The College of Medicine selects students based on their academic ability and personal qualities. Be sure to thoroughly review the admission requirements posted in the Applicant Information Document for the most up-to-date and complete information.

• Applicant Information Document

Through the pathway, Métis, Inuit and First Nations people can apply for admission to the Medical Doctor (MD) program of study. Up to Twenty seats in the MD degree program each year are specifically designated for Métis, Inuit and First Nations people. 

The University is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and are proud to support academic opportunities for Indigenous students. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, and nationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous students provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this program.  Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship with documentation is a condition of acceptance for this program. 

Please visit: https://indigenous.usask.ca/indigenous-initiatives/deybwewin-taapwaywin-tapwewin.php to proceed through the verification system. If you have any questions or require additional information about deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin please contact: indigenoustruthpolicy@usask.ca 

The study of medicine requires a good background in the sciences as well as some training in the humanities, social sciences and communication. Applicants to the MD program must have a four-year bachelor's degree prior to entry into medicine. The minimum average required for admission is 80%.

Potential applicants should refer to the Applicant Information Document for clarification as to how the university academic average (UAA) will be calculated and the timeframe requirements. High school students should review course requirements for the bachelor's degree they intend to pursue when making decisions regarding high school courses.

Beginning in the 2024 application cycle, applicants must have an Indigenous Studies prerequisite course completed. For details regarding the Indigenous Studies prerequisite, applicants should review the Applicant Information Document.

The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is a requirement for admission.

To prepare for the MCAT and to ensure readiness for the concepts covered in the first two years of the undergraduate medical curriculum, applicants are strongly encouraged to complete equivalent/similar courses in the following:

• biochemistry
• biology
• chemistry
• English
• psychology
• physics
• statistics

Further details regarding the MCAT can be found on the Association of American Medical Colleges website.

A good physician should be compassionate, personable, trustworthy, conscientious, hardworking, mature, and have broad general knowledge and interests. These personal qualities are assessed through processes like the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and conversation circles.

MMI

The Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) are a series of short, structured interviews used to assess the personal traits that we are looking for in our applicants to the MD program. Each mini interview involves a brief time period to read a prompt and formulate a response before entering a virtual interview room to provide their response. For more information regarding the MMI and to access facts and sample questions, please visit our Medicine Admissions page.

Conversation Circles

A conversation circles process will be conducted following the MMI, with the goal of getting to know our applicants better and to further assess communication and emotional intelligence skills. The performance on the MMI will determine who will be invited to the conversation circles. We plan to offer the conversation circle in-person; however, a virtual conversation circles option will also be made available to those that cannot attend in-person.

You can apply to the College of Medicine MD program online.

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The College of Medicine Admissions makes its final decisions of those being accepted into the MD program each year in May.

If you have applied through the Indigenous Admissions Pathway, you are first assessed to see if you would be successful in the general applicant pool. If so, you are admitted in that category. If not, you are considered within the Indigenous Admissions Program pool.

Visit the Medicine Admissions Page for information on tuition and an estimate of the costs to attend medical school. You may qualify for government assistance, band support and various bursaries and scholarships. Once you have completed the four-year MD degree, you will receive a salary during your postgraduate residency or specialty training.

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There are opportunities to connect with Indigenous medical students, physicians or other mentors through the wakohtowin mentorship program.  For more information, contact Valerie Arnault-Pelletier, Senior Lead, Indigenous Programming and Initiatives, College of Medicine.

The purpose of IMSAS is to provide a safe space for current, incoming and future Indigenous medical students at the University of Saskatchewan. IMSAS' mission is to grow our place in the College of Medicine and the larger medical community. We will achieve the above by hosting gatherings for Indigenous medical students, updating Indigenous medical students on supports and events, and having outreach activities to encourage prospective Indigenous medical students.

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Want to know more about the College of Medicine MD program before applying? Join staff, faculty and student role models for a day of programming, networking and information about the Indigenous Admissions Pathway at the University of Saskatchewan.

The day will include:

• Knowledge Keepers
• MMI Process and Practice Sessions
• MCAT overview and information session
• Admissions information
• Role Models and Social Accountability Information

• Contact Us

There are many student groups that offer opportunities to meet students with similar interests to help prepare you for medical school.

• Indigenous Pre-Health Science Group — Join our Indigenous Pre-Health Science Group to receive information about events, workshops and scholarships. Contact us for more information.
• Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) — First Nations, Inuit and Métis students who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) have the chance to ask questions, solve problems, access professional careers and give back to their communities through ISAP.
• Indigenous Medical Student Association of Saskatchewan (IMSAS) - The purpose of IMSAS is to provide a safe space for current, incoming and future Indigenous medical students at the University of Saskatchewan. IMSAS' mission is to grow our place in the College of Medicine and the larger medical community. We will achieve the above by hosting gatherings for Indigenous medical students, updating Indigenous medical students on supports and events, and having outreach activities to encourage prospective Indigenous medical students. Join our Facebook Group.
• University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Pre-Med Club — The U of S Pre-Med Club is a student-run group designed to help students interested in medicine and health sciences.
• University of Regina Pre-Medicine Club - The U of S Pre-Med Club is a student-run group designed to help students interested in medicine and health sciences.
• University of Regina (U of R) Pre-Medicine Club — The U of R Pre-Med Club is open to all students considering a career in medicine.
• Campus Howlers Toastmasters Club — Toastmasters can help with improving your public speaking and communications skills.