MD Program

The School of Medicine at Queen’s University offers a comprehensive four-year Doctor of Medicine program, selecting students based on academic excellence and personal qualities suited for a medical career. The curriculum is designed to produce well-rounded physicians who possess a broad foundation of medical knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for postgraduate training. The program emphasizes lifelong learning and incorporates principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity, and accessibility (EDIIA) throughout its structure.

The MD program progresses in a structured manner, beginning with foundational knowledge and moving into more hands-on clinical engagement, including elective opportunities. Students gain valuable clinical experience, develop personal relationships with patients, and engage with regional partners for diverse exposure across different medical settings. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in the development and governance of the curriculum itself.

Queen’s medical graduates are highly successful in securing postgraduate training positions and are known for their active contributions to the medical profession and their communities.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant) of Canada at the application deadline to be eligible to apply to our program.
• Minimum 20 half or 10 full courses (or in combination) of the 30 half courses or 15 full courses at the undergraduate level in a university program.
• Minimum cumulative GPA to apply is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Meet all the minimum MCAT thresholds (the total and each section) set by the Admissions Committee to be eligible.
• Successful completion of CASPer.

What You’ll Learn

• Human structure and function.
• Family medicine.
• Population health.
• Health detriments.
• Mechanisms of disease.
• Pediatrics and genetics.
• Genetics, oncology, and palliative care.
• Musculoskeletal.