The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the MD/PhD program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

The PhD program is open to:

• Medical Students: You can apply either when you start your MD program or during your first two years in the program.
• Graduate Students: If you’re already in graduate studies focusing on health-related research, you can also apply.

Requirements

• For Medical Students: You can apply any time during the first two years of your MD program.
• For Graduate Students: You need an MSc or MA, a strong research background, and must meet the specific requirements of your host department.

Experience

• If your research experience is limited, consider gaining practical experience, such as through the BSc Med program, before applying.

Eligibility

• You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (including those with Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) or Federal Permanent Residency).
• You must also meet the requirements for the Undergraduate Medical Education Program (UGME) and Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in your host department.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests

Application avenues

You can apply in two ways:

1. As an admitted medical student: If you’re already accepted into the MD program and want to pursue graduate studies before starting your third year.
2. As a current graduate student: If you’re already in graduate studies and have been accepted into medical school.

Acceptance requirements:

• Find a supervisor: You need to identify a supervisor for your research.
• Program review: Your application will be reviewed and recommended by the Program Admissions and Advisory Committee (PAAC).
• Faculty acceptance: You must be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
• Concurrent curriculum approval: The Associate Dean of UGME and the department head of the graduate department must approve your concurrent curriculum.

Required documents:

• Two letters of reference: One must be from your supervisor, explaining your ability to manage both graduate studies and medical school responsibilities.
• Coursework timeline: Provide a timeline for any incomplete coursework and indicate if all coursework is completed.
• Research timeline: Include a timeline for completing your research project and a full thesis draft before starting your third-year clerkship.
• Web transcript: Submit a PDF of your web transcript showing completed coursework.
• CV: Provide a CV for both yourself and your primary supervisor. The Common CV in CIHR Format is preferred, but a free-form CV is acceptable.
• Research summary: Write a summary (up to two pages) describing the scope, objectives, purpose, and basic methodology of your research.
• Personal statement: Explain why you want to pursue an advanced degree in medicine and become a clinician scientist.