MD/PhD Acceptance Rate and Interview

[monkeybrain2]

I'm just wondering if there is any knowledge of how many MD/PhD applicants Ottawa sends interview invites out for, and how many ultimately get accepted?

Also, are there any current Md/PhD students that could provide some insight on what the MD/PhD interview is like?

[Nidhogg]

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[Curiousaboutapps1]

When I interviewed, 8 people interviewed for 4 spots. 4 initial acceptances were sent out and 1 waitlist acceptance. 
Remember they wont always accept four people. If they interview 8 but only like 2 of them, they will only send two invites. 

[Health_in_Perspective90]

I had a similar experience of about 8 people interviewing for 4 spots.  4 people were accepted that year. 

They seem consistent year by year. 

The MD/PhD interview would be similar to a MD interview with questions that ask about yourself (e.g., hobbies), your education, your interest in the field (e.g., why medicine) and also you can expect some acting/role playing and ethical scenarios.  You could also expect to talk about research experiences, specialties of interest, your interest in the program (Why MD/PhD vs. the various other routes - such as MD with CIP - or PhD then a MD), etc.

The interviewers are very friendly and genuinely want to get to know you!  Expect a few people - typically a MD/PhD student, a faculty member, a member of the public and perhaps a program director. 

Hope this helps!