Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Western University)
The Schulich Medicine MD Program is a 4-year competency-based curriculum wherein medical students will achieve the required graduating competencies to enter any Canadian or international residency program. The MD program is also committed to delivering medical education in a model and environment that embraces and advances equity, diversity and inclusion. Indigenous students enrolled in the Schulich Medicine MD Program have access to dedicated and culturally-responsive spaces, as well as programs and services to foster and support Indigenous student culture.
Academic Requirements:
• 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university
• minimum GPA, as established by the Medicine Admissions Committee, met in each of the 2 best undergraduate years. GPA is calculated using the 4.0 scale.
• MCAT minimums (reset each year based on applicant pool)
Non-academic Requirements:
• 3 References
• Western Abbreviated Autobiographical Sketch (AABS)
Indigenous Application Pathway
To apply to this program, you must meet and submit the same minimum academic and non-academic requirements as all other applicants. Schulich Medicine designates five seats in each entering class for Indigenous students.
Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous and who wish to be considered for one of the five designated seats must submit the following additional documents to OMSAS by the application deadline:
1. Confirmation of Indigenous Status or Proof of Ancestral Origin Documentation includes but is not limited to: • A copy of a Certificate of Indian Status or Treaty card.• A certified copy of a Nunavut Trust certificate card, roll number, or any other proof accepted by Inuit communities.• A certified copy of a membership card in a Métis registry recognized by the Métis National Council (e.g. Métis Nation of Ontario, the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, the Métis Nation of Alberta, the Métis Nation of British Columbia).• Written confirmation of Aboriginal ancestry from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.• Written confirmation of membership in a band council that has its own membership code. 2. Personal Statement A personal statement in the form of a letter describing why you have applied through the Indigenous stream, including: • Your current and past experiences/involvement in the Indigenous community and the impact of these experiences/involvement.• Your goals for future involvement in your respective community. 3. Letters of SupportLetters of support from Indigenous communities or organizations attesting to your involvement in and connectedness to the community. Applications are assessed holistically based on GPA and MCAT scores, Confidential Assessment Forms, Abbreviated Autobiographical Sketch, Personal Statement, and Letters of Support from Indigenous communities or organizations as described above.
Only in exceptional circumstances will Indigenous applicants with a GPA of less than 3.30 or MCAT scores below 125 in each section be considered for a designated seat. Please visit the Admission Requirements webpage for detailed information.
1. Confirmation of Indigenous Status or Proof of Ancestral Origin Documentation includes but is not limited to: • A copy of a Certificate of Indian Status or Treaty card.• A certified copy of a Nunavut Trust certificate card, roll number, or any other proof accepted by Inuit communities.• A certified copy of a membership card in a Métis registry recognized by the Métis National Council (e.g. Métis Nation of Ontario, the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, the Métis Nation of Alberta, the Métis Nation of British Columbia).• Written confirmation of Aboriginal ancestry from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.• Written confirmation of membership in a band council that has its own membership code. 2. Personal Statement A personal statement in the form of a letter describing why you have applied through the Indigenous stream, including: • Your current and past experiences/involvement in the Indigenous community and the impact of these experiences/involvement.• Your goals for future involvement in your respective community. 3. Letters of SupportLetters of support from Indigenous communities or organizations attesting to your involvement in and connectedness to the community. Applications are assessed holistically based on GPA and MCAT scores, Confidential Assessment Forms, Abbreviated Autobiographical Sketch, Personal Statement, and Letters of Support from Indigenous communities or organizations as described above.
Only in exceptional circumstances will Indigenous applicants with a GPA of less than 3.30 or MCAT scores below 125 in each section be considered for a designated seat. Please visit the Admission Requirements webpage for detailed information.