The MD/PhD Program provides integrated training for future physician-scientists by combining medical education with doctoral-level research training.
Admissions At a Glance
- Approximately 10 admission offers are made each year.
- Applicants may apply:
- During undergraduate studies
- During graduate studies
- During the first or second year of the U of T MD Program
- A separate graduate application is not required at the time of MD/PhD admission.
- Applicants must meet all MD admission requirements.
Who Should Apply?
The MD/PhD Program seeks applicants who demonstrate:
- Academic excellence
- Sustained and productive research experience
- Strong potential to become a physician-scientist
Successful applicants typically have:
- Significant research involvement
- Strong academic records
- Clear interest in combining clinical practice and research
Undergraduate Applicants
Applying while completing an undergraduate degree.
Graduate Applicants
Applying while enrolled in or after completing graduate studies.
Current U of T MD Students
Applying during the first or second year of medical school.
Eligibility Requirements
Before applying, applicants must:
- Meet all MD Program admission requirements.
- Hold or be completing a four-year undergraduate degree.
- Demonstrate substantial research experience.
International Applicants
Applicants must be eligible to apply to the MD Program to be considered for the MD/PhD Program.
The MD Program is not currently accepting applications from international students.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The MD/PhD Program is committed to building a physician-scientist community that reflects the diversity of Canadian society.
Related Admissions Pathways
Black Student Application Program (BSAP)
The Black Student Application Program (BSAP) is an optional application program for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents who self-identify as Black African, Black Caribbean, Black North American, multi-racial applicants who have and identify with their Black ancestry, etc. Applicants may apply to the MD/PhD Program and the Black Student Application Program simultaneously - you simply check both boxes on the OMSAS application.
Indigenous Student Application Program (ISAP)
The goal of the Indigenous Student Application Program (ISAP) is to increase the number of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) medical students at the University of Toronto (U of T). Students interested in the optional application stream will have to opportunity speak to their personal connection to their Indigenous community as part of the MD application materials. Students may apply to the MD/PhD Program and the Indigenous Student Application Program simultaneously - you simply check both boxes on the OMSAS application.