ASMPA - Medical Professional Stream

In order to remain in the MPS, students must:

• maintain a minimum cumulative average of 77% each year;

• successfully complete 9.0 credits by the end of the Winter term of second year (students with an approved reduced course load through SAS will be considered individually);

• have no more than one course with a grade lower than 60%; and

• have a clear demonstration of participation in, and fulfillment of, the academic and non-academic activities.

The MPS is designed to assist students in developing their own individual ways of demonstrating the qualities assessed by medical school admission boards. Students registered in the MPS benefit from program resources including:

• A pathway to direct entry to accredited medical schools in the Caribbean: St. George’s University (SGU) in Grenada, Trinity School of Medicine (TSOM) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and University of Medical and Health Sciences (UMHS) in Saint Kitts, if prerequisites are met;

• Regular meetings with MPS representatives;

• Support for volunteer opportunities and research opportunities;

• Academic Advising events specific to the MPS;

• Autobiographic sketch building;

• CPR and First Aid Training;

• Skill development workshops or experiences related to non-academic skills such as communication, teambuilding, leadership and professionalism;

• Career exploration;

• Admissions testing support; and

• Speaker series from visiting scholars and medical professionals (including Trent alumni).

Students should note:

• The MPS is not a guaranteed entry pathway to Canadian medical schools.

• Canadian medical, dental, and veterinary schools typically indicate that no particular degree program is considered ideal or preferred for entry. Medical schools typically admit students with broad backgrounds, including social sciences, humanities, physical sciences, and life sciences. Students in the MPS are encouraged to gain some exposure to the basic sciences as well as the social sciences and humanities.

• Some professional medical programs state that many well-qualified applicants with strong academic records and impressive achievements in the non-academic sector may not be granted an interview or an offer of admission, as the number of applicants exceeds the number of positions available.

• Students should pursue an undergraduate degree that reflects their strengths and interests to provide an alternative career option should their application to a professional medical program be unsuccessful.

• Admission requirements to professional medical programs may change over time; students are encouraged to check the admission requirements for the program and institution of interest. Students must ensure they have the necessary course prerequisites when applying to a professional medical program (where applicable).