Winnipeg, MB
School Overview
Tuition (In State): $5,100
Tuition (Out of State): $17,300
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 110
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1877
Accreditation Year: 1936
Website: https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/
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Application Information
Average MCAT: 516
Average GPA: 3.75
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 23% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
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About the School
The Max Rady College of Medicine, established in 1883 as the Manitoba Medical College, is Western Canada's first medical school. It is part of the University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and is located on the Bannatyne campus in Winnipeg. The college comprises 27 academic departments, institutes, and administrative units, offering a comprehensive range of medical education and research opportunities.
Curriculum
The college's curriculum emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, integrating Indigenous health perspectives and addressing health disparities. The Indigenous Health Longitudinal Course, developed by Dr. Barry Lavallee and Linda Diffey, provides students with the skills to work effectively with Indigenous populations. A unique feature of this curriculum is the Human Library, where first-year medical students engage directly with Indigenous community members to learn about their lives and health experiences.
Facilities
The college offers a range of facilities to support medical education and research. These include histology and electron microscopy services through affiliated hospital pathology departments, as well as comprehensive animal care services for both small and large animals. Animal imaging services available encompass optical imaging, micro-CT, micro-PET, 7 Tesla MRI, PET-MRI, and ultrasound. Additionally, the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba provides core facilities and grant opportunities for relevant research.
Demographics
The college admits 140 students annually into its Doctor of Medicine program. For the Class of 2028, the applicant pool included 1,173 eligible candidates, with 485 from Manitoba, 632 from out-of-province, and 56 identifying as Canadian Indigenous. The median adjusted grade point average (AGPA) for Manitoba applicants invited to interview was 4.22, while for out-of-province applicants, it was 4.50. The median Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores were 511 for Manitoba applicants and 522 for out-of-province applicants.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UManitoba:
Cost of Attendance: $185,969
A student taking student loans for all 4 years at UManitoba, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $185,969. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Equal to National Average
The cost of living at UManitoba is approximately equal to the average cost of living at similar schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most institutions.
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School Address: 260 Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5
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