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Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Accreditation not recordedWebsite[email protected](800) 461-8777
—MCAT
—GPA
—Class size
—In-state matriculants
—Secondary fee
—Secondary deadline
$24,283Tuition + fees, in state
$24,283Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school

No specific courses listed in the AAMC report. See the admission policies below for competency expectations.

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: NoAccelerated: NoSupplemental: No

N/A

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: not recorded. Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to apply for admission to the UME Program: A 4-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized institution in any discipline. We do not give preference to any one (1) particular discipline over another. Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant) status A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on the 4.0 scale All applications for admission to all Ontario medical schools are submitted through the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS). To apply to NOSM University's UME Program, applicants must register and create an account with OMSAS. The OMSAS application opens in mid-July. The application deadline is the first week of October for admission the following September. All applications to NOSM University's UME Program are initially screened and scored based on two (2) components: 1. Grade Point Average (GPA) 2. Context Score The scoring weight of each component is 1/2. The combination of the scores from these components will determine if you are offered an interview. Approximately 300 top-ranked applicants are invited to participate in the admissions interviews. The final selection of applicants receiving an offer of admission is based on a combination of the pre-interview (32%) and the interview (68%) scores and a complete file review by the Admissions Selection Committee. It is at this point in the selection process that Confidential Assessment Forms (CAF) are reviewed. Prerequisite Requirements NOSM University does not require the completion of specific preparatory course work. While there are no course prerequisites, NOSM University values applicants who present evidence of a broad undergraduate education. It is recommended that applicants with majors in science complete at least two (2) full course equivalents* in arts, social sciences and/or humanities, and that applicants pursuing majors in arts, social sciences and/or humanities complete at least two (2) full course equivalents* in science. *Two(2) full course equivalents refer to two (2) full-year course credits, four (4) semester courses, or a combination of one (1) full course credit and two (2) semester courses. The designation of a course as “Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, or Science” is determined by the institution you are attending or attended. If you are unsure as to a course designation, please check with the Registrar’s Office of the institution where the course is/was offered.

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes NOSM does not have residential requirements. However we have a mandate to serve the population of Northern Ontario and aim to recruit candidates from Northern Ontario.
Canadian applicants
Not stated
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
Not stated

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

MMITraditional / one-on-oneVirtualAsynchronous / recorded
Format
Interviews are an asynchronous online Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) and a live virtual panel interview.
Invitations sent
mid to late January
Typical interview day
The MMI is completed online asynchronously. The MMI typically takes 66 minutes to complete. Candidates have two minutes to read a question and six minutes to record their responses. The panel interview will be completed on the days following the MMI. The Panel is a live virtual 20minute 2-person panel interview.
Regional interviews
Interviews are online and can be completed from any location that offers adequate bandwidth.
Video interviews
Yes

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Not stated
AAMC PREview
Not stated
Latest MCAT considered
—
Oldest MCAT considered
—

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Not stated
Fee
—
Fee waiver available
Not stated
Deadline
Who receives it
n/a

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Not stated
Letter packet
Not stated
Individual letters
Not stated

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
40
Offers made from the waitlist
20
Procedure
Waitlisted applicants are not informed at to where they are on the waitlist. Spots are offered as they become available until the class is full.
Deposit required
Yes in state $1,000 · out of state $1,000
Refundable / applied to tuition
No Yes

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$24,283$24,283
Health insurance$0$0
Total cost of attendance, year 1$0$0

0% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $0.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Transfer applications

No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

To improve the health of Northern Ontarians by being socially accountable in our education and research programs and advocating for health equity. We will realize this by: • Embedding social accountability as a core value in graduates. NOSM will be a recognized leader in rural and Northern health knowledge and will influence and advocate for policy advances in health at all levels of government. • Increasing research capacity and expertise in population-based health to improve advocacy and evidence-based policy in Northern Ontario. NOSM will have a positive research impact on Northern health, be known as the leader in Northern health research and increase grant and other research funding. • Incorporating advanced technology into curriculum and day-to-day activities of the School. NOSM will be a leader in educational excellence through its curriculum renewal, competency-based training, adaptive technology, and will meet or exceed all accreditation standards. • Being a strong active partner with communities in need to create a flourishing health workforce to serve the North. • Securing sustainable financial and human resources to deliver on our vision of innovative education and research. We will be financially sustainable by ensuring access to resources and infrastructure to sustain and grow NOSM through efficiencies and a culture of advancement. • Creating a sustainable working and learning environment. NOSM will commit to diversity, wellness and respect for faculty, staff and learners.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

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