1. Applications, interviews, and beyond Presented by: Min Jie McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Class of 2011

3. 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?

4. 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

5. 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

6. OMSAS http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/

7. 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

8. 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

9. Yes

10. Traditional interview 20-40 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 10-12 stations, 8 min each, different interviewer for each station (mix of faculty, students, members of the community) Traditional questions + interactive situations Interviews

11. MAY 15

12. CPR Level C Police record check Registration Housing Have fun!!! The last summer

13. 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

14. Good luck, and enjoy your journey!