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Doctor of Medicine [M.D] From Dalhousie University

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Doctor of Medicine [M.D]

STEM Course

4 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Medicine

CA$29,828/Yr

CA$29,828 /Yr

Dalhousie University offers a Doctor of Medicine for a duration of 4 years.
It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
The program curriculum balances classroom work with clinical and elective opportunities in rural clinics and in large, tertiary-care hospitals to help and become a caring, resourceful physician.
students will be encouraged to be an agent of creative change in health-care institutions and in communities, and provide outstanding patient-centered care.
Students can do specialization courses in
- anesthesia
- emergency medicine
- family medicine
- pathology
- surgery
The program is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) in cooperation with the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS).
Students will have many opportunities to get real-life hospital experience early on, through the clinical skills components or by choosing an elective that offers additional hands-on learning.
The program is divided into three key sections, Med 1 and Med 2, followed by Clerkship.
In the first two years, Med 1 and Med 2 give students a basic foundation in medicine, including the anatomy and systems of the human body, while considering other important aspects of health care, from the philosophical and ethical to the practical.
Clerkship, consisting of two phases completed over two academic years (Med 3 and Med 4), gives students even more opportunity to apply their learning in a range of situations and fields.
Classes in the medical program will have a variety of themes and case-based units that focus on a particular area of medical training.
Students also get the opportunity to do the sample courses in Human Development, Internal Medicine, and Surgery.
Job opportunities after the Doctor of Medicine are Physician, General Surgeon, etc and the average salary goes up to 44,000 USD.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Summer Intake	~~Feb 28, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$29828 (CAD 29828)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food	CA$9821 (CAD 9821)
Health Insurance	CA$500 (CAD 500)
Other Fees	CA$3294 (CAD 3294)
Total Cost	CA$13615 (CAD 13615)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students should have completed a 4-year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from an accredited university.
Students also get admission with a 3-year degree.
GPA of at least 3.3/4.33 or better is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with an upper second class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Students with bachelor's degrees are encouraged to submit their MCAT scores.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

300 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

Required Document List

Following are the required document:

Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Cardiologists
Specialist Physicians
General Practitioners
Family Physicians
General Surgeon

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Killam Predoctoral Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Go Clean Scholarship	Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
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Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Australia Awards Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details