Campus Info
2 campuses and 4 academies:
• Downtown Toronto Campus (230 students/year): FitzGerald Academy, Peters-Boyd Academy, Wightman-Berris Academy
• Mississauga Campus (59 students/year): Mississauga Academy of Medicine
• Scarborough Campus (34 students/year): Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health
Academic Requirements
Minimum undergrad cumulative GPA of 3.6 (3.8+ competitive) with at least 125 in each MCAT section, plus allowance for 124 in one section.
Past years have been rumoured to have an internal cGPA cutoff of 3.89.
For detailed statistics on past admissions, visit the University of Toronto MD Admission Stats.
Prerequisites
At least two full-course equivalents in life sciences, plus one in social sciences, humanities, or a language.
For undergraduate admission, you need completion of at least three years (15 full course equivalents) of study by the time you receive your offer in June.
Essays
You are required to submit two original brief personal essays, each answering a specific question related to the Faculty's mission and values. Each brief personal essay must be 250 words or less.
ABS Statement
You are also required to write a third essay (500 words or less) expanding on one of your EC entries:
"Write about an impactful experience from your Autobiographical Sketch that demonstrates your personal growth, character, and values. How did this experience prepare you for medical school?"
This statement does not rotate or change yearly, unlike the two other prompts.
Essay Prompts
2024–2025 Essay Prompts (250 words each):
Question 1:
In what way(s) are you a product of the world around you? How has it, or how will it, impact your journey in medicine?
Question 2:
Investor and philanthropist Charlie Munger is known for saying: “We all are learning, modifying, or destroying ideas all the time. Rapid destruction of your ideas when the time is right is one of the most valuable qualities you can acquire. You must force yourself to consider arguments on the other side.” How has a failure or changed opinion influenced your development?