference
• A research appendix of your publications and scholarly activities
• A one-page narrative describing your research experience, career goals, and your research subject/area of interest

The application process at McGill consists of 3 steps:

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Application Timeline

For both MDCM and MDCM & PhD applicants, the application timeline is as follows:

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McGill strongly encourages its applicants to keep in mind the CanMEDS Roles Framework when preparing their application.

McGill also recommends that all potential applicants first ask themselves the following three questions to determine suitability:

• “Can I handle the rigorous and intense academic program that is required in order to become a physician?”
• “Do I have a passion for the profession of medicine, and am I ready and willing to dedicate and commit myself to be of service to others?”
• “Do my work and life experiences demonstrate that I have prepared myself in the best ways available to me for a career in medicine?”

Coursework and prerequisites 

These are the mandatory medical school prerequisites for the MDCM program: 

• 2 introductory Biology, with labs
• 2 introductory Chemistry, with labs
• 1 introductory Organic Chemistry, with labs
• 2 Introductory Physics, with labs

You should have no grade lower than “C” in all of your science prerequisites. Note that a lab component for each of the above courses is mandatory. At least 4 of the above 7 prerequisites must be officially completed by the November 1st application deadline. All science prerequisites must be passed, and one course cannot fulfill more than one requirement.

The following courses are recommended for applicants:

• Mammalian Physiology
• Organic Chemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology & Metabolism

Your academic performance is worth 70% of your evaluation as an applicant. McGill will evaluate your academic performance using several factors. Your cumulative GPA counts for 90% of your academic evaluation, with the remaining 10% dedicated to context. Context includes the progressive difficulty of your coursework, any post-bachelor’s academics, and any professional degree programs.

McGill recommends that you have a GPA of 3.8 or above to be a competitive applicant. Consider the recent stats of the average applicant GPAs: 3.89 (Quebec residents), 3.95 (non-Quebec Canadian citizens/residents), and 3.90 (international applicants). CEGEP applicants need an R score of above 34 to be competitive; R scores below 32 are rarely accepted. 

CV & VERL

Not unlike the AMCAS Work and Activities , your CV will follow the template provided by the McGill application, and will cover your Education, Work Experience, Community Service, Research Publications, Extracurriculars , Awards & Distinctions, and Skills & Hobbies. Your VERL (“List of Verifiers”) is a list of the names and contact info for the people who can verify each entry on your CV.

Note that your VERL submission is not the same as medical school recommendation letters . Your verifiers simply have to confirm that you were indeed involved in the activities you list on your application CV. They do not need to give an assessment of your character. However, it is a good idea to notify your verifiers that they might be contacted by the school. Let them know in person or via email that you are applying to medical school and that you are planning to include their contact info on the form.

The MCAT is NOT required for applicants who have completed their Bachelor’s at a Canadian university. For such applicants, submitting an MCAT score is optional, and will only be used in the application review if it makes the application more competitive overall. If you are interested in submitting an MCAT score , check out our suggestions for making a good MCAT study schedule . MCAT scores must be submitted by Canadian and international applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree from a Canadian university. If required, the MCAT must be taken before the application deadline, with a minimum MCAT score of 508-509 achieved. The highest overall score will be considered, not individual subset scores. 

Applicants must register on CASPer, verify their identity, and reserve a test time that matches dates specified by McGill’s program/application cycle. Remember, your CASPer score is only eligible if taken during the most recent test cycle, prior to the application deadline. You will only take the standard CASPer test – you can learn more about how to prepare for CASPer . You will NOT take the CASPer Snapshot . You may take the test in either English or French. McGill will receive your scores approximately three weeks after you take the test. 

While your MDCM application will benefit from prior research experience, a strong research background is mandatory for MDCM & PhD dual program applicants. As part of your application, you must submit a research appendix outlining your publications and scholarly activities to date. You must also submit a one-page paper, not unlike the MD-PhD essay , discussing your research experience, career goals, and research interests. You will also be required to submit two letters of reference from research mentors/supervisors.

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Letters of Reference (MDCM & PhD)

Two recommendation letters are required for MDCM & PhD dual program applicants only. Both of your writers should be research mentors or supervisors you have worked with closely. These reference letters should speak to the following factors: your research ability and potential, your motivation, your self-reliance and independence, your ability to work as part of a team, your ability to plan and conduct research, and your originality and creativity.

All letters must use official letterhead and be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Medicine Admissions office. They should also contain your full name and McGill identification number to clearly link the letters to your application. Electronically, your referees may submit letters as a PDF/A-compliant file via email using their institutional email address, or via Interfolio. 

Language Requirements

MDCM and MDCM & PhD students are not required to submit proof of French/English bilingualism when they apply. However, your language proficiency may be assessed before you begin your program to determine whether you require extra language study. Students should achieve at least a mid-intermediate level in both French and English to effectively treat patients. The French Language Centre offers classes to all McGill students, and there are also French for Medical Purposes workshops offered during both the Fall and Winter terms. For students wishing to improve their English skills, a summer English course is offered through the McGill Writing Centre. 

Interview Format

Interviews take place on-site at the Faculty of Medicine during February. McGill uses the Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) format to assess your suitability for the program. Learn how to prepare for your MMI and practice with MMI questions to get ready. You should also familiarize yourself with some of the most common medical school interview questions as part of your preparation. The MMI is designed to evaluate you based on the Physicianship curriculum component at McGill and the CanMEDS roles. Candidates are permitted to choose either French or English as the language of their interviews.

The interviews last for half a day, and there are other activities and presentations offered throughout the day as well. You must attend your interview as originally scheduled; rescheduling and/or accommodations will not be granted. You should remember that your MMI performance counts for 100% of your chances of acceptance, and prioritize it accordingly.

Your MMI performance counts for 100% of your acceptance chances:

You will be asked to indicate your preference of campus after your interview: the Montreal campus, or the Outaouais campus in Gatineau (only 24 spots available). Offers for each campus will be made according to the availability of seats.

Acceptance and Waitlist Information

The target date for sending out offers is March 25th. All applicants who were interviewed are ranked and placed on a final list. A select number of applicants from each category will then be offered positions on a waitlist.

If you receive an offer, you must accept or decline within two weeks. If you accept, you must make a deposit of $500 CDN, which will be deducted from your total tuition fees. The deposit is refundable until May 15th if you are an international student, or until June 15th if you are a Quebec resident or Canadian citizen/permanent resident.

If you are on the waitlist, you will be notified of your status through Minerva, McGill’s online student and applicant system. You must confirm your waitlist offer to retain your position on the list. Places are offered to those on the waitlist as they become available, and the waitlist is kept active until classes begin. Learn more about how to get off a medical school waitlist .

Candidates on the waitlist must complete both all of the mandatory immunizations and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) in preparation for a potential offer. 

Contact Information

Admissions Website : https://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/

Admissions Office Contact : [email protected]

Check out McGill medical school acceptance statistics, available programs, and interview format:

You need a GPA of 3.8 or above to be considered competitive for entry at McGill. The average GPA of recent applicants selected for an interview was 3.89 for Quebec residents and 3.95 for Canadian/permanent residents outside of Quebec.

Recent data shows an overall acceptance rate of around 6.6%.

There are 7 basic introductory science prerequisites that are mandatory: 2 Biology, 2 Chemistry, 1 Organic Chemistry, and 2 Physics. All must have lab components.

Recommended courses are: Mammalian Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Cell Biology & Metabolism.

Submitting your MCAT score is optional if you completed your undergraduate degree at a Canadian university. Your MCAT score is mandatory if you completed your undergraduate degree outside of Canada. You must have an MCAT score of 508-509.

Yes. You will be required to submit your CASPer score, although the CASPer Snapshot will not be considered as part of your application.

The interviews follow the Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) format. You will complete multiple stations that are task-oriented, simulation- or scenario-oriented, or discussion-oriented. Interviews last for half a day, and cannot be rescheduled once you receive the interview invitation.

Letters of reference are required only for applicants to the dual MDCM & PhD program at McGill. For those applicants, two letters of reference from a research mentor or supervisor are required. 

Students are expected to have at least mid-intermediate skills in both French and English, and may have their proficiency assessed before classes begin. Students who need to improve their language skills may take the French and English classes/workshops offered at McGill.

Applications open on September 1st. The deadline for submission of all application components is November 1st. Invitations are sent out in late January, and interviews are conducted in February. Offers are usually made starting on March 25th. 

Applicants who had an interview but did not receive an initial offer are all ranked. A certain number of applicants in each category will then be offered a position on a waitlist. Waitlist positions can’t be interchanged between categories. You may check your status through Minerva, McGill’s online system. The waitlist remains active until classes begin.

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Are the requirements for entry or percentage allotment for consideration different for mature students (those who have an advanced degree and a career)?

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Hi Jenny! Thank you for your question. Absolutely not, the requirements are not different for those who are mature students and McGill does not indicate that they have any allotment for them. Being a mature applicant can definitely set you apart from traditional premed track students, so your list of activities will stand out!

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The following is taken directly from the McGill Med Admissions site. This is in direct contrast to what you say above. Could you please clarify? "Submission of MCAT results are not required: Applicants in the Quebec University, Out-of-Province Canadian University and International categories whose degree for the basis of admission is from a Canadian university, are not required to send their MCAT results and will not be invited to submit them optionally."

Hello Gayle, thank you for your comment. Our blog reflects what the official McGill admissions webpage states here: https://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/requirements/requirements-edu/mcat Hope this helps!

Hi, My son did French immersion in secondary school and currently doing 1st year undergraduate in biomedical sciences in McGill. He is a Canadian (Ontario) citizen. His ambition is to get into McGill medical school for MD program. Any suggestions to make his application more competitive will be highly appreciated. Regards, Ms. Meka

Hello Ms. Meka! Thank you so much for your question. There are many ways to stand out as an applicant, including great academic record and quality extracurriculars. We would need to learn more about your son to give him some personalized feedback on how he can stand out. But you can find some general tips in this blog: https://bemoacademicconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-application-stand-out Please feel free to reach out to us for a free initial strategy call so we can discuss how we can help you!

Hi, Let's just take for instance, if I am a undergraduate student currently studying Pharmacology (who will get a degree of bachelor of Science with specialisation in Pharmacology) ... please can I apply with my pharmacology degree...like in my 3rd year. Will McGill university or any other Canadian university that accepts international students, accept an applicant who is studying Pharmacology for their bachelor's degree... Please,.....I will really appreciate if you reply..thanks

Hi Perpetual! There are certainly med schools in Canada that will accept students without a full degree, such as McMaster or UBC. However, McGill requires a completion of the undergrad.

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• What factors are considered in the selection of MD-PhD applicants?
• What is the evaluation process for MD-PhD applicants?
• What are the course requirements for MD-PhD admissions? Are they any different from medical school requirements?
• Is financial support available for foreign students?
• Do applicants from certain schools have an advantage?
• How do I apply?
• What is the application deadline?
• What do the interview days consist of?
• Who pays for travel and lodging costs associated with the interview?
• What about security on the campus?
• Does Geisel accept transfer students?
• Is a separate research essay required on the Geisel School of Medicine secondary application?
• Can I apply to the MD-PhD Program if I'm already in the MD program?
• Can I apply to the MD-PhD Program if I'm already in a PhD program at Dartmouth?
• In what fields may I study for my PhD?
• What is the financial support at Geisel?
• Is the MD-PhD program an MSTP?
• Does the MD-PhD program require a summer rotation before medical school begins?
• What is there to do in Hanover?

Q: What factors are considered in the selection of MD-PhD applicants?

A: Selection factors include proven academic achievement, experience in and commitment to research, and strong personal qualities. While the MD-PhD Admissions Committee does not require a minimum GPA or MCAT score, applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.5 or total MCAT scores below 505 are less likely to be interviewed. Geisel also places a high value on the activities, experiences, and personal qualities of applicants. Individuals who demonstrate leadership, creative abilities, and significant humanitarian experiences are sought. A typical Geisel School class consists of 92 students, of whom two to four are MD-PhD students.

Qualified applicants generally have strong research backgrounds, consisting of one or more years of research laboratory experience; many applicants are co-authors on one or more papers in peer-reviewed journals. The applicant's research aptitude is evaluated primarily through letters of recommendation and through the applicant's ability to clearly and intelligently communicate his/her research acumen in his/her written application, and during the interview. Applicants should also display a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of the MD-PhD training program and communicate why this course of study is appropriate to meet their career goals.

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Q: What is the evaluation process for MD-PhD applicants?

A: The evaluation process is handled by the MD-PhD Admissions and Advisory Committee. Highly qualified applicants are invited to Geisel for interviews. Admissions are offered on a rolling basis. If an MD-PhD applicant has been denied admission after interviewing with the MD-PhD Program committee no further review or consideration will be considered by the MD-only program.

Q: What are the course requirements for MD-PhD admissions? Are they any different from medical school requirements?

A: No. Medical school course requirements are available here . It is up to each applicant to ensure that they have completed the requirements before matriculation. MD-PhD admissions requirements are the same as medical school admissions requirements, although successful applicants generally have significantly more research experience.

Q: Is financial support available for foreign applicants?

A: Yes. International students with appropriate student visas receive the same financial support as US Citizens and permanent residents. More information can be found here .

Q. Do applicants from certain schools have an advantage?

A: No. All applicants are evaluated based on their merits.

Q. How do I apply?

A: Through AMCAS. See here for application procedures and timeline.

Q. What is the application deadline?

A: The application deadlines are consistent with the AMCAS timing. More information can be found at: http://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/admissions-temp/medical-education-at-geisel/md-phd-program/

Q. What do the interview days consist of?

A: MD-PhD applicants invited for interview visit campus for two consecutive days. One day (typically a Wednesday), is devoted to the MD-PhD interview. This day begins at 8 am with an overview of the program presented by two of our current students. This is followed by a 20-30 minute interviews with the various Admissions Committee members, where the applicant speaks about his/her application, research experiences, and reason(s) for pursuing the joint degree program at Geisel. The remainder of the day typically consists of 30-minute interviews with several research scientists with whom the applicant would like to meet as previously indicated in the secondary application. There is a break for lunch during this day, and formal interviews usually wrap up by 5 pm. In the evening, the applicant has an opportunity to mingle with current students, either at one of the monthly informal chalk talks (at which a current student talks about their research) or at a student-organized potluck dinner. More information is available here.

The other interview day (typically Thursday; occasionally Tuesday) is dedicated to the medical school interview. The applicant has two interviews with medical school faculty, of whom one is a Medical School admissions committee member. The applicant also has the opportunity to tour campus. The day ends around 4 pm.

Q: Who pays for travel and lodging costs associated with the interview?

A: The MD-PhD program reimburses invited applicants up to $300.00 for reasonable costs associated with travel to/from Geisel. Invited applicants generally lodge with current MD-PhD students. Applicants may lodge instead at a local hotel. The Courtyard by Marriott is the most common choice as it is reasonably priced and provides shuttle service to DHMC as well as to/from the Dartmouth Coach bus stops. Please contact Kim Levlocke at (603) 676-5988.

Q: What about security on the campus?

A: The Geisel School of Medicine is located in the Upper Valley of the Connecticut River, bordering VT and NH. This beautiful area has a very low crime rate. Nevertheless, Dartmouth does have an office of Safety and Security that can be reached at 911 in case of an emergency.

Q: Does Geisel accept transfer students?

A: At the current time, the MD-PhD program does not accept transfer students.

Q: Is a separate research essay required on the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth secondary application?

Q: Can I apply to the MD-PhD Program if I'm already in the MD program at the Geisel School?

A: Yes, but such applications will only be considered from medical students in the first two years of medical school. Applications from students in years 3 or 4 of medical school will not be considered.

Q: Can I apply to the MD-PhD program if I'm already in a PhD program at Dartmouth?

A: No. At the current time, the MD-PhD program does not accept applications from current PhD students.

Q: In what fields may I study for my PhD?

A: In any field in which a PhD is offered at Dartmouth, and that is willing to take on an MD-PhD student. We require that the research undertaken have medical relevance. For an exhaustive list, see here .

Q: What is the financial support at Geisel?

A: The MD-PhD program provides medical school tuition deferment (which becomes a full waiver upon completion of the PhD), health insurance and a competitive stipend for its trainees. For the 2014/15 academic year, the stipend is $27,720.

Q: Is the MD-PhD program an MSTP?

A: While the Geisel MD-PhD program is not an MSTP-sponsored program, our trainees enjoy benefits commensurate with those of MSTP-sponsored programs.

Q: Does the MD-PhD program require a summer rotation before medical school begins?

Q: What is there to do in Hanover?

A: This is addressed in the Welcome Guide to Incoming Students. See here for more information.

A:  MD-PhD applicants invited for in-person interviews visit the campus for two consecutive days. One day (typically a Wednesday), is devoted to the MD-PhD interview. This day begins at 8 am with an overview of the program presented by two of our current students. This is followed by a series of 20–30-minute interviews with the various Admissions Committee members, where the applicant speaks about his/her application, research experiences, and reason(s) for pursuing the joint degree program at Geisel. The remainder of the day typically consists of 30-minute interviews with several research scientists with whom the applicant would like to meet as previously indicated in the secondary application. There is a break for lunch during this day, and formal interviews usually wrap up by 5 pm. In the evening, the applicant has an opportunity to mingle with current students, either at one of the monthly informal chalk talks (at which a current student talks about their research) or at a student-organized potluck dinner. More information is available here: https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/mdphd/program/events/ .

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UConn’s M.D./Ph.D. program provides students with an intellectually stimulating and highly integrated educational experience leading to completion of both the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. With many alumni matched to highly competitive residencies, the UConn M.D./Ph.D. program prepares its graduates for successful careers in both medicine and science.

The mission of our M.D./Ph.D. program is to prepare individuals of outstanding potential for productive careers as physician-scientists. The program emphasizes the development of skills necessary to become a highly competent and caring physician and to perform, evaluate, and communicate the results of independent research in the biomedical sciences.

Furthermore, we strongly believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and medicine. Essential to this is our giving opportunities for students of all backgrounds including underrepresented minority groups, disadvantaged backgrounds, and those with disabilities. We are committed to provide individualized support for students from underrepresented or underprivileged backgrounds.

Our program is dedicated to high quality medical and graduate education tailored to the needs of the individual student. We are a close-knit community of students, faculty, and staff. Collegiality and mentorship are key aspects of the program.

Dedication to Diversity

The M.D./Ph.D. program at UConn Health is fully dedicated to making an environment that is inclusive and accepting of all of our students. To this end, we value diversity in all its forms, and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to join our community of learning.

We believe that having a wide range of lived experiences adds value to the discussions we have with one another. As future healthcare providers and researchers, understanding differences in lifestyles and cultures help us provide the best care for our patients. The program works towards having a diverse environment to encourage dialogue and strengthen our understanding. Through this, we aim to add diverse and culturally competent physician-scientists to the work force.

We also emphasize outreach to underrepresented communities in our surrounding area through a variety of programs. These programs provide mentorship and education about the career paths in science and medicine, including physician-scientists. Through these, we aim to spread awareness and encourage diversity in the science and medical field in the future.

We welcome you to explore the many ways in which the UConn M.D./Ph.D. program, the School of Medicine, and the Graduate School work to ensure that UConn is a safe and welcoming environment for all. We also ask you to reach out to us with any questions about the M.D./Ph.D. program’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Program Structure

M.D./Ph.D. students matriculate for the first 18 months with the regular M.D. students before they pursue their graduate studies, taking four years to complete their Ph.D., and then return for clinical clerkships. During the first two years, in addition to completing the preclinical requirements of the medical school curriculum, students pursue select graduate school coursework and two to three laboratory rotations. Incoming M.D./Ph.D. students have the option to complete their first laboratory rotation the summer before matriculation.

There is an emphasis in continuity of clinical education, providing opportunity to practice clinical skills on patients from the start of medical school and throughout the graduate phase, better preparing students to excel in clinical rotations. Students remain actively involved in the program during all phases of their training via weekly research club, symposiums, leadership opportunities, and other events.

As part of the longitudinal clinical experience, students are required to continue clinical activities in community service clinics or in specialty clinics for a half day per month during the graduate phase in order to maintain their clinical skills. Following successful completion of requirements for the Ph.D. degree, students return to medical school to complete two years of clinical training.

For a full breakdown of program structure, see our page on the M Delta Curriculum for M.D./Ph.D. Students.

UConn School of Medicine is one of the nation's leading public medical schools, featuring a modern, case-based learning curriculum, early clinical experience, and state-of-the-art facilities for clinical simulation, virtual and cadaverial anatomy education

M.D./Ph.D. students engage in UConn School of Medicine’s industry-leading M Delta curriculum.

Learn more about UConn School of Medicine’s curriculum.

Graduate Education

During the graduate phase, students pursue intensive thesis research in one of seven areas of concentration (AOC) in biomedical science and complete additional coursework required by their AOC. The Biomedical Science AOCs are:

• Cell Biology
• Genetics & Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
• Neuroscience
• Skeletal Biology and Regeneration
• Systems Biology

The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) offers collaborative research training opportunities for our students in mammalian genetics and genomic medicine on our UConn Health campus. Our students have the option to complete lab rotations and perform their Ph.D. thesis research with a JAX faculty member at the Jackson Laboratory on our Farmington, CT campus at UConn Health, if the JAX faculty member has an appointment as a faculty member of the UConn Graduate School. Learn more about the cooperative Ph.D. program and JAX-GM.

External Fellowship Awards

Although a tuition waiver and full stipend funding are guaranteed through the entire length of our program, most of our students succeed in obtaining fellowship grants such as NIH F30 and American Heart Association awards. We provide extensive support for trainee grant applications including a mock study section with senior faculty members to prepare our students for success. To read about some of our current student fellowships success stories, read our M.D./Ph.D. student blog.

Residency Placement

Our students routinely match to physician-scientist training programs (PSTPs) and other competitive residencies in a broad range of specialties all over the country. For more details, check out our M.D./Ph.D. Program fact sheet and M.D./Ph.D. student blog .

To learn more about the success of our our past and current students, see our M.D./Ph.D. student blog , Student Profile page, and M.D./Ph.D. Program fact sheet.

Applications

Applicants should have substantive research experience, a strong academic record, and prior clinical exposures. Applicants must complete the online AMCAS application, indicate on their application that they are applying to the UConn M.D./Ph.D. program, and complete the M.D./Ph.D. essay. Learn more about applying to the UConn PhD Program.

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Ph.D. Courses

• Nominally, students in the Ph.D. program must successfully complete eight graduate courses, of which at least five are computer science courses.
• Graduate-level courses taken in the past, however, may count towards this requirement. Course reduction requests are considered only in the first few weeks of the beginning of the fall and winter terms and require the student to submit a course reduction request form well in advance. The forms must be sent to the graduate secretary.
• Regardless of the result of the course reduction request, every Ph.D. student must take at least two courses from the School of Computer Science at McGill.
• According to a GPS rule, no more than one-third of the McGill program formal coursework can be credited with courses from another university.
• While the students can use the course reduction request to reduce their course requirement to only two courses, we strongly recommend the students view the possibility of taking several courses during their Ph.D. as an opportunity. The students should take advantage of the many graduate courses that are offered in the department and build a solid and broad foundation for their knowledge of computer science.
• Courses are divided into two broad categories. The students who do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science or computer engineering must have course credit for at least two courses from each category. Note that this is not an exhaustive (or well maintained) list, and students should consult their supervisor or the graduate program director if in doubt.

Category A: Theory and applications

COMP 523 Language-based Security (3 credits) COMP 524 Theoretical Foundations of Programming Languages (3 credits) COMP 525 Formal Verification (3 credits) COMP 527 Logic and Computation COMP 531 Advanced Theory of Computation (3 credits) COMP 540 Matrix Computations (4 credits) COMP 547 Cryptography and Data Security (4 credits) COMP 552 Combinatorial Optimization (4 credits) COMP 553 Algorithmic Game Theory (4 credits) COMP 554 Approximation Algorithms (4 credits) COMP 560 Graph Algorithms and Applications (3 credits) COMP 566 Discrete Optimization 1 (3 credits) COMP 567 Discrete Optimization 2 (3 credits) COMP 610 Information Structures 1 (4 credits) COMP 627 Theoretical Programming Languages (4 credits) COMP 642 Numerical Estimation Methods (4 credits) COMP 647 Advanced Cryptography (4 credits) COMP 649 Quantum Cryptography (4 credits) COMP 690 Probabilistic Analysis of Algorithms (4 credits) COMP 760 Advanced Topics Theory 1 (4 credits) COMP 761 Advanced Topics Theory 2 (4 credits) COMP 526 Probabilistic Reasoning and AI (3 credits) COMP 550 Natural Language Processing (3 credits) COMP 561 Computational Biology Methods and Research (4 credits) COMP 564 Advanced Computational Biology Methods and Research (3 credits) COMP 579 Reinforcement Learning (4 credits) COMP 618 Bioinformatics: Functional Genomics (3 credits) COMP 680 Mining Biological Sequences (4 credits) COMP 652 Machine Learning (4 credits) COMP 611 Mathematical Tools for Computer Science (4 credits) COMP 588 Probabilistic Graphical Models (4 credits)

Category B: Systems and applications

COMP 512 Distributed Systems (4 credits) COMP 520 Compiler Design (4 credits) COMP 529 Software Architecture (4 credits) COMP 533 Model-Driven Software Development (3 credits) COMP 535 Computer Networks 1 (4 credits) COMP 575 Fundamentals of Distributed Algorithms (3 credits) COMP 612 Database Programming Principles (4 credits) COMP 614 Distributed Data Management (4 credits) COMP 621 Program Analysis and Transformations (4 credits) COMP 655 Distributed Simulation (4 credits) COMP 667 Software Fault Tolerance (4 credits) COMP 762 Advanced Topics Programming 1 (4 credits) COMP 763 Advanced Topics Programming 2 (4 credits) COMP 764 Advanced Topics Systems 1 (4 credits) COMP 765 Advanced Topics Systems 2 (4 credits) COMP 521 Modern Computer Games (4 credits) COMP 522 Modelling and Simulation (4 credits) COMP 546 Computational Perception (4 credits) COMP 551 Applied Machine Learning (4 credits) COMP 557 Fundamentals of Computer Graphics (4 credits) COMP 558 Fundamentals of Computer Vision (4 credits) COMP 559 Fundamentals of Computer Animation (4 credits) COMP 514 Applied Robotics (4 credits)

Category A or B depending on the topic:A

COMP 766 Advanced Topics Applications 1 (4 credits) COMP 767 Advanced Topics: Applications 2 (4 credits) COMP 597 Topics in Computer Science 4 (4 credits)

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McGill University – MD-CM Program Admission Requirements

January 25, 2020

Selection Factors

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The anticipated number of first-year positions available in 2016/17 is 183 of which up to 2 positions are available for visa students, up to 10 positions are available for Canadian citizens/permanent residents residing outside Québec, but in Canada and up to 2 positions are available for students admitted to the joint Medicine and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MD-OMFS) program. The remaining 169 positions are available for residents of Québec and are distributed among university-level applicants (including up to 3 positions for nontraditional pathways students) and students who have successfully completed the MED-P year. An additional 4 positions (maximum quota distributed among the four Québec faculties of medicine) are available to eligible First Nations and Inuit applicants who are residents of Québec.

Canadian citizens/permanent residents or visa students may apply.

A 4 year Bachelor degree (120 credits) is required at time of admission. Cumulative grade point averages (CGPA) of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale are considered to be within the competitive range. The average cumulative grade point average of all applicants in 2015/16 was approximately 3.69 and the average CGPA of applicants invited to interview was 3.83.

The MCAT is required for all applicants who hold undergraduate degrees from non-Canadian universities . Results must be available by the application deadline. Overall scores of 30 or greater are considered competitive. Test results older than five years before the application deadline will not be considered. The admissions office will also be accepting scores for the new 2015 exam.

Prerequisite courses include a full year with laboratory work in each of general biology, general chemistry and general physics; one semester with laboratory work in organic chemistry. Courses in physiology, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology and statistics are recommended. Pass/fail grades are not acceptable and basic science courses completed more than 8 years ago must be repeated. Exception may be made for applicants with advanced degrees in the material concerned. Prerequisite courses in progress must be completed and grades submitted by January 15, 2017.

Faculty of Medicine

2016/17 New Admissions Into Year One: 183

At time of admission, first year quota positions may increase due to attrition.

2016/17 First-Year Tuition:

• Canadian Residents: $15,178
• Québec Residents: $4,889 (Québec Schools Only)
• Visa Students: $37,396
• Compulsory Fees: $2,170
• Foreign Students: $0 (Above Quota Contract)
• Length Of Program : 4 years
• Language Of Instruction : English
• Testing of Language Proficiency : No
• Computer : Personal required

Tuition Details

Admission Requirements

Canadian Residents:

• First Year: 15177.96 + 2170.12 = 17348.08
• Second Year: 11925.54 + 2078.11 = 14003.64
• Third Year: 12286.92 + 2079.44 = 14366.36
• Fourth Year: 8552.66 + 1777.54 = 10330.20

Québec Residents:

• First Year: 4888.80 + 2170.12 = 7058.92
• Second Year: 3841.20 + 2078.11 = 5919.30
• Third Year: 3957.60 + 2079.44 = 6037.04
• Fourth Year: 2754.80 + 1777.54 = 4532.34

Visa Students:

• First Year: 37396.17 + 3018.12 = 40414.29
• Second Year: 29382.71 + 2926.11 = 32308.81
• Third Year: 30273.09 + 2927.44 = 33200.53
• Fourth Year: 21072.45 + 2625.54 = 23697.98

Visa students are subject to additional health insurance fees.

Tuition fees are the same for all students regardless of their geographical status, as we do not admit international students.

Academic Criteria:

Special consideration:.

• May be given to applicants with extenuating circumstances upon formal request and First Nations/Inuit applicants who are residents of Québec.

Deferred Admissions:

• One-year deferral requests will be considered.
• Not considered

Interviews:

• Mandatory on-site Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMI) take place in winter 2017 for all applicants. For the 2015/16 year, there were 316 university-level Québec residents interviewed, 46 residents of Canada (outside Quebec) interviewed and 13 international residents interviewed for a total of 375 applicants interviewed for the MD-CM or joint programs.

Offers of Admission:

• Offers are sent via e-mail and posted on the electronic application system in early May 2017. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required, applicable towards tuition.

Combined Programs:

• MD-CM/MBA, MD-CM/PhD, MD-CM/OMFS

Application Details:

• An electronic application process is available starting September 1, 2016 with a fee of $144.37 payable upon completion. The deadline for receipt of the application is November 2, 2016 and all supporting documents must be received no later than November 2, 2016.

Admission Rates:

Contact information:.

Office of Admissions, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University,

1010 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1210, Montréal QC H3A 2R7

Tel: 514-398-3517

Fax: 514-398-4631

E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions

Adapted from AFMC 2017 Admissions Requirement- MedApplications takes no responsibility for the data published. It is the sole responsibility of each user to verify the published information with the official institutional resources.

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Academic Requirements

In order to study medicine at the University of Toronto, and in Canada generally, you must have some previous university experience and cannot enter a program directly from high school. The earliest you can apply is the beginning of your third year of undergraduate studies. There are different academic requirements depending on your educational background:

• undergraduate applicants
• graduate applicants
• internationally educated applicants

In addition, you must also satisfy the non-academic requirements .

Undergraduate Applicants

For students studying an undergraduate program at a Canadian university, the academic requirements are:

Bachelor's degree

You must have completed at least three years of study (15 full course equivalents) towards a Canadian university bachelor's degree in any discipline by the end of April in the year you plan to start the MD Program.

• If you are applying in the final year of a three year or four-year degree program, you must complete the degree requirements and provide proof of completion prior to the date of enrolment in the MD Program.
• If you are applying in the third year of a four-year degree program, you must provide proof that you have completed the requirements of that year of your degree prior to the date of enrolment in the MD Program.

You are expected to have taken courses at a level corresponding with the year of your program.

• If you are applying for admission while registered in the third year of undergraduate studies, you should have at least three third-year or higher courses in your program. If you are in the fourth year of your program, you should be enrolled in a majority of courses at the third- and fourth-year levels. Please note that this is an expectation rather than a requirement.
• It is recognized that at times, students take courses in lower years for various reasons, such as a change in program or to complete subjects of interest or prerequisites that did not fit the academic schedule previously. If you have information about your academics that you feel is important for the Admissions Committee to know, please use the Academic Explanations Essay within the OMSAS application.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

You must obtain a minimum GPA of 3.6 / 4.0 on the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS) scale . The possession of the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee acceptance. Based on statistics from recent admissions cycles, a minimum GPA of 3.8 is considered competitive.

The calculated GPA used to fulfill the academic requirement will not include your current year of study, as this information is not available to us during the application period.

For more information, visit the calculation of GPA page .

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

You must write the MCAT before the application deadline and achieve the minimum MCAT score in each section of the test to be considered. Your MCAT score is not assessed competitively. Only MCAT scores obtained within five years of the application deadline will be considered. Only the most recent MCAT score will be considered.

Applicants must meet a threshold score of 125 in each section, with an allowance of 124 in one section.  Students must meet this threshold to continue in the admissions process. Your MCAT score is not used competitively.

MCAT Fee Assistance Program for Canadians

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) are piloting a new fee assistance program for Canadian examinees in financial need who register for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). For more on this program and to apply, visit the AAMC website .

Prerequisite courses

You must complete:

• two full-course equivalents (FCEs) in any life science
• one FCE in any of social sciences, humanities, or a language

For more information, visit the prerequisite courses page .

Academic explanations essay

If your transcript has gaps, course withdrawals, or if you carried less than a full course load, please state the reason in the academic explanations essay section of your application. You should also use this section to document your participation in an educational exchange program, a professional experience year, or co-op program, and the time frame of this activity. Do not assume that we will be able to find this information within your file materials. If there is any reason why you believe your transcript does not reflect your true ability, please briefly outline the circumstances in the academic explanations essay. 

Graduate Applicants

Graduate students may apply if you have completed or are currently enrolled in the final year of your graduate program. If you will not be completing your graduate degree requirements by June 30 in the proposed year of entry, you will not be considered; this policy is strictly enforced. If you re-classify from one graduate degree to another during the application cycle, you will not be considered for admission.

Our MD Program values a diverse applicant pool with students from all academic backgrounds. To acknowledge the academic challenge of undertaking graduate work, applicants pursuing graduate degrees will receive credit for their accomplishments during the file review process. Graduate applicants will receive credit for their graduate work based on the following categories:

• Doctoral degree conferred
• Doctoral degree in progress
• Research-based Master’s conferred
• Research-based Master’s in progress
• Course-based Master’s conferred

Please note that you are not able to update your application after the October 3rd deadline.

Graduate degree

You must have completed all program requirements, including the successful defense of your thesis (if applicable) by June 30 in the proposed year of entry (this deadline will be strictly enforced). If you have not yet received your graduate degree and are offered a position in the MD Program, you will be required to submit proof of successful completion of all requirements of your graduate program (including successful defense of a thesis, if applicable) prior to June 30 in the proposed year of entry. If you are offered a position on the expectation that your degree will be completed, and you are not able to meet this deadline, you will not be granted an admission deferral and will lose your seat in our program. We require a final transcript from you, as proof of conferral of your graduate degree.

You must obtain a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3 / 4.0 on the OMSAS scale . Although graduate applicants may apply with the minimum required GPA of 3.3, the possession of the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee acceptance. Based on statistics from recent admissions cycles, a minimum GPA of 3.7 is considered competitive for graduate applicants.

For more information visit the GPA page .

Graduate applicants who have experienced extenuating circumstances during their undergraduate studies and as a result have (a) a period in their studies that does not reflect their true academic abilities and (b) meet our new minimum GPA requirement may write an academic explanations essay to request for special consideration. Please note however meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee your outcome in the cycle.

Internationally educated applicants

A limited number of supernumerary spaces are allocated to specific international training programs that have contractual arrangements with the MD Program.  

If you are currently studying, or have completed your education, outside of Canada, you must have the following in order to be considered for admission:

• a completed non-medical bachelor's degree that is considered equivalent to a four-year bachelor’s degree in Canada

Transcripts from studies undertaken at universities outside of Canada must be submitted to World Education Services (WES) for assessment. For admission consideration we require a course-by-course evaluation that includes an overall GPA calculation.

If you are applying in the final year of your degree program, you must complete the degree requirements and provide proof of completion prior to the date of enrolment in the medical program. You must also fulfill all other academic requirements as listed here:

Related links

• If you are already an international medical student and are hoping to take an elective, we have a visiting electives program at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
• If you are an international medical graduate hoping to undertake further training or an observership via the University of Toronto, you should contact Postgraduate Medical Education .
• If you are an internationally trained physician who is looking to practice medicine in Canada, please see the information for International Medical Graduates .

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Current Applicant Statistics

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The statistics for the 2023 application cycle which opened September 1, 2022 are published on this page.  

Candidates who have not been selected for the current cycle can submit a request for their ranking to the Undergraduate Medical Admissions Office using the link in their decision letter. Rankings will be issued following the close of the admissions cycle. 

Note that in general, the following are the lowest academic scores for invitation to interview in the main residency cohorts, when combined with very high scores on the non-academic selection tools. Note that this is based on prior years and may not predict results in future cycles.  Special pathways may have specific academic thresholds, and cohorts with smaller numbers of applicants can have higher variability in scores from year to year.

• Quebec-University: 3.5 GPA
• Canadian: 3.8 GPA
• International: 3.7 GPA 
• Med-P: 33 R score

The table below provides application and admissions data for the different applicant categories. 

* Global total interviewed for the Quebec, Canadian, and International residency categories also includes any special cohort or joint program candidates interviewed who belong to that residency category.

• We do not report GPAs for N≤10 out of respect for the privacy of the students
• n represents population size
• The number of applicants includes cancelled applications.

You can also consult additional information on Canadian medical education statistics . 

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