5.3.2 Doctor of Medicine - Application Process
Applications for the MD program are done online at UCAN. The deadline for receipt by the Office of MD Admissions of the online application, all official transcripts, official MCAT scores, three letters of reference, proof of meeting the Indigenous knowledge requirement, and the application fee of $150.00 is October 1.
Applicants should note that the Office of Admissions will not accept facsimile transmission copies of transcripts. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early in the process, preferably well before the deadline. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and that all necessary forms and the application fee are received by the Office of MD Admissions by the published deadline. Completed applications include the following information: a list of courses taken and grades obtained; MCAT scores (if available) and the date of writing; a brief description of past experiences; employment activities, three letters of reference, and original transcripts for all post-secondary education to date.
Applicants will be notified of the Admissions Committee's decision on or before May 15. All applicants accepted into the Cumming School of Medicine will be required to forward a $1,000.00 deposit within the time specified in the acceptance letter. Details regarding the submission of the deposit are included in the acceptance letter. Failure to do so may result in the position being assigned to an applicant on the waiting list. The deposit is applied to first-year fees. An applicant who accepts a position and later withdraws it will forfeit the deposit.
Deferred matriculation is rare and may be granted on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the Assistant Dean of Admissions. Students granted a deferral must submit a supplemental deposit of a further $1,000.00 (for a total of $2,000.00) which is credited against first-year fees. Deferrals will generally only be granted for a single year.
All medical students must commence a program of immunization before registration day. The Cumming School of Medicine reserves the right to refuse admission to any candidate whose condition of health indicates that medical studies could be prejudicial to their well-being.