Queen's University

• Minimum GPA: 3.0 on the OMSAS Scale.
• MCAT Requirements: Minimum thresholds are Total Score: 500, and 125 in each section (Biological and Biochemical Foundations, Chemical and Physical Foundations, Psychological/Social/Biological Foundations, and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills). All thresholds must be met in a single test. Queen's will assess based on your test result that meets the minimum thresholds.
• Prerequisite Courses: Queen's does not have strict prerequisite courses. You are allowed to apply in third year, meaning you need to have 90 credit-hours or 15 Full Course Equivalents by the end of your application cycle.
• Casper: Queens does not disclose a Casper cutoff. The threshold is determined annually and not disclosed. Most applicants aim for strong performance to remain competitive.

Queen's does not have strict prerequisite courses. You are allowed to apply in third year, meaning you need to have 90 credit-hours or 15 Full Course Equivalents by the end of your application cycle.

Queen's MD stream does not require the completion of any essays.

Queen's FM Lakeridge Stream contains additional supplemental essay-like short questions.

Queen's places significant emphasis on the Autobiographical Sketch. When completing your ABS:

• Focus on quality over quantity of experiences
• Highlight leadership roles and long-term commitments
• Demonstrate a diverse range of interests and activities
• Be specific about your contributions and what you learned
• Only include postsecondary activities (high school activities are not reviewed)

Each entry must include contact information for a verifier who can confirm your participation. Verifiers should be independent third parties (avoid family members).

Queen's School of Medicine seeks candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong academic ability and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Leadership experience and potential
• Commitment to service and community involvement
• Self-awareness and personal growth
• Understanding of the medical profession and healthcare challenges
• Empathy and ethical decision-making

Application Process Timeline

• OMSAS Application Opens: July 10, 2025
• OMSAS Submission Deadline: October 1, 2025 (4:30 PM EST)
• MCAT Score Deadline: October 21, 2025
• Casper Score Deadline: October 29, 2025
• Interview Invitations (QARS lottery results): Early December (December 8, 2025 for this cycle)

2025-2026 Interview Dates:

All interviews will be conducted virtually.

Important Notes:

• Interviews are scheduled only once per year - rescheduling is not accommodated
• All applicants must sign a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Statement to ensure interview process integrity

Admission Offers

OMSAS Offers are sent out on May 12, 2026.

Interview 1 Format - MMI: Queen's uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, conducted virtually for the 2025-2026 cycle.

Queen's MMI is asynchronous. You have 2 minutes to read the initial prompt and 5 minutes to answer. You are allowed to take notes and consult them if you wish, though doing so may impact your delivery to the camera. There are usually follow-up questions as well, with a shorter amount of time for thinking and a shorter response.

It has been rumoured that the MMI format has been changed (2025-2026) to not allow any preparation time, meaning your recorded response begins right after the question is read aloud.

The MMI assesses non-cognitive qualities including empathy, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and communication skills. Your performance in the MMI will largely impact your chances of receiving a Panel interview invite.

Interview 2 Format - Panel: Approximately 50% of MMI interviewees receive an invitation to a Panel Interview near the end of February, a more personal assessment conducted with two interviewers. This is a deeper exploration of your experiences, motivations, and suitability for Queen's MD program. Final decisions may be based on a more holistic assessment of your ABS and MMI/Panel interviews.

For more detailed interview advice, visit our Interview Guide.