MD Program — Memorial University of Newfoundland (Faculty of Medicine)

Program status: Active — CACMS/LCME accredited. Community-oriented medical education with a focus on rural and underserved populations in Newfoundland & Labrador. Only 6 seats for out-of-province Canadians (excluding PEI).

SpaceCat Fit Notes

1. CASPer: Required annually. SpaceCat’s strong CASPer is an asset, but with only 6 OOP seats from 450+ applicants, it cannot overcome the fundamental seat limitation.
2. GPA window & upgrading strategy: GPA calculation details are not publicly disclosed. Median admitted GPA is 3.85, and OOP admits are typically well above that. Specific weighting/window information is unavailable, making it unclear whether upgrading strategies would be effective.
3. Experiential / written advantage: Personal statement, work experience, extracurricular activities, and references are all evaluated. The hybrid interview (8 MMI stations + 30-minute traditional panel on CanMEDS roles) would let SpaceCat’s shelter experience shine in competency discussions around empathy and community service. However, these strengths cannot overcome the 6-seat OOP limitation.

4. Out-of-province: Ontario resident. - Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required. International students are not eligible. (MUN Application Preparation)

5. Overall assessment: Not viable — Only 6 OOP seats from 450+ applicants (~1.3% acceptance rate), no NL connection, and a weaker GPA. Memorial is effectively restricted to NL residents. The low tuition ($14,250/year) is attractive but irrelevant without admission.

Quick Facts

• Institution: Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Program name: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Degree granted: MD
• City, Province: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (PEI campus at UPEI in Charlottetown — see new-schools.md)
• Program type: Standard (4-year)
• Duration: 4 years
• Delivery format: In-person
• Full-time / Part-time: Full-time only
• Language of instruction: English
• Start date(s): August
• Intake frequency: Annual
• Application deadline(s): August 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM NL time (for fall 2026 entry); MCAT scores due by September 25, 2025 (MUN Application Preparation)
• Application system: Memorial’s own online application portal — NOT OMSAS. Application fee: $255 (non-refundable). (MUN Application Preparation)
• Program URL: https://www.mun.ca/medicine/administrative-departments/admissions/undergraduate-md-program/
• Accredited: Yes — CACMS and LCME accredited

Admission Requirements

GPA

• Minimum GPA: Not formally published. Memorial states that scores greater than 80% are “highly recommended,” especially for out-of-province applicants. They will consider lower GPAs in exceptional circumstances. (MedApplications Memorial Guide)
• Competitive GPA: Median GPA of admitted students is 3.85. Out-of-province applicants should aim significantly higher given the extreme competition for 6 seats. (MedApplications Memorial Guide)
• GPA calculation: Based on bachelor’s degree performance. Specific weighting/window details not publicly disclosed.

MCAT

• Required: Yes — must be written within 5 years of the application deadline. Must be completed before the application deadline. Scores must be received by September 25, 2025. (MUN Application Preparation)
• Minimum score: Not publicly disclosed.

CASPer

• Required: Yes — required annually by all applicants. Previous years’ scores are not accepted; must be completed fresh each cycle. (MUN Application Preparation)

Interview

• Format: Hybrid — 8 ten-minute MMI stations (one assessor per station) PLUS a 30-minute traditional two-person panel interview (Competency Assessment centered on CanMEDS roles). (MUN Interviews)
• Interview dates (2025-2026 cycle): Virtual via Kira Talent, January 17-18, 2026. (MUN Interviews)
• Selection factors: Applications reviewed with identifying information redacted. Committee evaluates academics (GPA + MCAT), personal statement, work experience, extracurricular activities, and references. (MUN Seat Allocation)

Prerequisites

• Two courses in English required. (MedApplications Memorial Guide)
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university required by admission date. (MUN Application Preparation)

Supplementary Requirements

• Two letters of reference (one must be academic). (MUN Application Preparation)
• Personal statement and supplemental materials required (see Application Handbook 2025-2026). (MUN Application Handbook)

Out-of-Province Considerations

Seat allocation:

(MUN Seat Allocation)

• Out-of-province applicants compete for just 6 seats from a pool of 450+ applications — an acceptance rate of roughly 1.3%.
• Applicants with “definitive links to Newfoundland and Labrador” may receive additional consideration. (MUN Seat Allocation)
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required. International students are not eligible. (MUN Application Preparation)

Cost

• Tuition (annual): ~$14,250 CAD for all Canadian students (no out-of-province differential). (StudentDoctorNetwork Memorial)
• Additional annual costs: Recreation fees ($186), student service fee ($150), books ($800-$1,100). Estimated total: ~$20,511/year. (StudentDoctorNetwork Memorial)
• Total 4-year tuition: ~$57,000 — among the lowest in Canada.
• Financial note: Memorial’s low tuition is a significant advantage if admitted, but the probability of admission for out-of-province applicants is extremely low.

Competitiveness

• Cohort size: 90 students/year (excluding PEI pool). (MUN Seat Allocation)
• Applications: 750-800+ per year. (MUN Seat Allocation)
• Out-of-province acceptance rate: ~1.3% (6 seats from 450+ applicants).

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