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Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Fall 2028

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Max Rady College of Medicine, Admissions
UGME Admissions
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University of Manitoba
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General Information

Eligibility Requirements

A. Academic Requirements

The University of Manitoba will require graded coursework to fulfill all admission requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Pass grades will not be considered for meeting any of these requirements unless otherwise stated.

Summary of Admission Requirements and Processes (PDF). This pdf is available in alternative formats upon request. If you require an alternative format, please contact: admissions.medicine@umanitoba.ca.

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA)

Applicants must present an Adjusted grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Calculation of AGPA

The undergraduate courses with the lowest marks are dropped from the AGPA calculation provided that an applicant has completed ninety (90) or more undergraduate credit hours, to a maximum of 30 credit hours. The lowest grades are dropped from the AGPA calculation as identified in the following table.

Credit hours completed	Credit hours dropped
90-95	15
96-101	18
102-107	21
108-113	24
114-119	27
120 or more	30

Courses included in AGPA

All graded undergraduate university degree level courses completed by the application deadline will be used to calculate the AGPA.

The AGPA will include summer courses, part-time, extended education, repeated courses and 2nd degrees.

Should a grade be retained on your record yet excluded from your institutional GPA calculation, that grade will be used to meet admission requirements and the GPA calculation for your application to the University of Manitoba.

International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses will be included in the calculation of the AGPA if the applicant submits the official IB and AP transcripts by the transcript deadline. University of Manitoba students who have received transfer credit for IB or AP courses are not required to resubmit these transcripts. Applicants whose IB and AP course credits do not appear on a University of Manitoba transcript but wish to have them considered must contact the Admissions Office in writing. Information about grade conversion for these courses can be found at:

Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate (PDF)

Prerequiste courses in AGPA

Undergraduate courses that satisfy specific prerequisites will not be dropped from the AGPA calculation. Therefore, if the applicant’s prerequisite courses are the applicant’s lowest marks, marks from other courses will be dropped in lieu of the prerequisite course marks.

In the event the applicant has completed more than 3 credit hours of prerequisite courses, the highest graded 3 credit hours will fulfill the prerequisite and be used in the calculation of the AGPA. The remaining credit hours will be eligible to be dropped from the calculation of the AGPA where applicable.

Courses not included in AGPA

Calculation of the AGPA will not include courses completed after the application deadline.

Graduate courses will not be used in the AGPA calculation.

Pass grades and credit hours will not be used in the AGPA calculation or in the total hours completed.

Assessment of credit hours

The University of Manitoba assigns credit hours as follows: a full course, normally two terms, is assigned 6 credit hours; a half course, normally one term, is assigned 3 credit hours.

Credit hours from other institutions will be assigned based on this scale in order to determine the number of credit hours completed, and the number of credit hours that will be dropped from the calculation of the AGPA.

Grade conversion

The University of Manitoba assigns grades using a 4.5 grading scale and will convert grades from other institutions for admission purposes. Grade conversions are based on official transcripts. Where the information provided on the official transcript is insufficient to determine academic achievement within a grade range, the University reserves the right to assign an equivalent grade at face value based on the grade awarded by the issuing institution.

Deferred exams and grade changes

It is the applicant’s responsibility to inform the Admissions Office in writing of any deferred exams or grade changes. All final grades, including grade changes, must be submitted to the Admissions Office by the documentation deadline in order for them to be included in the final selection process. Grade changes will not be accepted after the documentation deadline date. If a grade is not available by the documentation deadline date, an ‘F’ grade will be used in the final admission determination and calculation.

Request for elimination of first program of study

Applicants can request for elimination of their first program of study if there is a five-year gap between last registration and the beginning of registration in their second program of study. To be eligible for this request, the coursework completed in the first program of study cannot be used towards fulfilling degree requirements in the second program of study. None of the courses from the first program of study will be used in the AGPA. All prerequisite courses outlined in the academic requirements for admissions must be completed within the second program of study. Applicants will be required to submit a letter from the degree granting faculty confirming the courses from the first program of study were not used towards fulfilling degree requirements in the second program of study.

2. Indigenous Course Prerequisite

Applicants must complete an Indigenous Course Prerequisite with a minimum grade of ‘C’. Applicants will be required to complete a 3-credit hour undergraduate level Indigenous course prerequisite and submit an official transcript including its final grade by the November 1 documentation deadline as an academic requirement for admission into the Max Rady College of Medicine.

Indigenous courses completed externally will need to be assessed after application to the University after submission of a detailed course syllabus. External coursework equivalent to a course on the University of Manitoba’s Indigenous Course list does not indicate acceptability for admission to the Max Rady College of Medicine and will need to be assessed.

Courses that satisfy the requirement must provide a broad view of the histories, treaties, rights, legal status, cultures and Indigenous knowledge of the Indigenous peoples of North America. Normally, the course will contain 80% or more Indigenous content and require 50% or more assigned readings and non-text sources to be written/composed/presented by Indigenous authors.

List of acceptable external and University of Manitoba Indigenous courses

Athabasca University

Course Number	Title
INST 301	Indigenous Education
INST 348	Aboriginal Justice in Canada
INST 420	Indigenous Resistance

Booth University College

Course Number	Title
HIS 395	The Social, Economic, and Political History of Indigenous Peoples within Canada

Brandon University

Course Number	Title
NAT 68.151	Introduction to Native Studies I
NAT 68.152	Introduction to Native Studies II

Brock University

Course Number	Title
ENGL 1P91	Decolonizing Literature
INDG 1F90	Indigenous Studies
INDG 2F80	Introduction to Indigenous Education in Canada

Camosun College

Course Number	Title
ENGL 164	Indigenous Literature
HLTH 111	Indigenous Peoples' Health

Canadian Mennonite University

Course Number	Title
HIST 2040	History of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
INDS 1050	Indigenous Peoples of Canada
INDS 3950	Land Based Relationality: Community and Reconciliation

Carleton University

Course Number	Title
PADM 4224	Aboriginal Policy

Concordia University of Edmonton

Course Number	Title
SOC 204A	Aboriginal Societies in the Canadian Context

Dalhousie University

Course Number	Title
INDG 2050	Historical Issues in Indigenous Studies
SOSA 2052	Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Studies

First Nations University of Canada

Course Number	Title
INDG 100	Introduction to Indigenous Studies
INHS 100	Introduction to Indigenous Health Studies I

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Course Number	Title
INDG 1100	Introduction to Indigenous Studies

Lakehead University

Course Number	Title
ENGL 1116	Native and Newcome Literatures in Canada

MacEwan University

Course Number	Title
ANTH 250	Introduction to Indigenous Peoples in Canada

McGill University

Course Number	Title
CANS 306	Topics in Indigenous Public Affairs
INDG 200	Introduction to Indigenous Studies
INDG 202	Indigenous Healing Traditions
INDG 202	Indigenous Oral History & Storytelling

McMaster University

Course Number	Title
ANTHROP 3Y03	Indigenous Community Health and Well Being
ENGL 1H03	Words in Place
ENGL 2KA3	Indigenous Futurisms & Wonderworks Literature
HTHSCI 3AH3	Indigenous Health
INDIGST 1A03	Introduction to Indigenous Studies
INDIGST 1AA3	Introduction to Contemporary Indigenous Studies
INDIGST 1B03	Reconciling What? Indigenous Relations in Canada
INDIGST 2D03	Traditional Ecological Knowledge
INDIGST 3CC3	Indigenous Food Systems
INDIGST 3G03	Indigenous Creative Arts & Drama
INDIGST 3Q03	Histories of Indigenous Sport and Recreation

Memorial University

Course Number	Title
HIST 1005	Critical Reading and Writing in Indigenous Studies

Mount Royal University

Course Number	Title
PSYC 3880	Indigenous Psychology

Queen's University

Course Number	Title
DEVS 220	Introduction to Indigenous Studies
DEVS 221	Indigenous Studies II - Resistance and Resurgence
INDG 101	Foundations in Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives
LAW 202	Aboriginal Law

Red Deer Polytechnic

Course Number	Title
EDUC 4311	Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Doing

Simon Fraser University

Course Number	Title
EDUC 311	Foundation in Aboriginal Education, Language and Culture
HSCI 220	Indigenous Experiences of Health
INDG 101	Introduction to Indigenous Studies

St. Francis Xavier University

Course Number	Title
ANTH 332	Mi'kmaq Studies: Advanced Critical Issues in Indigenous Anthropology

Thompson Rivers University

Course Number	Title
HUMS 1771	Introduction to Human Service Practice with Indigenous Communities
HIST 3711	Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Canada

Toronto Metropolitan University

Course Number	Title
CINT 923	Canada's Story: An Indigenous Perspective

Trent University

Course Number	Title
IESS 1001H	Foundations in Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences

Université de Saint-Boniface

Course Number	Title
INDG 1221	Les peuples autochtones au Canada 1
INDG 1241	Les peuples autochtones au Canada 2

University of Alberta

Course Number	Title
ENGL 125	Indigenous Literatures
NS 111	Contemporary Perspectives in Indigenous Studies
NS 110	Historical Perspectives in Indigenous Studies
NS 115	Indigenous Peoples and Technoscience
NS 161	Countering Stereotypes of Indigenous People
NS 201*	Aboriginal Canada: Looking Forward/Looking Back

*Must be the for-credit version of the course and the Indigenous Canada MOOC is not sufficient for admission

University of British Columbia

Course Number	Title
ANTH 220	Contemporary Indigenous Issues in British Columbia
ANTH 430	Indigenous Governance, British Columbia
CRWR 220	Introduction to Creative Writing with an Indigenous Focus
ECED 442	Supporting Indigenous Infants and Young Children within the Context of their Communities
ENGL 231	Introduction to Indigenous Literatures
FNIS 100	Introduction to Critical Indigenous Studies
HGSE 371	Re-Storying History: Indigenous Perspectives
HINT 408	Cultural Safety in Health: Indigenous Perspectives
INDG 100	Introduction to Decolonization: Indigenous Studies
INDG 102	Introduction to Indigeneity: Ways of Knowing
KIN 368	Indigenous Sport and Physical Culture in Settler Canada
KIN 484B	Indigenous Approaches to Sport and Exercise Medicine
SOC 220	Sociology of Indigenous Peoples
SPPH 404	Indigenous Health: Historical Impacts and Contemporary Approaches

University of Calgary

Course Number	Title
ANTH 355	Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Contemporary Indigenous Perspectives
ENGL 376	North American Indigenous Literatures
INDG 303	Indigenous Ways of Knowing
INDG 343	Indigenous Law in Canada
MGST 597.17	Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Development
SOC 307	Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada

University of Guelph

Course Number	Title
ANTH 2660	Contemporary Native Peoples of Canada

University of Lethbridge

Course Number	Title
INDG 1000	Introduction to Indigenous Studies
INDG 2500	Indigenous Histories of Canada
NAS 2500	Canadian Indian History

University of Manitoba

Course Number	Title
AGRI 2300	Indigenous Issues in Food Systems
ANTH 2430	Ecology, Technology and Society
ENG 2400	Decolonizing and Indigenizing Engineering
HIST 2010	Indigenous History in Canada
HIST 2020	The Métis in Canada
HIST 4120	History of Aboriginal Rights
INDG 1200	Indigenous Peoples in Canada
INDG 1220	Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 1
INDG 1240	Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 2
INDG 2012	Indigenous History in Canada
INDG 2020	The Métis in Canada
INDG 2080	Inuit Society and Culture
INDG 2630	Indigenous Feminisms
POLS 2802	Introduction to Indigenous Politics
POLS 3870	Politics of Indigenous-Settler Relations
THTR 2200	Canadian Indigenous Theatre
SOC 3762	Law, Justice, and Indigenous Peoples
WOMN 2630	Indigenous Feminisms

University of New Brunswick

Course Number	Title
ABRG 1002	Introduction to Indigenous Studies
HEAL 3002	Indigenous Health Determinants
INDG 1002	Introduction to Indigenous Studies

University of Northern British Columbia

Course Number	Title
FNST 100	The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada
FNST 282	Aboriginal Health Philosophy
FNST 302	Health and Healing
FNST 305	Seminar in First Nations Studies: Reconciliation
FNST 306	Indigenous Women: Perspectives

University of Ottawa

Course Number	Title
EAS 1101	Introduction to Indigenous Studies

University of Regina

Course Number	Title
SOC 214	Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada

University of Saskatchewan

Course Number	Title
HIST 195	History Matters: Indigenous Views of Continuity and Change in Canadian History
HIST 266	Historical Issues in Indigenous Settler Relations in North America
INDG 107	Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies
KIN 306	Introduction to Indigenous Wellness

University of Toronto

Course Number	Title
ANT 210	Anthropologists & Indigenous Peoples in North America
EDS 250	Indigenous Education
ENG B06	Canadian Literature I: First Words to 1900
GGR B18	Whose Land? Indigenous Canada Land Relations
GGR C28	Indigenous Peoples, Environment and Justice
INS 205	Indigenous Worldviews, Spiritual & Healing Traditions
INS 200	Introduction to Indigenous Truth and Resilience
JPI 120	Indigenous Politics in Canada
LAW 107	Introduction to Indigenous Peoples and the Law
LAW 108	Indigenous Peoples & the Canadian Legal System
LAW 281	Aboriginal Law and Policy
SOC 228	Introduction to Indigenous Studies
SOC 339	The Indian Act: Canadian Law, Sovereignty and Indigenous Women
VIC 108	Belonging, Imagination, and Indigenous Identity
WGS 347	Indigenous Feminism and Decolonization

University of Victoria

Course Number	Title
ANTH 305	Anthropology of the Arts
ANTH 336	Contemporary Indigenous Issues in Canada
ANTH 460	Ethnographic Mapping & Indigenous Cartographies
ES 413	Indigenous Political Ecologies of the Shoreline
IS100	Responsibilities and Reciprocities to the Place You Are Now
IS101	Indigenous Studies Foundations

University of Waterloo

Course Number	Title
INDG 201	The Indigenous Experience in Canada

University of Windsor

Course Number	Title
GART 1210	An Introduction into Indigenous Topics
SOSC 1210	An Introduction to Indigenous Topics

University of Winnipeg

Course Number	Title
ANTH 1005	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Indigenous Focus
ANTH 2103	Ethnography of Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the U.S.
FREN 2609	Decolonizing Voices
HIST 1006	Indigenous History to 1900: Origins, Contacts, Colonialism
HIST 1007	Indigenous History Since 1900
HIST 2510	History of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada to 1815
HIST 2511	History of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada since 1815
HIST 2516	History of Indigenous Education: Residential Schools and Beyond
HIST 2611	Indigenous Peoples of Canada Since 1815
IL 1408	Indigenous Languages Contact & Change
IS/UIC 1010	Indigenous Ways of Knowing
IS 1016	Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Art, Culture and History
IS 1017	Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Politics & Governance
IS 2001	Governance and Leadership
IS 2012	Indigenous Sciences: Contributions to Contemporary Challenges
IS 2020	Colonization and Indigenous Peoples of Canada
IS/PHIL 2240	Indigenous Justice Issues
POL 3411	Indigenous Peoples and the Law I
RHET 2141	Representations of Indigeneity
SOCI 2105	Race, Ethnic, and Indigenous Relations

Vancouver Island University

Course Number	Title
INDG 104	Introduction to Indigenous Studies II

Western University

Course Number	Title
INDIGISTU 1020	Introduction to Indigenous Studies
INDIGISTU 2213	Historical Issues: From Pre-Contact to the 1969 White Paper
INDIGISTU 2218	Contemporary Indigenous Issues
INDIGSTU 2601	Indigenous Environments

York University

Course Number	Title
INDG 1050	Introduction to Indigenous Studies
NURS 4370	The History and Health of Indigenous Individuals, Families, and Communities

Yukon University

Course Number	Title
FNGA 240	Indigenous Peoples and Research
HIST 140	History of Yukon First Nations and Self-Government

3. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT^®)

4. Bachelor's degree

B. Residency Cohort Criteria

The Max Rady College of Medicine welcomes applications from the following regional and eligibility-based Cohorts:

Cohorts of Applicants

1. Resident of Manitoba, Nunavut or Northwest Territories

2. Resident of Northwest Ontario (West of and including Thunder Bay)

3. Indigenous applicants who are not considered residents of Manitoba, Nunavut or Northwest Territories or residents of Northwest Ontario (West of and including Thunder Bay) but have current kinship and community ties in the Province of Manitoba

4. Member of Canadian Armed Forces

C. Priority Populations Criteria

The Max Rady College of Medicine invites applicants who meet the above Residency Criteria for the “Resident of Manitoba, Nunavut or Northwest Territories Cohort", to self-identify as being a member of one or more Priority Populations, as defined by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) Social Accountability Committee. Proof/verification will be required for some categories.

Indigenous applicants that are residents of “Northwestern Ontario” and/or “Members of the Canadian Forces” will be considered for Priority Population designation.

All applicants in the Priority Population sub-category are invited to provide up to three (3) letters of support from community members from or with knowledge or their association with the identified sub-population. This information will be used as part of interviews and holistic review process.

The following will be required to be considered as eligible in each category:

1. Indigenous

2. Catchment Areas

French-speaking

Definition:

Applicants from Manitoba and Northwest Territories or Nunavut with an aptitude for the French language to help close the gaps in health services to Francophone communities and other French speaking patients in the health service catchment area.

Requirements:

Applicants must successfully complete a conversational French language assessment, administered by the French/Francophone Subcommittee, as part of the application process.

Rural and Remote

Definition:

Rural:
- Rural Southern: Outside of Winnipeg (>30km radius) and below 51st Parallel
- Rural Northern: Above the 51st Parallel with paved road access.
Remote: Having no paved road access to the community.
On-reserve First Nations, Metis, or Inuit: On-reserve applicants from rural and remote communities in Manitoba or Northwest Territories, Nunavut living semi-urban or part-time in a major city to access education not available in their home may still qualify as Rural and Remote applicants.

Requirements:

Applicants may be considered under the Rural and Remote category if they meet any of the following:

Secondary School Completion in a Rural/Remote Community Applicants who have graduated from high school, or who have completed a minimum of two years of high school education, in a designated rural or remote community.
Full Time Students Residing in a Rural/Remote Community Applicants who are full time students (in high school or post secondary studies) and maintain a permanent address in a designated rural or remote community.
Full Time Employment in a Rural/Remote Community Applicants who have been employed full time for a minimum of two consecutive years in a designated rural or remote community.

To be considered, these applicants will need to provide:

Letter of support from local government of long-term association and previous inhabitation on or in association with Reserve, Hamlet, or town (as appropriate); and
Proof of graduation High School and/or University
Letter of employment.

3. Marginalized

The College defines Marginalized Communities on an annual basis in accordance with definitions established by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) Social Accountability Committee. This includes:

Newcomers, including refugees

Definition:

Newcomer is someone who has immigrated or settled in Canada in the last 5 years.

Refugees include individuals who are forced to leave their home countries because of human rights abuses and entered Canada after the age of 14.

Requirements:

Proof of Immigration to Canada; or
Proof of refugee status; and Proof of Permanent Residency Status or Canadian Citizen Status

2SLGBTQIA+

Definition:

Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual community, the ‘+’ sign signifying inclusion of diverse orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Requirements:

Self-identification only required.

Low-income/Economically Disadvantaged

Definition:

Individuals whose household financial resources fall below nationally recognized low income thresholds—including the Market Basket Measure (MBM), Low Income Cut Offs (LICO), or Low Income Measure (LIM)— indicating limited ability to meet basic needs and reduced access to educational opportunities. social, or developmental opportunities

Requirements:

Self-identification is required for those meeting the criteria of living in low-income conditions for more than 2 years after or during high school (after age 14).

Black Applicants

Definition:

People who self-identify as Black, including people of African descent (from Continental Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas, or Europe) and Afro- Indigenous peoples. This includes but is not limited to those whose families experienced the transatlantic slave trade, recent African immigrants and Black people navigating multiple racial and Indigenous identities.

Requirements:

Self-identification only required.

Living with Disabilities

Definition:

Individuals experiencing long-term or episodic physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments that, when interacting with environmental and attitudinal barriers, hinder full and equal participation in society.

Requirements:

Communication from Student Accessibility Services, University of Manitoba, with details or required accommodations.
Applicants may, on a voluntary basis, submit a statement of up to 250 words related to their experiences, barriers overcome and potential support in the admissions process or in UGME. This will be considered by the Academic Attributes committee in assessment of the Academic Attributes Score (described below)
The Max Rady College of Medicine has identified the requisite skills and abilities for admission, promotion and graduation in the MD program. These skills are identified in the College’s Essential Skills and Abilities (Technical Standards) for Admission, Promotion and Graduation in Medicine policy. [Appendix K]

English Language Proficiency

All applicants are required to meet the University of Manitoba's approved English Proficiency Standards, either through an approved waiver or the successful completion of an approved English proficiency test.

English is the language of instruction and communication at the University of Manitoba. An applicant whose primary language is not English must demonstrate a sufficient command of English to meet the demands of classroom instruction, written assignments and participation in tutorials and discussions.

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others whose primary language is English are deemed to be proficient in English by virtue of having lived and been educated in a country where English is a common or primary language.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents whose primary language is not English

All such applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English by meeting University of Manitoba standards through one of the English language proficiency test options below.

Student authorization applicants (study permit)

All applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and whose primary language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English by meeting University of Manitoba standards through one of the English language proficiency test options below.

English language proficiency test options

If your primary language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the use of the English language by meeting any of the options listed below.

Results for language tests expire two years from the test date and must be valid at the beginning of your admission term. Please confirm the validity of your test results.

Criteria for English language proficiency waivers

Under certain circumstances you may request a waiver of the English language proficiency requirement. You will need to provide supporting documentation to show that you meet one of the following conditions to receive the waiver:

Ten consecutive years of residency in Canada that may include years of study in Canada. The period of residency will be the time lapsed between the "Landed On" date on the "Record of Landing" document and the start of the program.
Successful completion of a three-year secondary school program in Canada, or three years of recognized post-secondary education in Canada, or any combination of three successful calendar years of secondary and recognized post-secondary education in Canada.
- Successful completion of secondary studies equates to meeting the entrance requirements of the University of Manitoba. Secondary education must include Grade 12 where appropriate and completion of five course credits per year. The three years of secondary study must be completed immediately prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
- Successful completion of recognized post-secondary education equates to a minimum completion of 72 credit hours or equivalent. The three years of post-secondary study must be completed within two years of attending the University of Manitoba.
Graduation from a Manitoba high school, with five credits at the Grade 12 level, which includes one full credit of English at the 40S level with a minimum grade of 75% (or the equivalent from other provinces in Canada).
Graduation from a Canadian curriculum secondary school (other than Manitoba curriculum) with a year 12 English literature grade of 75% or higher.
Achievement of a grade of four or greater on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level English course, or a grade of four or greater on the Advanced Placement English examination (Language Composition; Literature and Composition).
Successful completion of thirty (30) credit hours of university level coursework and six credit hours of transferrable English courses at the 1000 level or higher with a minimum grade of B at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction, in a country where English is the primary language (see approved country exemption list). University level study must be completed immediately prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
Graduation from a degree program at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction, in a country where English is the primary language (see approved country exemption list). Graduation from the qualifying institution must be within two years of attending the University of Manitoba.
Successful completion of the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) with a minimum grade of B in English (non-ESL) at the GCSE/IGCSE O Level, AS Level, or A-Level.
Completion of the Indian Senior School Certificate (ISSC) or the Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISC) with a minimum grade of 75% in the senior English subject.
GCE Curriculum - 4 Years of Study: Successful completion of four consecutive years of study in GCE (General Certificate of Education) administered by British Examination Board and regionally accredited schools in Singapore and Mauritius, will be considered to have met the ELP requirement. Study must be completed within two years prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Successful completion of the full IB Diploma with a minimum overall score of 24 points will be deemed to meet the English language proficiency requirement, regardless of their country of study, provided instruction was delivered in English. Graduation must be completed within two years prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
Council of International Schools (CIS) Accredited Institutions: Successful completion of four years of consecutive study at a school that is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Grade 12 or equivalent in a non-ESL (English as a Second Language) program. Study must be completed within two years prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
Schools Offering Regionally Accredited U.S. Curricula: Successful completion of four years of consecutive study at a school offering a regionally accredited U.S. curriculum and successful completion of Grade 12 in a non-ESL program. Study must be completed within two years prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
Schools Offering Full Canadian Curricula: Successful completion of four years of consecutive study at a provincially authorized school offering the Canadian high school curriculum and successful completion of Grade 12 in a non-ESL program. Study must be completed within two years prior to attending the University of Manitoba.

Additionally, applicants will receive the waiver if they verify conditions equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 listed above in a country where English is the primary language.

Criteria for English language proficiency waivers

Students from the following countries are exempt from the English language proficiency requirements.

Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Bermuda
Belize
Botswana
Canada
Cayman Islands
Channel Islands
Dominica
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Fiji Islands
Gambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guam (USA)
Guyana
Isle of Man
Ireland (Republic of)
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Malta
Mauritius
Namibia
New Zealand
Nigeria
Pitcairn Islands
Puerto Rico
St. Helena
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & Grenadines
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
South Africa
Tanzania
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks & Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Kingdom
United States
Virgin Islands (USA)
Virgin Islands (UK)
Wake-Midway Island (USA)
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Application Process

Selection Process

Academic and Non Academic Requirements

All applicants must have met the requirements laid out in the "Eligibility Requirements" section in order to move forward in the Selection Process.

Summary of Admission Requirements and Processes (PDF). This pdf is available in alternative formats upon request. If you require an alternative format, please contact: admissions.medicine@umanitoba.ca.

A. Academic Attribute Score

All applicants who meet all of the eligibility criteria as outlined in the "Eligibility Requirements" section including the minimum MCAT^® 500 and minimum AGPA 3.30, will be reviewed by the Academic Attributes Subcommittee and assigned an Academic Attributes Score.

After undergoing review by the Academic Attributes Subcommitee and being assigned an Academic Attributes Score (AAS), successful applicants will additionally be reviewed based on a number of non-academic requirements.

NOTE: The Academic Attributes Committee will complete a holistic review of all required documentation using an established assessment rubric. While the rubric provides a consistent framework for evaluating applications, the nature of a holistic review assessment inherently involves a degree of subjectivity. As a result, individual scores and the specific rationale for the scoring are not shared with applicants.

The Academic Attribute Score will be used to prioritize applicants for the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) and selection for the Structured Panel Interview (SPI).

The Academic Attribute Score indicates whether an applicant has the academic foundation and demonstrated ability to meet core knowledge competencies and successfully complete the Undergraduate Medical Education program at the Max Rady College of Medicine.

The Academic Attributes Score is determined using a rubric recommended by the Academic Attributes Subcommittee and approved annually by the Admissions Committee. This rubric is designed to be unbiased, reproducible, and fair.

Academic Metrics(rubric) + Priority Population Total (PPT)= Academic Attributes Score

1. Academic Metrics rubric uses the following academic components:

MCAT^® (max to the threshold predictive of academic success), including subsection scores
AGPA (max to the threshold predictive of academic success)
Transcripts
Advanced Degrees
Publications (peer-reviewed)
Statement of Clarification (see Note below)
Accommodations needed to meet Essential Skills and Abilities (Technical Standards) for Admission, Promotion and Graduation in Medicine

NOTE:
Statement of Clarification
As part of the application, candidates may submit a 250-word Statement of Clarification to provide context for their academic history. Applicants may describe exceptional circumstances, gaps in education, notable achievements, or significant life events that help the committee better understand the context behind their academic record.

Statement of Context - Disabilities
Applicants, who self-identify as living with a disability, will be invited (on a voluntary basis) to share up to 250 words of context and support required for the admissions process or within the program.

This information will help the committee consider the strengths in the applicant's academic record, given the unique barriers they faced to achieve these outcomes. This information will be limited to calculating the AAS to ensure a fair and unbiased process. Information will be shared with the UGME program if the applicant is successful in gaining admission.

2. Priority Populations Total (PPT) is determined using a weighted model that uses the following:

Demographic disparities within the physician workforce
Health outcomes affecting Priority Populations
Health care utilization data, weighted for each Priority Population

Applicants may identify as belonging to one or more Priority Populations and may submit up to three community letters supporting their identification. Points for intersecting identities will be summed up.

Applicants found to have falsely identified will be reviewed by the Professionalism Subcommittee and may be deemed ineligible for admission.

Due to the complex, relational nature, and adaptability of the PPT, specific scores will not be available to applicants.

B. Multi-Mini Interview (MMI)

C. Allyship and Knowledge Index (AKI)

Applicants that pass the MMI, and who also demonstrate a high Allyship and Knowledge Index (AKI) will receive priority consideration for advancement to the Structured Panel Interview (SPI).

The Allyship and Knowledge Index (AKI) documents the breadth and depth of an applicant’s life, work, volunteer, and academic experiences related to Manitoba’s Priority Populations.

All applicants are eligible for AKI scoring. Experiences in the Province of Manitoba will be prioritized.

A higher Allyship and Knowledge Index (AKI) reflects an accumulation of experiences which grow one's knowledge of, including how to be an ally to, populations with the largest health inequities.

The Allyship and Knowledge Index (AKI) is calculated based on the Ten Lived Experiences submitted by the applicant in their application using the below formula:
(Volunteer, Life, Work and Academic Experiences) + (Acquired Knowledge)=Allyship and Knowledge Index (AKI)

1.Ten Lived Experiences
At the time of application, applicants will submit Ten Lived Experiences that shaped their decision to pursue medicine and prepare them to serve Manitoba communities.

The Ten Lived Experience can be described as the following:

Circumstances
Environments
Roles

Experiences that demonstrate skill development, cultural knowledge, allyship, or meaningful engagement with Priority Populations will be highly weighted.

Only experiences from high school (age 14) and beyond will be considered.

2. Validation of Lived Experiences
At the time of applications, applicants may, but are not required to provide the following to support their presented “Ten Lived Experiences”:

Submit up to 100 words of rationale per experience.
Submit verifier and contact information.

3. Function of the AKI
The AKI will be used in the application process in the following ways:

Prioritizing applicants for the Structured Panel Interview (SPI).
Experiences listed in the ‘Ten Lived Experiences’ will be reviewed for context and verification at the Structured Panel Interview (SPI).
Contributing to the holistic review by the Final Selection Review Panel when completing the final ranking of applicants for Offers of Admission and the Waitlist.

NOTE:
Applicants who knowingly submit falsified information will be referred to the Professionalism Subcommittee and may be deemed ineligible for admission.

To maintain fairness, all data used to assess the AKI is redacted and anonymized.

The scoring for the AKI is based on an established assessment rubric. However, because the assessment is relative in nature, it inherently involves some degree of subjectivity. As a result, individual scores and the specific rational for the scoring are not shared with applicants.

D. The Prioritization Equation for Structured Panel Interview (SPI) Selection

E. Reference Letters for Structured Panel Interview (SPI)

References will be requested only for those applicants invited to the Structured Panel Interview (SPI). Any references received prior to this stage will be discarded.

New reference letters must be submitted for each application cycle. Upon receiving an invitation to the SPI, applicants must submit referee contact information by the indicated deadline through the online application system. Applicants should advise their referees that they will receive an email from the Max Rady College of Medicine. An application may be deemed incomplete—and therefore ineligible—if reference letters are not received.

Applicants should select referees who have current knowledge of their attributes, activities, and suitability for the study and practice of medicine. Referees must be able to speak meaningfully to the applicant’s character, professional readiness, and lived experiences.

Applicants who identify as members of a Priority Population, or who wish to have their Allyship and Kinship (AKI) experiences verified, are encouraged to select referees who can attest to their Priority Population status and/or provide insight into their allyship, kinship, and community‑based lived experiences.

Referees will be asked to address specific questions regarding the applicant. References from family or extended family members will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to choose referees from work, volunteer, academic, or character‑based contexts.

NOTE:
As part of the reference evaluation and the review of professional attributes, the Max Rady College of Medicine may contact referees to verify information or seek clarification if requested by the Admissions Committee. The Committee also reserves the right to contact other individuals whose knowledge of the applicant may be relevant.

All reference information is collected in strict confidence and will not be released to the applicant. This practice ensures the integrity of the recommendation process.

F. Structured Panel Interview (SPI)

The Structured Panel Interview (SPI) provides an opportunity to explore the deeper competencies of candidates who have already demonstrated baseline readiness through the MMI.

The SPI introduces a second‑stage, in‑person interview designed to provide a deeper and more comprehensive assessment of applicants’ non‑academic attributes identified as essential for physicians in Manitoba including service oriented/altruism, empathy, cultural humility, resilience, critical analysis and synthesis, accountability and consistency.

This format allows the panel to directly observe interpersonal skills, professionalism, communication, and readiness for the study and practice of medicine.

1. Eligibility for the Structured Panel Interview (SPI)

To be eligible to participate in the Structured Panel Interview (SPI) applicants must:
- Meet the Academic Attributes Score (AAS) threshold, and
- Pass the MMI
- Submit three letters of reference

2. Selection for the Structured Panel Interview

SPI invitations will be granted to applicants who meet the Academic Attributes Score threshold and pass the MMI, conditional on available spaces.
If the number of eligible applicants exceed available seats, those with higher MMI, AAS and AKI scores are prioritized using the Prioritization Equation (see section E. Prioritization Equation).

3. Process of the Structured Panel Interview (SPI)

All successful applicants selected for the SPI must attend in person.
During the SPI the interview panel will review and verify all aspects of the application, including:
- The Ten Lived Experiences
- Reference letters and
- Letters of support from community (as available)

NOTE:
The University of Manitoba and the Max Rady College of Medicine remain committed to ensuring equitable access throughout the admissions process. Applicants with a diagnosed disability—whether permanent, chronic, or temporary—who may require accommodations for the SPI are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services for confidential support and assistance.

G. Professional Attributes

The UGME Admissions Office staff will review all applications for possible Red Flags (professionalism concerns) that may be predictive of future breaches of professionalism.

1. Professionalism concerns may include but are not limited to:

a breach of academic integrity;
concerns identified in the application process;
concerns identified in the MMI and/or the SPI;
an adult criminal conviction;
or concerns expressed in letters of reference.

2. Self-Identified Professionalism Concerns
Applicants that self-identify on their application with professionalism concerns, including a breach of academic integrity or an adult criminal conviction, may submit a written explanation (max 500 words) on the initial application.

3. Review of Professionalism Concerns
Applicants who advance to the Final Selection Subcommittee for the holistic review process and are deemed appropriate to fill spaces and waitlists may have their application forwarded to the Professionalism Subcommittee on Admissions (PSA) for deliberations.

The subcommittee will advise the Admissions Committee regarding the suitability of the applicant, and decisions regarding the application process may be made based upon the subcommittee’s recommendation.

The Max Rady College of Medicine retains the application of files of individuals who have been identified as having professionalism concerns such that a serial assessment of professional attributes can be undertaken should an individual reapply.

This may include contacting references from previous applications, as deemed necessary.

A review by the subcommittee neither precludes eligibility for reapplication in subsequent application cycles nor influences selection of applicants for interview.

The Professionalism in Admissions Policy can be found: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences policies.

Final Selection Process

Applicants who have successfuly met all Eligiblity, Academic, and Non Academic requirements will undergo a final Holistic Review process.

After final review, applicants will be notified if they have been accepted, waitlisted, or declined an offer of admission to the College of Medicine.

A. Holistic Review for Offers of Admission

B. Ranking of Applicants for Offer of Admission

C. Notification of Decisions

D. Deferral of Admission

Appendices

A. Confidential Process

An application for admission and the supporting documentation are personal information and the Max Rady College of Medicine will treat them with confidentiality, pursuant to its obligations under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Information about applications will only be released and used for the purpose of assessing the candidate’s suitability for admission and making reasonable accommodations.

Information about successful applicants will form part of the student’s file and be used for academic purposes. The Max Rady College of Medicine retains information related to unsuccessful applications for 2 years. Information related to successful applicants is placed on the student’s permanent file and will be retained indefinitely.

The Max Rady College of Medicine reserves the right to retain information indefinitely should there be evidence of information that may have a bearing on future professional behaviour for those who choose to re-apply.

The Max Rady College of Medicine must protect the integrity of the admissions process. As a result, applicants will not have access to certain information related to their application, including:

Academic Attributes Score
letters of reference
specific MMI or Structured Panel Interview scoring
Priority Population Total
Allyship and Knowledge Index
Prioritization Equation
names of MMI, or Panel Interviewers
Professionalism concerns related to their application
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B. Consideration for Applicants with Blood borne Pathogens

Infection with a blood borne pathogen does not preclude admission to the Max Rady College of Medicine. Individuals with blood borne communicable diseases including but not limited to Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus who are contemplating application should seek counsel regarding their intention. Counsel could be received from a medical doctor with expertise in infectious diseases, or the Office of Student Affairs in a university with medical and doctoral programs. This consideration does not preclude an applicant’s requirement to meet the technical standards requisite for admission to, promotion in, and graduation from the College.

Applicants who are known to have a chronic blood borne communicable disease, including but not limited to individuals who are known to be seropositive for Hepatitis C Virus and/or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and/or have a positive test for Hepatitis B Virus, must notify the Office of Student Affairs – Medicine at the time of admission.

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