Doctor of Medicine (MD) — University of Manitoba, Max Rady College of Medicine
Program status: Active
SpaceCat Fit Notes
- CASPer: Used — 30% of interview selection and 10% of final ranking. Manitoba is the most CASPer-friendly Western school. SpaceCat’s very high CASPer score is a significant asset here, but cannot alone overcome GPA or MCAT deficits.
- GPA window & upgrading strategy: Manitoba uses a 4.5 scale. AGPA drops lowest 15-30 credits (depending on total completed) for applicants with 90+ credit hours. All undergraduate courses included (summer, part-time, repeated). OOP competitive AGPAs are 4.26-4.47 on the 4.5 scale. Taking additional courses could help shift the AGPA upward via the drop mechanism, but the competitive bar for the tiny OOP pool is very high.
- Experiential / written advantage: The final ranking is 40% MCAT + 35% MMI + 15% AGPA + 10% CASPer. MCAT total score (40%) is the dominant competitive component — OOP applicants historically need 515+ for an MMI invitation. The MMI (35%) is where SpaceCat’s shelter work and interpersonal skills could shine, but reaching the interview requires strong MCAT and AGPA first. An Indigenous Studies prerequisite course is also required.
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Out-of-province: Ontario resident. - Up to 5% of the class selected from out-of-province pool (~7 of 140 seats). (. - Not identified — tuition appears the same for all domestic Canadian students
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Overall assessment: Not viable — Only ~7 OOP seats (5% of 140). The MCAT-heavy formula (40%) combined with high OOP thresholds (MCAT 515+, AGPA 4.26+) and tiny seat allocation makes Manitoba functionally inaccessible for most out-of-province applicants.
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.
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)
- 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)
- 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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