McGill’s newly admitted MDCM students attended a three-day Orientation event from August 18 to 20, 2026. This year, we welcomed 249 new medical students, with 210 beginning their training in Montreal and 39 at Campus Outaouais. Orientation activities began with a full-day program that brought together students from both campuses and introduced them to the medical program and the vast resources available to support their success. Students had the opportunity to connect with McGill Libraries, Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Medical Learner Affairs, Scholarships and Student Aid, Student Accessibility and Achievement, and more.  

Congratulations and a warm welcome to the MDCM Class of 2030! 

Enjoy our photo gallery: click on any photo to launch a slideshow (Photos: Montreal: Owen Egan & Joni Dufour, and MSS; Gatineau: Studio Julie Morel and Campus Outaouais staff) 

 

Montreal orientation activities (Montreal and Outaouais cohorts together on August 18):

 

 

Gatineau orientation activities (Campus Outaouais cohort)