University of Toronto Temerty Medicine
The University of Toronto’s MD Program selects candidates who demonstrate the potential to become Canada’s future health care leaders. The admissions team is looking for students from diverse backgrounds. It does not matter what subject you studied at university or the level of your degree studies, you are encouraged to apply. All university programs are treated equally in the evaluation process and there are no quotas or age limits. Admissions look for candidates with strong backgrounds in social sciences, humanities, physical sciences and life sciences. You should also demonstrate excellence in non-academic areas, such as community involvement, reliability, responsibility, perseverance, creativity and leadership.
Academic Requirements:
• at least 3 years of undergraduate study
• minimum GPA of 3.6 on the 4.0 scale (for undergraduate applicants) or GPA of 3.3 on the 4.0 scale (for graduate applicants)
• 2 full course equivalents (FCEs) in life sciences
• 1 FCE in humanities, social sciences and/or languages
• MCAT with a threshold score of 125 in each section (allowance of 124 in 1 section)
Non-academic Requirements:
• 2 Brief Personal Essays (250 words or less)*
• Autobiographical Sketch (ABS)
• Verifiers
• 3 references
• Successful interview
*Brief Personal Essays: you are required to submit 2 original brief personal essays, with each essay answering a specific question related to the Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s mission and values. You must answer the following 2 questions:
1. In what way(s) are you a product of the world around you? How has it, or how will it, impact your journey in medicine? 2. Investor and philanthropist Charlie Munger is known for saying: “We all are learning, modifying, or destroying ideas all the time. Rapid destruction of your ideas when the time is right is one of the most valuable qualities you can acquire. You must force yourself to consider arguments on the other side.” Explore how this may affect a career in medicine.
1. In what way(s) are you a product of the world around you? How has it, or how will it, impact your journey in medicine? 2. Investor and philanthropist Charlie Munger is known for saying: “We all are learning, modifying, or destroying ideas all the time. Rapid destruction of your ideas when the time is right is one of the most valuable qualities you can acquire. You must force yourself to consider arguments on the other side.” Explore how this may affect a career in medicine.
Indigenous Student Application Program (ISAP)
To apply to this program, you must meet the same minimum requirements for MCAT, GPA and course prerequisites as all other applicants. The program does not have a designated quota for admission.
You must submit admission materials, as per the core MD admission process, and the following additional materials by the stated deadlines: 1. Self‑declare Indigenous status via the OMSAS application. 2. One of the following as proof of Indigenous ancestry: • A copy of a Status or Treaty card • A copy of a Nunavut Trust Certificate card, roll number or any other proof accepted by Inuit communities • A copy of a membership card in a Métis registry recognized by the Métis National Council (the Métis Nation of Ontario, Manitoba Métis Federation, Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis Nation British Columbia) • Proof that an ancestor’s name has been entered in the Indian Register according to the Indian Act, on the band list of an individual band or the Inuit roll • Written confirmation of Indigenous ancestry from the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada • Written confirmation of membership in a band council that has its own membership code • Other acceptable documentation 3. Personal Statement (250-750 words) The ISAP Personal Statement is an opportunity for you to tell us about your personal connection to your Indigenous community, perhaps in the way you would share with an Elder or Wisdom/Knowledge Keeper. The statement will be read by members of the Indigenous Student Application Program (ISAP) Advisory Circle, which includes an Elder, Indigenous faculty members and Indigenous medical learners. Ensure you submit your statement with the OMSAS application. If you are unsure about how to proceed, we invite you to liaise with the Office of Indigenous Health for support: indigenoushealth.support@utoronto.ca.
You must submit admission materials, as per the core MD admission process, and the following additional materials by the stated deadlines: 1. Self‑declare Indigenous status via the OMSAS application. 2. One of the following as proof of Indigenous ancestry: • A copy of a Status or Treaty card • A copy of a Nunavut Trust Certificate card, roll number or any other proof accepted by Inuit communities • A copy of a membership card in a Métis registry recognized by the Métis National Council (the Métis Nation of Ontario, Manitoba Métis Federation, Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis Nation British Columbia) • Proof that an ancestor’s name has been entered in the Indian Register according to the Indian Act, on the band list of an individual band or the Inuit roll • Written confirmation of Indigenous ancestry from the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada • Written confirmation of membership in a band council that has its own membership code • Other acceptable documentation 3. Personal Statement (250-750 words) The ISAP Personal Statement is an opportunity for you to tell us about your personal connection to your Indigenous community, perhaps in the way you would share with an Elder or Wisdom/Knowledge Keeper. The statement will be read by members of the Indigenous Student Application Program (ISAP) Advisory Circle, which includes an Elder, Indigenous faculty members and Indigenous medical learners. Ensure you submit your statement with the OMSAS application. If you are unsure about how to proceed, we invite you to liaise with the Office of Indigenous Health for support: indigenoushealth.support@utoronto.ca.