Memorial MD Admissions (Fall 2027)

Quick facts

• Entry: Fall intake for August 2027; the four-year Doctor of Medicine program is based in St. John’s. Memorial MD program
• Application deadline: August 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Newfoundland time for the 2026–27 cycle. Application timeline
• Academic credential: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution. Memorial MD program
• Required assessments: MCAT within five years of the application deadline and Casper written annually. Memorial MD program
• Eligibility: Canadian citizens and permanent residents; international applicants are ineligible according to the current program page. Memorial MD program

Admission requirements

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution. Memorial also requires an MCAT completed within five years of the application deadline and Casper written annually for the cycle. International post-secondary study may require a credential evaluation. Memorial MD program Casper requirements

The current program page says applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents; international applicants are ineligible. The 2026–27 application system and deadlines are cycle-specific, so confirm residency and documentation rules in the current Faculty of Medicine handbook before submitting. Memorial MD program Online application system

The MCAT must be written by August 22, 2026 for the August 2027 intake, and Casper must be written on one of Memorial’s listed cycle dates. Release deadlines and test-date rules are separate from the application deadline. Application timeline Casper requirements

This page summarizes the public requirements but cannot determine a residency pool, credential equivalency, reference issue, or applicant-specific exception. Use Memorial’s current application handbook, portal, and admissions office for your circumstances.

Important dates

• June 24, 2026: Memorial’s 2026–27 application system opens.
• July 19, August 11, or August 27, 2026: Listed Casper sittings for the cycle.
• August 22, 2026: Last accepted MCAT test date for August 2027 applicants.
• August 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Newfoundland time: Application deadline for the 2026–27 cycle.
• September 24, 2026: Deadline to release Casper results to Memorial.
• March–May 2027: Memorial says offers are sent by pool during this period.

These dates come from Memorial’s current Faculty of Medicine timeline and Casper page. The official application system and applicant handbook control if dates, time zones, or document rules change. Application timeline Casper requirements Selection

How selection works

Memorial describes a holistic process rather than a single published cut-off formula. An interview committee screens applications, then the admissions committee evaluates interviewed applicants using academic performance, MCAT scores, personal references, interviews, extracurricular activities, volunteer experience, and work experience. The current selection page also names community engagement, leadership, resilience, and lived experience as part of holistic review. Memorial MD program Selection

The program selects applicants by pool and sends offers from March through May. Memorial does not publish a complete public weighting formula for every factor. Do not infer one from unofficial calculators or historical forum discussions.

Interview details

Confirmed

Memorial’s public program information confirms an interview stage: an interview committee screens applications, and interviewed applicants are evaluated by the admissions committee alongside academic, assessment, reference, activity, volunteer and work-experience evidence. Memorial MD program

Not published

The current public pages do not publish the 2026–27 interview dates, platform, station or panel format, number of stations, timing, prompt set, scoring rubric, or interview weight. Follow the current Faculty of Medicine application handbook, invitation, and applicant portal for those instructions.

Who this program may suit

Memorial may suit applicants who want a four-year MD program connected to the healthcare needs of Newfoundland and Labrador and broader communities. The Faculty describes a holistic process that values community engagement, leadership, resilience, lived experience, and preparation for diverse healthcare needs. This is an interpretation of published program information, not an admissions prediction. Memorial Faculty of Medicine admissions Selection

Applicants should also compare the St. John’s campus, residency-pool rules, required assessments, and the program’s published curriculum with their own location, financial, and learning constraints.

Practice and next step

Use the linked original Videoath practice prompt about fair access under pressure. This is original Videoath practice, not school-authentic content. Record a first response that identifies the affected people, clarifies what is known, explains a fair decision rule, and communicates the next step with empathy.

Review the recording for one observable weakness: an unclear principle, an untested assumption, a missing stakeholder, or a decision that is hard to follow. Make one adjustment, record the response again, and compare the attempts for clearer reasoning, fairness, communication, and accountability. The practice timer and scenario are Videoath settings; they do not reproduce Memorial’s unpublished interview format.

Frequently asked questions

What degree does Memorial MD require?

Memorial requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution. Memorial MD program

Does Memorial require the MCAT?

Yes. The MCAT must be completed within five years of the application deadline, and the current cycle has an August 22, 2026 last test date for August 2027 entry. Memorial MD program Application timeline

Is Casper required?

Yes. Memorial requires Casper annually for the Doctor of Medicine application, with cycle-specific test dates and a September 24, 2026 score-release deadline. Casper requirements

Who may apply to Memorial MD?

The current program page says Canadian citizens and permanent residents may apply and that international applicants are ineligible. Confirm current pool and residency rules in the Faculty handbook. Memorial MD program

What is the Memorial MD interview format?

Memorial confirms an interview stage but has not published the current cycle’s platform, station or panel format, timing, scoring, or exact dates on the public pages reviewed. Follow the applicant invitation and portal.

Sources

• Memorial University Doctor of Medicine — program identity, degree, campus, eligibility, MCAT and Casper requirements; verified August 8, 2026.
• Memorial Faculty of Medicine Application Timeline — 2026–27 opening, MCAT, application and Casper timing; verified August 8, 2026.
• Memorial Faculty of Medicine Casper — Casper requirement, test dates and score release; verified August 8, 2026.
• Memorial Faculty of Medicine Selection — holistic selection and offer timing; verified August 8, 2026.

Cycle note: Memorial’s sources describe the August 2027 intake through the 2026–27 application cycle. Public interview operations remain unpublished; do not carry forward historical format claims.