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Memorial University Faculty of Medicine

St. John's, NL Class Size: 80
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Gaining admission to Memorial University Faculty of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of null and an average MCAT score of null.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Memorial University Faculty of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
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Average MCAT:
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Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Memorial University Faculty of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
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Out-of-State Tuition:
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Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Memorial University Faculty of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
No
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Not Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Memorial University Faculty of Medicine:

Memorial University Faculty of Medicine Mission Statement:
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Situational Judgement Tests

Memorial University Faculty of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
No
AAMC PREview™:
No

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
June 30
Secondary Application Deadline:
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Secondary Application Fee:
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Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Memorial University Faculty of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
Lab?
Not Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
GenChem Lab?
Not Required
OChem Semester Hours:
OChem Lab?
Not Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
GenBio Lab?
Not Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
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OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

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Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Memorial University Faculty of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
MD+MPH (Public Health):
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Memorial University Faculty of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
munmed@mun.ca
Phone:

CONTACT #2

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E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Memorial University Faculty of Medicine.

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Memorial University Faculty of Medicine.

Explain an ethical situation you have encountered and how you responded to it.
Discuss a situation in which you had to address a controversial topic within your academic or professional life.
Reflect on a situation, achievement, or instance that has brought you a sense of fulfillment in your academic or professional life.
Share an example of a dissatisfying experience you had in school or work and describe how you coped with it.
Describe a controversial issue in today's world and discuss how you perceive it evolving over time.
What factors influenced your decision to choose medicine as a profession?
What specific field of medicine are you most interested in?
Why are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine?
Share your thoughts on the current and future obstacles rural doctors might confront and propose potential improvements.
Where do you envision yourself in your medical career ten years from now?
Who has been the most influential person in your life and how did they shape your decision to pursue medicine?
What do you believe will be the fundamental problem in the medical field a decade from now?
Reflect on a time when you made a difficult decision and explore the reasons behind it.
Describe your long-term career aspirations within the medical field.
Explain your area of interest or specialization within medicine and what attracts you to it.
Discuss a challenging situation you encountered in your academic or professional life and explain how you overcame it.
Discuss a decision that you regret and explain why it still bothers you.
Discuss a controversial situation you have faced in your academic or professional life and the steps you took to address it.
How do you perceive the primary obstacles facing rural doctors currently and in the future, and propose potential solutions?
How would you address working with a colleague who prefers individual work over collaborative settings?
How do you perceive the world's most significant issue evolving in the next ten years?
How do you see the role of rural doctors evolving in the present and the future?
How have you transformed or developed as an individual from your teenage years until now?
Illustrate an ethical dilemma that you might encounter in your medical career and describe how you would handle it.
Explain how your personal experiences have shaped your decision to pursue a career in medicine.
Describe the personal growth and changes you have undergone since you were a teenager and explain the reasons for those changes.
What do you believe will be the primary challenge in medicine ten years from now?
Describe a time when you had to collaborate with someone who was resistant to working in a team.
How have your personal experiences influenced your decision to pursue medicine and become a physician?
Reflect on a particular achievement or experience in your academic or professional life that brought you satisfaction.
Predict and discuss the most significant global issue that you believe will emerge in ten years.
At what point did you realize that you wanted to become a doctor?
Describe a significant life event or person that influenced your decision to pursue medicine and become a doctor.
Describe a time when you faced a difficult situation in your academic or professional life and explain how you managed it.
Discuss the challenges that rural doctors currently face and propose potential strategies to address those issues.
Explain how you would handle collaboration with a colleague who prefers to work independently instead of collectively.
Reflect on the changes you have made to your personality since your teenage years and clarify the motivations behind those changes.
Share a time when you had a disappointing experience in school or work and explain how you dealt with it.
Share an ethical dilemma you have faced or anticipate encountering and elaborate on your proposed resolution.
Reflect on a challenging decision you have made and discuss the factors that contributed to your choice.