Doctor of Medicine (MD) — University of Manitoba, Max Rady College of Medicine

Program status: Active

SpaceCat Fit Notes

CASPer: Used (30% interview selection, 10% final ranking) — most CASPer-friendly Western school, but only ~7 OOP seats. Details
GPA window & upgrading strategy: 4.5 scale; AGPA drops 15-30 lowest credits (90+ cr hrs). OOP competitive AGPA 4.26-4.47. Details
Experiential / written advantage: Final ranking: 40% MCAT + 35% MMI + 15% AGPA + 10% CASPer. MCAT-dominant; OOP needs 515+. Details
Out-of-province: Ontario resident. Up to 5% OOP (~7 of 140 seats). details
Overall assessment: Not viable — Only ~7 OOP seats (5%). MCAT-heavy formula (40%), OOP thresholds (MCAT 515+, AGPA 4.26+).

“For the 2026-2027 application cycle, up to 5% of the class will be selected from this pool.”

Quick Facts

Institution: University of Manitoba, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Program name: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Degree granted: MD
City, Province: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Program type: Standard (4-year MD)
Duration: 4 years
Delivery format: In-person
Full-time / Part-time: Full-time only
Language of instruction: English (bilingual French/English stream available)
Start date(s): August/September (Fall entry only)
Intake frequency: Annual
Application deadline(s): October 1, 2025 — application submission. October 15, 2025 — MCAT scores must be released. November 1, 2025 — official transcripts, Indigenous course grade, documentation. November 15, 2025 — CASPer scores. January 8, 2026 — interview invitations sent. February-March 2026 — interviews. May 11, 2026 — admission decisions posted. (Source)
Application system: Direct institutional application via University of Manitoba admissions portal. $100 CAD non-refundable application fee. (Source)
Program URL: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/medicine-md
Accredited: Yes — CACMS accredited

Admission Requirements

GPA

Minimum GPA: 3.30 on 4.5 scale (AGPA) (Source)
Competitive GPA (overall): Median admitted AGPA ~4.28. For out-of-province, competitive AGPA for MMI invitation historically 4.26-4.33, with medians around 4.40-4.47 among admitted OOP students. (Source)
GPA calculated on: AGPA (Adjusted Grade Point Average) from all undergraduate university courses completed by application deadline. Includes summer, part-time, and repeated courses. Applicants with 90+ credit hours can drop lowest grades (15-30 credits depending on total completed). (Source)
GPA scale used: 4.5 (University of Manitoba scale)

Prerequisites

Indigenous Studies course: One 3-credit undergraduate course with minimum grade C, addressing Indigenous histories, treaties, and knowledge systems. Comprehensive list of approved courses from 90+ Canadian institutions provided. (Source)
Bachelor’s degree required, completed no later than June 30, 2026 from a recognized university.

CASPer

Required. English version for all applicants. Threshold: score must exceed 1.5 standard deviations below pool mean. Weighs 30% for interview selection, 10% for final ranking. Not used for Canadian Indigenous pool selection (though still required to complete). (Source)

Supplementary Requirements

MCAT: Required. Completed between April 2022 and September 13, 2025. Released to university by October 15, 2025. No section weighting — total score used for ranking. No officially published minimum, but out-of-province applicants effectively need 515+ based on historical data (OOP range in recent years: 511-519 for MMI invitation). (Source)
Interview: Yes — MMI (Multiple Mini-Interview) format, conducted virtually. Canadian Indigenous applicants additionally participate in a panel interview based on Indigenous methodologies. Minimum passing score required — failure disqualifies regardless of other scores. ~287 candidates invited from ~1,100+ eligible applicants. (Source)
Reference Letters: Required post-interview invitation only.
Citizenship: Canadian citizen or permanent resident required.

How Applications Are Evaluated

Admission model: Staged — screening, then weighted formula for interview selection and final ranking
Interview selection weighting: Not fully disclosed, but CASPer = 30% for interview selection
Final ranking formula (Manitoba and OOP pools): 15% AGPA + 40% MCAT + 35% MMI + 10% CASPer — multiplied by rural, academic achievement, and diversity coefficients (if applicable) (Source)
Canadian Indigenous pool: Holistic review of AGPA, autobiographical form, references, and panel interview
Applicant pools assessed separately: Manitoba pool, OOP pool, Canadian Indigenous pool, Territories equivalency pool

Out-of-Province Considerations

Residency quota: Up to 5% of the class selected from out-of-province pool (~7 of 140 seats). (Source)
Manitoba residency definition: Graduated from Manitoba high school, OR degree from Manitoba university by application, OR 2+ consecutive years full-time study in Manitoba while residing there, OR 2+ year Manitoba residency after high school. (Source)
Territories equivalency: High school graduation in any Territory, OR 2+ year continuous residence in Territories — classified with Manitoba pool, not OOP.
OOP restrictions URL: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/undergraduate-admissions/requirements/medicine
OOP competitive thresholds (historical): MCAT 511-519, AGPA 4.11-4.33 for MMI invitation
Out-of-province tuition differential: Not identified — tuition appears the same for all domestic Canadian students.

Cost

Annual tuition (domestic, 2025-2026): ~$11,171-$11,658 (Source)
Total program (approximate): ~$44,700-$46,600 over 4 years (lowest of the four Western schools profiled)
Additional fees: Mandatory student fees ~$1,500-$2,000/year; clinical equipment, books, licensing exam prep ~$2,000-$4,000/year
Deposit: Non-refundable $500 to confirm acceptance

Competitiveness

Cohort size: 140 seats (recently expanded from 110)
OOP seats: ~7 (5%)
Applicants: ~1,100+ eligible applicants; ~287 invited to interview (~26% interview rate overall, but much lower for OOP)
Median admitted AGPA: 4.28 (4.5 scale)
Median admitted MCAT: 514
Acceptance rate: ~11.8% overall

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No specific gaps identified for this program.