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

CASPer: Moot — only 6 OOP seats from 450+ applicants. Details
GPA window & upgrading strategy: Moot — 6 OOP seats make admission near-impossible. Details
Experiential / written advantage: Moot — seat limitation is disqualifying. Details
Out-of-province: Ontario resident. Only 6 OOP seats; no NL connection. details
Overall assessment: Not viable — Only 6 OOP seats from 450+ applicants (~1.3% acceptance rate). Effectively NL-resident only.

“Due to the intense competition within this pool, applicants should be very competitive academically and well-rounded in extra-curricular activities with sufficient work experience and excellent references to be considered for an interview.”

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:

Competition Pool	Applications	Seats
Newfoundland & Labrador	250-275	81
Indigenous (NL only)	10-15	3
Prince Edward Island (UPEI campus)	80-100	Determined annually
Other Canadian Provinces	450+	6
Total (excluding PEI)	~750-800+	90

(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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