Doctorat en medecine (MD) — Universite Laval

⚠️ Program status: Active. CACMS/LCME accredited.

SpaceCat Fit Notes

1. CASPer: Moot — French-language barrier. Details
2. GPA window & upgrading strategy: Moot — French-language barrier. Details
3. Experiential / written advantage: Moot — French-language barrier. Details
4. Out-of-province: Ontario resident. French required; ~1 OOP Canadian admitted/year. details
5. Overall assessment: Not viable — French instruction, French proficiency exam required, ~1 OOP Canadian per year.

Quick Facts

• Institution: Universite Laval, Faculte de Medecine
• Program name: Doctorat en medecine (MD)
• Degree granted: MD
• City, Province: Quebec City, Quebec
• Program type: Undergraduate medical education
• Duration: 4–5 years
• Full-time / Part-time: Full-time only
• Delivery format: In-person
• Language of instruction: French
• Intake frequency: Annual
• Start date(s): September
• Application system: Quebec-specific (not OMSAS)
• Program URL: https://www.fmed.ulaval.ca/
• Accredited: Yes — CACMS/LCME accredited

CASPer

Moot — program teaches entirely in French. CASPer requirements vary by cycle but are irrelevant for non-French-speaking applicants.

Out-of-Province Considerations

• Residency restrictions: Admits typically only ~1 candidate from other Canadian provinces and ~1 international candidate per year. Must pass French proficiency exam. Source
• Out-of-province tuition differential: Quebec charges significantly higher tuition for non-Quebec residents.

Competitiveness

• Cohort size: ~225 students/year

Information Not Found

• Exact GPA requirements and calculation method
• Exact tuition for out-of-province domestic students