MED-P INFORMATION SESSION - PRESENTED BY THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE ADMISSIONS OFFICE MCGILL UNIVERSITY
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FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
Medicine médecine 1
Presented by the Faculty of Medicine Admissions Office
McGill University
MED-P INFORMATION SESSIONADMISSIONS OFFICE STAFF
Dr. Saleem Razack, Assistant Dean of Admissions
(Undergraduate Medical Education)
Me. Charmaine Lyn, Director of Admissions
Mr. Michel Dansereau, Admissions Officer
Ms. Lucie Bélair, Admissions Coordinator
Ms. Ruth Drouillard, Admissions Coordinator
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
Medicine médecineHISTORY & QUICK FACTS
Medicine was McGill’s first faculty, founded in 1829
and is the oldest faculty of medicine in Canada
International reputation for quality of education:
Ranked 10th in the world in Life Sciences & Medicine: 2007,
2008, 2009 (Times Higher Education)
Ranked number 1 in Canada in the Medical-Doctoral
category: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (Maclean’s
University Rankings)
Renowned for research and teaching; global network
Canada's largest hospital-based research facility (MUHC) as
well as numerous research centers and units
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/about/quickfacts/ Medicine médecineFACILITIES ON CAMPUS
McIntyre Medical
Life Sciences Library & Osler History of Medicine
Library
Strathcona Anatomy & Dentistry Building
Life Sciences Complex
Francesco Bellini Life Sciences Building
Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Centre
Arnold & Blema Steinberg Medical Simulation
Centre
…mcgill.ca/medicine/departments/ FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/resources/ Medicine médecineTHE MCINTYRE BUILDING AND THE LIFE SCIENCES COMPLEX LE PAVILLON MCINTYRE ET LE COMPLEXE DES SCIENCES DE LA VIE
TEACHING HOSPITAL NETWORK
Royal Victoria Hospital
Montreal General Hospital
Montreal Childeren’s Hospital
Montreal Neurological Hospital
Montreal Chest Institute
Lachine Hospital & Camille-
Lefebvre Pavillion [NEW]
+ other affiliated hospitals, clinics and
care centres across Québec
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/teachinghospitals/ Medicine médecinePROGRAMS (FOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATES)
Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery
M.D.,C.M. (4 years)
Medicine and Management
M.D.,C.M. & M.B.A. (1 year MBA + 4 years MDCM)
Academic and Clinical Medicine
M.D.,C.M. & Ph.D. (1½ MDCM + 3-4 PhD + 2½ MDCM)
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/programs/ Medicine médecineTHE MED-P YEAR
THE MED-P
Specially designed for immediate graduates of
the Québec Collegial (CEGEP) system, this
program combines one year of Science
curriculum followed with the standard four-year
MDCM program.
The preparatory year involves courses in
sciences, humanities and social sciences, with
options from over 200 departments within the
Faculties of Arts & Science.
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/programs/med-p/ Medicine médecineDuring the Med-P year, students …
adapt to university life;
consolidate basic scientific knowledge;
develop and enhance intellectual and cultural
interests;
make choices;
practice and develop teamwork;
seek personal growth.
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/programs/med-p/ Medicine médecineSETUP OF MED-P
In the Faculty of Science, students must
complete a minimum of 30 credits (10 courses)
over 2 semesters
6 courses (18+ credits) in compulsory science
courses
3 courses (9+ credits) in the humanities and social
sciences
1 course (3+ credits) selected from Arts or Science
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
Medicine médecineCURRICULUM OF THE MED-P YEAR
TWO REQUIRED COURSES:
BIOL 200 – Molecular Biology
BIOL 201 – Cell Biology & Metabolism
SCIENCE TRACK: Choose 1 (four courses within track)
Atmospheric & Oceanic Mathematics
Sciences Microbiology, Immunology,
Biology Biochemistry
Chemistry Physics
Computer Science Physiology, Anatomy &
Earth & Planetary Sciences Cell Biology
Environmental Sciences Psychology & Neuroscience
GeographyCURRICULUM OF THE MED-P YEAR
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Choose 3 courses from among the following departments:
Anthropology History
Art History & Islamic Studies
Communication Studies Jewish Studies
Canadian Studies Linguistics
Catholic Studies Philosophy
East Asian Studies Political Science
English Russian
French Sexual Diversity Studies
German Sociology
Hispanic Studies Women’s StudiesSUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE MED-P YEAR
Students must obtain:
a minimum grade of B (70%) in each of the
compulsory courses;
and
an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5
(on 4.0).
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
Medicine médecineGRADE POINTS
Percentage Range Grade Grade Points
85-100% A 4.0
80-84.9% A- 3.7
75-79.9% B+ 3.3
70-74.9% B 3.0
65-69.9% B- 2.7
60-64.9% C+ 2.3
55-59.9% C 2.0
50-54.9% D 1.0
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/files/student-records/transcriptkeyApril09.pdf Medicine médecineTO NOTE!
Over the last three years, 98% of students
have successfully completed the Med-P
year and were admitted into the M.D.,C.M.
program.
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
Medicine médecineMEDICAL STUDENTS TAKING THE HIPPOCRATIC OATH DES ÉTUDIANTS DE MÉDECINE FAISANT LE SERMENT D'HIPPOCRATE
ADMISSION TO THE MED-P
AN ELIGIBLE CANDIDATE MUST:
be a legal resident of Québec
as recognised by the MÉLS
be enrolled in a valid CEGEP program
Science-based program (200.xx) or Arts & Science (700.xx)
Students of the French Baccalaureate - Série S in Québec, are also eligible
Currently in final year without interruption
With no semester showing fewer than 6 courses (13.33 credits)
have the following science prerequisites:
Biology NYA (00UK), General Biology II (OOXU)
Chemistry NYA (OOUL), NYB (OOUM), Organic Chemistry I (OOXV)
Mathematics NYA (OOUN), NYB (OOUP)
Physics NYA (OOUR), NYB (OOUS), NYC (OOUT)
Students in the 700.xx program must take Biology II as part of their program
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/criteria/med-p-reqs/ Medicine médecineIMPORTANT NOTES ON ELIGIBILITY
The following choices will render you ineligible:
taking any of the science prerequisites during an
intersession or summer session
obtaining an equivalence or exemption (EQ) for any of
your program’s core courses
taking any of the required courses for your program
via distance education
taking fewer than 6 courses per semester (13.33
credits)
Exceptions may apply for students of Sport-Études.
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/criteria/med-p-reqs/ Medicine médecineDEADLINE FOR MED-P APPLICATIONS
•All documents should be
postmarked no later than
March 1st and received at
our office within 7 days.
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/applying/deadlines/ Medicine médecineAVAILABLE PLACES
•Positions available for
Med-P, regardless of
language, institution, or
program
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/criteria/selection/ Medicine médecineSELECTION CRITERIA
Very strong academic performance both overall and in
the math and sciences, as evidenced by the R score.
Average overall R Score of Admitted Students: 35.3
Selection for interviews will be based on academic
performance (R Score) and motivation (Section 1).
Final decisions are based on your overall evaluation,
including (but not limited to):
your academic record, performance in interviews,
expression of your motivation, community involvement, and
references
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/criteria/selection/ Medicine médecineCORE COMPETENCIES
Compassion, empathy, care Assurance in ambiguity,
Insight, judgement, common dealing with uncertainty
sense Autonomy, leadership,
Honesty, integrity initiative
Adaptability, tolerance, Teamwork, dealing with
flexibility others, trust
Respect for others Dealing with conflict
Reliability, responsibility, Community involvement,
dependability dedication, professionalism
Creativity, innovation,
intellectual curiosity
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/criteria/selection/ Medicine médecineSTATISTICS FOR THE MED-P
For the Fall 2009 Entry:
575 applications for 80 positions (1:7.19)
Of the 80 Admitted Students
Average Overall R Score : 35.3
Average Math & Science R Score : 35.8
Gender: 62% Female, 38% Male
Average Age (as of 1 Sept 2009): 19.4 years
58% Francophone; 26% Anglophone; 16%
Allophone
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
Medicine médecineSTATISTICS
Institutions
Abitibi-Témiscamingue (1), Jonquière (1),
Ahuntsic (1), Lanaudière - Assomption (1),
André-Grasset (7), Lanaudière - Terrebonne (1),
André-Laurendeau (1), Lionel-Groulx (3),
Baie-Comeau (1), Maisonneuve (5),
Bois-de-Boulogne (6), Marianopolis (18),
Champlain College (3), Montmorency (1),
Dawson (6), Outaouais (2),
Édouard-Montpetit (1), Sainte-Foy (1),
François-Xavier-Garneau (1), Saint-Jérôme (1),
Gaspésie et des Îles (1), Shawinigan (1),
Gérald-Godin (2), Sherbrooke (1),
Jean-de-Brébeuf (10), Stanislas (1),
John Abbott (1), Vanier (1)
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
Medicine médecineSTATISTICS
CEGEP programs of admitted Med-P students
DEC – Sciences de la nature (200.B0) = 73 (91.3%)
DEC – Sciences, lettres et arts (700.A0) = 1 (1.3%)
DEC – Sciences et Musique (200.11) = 2 (2.5%)
DEC + Bacc. Intern’l (200.10) = 3 (3.8%)
Bacc. Français = 1 (1.3%)
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
Medicine médecineSUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
Step 1
Get informed
Solicit your referees
Step 2
Submit your online application
Get your McGill ID number
Step 3
Submit your supplemental documentation
Track your application via Minerva
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/applying/ Medicine médecineSUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
REQUIRED ITEMS:
Your MELS permanent code (“PERM CODE”)
An autobiographical sketch in three sections (see web)
A curriculum vitæ (see web)
Three reference reports (see web)
http://www.mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions
/applying/programs/med-p/
At this web page, you will find the Referee Report forms
and the Sport-Études form
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/applying/ Medicine médecineSUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
Academic Records
Acquired electronically with your PERM CODE, no need to submit copies.
Supplemental Documentation
Should be prepared by you
In PDF or TIFF format only
Submitted via e-mail from your registered address
As per instructions at
http://www.mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/applying/submissions/
Reference Reports
Submitted by your referees only, but they must be informed by you
Originals submitted in sealed envelope from referee (in confidence)
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
Medicine médecineINTERVIEWS
Multiple Mini-Interviews:
Interviews of various formats. Examples:
Interaction with actors in a staged scenario,
Discussion with evaluator on particular topics
Interaction with objects towards the completion of a task
Interviews are short (no more than 8 minutes) and part of a
circuit of 10 stations
The circuit changes every day, but is equivalent
Designed to test your reasoning abilities and reactions
linked to the medical Physicianship curriculum (non-
cognitive skills)
FACULTY OF FACULTÉ DE
Medicine médecine•MARCH 1: Deadline for
applications
•APRIL 5: Deadline for
invitations
•APRIL 12-26: Interviews
•Mid MAY: Release of final
decisions
…mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/applying/deadlines/OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Meredith Annex 3708 Peel Street Montreal, QC H3A 1W9 *entrance in back of building ℡ (+1) 514-398-3517 (+1) 514-398-4631 admissions.med@mcgill.ca http://www.mcgill.ca/medicine/admissions/
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