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Gaining admission to Queen's University School 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 Queen's University School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: null

Average MCAT: null

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

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

💸 TUITION

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

In-State Tuition: $NaN

Out-of-State Tuition: $NaN

For more information about tuition at Queen's University School of Medicine, visit the following link: NA

😀 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 Queen's University School of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Not Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Not Friendly

✈️ 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 Queen's University School of Medicine:

Queen's University School of Medicine Mission Statement:

For more information on the mission statement for Queen's University School of Medicine, visit the following link: NA

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Queen's University School 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: October 1

Secondary Application Deadline: NA

Secondary Application Deadline: $NaN

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.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: NA

Interview Cycle End: NA

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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 Queen's University School 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

"Queen's School of Medicine does not have any requirements related to carrying a full course load. You are free to select courses and course loads that are best for you. To qualify for entry into the School of Medicine, candidates are required to have a minimum of 30 half courses or 15 full courses (or in combination) at the undergraduate university level. This would typically equate to a total OMSAS course load weighting of 30... At the time of application: Applicants must have completed a minimum 20 half or 10 full courses (or in combination) of the 30 half courses or 15 full courses at the Undergraduate level in a University program as described by the OMSAS Weighting at the time that their application is submitted."

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://meds.queensu.ca/academics/undergraduate/admissions/frequently-asked-questions#academics

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Queen's University School of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

Yes

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 Queen's University School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

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E-mail

queensmd@queensu.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 Queen's University School of Medicine.

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Queen's University School of Medicine.

What courses have you taken in the past that you found interesting and why?

How will you manage your time and balance your personal life with the demands of being a doctor?

What appeals to you about Queens, and are there any concerns or reservations you have about the program?

Do you have any questions for us?

What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment thus far?

What can you bring to Queens as a student?

What qualities do you think are important in a doctor, and which of your own characteristics best and worst align with this career?

Describe a conflict that you have encountered in a job or volunteer experience and explain how you handled it.

Why do you want to pursue medicine, and what kind of doctor do you aspire to be?

What attracts you to Queens and why do you want to study here?

What medical specialties are you interested in?

Describe your research experiences and projects.

Can you foresee any challenges or obstacles you may encounter in pursuing a career in medicine?

Which event in world history do you believe has had the greatest impact on society today?

Tell us about a time when you faced a stressful situation in your life and how you coped with it.

What kind of books do you enjoy reading, or what book are you currently reading?

Discuss an issue currently facing the field of medicine.

Please describe a creative project you have worked on.

Why do you want to pursue a career in medicine, and specifically why at Queens?

If you could invite any three people to a dinner party, who would they be and why?

Provide us with an overview of yourself and your background.

How do you manage and balance your various activities and commitments?

What are your thoughts on the proposal to increase tuition fees in Quebec?

Please tell us about your family and where you come from.

How do you spend your spare time to relax and unwind?

Explain how you handle conflict with team members, both at the same level and with a superior.

How would you address the issue of physician shortage?

What aspects of medicine interest you and make you want to pursue it as a career?

From your experience in a primary care facility, what did you learn about Ontario's healthcare system, and how would you improve it?

How do you deal with stress, and have you ever experienced failure? Please describe.

Can you share a community contribution or involvement that you are particularly proud of?

What would you do if one of your clinical partners was not working as hard as the others?

If you were to identify a problem with the medical program at this school, what would it be?

What recent books have you read, or can you share your favorite book with us?

What are your three favorite movies, and why do you enjoy them?

What significant issues do you believe the world is currently facing?

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