FAQs

Yes. We will be hosting a Virtual MD Admissions Q&A Session on September 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Register here.

This session, intended for prospective applicants, will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the program, curriculum, admission requirements, student experience, and more.

Please note that a recorded program overview will be shared with registrants ahead of the session and the recording will also be posted to our website once available.

No. The TMU School of Medicine does not accept applications from international applicants. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents (landed immigrants) of Canada, or protected persons under the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act by the application deadline to be considered for admission to our program.

The four-year curriculum in the TMU MD program is arranged in three phases across four years and integrated throughout. The program must be completed in its entirety in order for students to achieve its learning outcomes. As such, TMU will not accept any application for advanced standing/transfer to the TMU MD program regardless of the applicant’s present or past medical school enrolment as per the Policy on Applications for Advanced Standing/Transfer to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program.

Although advanced standing/credit transfers are not available, applicants are welcome to apply for a year 1 start, provided they meet our admission requirements and eligibility criteria.

Please note that transcripts are required for any/all institutions attended. Applicants will also be required to include details about their medical education in the "Other Information" section of the OMSAS application.

No, there is no age limit to apply. Applicants of any age who meet the TMU School of Medicine's application requirements are welcome to apply.

Yes. Out-of-province applicants are eligible to apply, however, the majority of seats are reserved for Ordinarily Residents in Ontario.

Effective July 1, 2025, all publicly assisted universities in Ontario are required to reserve no less than 95% of their annual admissions to medical health education programs for Ontario residents. The remaining 5% will be for Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons/convention refugees who may or may not be Ordinarily Residents in Ontario.

In accordance with Ontario Regulation 130/25  (external link) under the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act, TMU School of Medicine will reserve the specified percentage of annual admissions to the MD Program each year.

Please refer to the Ordinarily Resident in Ontario Requirement section of our website for more details.

No. A connection to Brampton/Peel Region and surrounding communities is not required in order to apply. We look forward to welcoming a diverse cohort of students committed to serving communities such as these, both from the region and beyond.

All applicants are required to complete the TMU Regional Connection Form within their application and describe any connections to the Brampton/Peel Region and surrounding communities and/or their interest in serving culturally diverse communities such as these, that represent the future of Canada.

Please refer to the Regional Connection section of our website for more information on regional connection boundaries, eligible types of connections, and supporting documentation requirements.

Yes. Completion of a minimum four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university in any program/discipline is required prior to the start of Year 1 of the MD Program.

No. A full-time course load is not required. Additionally, applicants from part-time undergraduate studies can also apply, provided that they complete their undergraduate degree prior to the start of Year 1 of the MD Program and transcripts are submitted by the established deadline.

Degree equivalency is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who feel their academic background is equivalent to a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university may submit an application for a comprehensive review of their academic credentials, as an advance assessment or confirmation of degree equivalency cannot be provided.

Please note that TMU reserves the right to be the final arbiter of what is equivalent to a four-year undergraduate degree.

No. A four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) must be conferred by an accredited university.

Yes. Applicants are required to submit official transcripts by the application deadline for each university, college, CEGEP, junior college, graduate school or other postsecondary or professional institution attended. This includes studies that are currently in progress and all institutions that were previously attended, including any exchange programs, or studies that resulted in a withdrawal or dismissal.

Please refer to the OMSAS website (external link)  for more information on transcript requirements.

Yes. Applicants who have completed studies outside of Canada or the United States must have their academic credentials/foreign transcripts assessed for Canadian equivalency by World Education Services (WES) (external link) .

Exception: TMU applicants who have completed an international exchange program lasting two semesters or less are not required to submit a WES evaluation.

Further details regarding the assessment of international grades are available on the OMSAS website. (external link) 

A minimum OMSAS-calculated Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 is required for TMU’s MD Program for the 2027 admissions cycle. We do not round up the GPA.

All undergraduate courses and grades including failed, incomplete, supplementary courses, and those taken beyond degree requirements are included in the OMSAS GPA calculation. College, graduate, continuing education, and doctor of medicine program courses are among the list of those that are generally NOT included. Please refer to the OUAC/OMSAS website (external link)  for a comprehensive overview of how the OMSAS GPA is calculated.

Note: several professional studies are considered undergraduate-level, including—but not limited to—Optometry, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Law. Any professional studies/courses that OMSAS considers as undergraduate will be included in the GPA calculation.

Additionally, OMSAS processes international transcripts as non‑convertible, therefore, undergraduate coursework from universities outside of Canada and the United States are not included in the OMSAS GPA calculation and applicants are required to have their international transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES) instead.

More information can be found on the OMSAS GPA Calculations (external link)  webpage.

As outlined under the “Verifying the Application Data" section, “beginning in November, you will have access to your OMSAS GPA calculations in the Document Tracking section of your application.” 

No, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is not required to apply to the TMU School of Medicine’s MD Program. TMU is one of seven Canadian medical schools that do not require the MCAT.

No, the Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer) situational judgement test is not required to apply to the TMU School of Medicine’s MD Program.

No. Applicants may only apply to one admissions stream or pathway, which must be selected using the “Specify Your Pathway” option on the TMU School Submissions page of the OMSAS application.

• Indigenous Admissions Pathway:
  Eligible applicants in this pathway identify as Indigenous: First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
  
• Black Admissions Pathway:
  Eligible applicants in this pathway identify as Black (Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Canadian, Black American, Black Latin American, Black Asian, Black European and/or part of the global Black diaspora).
  
• Equity-Deserving Admissions Pathway:
  Eligible applicants in this pathway identify with one or more of the groups listed below:
  
  • Individuals who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. 2SLGBTQ+ is a term used at TMU to refer to people who identify as Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender independent, non-binary, queer, genderqueer or similarly express gender or sexual diversity.
    
  • Individuals with disabilities. Persons with disabilities include those who may experience disadvantages or barriers to education as a result of long term, chronic or episodic physical, mental/emotional, psychiatric or learning disabilities. It should also be noted that the social model of disability recognizes that disability is not created by any particular medical or physical condition, but rather by societal barriers.
    
  • Individuals who have faced familial and/or socio-cultural barriers such as loss of both parents, long term involvement with the child welfare system, and/or precarious housing.
    
  • Individuals with lived experiences of poverty or low socio-economic status (low socio-economic status is defined as a family income of less than $100k per year).
    
  • Racialized people. The term “racialized” refers to the social experience of people who are not considered white and have been categorized and treated differently based on perceived racial differences. Racialized people are often disproportionately impacted by systemic bias.

The TMU School of Medicine recognizes that applicants may identify with, and have lived experiences related to, more than one equity-deserving group. Selection of one or multiple groups is entirely at the applicant’s discretion. 

Although TMU does not currently offer a designated Military Medical Training Plan (MMTP) stream, MMTP applicants are welcome to apply through the general admissions stream or one of our three admissions pathways. For Reserve Force members and civilians who screen successfully for enrolment in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), funding opportunities are available through the CAF to support undergraduate medical education for eligible applicants who are admitted to a Canadian medical school, including the TMU School of Medicine's MD Program. Please refer to the CAF website (external link)  for additional information regarding eligibility and funding options for Reserve Force and civilian applicants. 

Applicants can expect to receive an email invitation on November 12, 2026 to register for the Asynchronous Assessment. The assessment will need to be completed on the Kira Talent online platform between November 19-22, 2026. Specific details and further instructions will be provided in the invitation.

The Kira Talent online platform can be accessed from any country, therefore there are no restrictions that would prevent you from completing the Asynchronous Assessment while outside of Canada.

Initial screening of applications is underway, however, this is an iterative process for both OMSAS and TMU. As such, receiving an invitation to the Asynchronous Assessment does not automatically mean you have met all admission requirements.

All applicants can expect to receive an application status update mid-February. Applicants who have been shortlisted to the interview stage of the selection process will receive an invitation to interview, and unsuccessful applicants will also receive a final admission decision at this time. Please note that we are unable to provide individualized updates regarding application status or completeness.

The OMSAS Disability-based Consideration request for GPA changes (external link)  is available to applicants who have or had an unaccommodated disability during their undergraduate and/or graduate studies and who:

• were unaware that they had a disability during their studies; or
• were not appropriately accommodated for a documented disability during their studies.

How to make a request:

• Step 1:
  In the “Other Information” section of the OMSAS Application, choose “YES” under the question “Are you requesting disability-based consideration in the admission process?”
  
• Step 2:
  Complete the  (PDF file) OMSAS Disability-based Consideration for GPA Changes Form
   (external link) 
• Step 3:
  Review supporting documentation requirements (external link)  and request: 
  • Letter From a Regulated Health Practitioner
  • Documentation From the Accessibility Services Office (if applicable)
    
• Step 4:
  Submit the Disability-based Consideration for GPA Changes Form and all supporting documentation via OMSAS Secure Applicant Messaging (SAM) using “Disability-based Consideration Documentation” as the document type.
  
  Deadline to submit request: October 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET

Please note that this request applies only to the initial assessment of the OMSAS application/GPA. A separate process is available for applicants who require accommodations for the TMU asynchronous assessment and/or interview

OMSAS Disability-based Consideration is exclusively limited to experiences of barriers in accessing disability-based accommodations in an academic setting, as per the criteria set out by OMSAS. Applicants who have different or additional experiences of disability, ableism, discrimination, or other related barriers that have impacted their academic performance beyond access to accommodations should also consider applying for TMU Exceptional Circumstances Consideration

Yes. Accommodations are available for the online Asynchronous Assessment, Multiple Mini-Interviews, and the individual Talking Circles (Indigenous Admissions Pathway).

Applicants with disabilities who anticipate requiring accommodations (should they advance to these stages of the selection process) may apply for accommodations.

The School of Medicine has partnered with TMU’s Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) to assess candidate’s eligibility and determine the appropriate accommodations.

Requests must be submitted by October 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Please refer to our website for further details.

• Step 1:
  Submit an application to the TMU MD Program via OMSAS prior to submitting a request for accommodations.
  
• Step 2:
  Complete the  (google form) MD Program Admissions Accommodation Request Form (external link)  and upload supporting documentation via the form (letter from a regulated healthcare practitioner who is qualified to make the diagnosis).
  
• Step 3:
  Submit the request form and upload all supporting documentation directly through the form by the deadline to request accommodations in the admissions process: October 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

No. All requests and medical documentation remain strictly confidential with TMU Academic Accommodation Support (AAS). AAS only informs the Admissions team of the specific accommodations required for implementation.

• Yes. Admitted students with disability-based accommodation needs will have access to TMU Academic Accommodations Support (AAS) upon enrolment. While AAS resources and services are not available to applicants before enrolment, applicants may review the available information on the AAS website in advance. 

All MD Program applicants and accepted students are expected to review the Essential skills and abilities required for entry to a medical program guidelines to assess their ability to meet these standards.

Please refer to the OUAC/OMSAS website for details on what changes can be made after submitting an application. Amendments to your application, including changes to your Ontario residency status, cannot be made or authorized by the TMU School of Medicine, and TMU does not accept any documents submitted after the application deadline or outside of the OMSAS portal. Documents or requests to amend an application sent directly to the TMU School of Medicine by email or otherwise will not be reviewed or added to your application.

As outlined as an FAQ on the OMSAS website, “medical schools do not accept changes to the Autobiographical Sketch, School Submissions, or verifiers…if a medical school attempts to contact a verifier without success, they will contact you directly for updated information.”

All three references (Confidential Assessment Forms) must have been submitted directly to OMSAS by the referees using the online form by the application deadline for this requirement to be considered complete. As outlined on the OMSAS website, “references cannot be submitted after the application deadline,” and TMU cannot accept any references sent by email or submitted outside of the established process (external link) .