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.
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

All Queen’s MD applicants must complete Casper and the early-phase MMI through Acuity Insights. 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

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 is evaluated externally before QARS. 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

Queen’s requires Casper and an asynchronous early-phase MMI through Acuity Insights for MD applicants. 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. Queen’s requires both Casper and an asynchronous early-phase MMI through Acuity Insights. 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.

Sources

OMSAS — Queen’s University — 2026–2027 program, requirements, thresholds, Casper/MMI and selection; verified August 8, 2026.
Queen’s School of Medicine MD admissions — university admissions hub and program scope; verified August 8, 2026.

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.