University of Toronto

Minimum undergrad cumulative GPA of 3.6 (3.8+ competitive) with at least 125 in each MCAT section, plus allowance for 124 in one section.

Past years have been rumoured to have an internal cGPA cutoff of 3.89.

For detailed statistics on past admissions, visit the University of Toronto MD Admission Stats

At least two full-course equivalents in life sciences, plus one in social sciences, humanities, or a language.

For undergraduate admission, you need completion of at least three years (15 full course equivalents) of study by the time you receive your offer in June.

You are required to submit two original brief personal essays, each answering a specific question related to the Faculty's mission and values. The Temerty Faculty of Medicine's mission statement embodies social responsibility, and the Faculty's values are reflective of this responsibility. Each brief personal essay must be 250 words or less (titles, references, or verifiers are not included in the word count). We evaluate brief personal essays independently of all other materials submitted within your application.

You are also required to write a third essay (500 words or less) expanding on one of your EC entries:

"Write about an impactful experience from your Autobiographical Sketch that demonstrates your personal growth, character, and values. How did this experience prepare you for medical school?"

This statement does not rotate or change yearly, unlike the two other prompts.

2024-2025 Essay Prompts (250 words each):

What They're Looking For (unofficial):

• UofT is one of the only schools that heavily weighs reference letters.
• GPA is extremely important—see the admission averages for the past couple of years.
• For your ABS, highlight the CanMEDS framework in your activities. Research experience, publications, abstracts, conferences, etc. are viewed highly.
• See Non-Academic Requirements for more information.

Your first step is waiting...patiently.

Self-help Tips:

While you wait, consider practicing mindfulness, maintaining a routine, connecting with peers, and taking time for self-care. Post-application anxiety is common—talk to someone you trust about your concerns.

2024-2025 Interview Dates:

• Sunday, February 9, 2025
• Saturday, March 15, 2025
• Sunday, March 23, 2025

Interview invites are typically sent 2–4 weeks before each date. There are three waves of invites corresponding to the three interview dates. For reference: Toronto's first wave was on January 22, 2024 (January 20, 2023 in a previous cycle), the second wave on February 26, 2024 (February 24, 2023), and the third wave on March 13, 2023 (March 6, 2024). The first wave is generally the smallest, with the subsequent waves getting bigger.

UofT uses a virtual Modified Personal Interview (vMPI) format, which is asynchronous and consists of four independent stations assessed by four different interviewers. According to UofT's website :

"Raters are closely connected to U of T's medical community and may include physicians, medical students, residents, health professionals and community members. Each virtual interview is completed asynchronously and the video response is approximately 5 minutes in length."

Feel free to check out the 2022 Applicant Recap Session .

For more detailed interview advice, visit our Interview Guide.