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ProfessionalFaculty of MedicineLCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education)

MD — Doctor of Medicine

4 years

A four-year LCME-accredited MD program delivered through integrated, case-based learning in Years 1 and 2, followed by core clinical clerkships and advanced specialty rotations in Years 3 and 4. The curriculum emphasizes scientific reasoning, clinical skills, professionalism, and a commitment to patient-centred care. Graduates match into residency training programs across Canada and internationally through CaRMS.

Program Highlights

  • LCME-accredited
  • Pass/Fail grading in pre-clerkship (Years 1–2)
  • 22 residency specialties via CaRMS
  • Mandatory Indigenous Health curriculum (40 hours)
  • Northgate General Hospital + 14 community health centres
  • Simulation centre — 4,000 sq ft high-fidelity facility

Pre-Clerkship Curriculum (Years 1–2)

Integrated, organ-system based, case-driven learning. Graded Pass/Fail with narrative feedback.

BlockDurationKey Topics
Foundations of Medicine6 weeksAnatomy, histology, cell biology, genetics
Cardiovascular & Respiratory8 weeksHeart, lungs, hemodynamics, ECG interpretation
Gastrointestinal & Nutrition6 weeksGI tract, liver, pancreas, nutrition
Musculoskeletal & Dermatology5 weeksBones, joints, skin, rheumatology
Neuroscience & Psychiatry8 weeksCNS, PNS, mental health, neurological exam
Renal, Endocrine & Reproduction7 weeksKidneys, hormones, reproductive medicine
Immunology, Hematology & Oncology6 weeksImmune system, blood disorders, cancer biology
Infectious Disease & Public Health5 weeksMicrobiology, epidemiology, global health

Longitudinal Threads (Years 1–2)

  • Clinical Skills (history-taking, physical exam, OSCE preparation)
  • Professionalism & Ethics
  • Evidence-Based Medicine & Research Methodology
  • Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health
  • Indigenous Health (mandatory — 40 hours)

Year 3 — Core Clerkship

Full-time clinical rotations at teaching hospital sites.

RotationDurationLocation
Internal Medicine8 weeksNorthgate General Hospital
Surgery6 weeksNorthgate General / NGH Trauma
Pediatrics6 weeksNorthgate Children's Hospital
Obstetrics & Gynecology4 weeksNorthgate General Hospital
Psychiatry4 weeksRegional Mental Health Centre
Family Medicine4 weeksCommunity Health Centres
Emergency Medicine2 weeksNGH Emergency Department
Elective2 weeksStudent choice

Year 4 — Advanced Clerkship & CaRMS

  • 16 weeks of elective rotations (including away electives)
  • CaRMS application (Canadian Residency Matching Service)
  • MCCQE Part I licensing examination
  • Transition to Residency course (4 weeks)

Assessment

ComponentWeightNotes
Pre-clerkship (Years 1–2)Pass / FailNarrative feedback + OSCE at end of each year
Clerkship in-training evaluations (ITERs)Honours / Pass / FailPer rotation
OSCE ExaminationsPass / FailEnd of Year 1 and Year 2
MCCQE Part IRequired for graduationNational licensing exam, taken in Year 4
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