Applications, interviews, and beyond Presented by: Min Jie McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Class of 2011
Health care for everyone Reputable schools University of Toronto Queen’s University McMaster University University of Western Ontario University of Ottawa Northern Ontario School of Medicine (est. 2005) Different spectrum of residency programs $$ Family Why Canada?
Pre-med Applications (Jul - Oct) Interviews (Feb - Apr) Offers of admission (May 15) Medical school Pre-clerkship (1.5-2 years) Clerkship (1.5-2 years) Residency (2-6 years) Licensed physician Timeline
Mid-July: OMSAS online application, COMPASS, becomes available Sep 15: Deadline to register for an account on COMPASS Oct 1: Deadline for applications, transcripts, confidential assessment forms (recommended) Oct 6: Payment deadline Oct 15: Deadline for release of MCAT scores Applications
OMSAS
Autobiographical sketch (50 items) Categories Formal education Employment Volunteer activities Extracurricular activities Awards and accomplishments Research Other Verifiers - required for every item, so start contacting them early! Applications
Referees (3) Confidential assessment forms Reference letters Academic and character references MCAT Cutoff / guideline / not needed 10, 10, 10, P? Postsecondary education Transcript Other requirements (different for each medical school) Applications
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Traditional interview min, 2-3 interviewers (often medical professionals) Questions related to: Personal background - know your application well! Ethics, health care issues The medical school Multiple-mini interview (MMI) McMaster, NOSM stations, 8 min each, different interviewer for each station (mix of faculty, students, members of the community) Traditional questions + interactive situations Interviews
MAY 15
CPR Level C Police record check Registration Housing Have fun!!! The last summer
Pre-clerkship (1.5 or 2 years) Clerkship (1.5 or 2 years) Granted Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) and MD degree Residency (2-6 years) Accreditation by College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Medical school
Good luck, and enjoy your journey!