Selection process
Applications submitted through OMSAS by the application deadline will be reviewed for completeness and to confirm that the applicant has obtained, or is in the process of obtaining, a four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university by the anticipated start date. Cumulative GPAs will be calculated as per the OMSAS Grading Scale (external link) to ensure applicants also meet the TMU School of Medicine’s GPA requirements.
Our Indigenous, Black, and Equity-Deserving admissions pathways will also begin to assess pathway eligibility at this time.
All applicants meeting the minimum eligibility requirements will be invited to participate in an online asynchronous assessment hosted by a third-party vendor, Kira Talent. The assessment is a component of our holistic admissions process that will require the completion of 6 timed questions, both video and written, that seek to further evaluate the applicant’s understanding and commitment to the school’s mission and values, as well as their communication, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
A shortlist of candidates will be generated via this assessment; shortlisted candidates will progress to the file review stage.
Applicants to the General Admissions Stream, Black Admissions Pathway and Equity-Deserving Admissions Pathway who are invited to interview will undertake a virtual Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI). The MMI includes a series of six (6) short, timed, multiple-station synchronous interviews that assess applicants’ non-academic attributes such as empathy, communication, self-awareness, interpersonal skills, ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and cultural competency.
The MMIs do not assess core knowledge; rather, they ensure that candidates align with the TMU School of Medicine’s core values.
Applicants selected to advance in the Indigenous Admissions Pathway will take part in a virtual Talking Circle, rather than an MMI.
Following the interview stage, a composite aggregate score and rank of each candidate’s skills and abilities will be derived and will take into account the multiple rounds of assessment.
For the 2026 admissions cycle a total of 94 seats are available. Initial offers of admission will be made on the second Tuesday of May, in accordance with all Ontario medical schools. Additional offers will be made on a rolling basis to candidates placed on our wait list.