McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine has introduced another initiative aimed at fostering diversity in the classroom. Beginning fall 2011, IMGs who are Quebec residents may apply for advanced standing into McGill’s MDCM (Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery) program. “The new pathway builds on our goal to shape a health care system that reflects the populations we serve,” said Saleem Razack, Assistant Dean of the Faculty’s Office of Admissions, Equity and Diversity. “It goes hand in hand with our commitment to diversity and excellence.”
IMGs accepted into the MDCM program with advanced standing will begin their studies just prior to the Introduction to Clinical Medicine component, normally undertaken only in the second year for those following the regular curriculum.
IMGs applying for advanced standing into the MDCM program must hold a medical degree from an accredited medical school recognized by the World Health Organization, must successfully complete the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam and must provide proof of English or French proficiency. Similar to other MDCM students, IMGs who graduate will be granted an MDCM degree from McGill.
This most recent initiative adds to others implemented by the Faculty over the past year, including a non-traditional pathway for applicants who, for example, have been absent from the workforce or are working in another field, and the removal of the MCAT exam requirement for Quebec residents.
“Opening up opportunities like these not only supports our diversity objectives, it also enriches the cohort of candidates that applies to McGill’s Faculty of Medicine each year,” said Richard I. Levin, Vice-Principal of Health Affairs and Dean of Medicine. “Moreover, it helps us address pressing health care issues, for example, the current doctor shortages.”
In 2011, the number of applicants to the McGill MDCM program spiked to 2,539, compared with 1,688 in the previous year.
IMG applications for the new advanced standing pathway into the MDCM program are being accepted as of September 1, 2011, for entry into the program in May 2012. Positions available in this pathway will depend upon the number of attritions and will vary from year to year.
McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine has introduced another initiative aimed at fostering diversity in the classroom. Beginning fall 2011, IMGs who are Quebec residents may apply for advanced standing into McGill’s MDCM (Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery) program. “The new pathway builds on our goal to shape a health care system that reflects the populations we serve,” said Saleem Razack, Assistant Dean of the Faculty’s Office of Admissions, Equity and Diversity. “It goes hand in hand with our commitment to diversity and excellence.”IMGs accepted into the MDCM program with advanced standing will begin their studies just prior to the Introduction to Clinical Medicine component, normally undertaken only in the second year for those following the regular curriculum.
IMGs applying for advanced standing into the MDCM program must hold a medical degree from an accredited medical school recognized by the World Health Organization, must successfully complete the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam and must provide proof of English or French proficiency. Similar to other MDCM students, IMGs who graduate will be granted an MDCM degree from McGill.
This most recent initiative adds to others implemented by the Faculty over the past year, including a non-traditional pathway for applicants who, for example, have been absent from the workforce or are working in another field, and the removal of the MCAT exam requirement for Quebec residents.
“Opening up opportunities like these not only supports our diversity objectives, it also enriches the cohort of candidates that applies to McGill’s Faculty of Medicine each year,” said Richard I. Levin, Vice-Principal of Health Affairs and Dean of Medicine. “Moreover, it helps us address pressing health care issues, for example, the current doctor shortages.”
In 2011, the number of applicants to the McGill MDCM program spiked to 2,539, compared with 1,688 in the previous year.
IMG applications for the new advanced standing pathway into the MDCM program are being accepted as of September 1, 2011, for entry into the program in May 2012. Positions available in this pathway will depend upon the number of attritions and will vary from year to year.