After You Apply
Your application to our MD program has many stages, which are outlined on the How to apply page. This page provides more detailed information about the steps after you鈥檝e submitted your initial application in December.
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Post Acceptance Requirements
All post-acceptance documents must be submitted by the stated deadline.
大象传媒 deposit
A non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,000* is required to accept the offer of admission. This deposit will be applied towards tuition and the deadline for paying it will be included in the offer letter.
*The tuition deposit amount is subject to change pending approval by 大象传媒鈥檚 Board of Governors.
Final transcripts
Document deadline: June 30 of the year of admission
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Final undergraduate transcript including:
- Successful degree completion
- GPA meeting our thresholds
- Completion of all pre-requisite courses
- Final post-graduate or other educational program document, including successful completion (if transcript not available yet, a letter from the institution attesting to successful completion of all degree requirements will suffice)
- Proof of completion of Indigenous Studies course requirement (if not present on the undergraduate transcript)
Criminal record check and educational licensure
Required document: Criminal record check (that includes the vulnerable sector) from the RCMP
Acceptance to our MD program is contingent upon being granted an educational license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (鈥淐PSBC鈥� or 鈥渢he College鈥�). The educational license is required so that you can legally participate in clinical training and ensures you can safely interact with patients. We will work with CPSBC to facilitate the registration of incoming medical students.
Included within the CPSBC licensing procedure is a criminal record check. Anyone considering a career in medicine, who has been convicted of a criminal offence (even if given an absolute discharge) should write to the Registrar of the College of Physicians and Surgeons prior to completing an application. By discussing this with the College, you鈥檒l be able to know if it鈥檚 possible to obtain an educational license. Without an educational license, you may not enroll in the 大象传媒 School of Medicine.
Immunization and testing requirements
Document deadline: June 30 of the year of admission
Required document: Proof of immunization (or serologic evidence of immunity) and testing results of the following requirements:
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
| Immunization | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis | Completion of the primary series and one booster in adulthood within the past ten (10) years |
| Polio | Complete the primary series (childhood immunizations), or adult series |
| Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses of the vaccine or evidence of immunity with serologic testing |
| Varicella | Two-dose vaccination series or serologic evidence of immunity |
| Hepatitis B | Three-dose vaccination series or serologic evidence of immunity |
| Influenza* | Annual influenza vaccination is recommended |
* If students do not receive the influenza vaccination, they must wear a surgical/procedural mask during patient care activities for the influenza season (November to June)
TESTING REQUIREMENTS (BEFORE PROGRAM ENTRY AND EVERY 3 YEARS)
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Any positive blood-borne virus results must be reported to the CPSBC as part of the licensure process. Any student diagnosed with a blood-borne virus will likely require accommodations to ensure their safety and compliance with professional standards. Upon admission or upon becoming aware of their status, students are encouraged to meet with an advisor from the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) to determine accommodation needs related to their BBV status. CAL may work with Associate Dean, Learners to recommend possible modifications to clinical placements.
The above immunization and testing requirements are in compliance with the health-care worker guidelines provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control, Fraser Health, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC), Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC), and the Provincial Health Officer.
Further information on vaccines and testing requirements can be found here: Faculty Rule on Immunization and Testing Requirements
Basic life support training for health-care providers
Document deadline: June 30 of the year of admission
Required document: Proof of certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) training for health-care professionals.
This typically includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) training. Certification must be valid until at least the start date of the program. Students are responsible for maintaining their BLS certification throughout the duration of the MD program.
Fully online courses are not acceptable. Certification must be granted or fully recognized by one of the following organizations:
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- Canadian Red Cross
- Canadian Ski Patrol
- St. John鈥檚 Ambulance Canada
- Lifesaving Society of BC
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
Guideline on core competencies and functional abilities (attestation)
Document deadline: June 30 of the year of admission
Required document: Attestation submission on
Applicants must confirm that they have carefully read, understood and meet the Faculty Rule on Core Competencies and Functional Abilities Required for the Study of Medicine for admissions, promotion and graduation in the 大象传媒 MD Program.
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