Queen's MD Admissions (Fall 2027)

Quick facts

Program: Four-year Doctor of Medicine, scoped here to Queen’s Kingston Campus MD.
Cycle: 2026–2027 application cycle for Fall 2027 entry.
OMSAS deadline: October 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Academic threshold: Minimum GPA 3.0 on the 4.0 scale.
MCAT threshold: Total 500 and at least 125 in each section for the mainstream MD process.
Mainstream assessments: Casper and early-phase MMI through Acuity Insights; a later virtual MMI or panel may follow.
Scope note: Do not conflate Kingston MD with the Durham Campus MD Family Medicine program, combined degrees, or pathway-specific criteria. OMSAS Queen’s

Admission requirements

Applicants need at least 15 full courses or 30 half courses of undergraduate university study by June 30 of the year of entry, with at least 20 half or 10 full courses completed at application. The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. OMSAS Queen’s

For the mainstream MD process, the current 2026–2027 guide lists a minimum MCAT total of 500 and 125 in each section, with all thresholds met in one test. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons at the application deadline. The MD program is conducted in English. OMSAS Queen’s

Mainstream Queen's MD applicants must complete both Casper and the early-phase MMI. Other admissions pathways may have different requirements. The published Indigenous Student Admissions Pathway, for example, includes a Casper exemption when its identity requirements are met. See the OMSAS Queen's guide. The exact Casper threshold is determined annually and is not disclosed. Application materials, assessments, and any pathway-specific documents must be submitted by the published deadlines; late or incomplete submissions are not considered. OMSAS Queen’s

This page is a general Kingston MD overview. Review separate Queen’s instructions for MDFM, MD/PhD, MD/MSc, MMTP, Indigenous, Black, and social-accountability pathways.

Important dates

September 1, 2026: Deadline listed for early-phase MMI accommodation requests.
October 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET: OMSAS application deadline for Ontario medical schools.
Early October 2026: Applicants who successfully submit are contacted with instructions to schedule the early-phase MMI.
December 2026: Queen’s says applicants are notified whether a secondary MMI will run.
January 2027: A secondary virtual MMI may run if Queen’s announces it for the cycle.
February–March 2027: Historically, selected applicants complete a virtual synchronous panel interview; confirm the current invitation package.
May 2027: Admission decisions follow the published Queen’s/OMSAS schedule.

Queen’s states that Casper and early-phase MMI deadlines are listed by Acuity Insights and that deadlines are strictly enforced. OMSAS Queen’s Queen’s admissions

Acuity listed English early-phase MMI sittings on October 16, 18 and 19, 2026. See Acuity's assessment dates.

How selection works

Queen’s uses the Qualified Applicant Randomization Selection (QARS) process for eligible applicants. For the 2026–2027 cycle, the published mainstream thresholds are GPA 3.0, MCAT total 500 with 125 in each section, an annually determined Casper threshold, completion of the early-phase MMI, and a complete application. Threshold criteria are not weighted in QARS; applicants are considered for admission only if selected for interview evaluation. OMSAS Queen’s

The early-phase MMI first receives an external assessment before QARS. Applicants selected through QARS then receive an independent internal evaluation of their MMI by the Queen’s MD program. If a secondary MMI runs, it is virtual; selected applicants may then complete a virtual synchronous panel interview. Queen’s does not publish one universal formula for every pathway, so do not transfer Kingston MD thresholds to MDFM or other streams.

Interview details

Confirmed

Mainstream Queen's MD applicants must complete both Casper and the asynchronous early-phase MMI through Acuity Insights. Other admissions pathways may have different requirements, including the published Indigenous Student Admissions Pathway Casper exemption when its identity requirements are met. The early MMI uses recorded video responses and may be completed from any location with the required technology. Queen’s says selected applicants may complete a secondary virtual MMI and a virtual synchronous panel interview. OMSAS Queen’s

Not published

The public 2026–2027 guide does not provide the complete early-MMI prompt set, station timing, scoring rubric, or final invitation schedule. The secondary MMI is conditional on Queen’s announcing it for the cycle. Follow Acuity and Queen’s invitation instructions.

Who this program may suit

The Kingston MD program may suit applicants who want a four-year, in-person curriculum with close faculty interaction, early clinical skills, and regional clerkship exposure across Ontario. Queen’s describes a curriculum that combines foundational and clinical sciences and includes community and hospital settings. This is an interpretation of published program information, not an admissions prediction. OMSAS Queen’s

Applicants should compare the Kingston program’s regional clerkship expectations with their location, travel, and learning constraints. The Durham Campus MDFM is a distinct program with a family-medicine focus and is intentionally outside this record.

Practice and next step

Use the linked recommended interview/MMI practice prompt about fair access under pressure. Record a first response that identifies the people affected, clarifies what you need to know, explains a fair decision rule, and communicates your next step.

Review the recording for one weakness—such as an unsupported assumption, a missing stakeholder, or a decision that is difficult to follow. Make one adjustment, record the response again, and compare the attempts for empathy, ethical reasoning, structure, and concision.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA and MCAT thresholds apply to Queen’s mainstream MD?

The 2026–2027 guide lists a minimum GPA of 3.0, an MCAT total of 500, and at least 125 in each section, with all thresholds met in one test. OMSAS Queen’s

Does Queen’s require Casper and the early MMI?

Yes for mainstream MD applicants. Queen's requires both Casper and an asynchronous early-phase MMI through Acuity Insights. Other pathways may differ: the Indigenous Student Admissions Pathway includes a Casper exemption when its identity requirements are met. The Casper threshold is determined annually and is not disclosed. OMSAS Queen’s

What is the Queen’s MD application deadline?

The OMSAS deadline is October 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET for the 2026–2027 cycle. Confirm the current OMSAS and Acuity deadlines before submitting. OMSAS Queen’s

Is Queen’s interview process virtual?

The early-phase MMI is asynchronous and recorded. Queen’s says selected applicants may complete a virtual secondary MMI and virtual synchronous panel interview. Exact cycle logistics are controlled by the invitation.

Is this the Queen’s-Lakeridge MDFM page?

No. This record covers the standard Kingston Campus MD program. MDFM, combined degrees and special pathways have separate criteria and scope.

Does being asked to complete the early MMI mean I've been shortlisted?

No. Mainstream MD applicants complete the early MMI as part of the application requirements. Later selection steps are separate, so follow Queen's communications for the stages that apply to you. See the OMSAS Queen's guide.

Does the early MMI replace all later Queen's interviews?

No. Queen's keeps further selection steps after the early MMI. Its published process includes an internal evaluation of the early MMI for selected applicants and a later live panel. A secondary virtual MMI may also take place, and Queen's says applicants will be told in December 2026 whether it will. Follow your own invitation for the stages that apply to you. See the OMSAS Queen's guide.

Who rates the early MMI?

Queen's describes two steps. The early MMI first receives an initial external assessment before Qualified Applicant Randomization Selection, or QARS. Applicants selected through QARS then receive an independent internal evaluation of their MMI by the Queen's MD program. Queen's lists the abilities it assesses in broad terms, such as critical thinking, communication and teamwork. The guide doesn't name individual raters or give a station-by-station rubric. See the OMSAS Queen's guide.

Sources

OMSAS — Queen’s University — 2026–2027 program, requirements, thresholds, Casper/MMI and selection; verified October 18, 2026.
Queen’s School of Medicine MD admissions — university admissions hub; current program scope is verified against the OMSAS guide above.

Scope note: this page covers the Kingston Campus MD program only. Queen’s-Lakeridge MDFM, combined degrees, MMTP, Indigenous, Black, and other pathway criteria require separate review.

Acuity early-phase MMI dates — published English assessment dates; verified October 18, 2026.