COVID-19 and Your Application
At MD Admissions, we recognize that the past month has been a stressful time for current and prospective applicants. In addition to dramatically changing everyday life, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected things like transcript requests and grading policies at many institutions, and has also caused some MCAT sittings to be cancelled. Applicants are understandably anxious […]
Telephone Inquiry Line Closed
In light of UBC’s evolving COVID-19 response, the Admissions Office is closing its telephone inquiry line until further notice. Please contact us through the online application system (current applicants) or at admissions.md@ubc.ca (prospective applicants). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to answering your questions in writing.
In-Person Information Session Cancellation
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and following the recommendation of social distancing, we are cancelling the upcoming March and April in-person information sessions at the UBC Vancouver campus. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please feel free to contact us by email or phone. Our email and phone number are posted on the Contact Us page […]
MCAT Fee Assistance Program for Canadians
In order to make the MCAT less of a burden for Canadian examinees with financial challenges, the AAMC and AFMC offer a fee assistance program. Approved examinees will receive reduced scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellation rates. The 2019 Fee Assistance Program is now open and will close on December 19, 2019. The 2020 Fee Assistance Program […]
2019/2020 Application is Open
The 2019/2020 application is now open! Before you fill out the application, please read the Help Guide for important instructions.
Holiday Closure
The Admissions Office will be closed from December 24 at noon until January 1 (we will reopen January 2). During the closure, we will not be here to answer emails or phone calls. Please contact us before the holidays if you have questions or need help. Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!
MCAT Fee Assistance Program for Canadians
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is extending their MCAT Fee Assistance Program for Canadians. This pilot initiative offers reduced scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellation fees to eligible Canadians who would otherwise not be able to write the MCAT. For further information on this program, please visit the AFMC website. Ready to apply? […]
2018/2019 Application is Open
The 2018/2019 application is now open! Please read the Help Guide for important instructions.
2018 Premedical Diversity Symposium
The following is a message from the organizers of the 2018 Premedical Diversity Symposium: We invite you to join us at the 2018 UBC Premedical Diversity Symposium! ***IMPORTANT*** Please RSVP by February 27 through the Google form below to reserve your spot: http://bit.ly/2FCfJyl What is this event? Are you interested in a career in medicine, but don’t fit […]
MD Admissions is moving!
MD Admissions will be moving offices from December 15 – 18. We may be out of phone and email contact on Friday, December 15 and/or Monday, December 18, but hope that everything is up and running again by Tuesday, December 19. Feel free to keep emailing and/or messaging us through the application system during this […]