University of Toronto - MD Program: Admissions Information & FAQ (2010 Update)

[Patho_Medicus]

Are there any prerequisite courses, required for admission?

 

Yes, before you can be admitted into the MD Program, you must have completed the following prerequisite courses: two (2) full-course equivalents (FCE) in Life Sciences, and one (1) FCE in Social Sciences or Humanities or Languages (or some combination of the three, such a 0.5 credits of social sciences and 0.5 credits languages).

 

 

 

RIP...nemesis, you helped me with loads of questions.

 

Much respect.

[rogerroger]

In order to continue this thread in the spirit in which Nemesis started it, I welcome any of you to post up any questions not answered above or elsewhere. I will do what I can to answer your questions as time allows but before posting please do check to see that your question is a) applicable to more than yourself and not answered previously.

 

I am sure my colleagues at UT meds would be happy to answer your questions as well.

[DOC_Ma]

I will also try my best to answer any questions you guys have.

 

RIP nemesis!

[KMMD]

When does interview notification (offer or refusal) arrive?

 

Interview notification occurs on a 'rolling basis'. What this means is that as batches of file reviews are completed, interview notifications are sent out via e-mail. For 2010 entry, some candidates were notified as early as February 2nd, while some candidates were notified in mid-March (e.g. I received my interview offer on May 12).

 

The order of interview notification does not have anything to do with the calibre of the candidates; rather it simply reflects the (random) order in which file reviews were conducted. Typically, grad review occurs towards the end of the file review process; therefore, many graduate applications are notified later on during the process (i.e. closer to mid-March).

 

Did you really get your interview offer on May 12 or did you mean Mar 12?

 

Thanks

[rmorelan]

Did you really get your interview offer on May 12 or did you mean Mar 12?

 

Thanks

 

That would have had to be March 12. I will correct that

[007_David]

Hey,

 

I was wondering whether there is a pre-req score/gpa calculation that bears any weight in the application. Or is it just a completion of all/any first year classes that full fill the pre-req requirement?

[hamham]

Hey,

 

I was wondering whether there is a pre-req score/gpa calculation that bears any weight in the application. Or is it just a completion of all/any first year classes that full fill the pre-req requirement?

 

As far as I know there were no pre-req gpa calculations for u of t, unlike other sch like mcgill, where they calculate your pre-req post-interview.

 

But if you mess upon a particular course, they will know, and they have the right to ask you, regardless of whether it's a pre-req or not.

[Field87ven]

I'm in a weird situation, but I was wondering if anyone here could shed light on my situation.

 

For weighting eligibility, it states you need at least 15 full credits over a 3 year period.

 

I transferred to university through college and was granted 5 full credits, and have done 2.5 years of university to earn my degree over the course of a summer bridge semester + 2 full years of university.

 

This 2.5 years includes:

 

Summer semester (3rd yr)--> 5 Courses

Fall Semester (3rd yr)--> 6 Courses

Winter Semester (3rd yr)--> 6 Courses

 

Fall Semester (4th yr)--> 7 Courses

Winter Semester (4th yr) --> 6 Courses

 

This amounts to 30 half courses, or 15 full courses. The thing is, I have realistically only taken 2.5 years of university. Yet, I have done the required # of courses in less time.

 

My question is, am I eligible for the weighting? It would really suck to be penalized (not be given weighting) for completing more courses in less time. This is on top of 2 practicum courses I took which were not counted as credits; realistically I completed 32 courses in this time.

 

My cGPA is currently 3.96, but with the weighting it would help even more.

 

Thanks for anyone with some insight to this .

[ACHQ]

I'm in a weird situation, but I was wondering if anyone here could shed light on my situation.

 

For weighting eligibility, it states you need at least 15 full credits over a 3 year period.

 

I transferred to university through college and was granted 5 full credits, and have done 2.5 years of university to earn my degree over the course of a summer bridge semester + 2 full years of university.

 

This 2.5 years includes:

 

Summer semester (3rd yr)--> 5 Courses

Fall Semester (3rd yr)--> 6 Courses

Winter Semester (3rd yr)--> 6 Courses

 

Fall Semester (4th yr)--> 7 Courses

Winter Semester (4th yr) --> 6 Courses

 

This amounts to 30 half courses, or 15 full courses. The thing is, I have realistically only taken 2.5 years of university. Yet, I have done the required # of courses in less time.

 

My question is, am I eligible for the weighting? It would really suck to be penalized (not be given weighting) for completing more courses in less time. This is on top of 2 practicum courses I took which were not counted as credits; realistically I completed 32 courses in this time.

 

My cGPA is currently 3.96, but with the weighting it would help even more.

 

Thanks for anyone with some insight to this .

 

I think your situation is a bit unique, and you should ask the admissions office directly if you would be eligible. Just so you know the summer term does NOT count towards you GPA, and it's 15 full courses (or 30 half courses) over the regular school year (I believe). So I think possibly you will not be eligible for the weighting formula, but ask the adcom.

 

Honestly, if your cGPA is 3.96, it really doesn't matter if your eligible for the weighting formula or not. That GPA is already higher than the average admitted student and many students get in with GPA's less than that (albeit they have good applications). So I wouldn't be too worried from a GPA perspective if I were you.

[Field87ven]

I think your situation is a bit unique, and you should ask the admissions office directly if you would be eligible. Just so you know the summer term does NOT count towards you GPA, and it's 15 full courses (or 30 half courses) over the regular school year (I believe). So I think possibly you will not be eligible for the weighting formula, but ask the adcom.

 

Honestly, if your cGPA is 3.96, it really doesn't matter if your eligible for the weighting formula or not. That GPA is already higher than the average admitted student and many students get in with GPA's less than that (albeit they have good applications). So I wouldn't be too worried from a GPA perspective if I were you.

 

Ok thank you very much for the quick response and insight, i'll call just to verify.

[Pirenzepine]

Sorry about posting questions about the weighting formula again but I just couldn't help expressing my frustrations..

The calculation is designed to encourage students to take demanding, advanced courses which advance their education during their undergraduate years -- according to UofT Med website..

 

I personally enrolled in 1 specialist + 1 major at UTSG, both hardcore programs. I did this because both were my interests and I believed that I could manage it along with my other duties. It ended up well actually although I had to take some summer courses to ensure that I could finish requirements for both programs in 4 years.

 

Later when I started writing applications I was initially glad as I read that UofT Med encourages students to pursue more rigorous and advanced curriculum of study, instead of GPA boosters. Indeed I never thought about the idea to take GPA boosters nor had the opportunity to take one..

 

Then I realized that I dropped 1 course in first year first semester due to discrepancy between course description and actual course content. I didn't realize this would have such a huge impact 4 years later..

 

Well I guess no weighting formula any more despite putting in extra effort, taking numerous advanced courses and getting through countless all-nighters..

 

I'm sorry for all this complaining.. So advice for all future UofT Med applicants -- DO NOT drop a course unless you are absolutely sure you are gonna fail it.

[jordan19]

Admission Statistics

Entering Year 2013

# Applications 3153

# Interviewed 587

% Applications (M:F) 49:51

% Accepted (M:F) 49:51 5

Average Accepted GPA 3.92

MCAT Statistics - 2013 Entering Class

 

Mean

Verbal Reasoning 10

Physical Sciences 11

Biological Sciences 12

Writing Sample Q (median)

[goingplaid]

Admission Statistics

Entering Year 2013

# Applications 3153

# Interviewed 587

% Applications (M:F) 49:51

% Accepted (M:F) 49:51 5

Average Accepted GPA 3.92

MCAT Statistics - 2013 Entering Class

 

Mean

Verbal Reasoning 10

Physical Sciences 11

Biological Sciences 12

Writing Sample Q (median)

 

Almost the exact same applicable stats as Ottawa

GPA - 3.91

Total applicants - 3084

MCAT - N/A