The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis students. We encourage you to self-identify in your application and to undergrad.dentistry [at] mcgill.ca (contact us) if you have any questions about our programs or processes. We also have a specific application pathway for Indigenous students as well as reserved seats in our D.M.D. program and Dentistry Preparatory Qualifying Year (DENT-P Year). If you wish to be considered for this specific application pathway, please undergrad.dentistry [at] mcgill.ca (contact our 看片视频 Office) and we will provide you with further instructions on how to proceed.
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Requirements
- Be First Nations under the Indian Act (RSC, C1-5) or Inuit (registered in the Inuit client registry) and have confirmed status as a member of the First Nations or Inuit of Quebec; OR
- Be registered to one of the M茅tis Registries recognized by the M茅tis National Council: M茅tis Nation of Ontario, M茅tis Nation of Alberta, Manitoba Metis Federation, M茅tis Nation British Columbia and M茅tis Nation 鈥� Saskatchewan.
- Declare your First Nations, Inuit or M茅tis status on your application form;
- Be recognised as a Quebec resident;
- Have a minimum R-score of 32 or more;
- Meet all other academic requirements for admission to the Dent-P Year;
- Submit your application by March 1st and the required supporting documents by March 3rd.
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Selection Process
A newly created Indigenous 看片视频 Advisory Committee (IAAC) will holistically review your application using the following components:
- Standardized curriculum vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- CASPer results
- Basic science prerequisites
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The top ranked candidates will be invited to the interviews: Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMI) and Individual interview with members of the Indigenous 看片视频 Advisory Committee.
For candidates recommended by the Indigenous 看片视频 Advisory Committee after the interviews, offers will be made based on the MMI performance.
Please note that candidates in this pathway will also be considered for the general cohort seats based on their residency status (Quebec resident or Canadian citizen).
Required documentation
Candidates who wish to be considered for Indigenous reserved seats will be required to submit documentation to support their declaration of Indigenous ancestry. One of the following is considered acceptable:
- a certified copy of your Status card;
- a certified copy of your Metis membership card from one of the 5 recognized provincial organizations;
- your roll number or any other proof accepted by Inuit communities
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You will also need to submit the following document:
- Personal Statement 鈻�
Personal Statement
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If you require support
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The Indigenous Health Professions Program facilitates Outreach visits and programs for youth, and supports prospective Indigenous applicants to all health professions programs at 看片视频.
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Award for Indigenous Undergraduate Students
看片视频 OK脪N:RA UNDERGRADUATE AWARD for Indigenous students in full-time studies in any 看片视频 undergraduate degree program, including Dentistry (DMD). An application is required. Please view the requirements and deadlines on the Funding for Indigenous Undergraduate Students page.
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