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Shaily Brahmbhatt

MD+

MD plus is a unique learning stream that lets you enhance your medical school experience by taking a leave of absence to pursue a relevant graduate degree.

MD+

MD plus is a unique learning stream that lets you enhance your medical school experience by taking a leave of absence to pursue a relevant graduate degree.

Shaily Brahmbhatt

MD+

MD plus is a unique learning stream that lets you enhance your medical school experience by taking a leave of absence to pursue a relevant graduate degree.

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About the program

Apply now Admission requirements

Our MD+ learning track lets you expand your perspective beyond clinical medicine. This flexible stream lets you explore course-based graduate degrees in fields like public and global health alongside your MD degree. You will be granted a leave of absence from the MD program to complete your graduate degree.

Multiple credentials
MD and graduate level
Course-based
Full-time

Reasons to study

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A unique opportunity

Take your learning further. Combine graduate study with traditional medical training to expand your knowledge, sharpen your research skills, and open new career opportunities.

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Flexibility and freedom

Take a leave of absence from the MD program and complete your chosen graduate degree at home or abroad.

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Choose your direction

Choose the graduate program that aligns with your personal interests and professional goals.*

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The 'MD+ award'

The MD+ award provides $10,000 to support your studies, along with access to other funding options.

*The MD+ program is best suited to course-based master’s degrees. Thesis-based options may take longer and delay your return to the MD program. Keep this in mind when choosing your path.

The MD+ stream is open to first- and second-year MD learners

Application deadline: Early December
Apply now Application process

How to apply

Find the graduate program that fits

Before applying, take some time to explore the types of graduate programs that align with your career goals and fit with the MD+ timeline.

  1. Attend the MD+ information session to learn about program options.
  2. Meet with program administrator: Begin the application process.
  3. Meet with MD+ Chair: Discuss your interest. Explore potential graduate options.
Complete the application and submit a graduate program proposal by the first week of December.
Eligible candidates may be invited for an interview with the MD+ Committee.
Once approved, you'll take a leave of absence from the MD program to pursue your graduate program.

Plan your finances

Graduate student funding & fees explained

What it costs

Expenses usually include tuition, fees, housing, food, and many other necessities

Find your tuition and fees in the fee schedules available through the Office of the Registrar.

MD+ award

The $10,000 MD+ award gives you flexibility when planning your graduate studies during the MD+ program track.

Plan ahead

Managing your finances, time, and overall wellness are critical to your academic success.

Use the Graduate Student Affordability Calculator to estimate how much money you will need to pay for your tuition, fees, housing, food, and other necessities for a 12-month (three-term) academic year.

In their words

Dr. Jelena Poleksic, MD’23

Dr. Jelena Poleksic, MD’23

Back to a better future

"I am positive this experience will help me become a better clinician. One who will be able to use the lessons of the past to consider the best treatment for my patients in the future.”
Read Jelena's story

Have questions? Connect with us!

Contact our program administrator for more information on the program, or get your questions answered.

Kelly Schlüter

Clinical Training Programs Administrator
kelly.schluter@schulich.uwo.ca

Email Kelly

Frequently asked questions

MD students at Schulich Medicine who have completed Year One or Year Two and are in good academic standing.
The MD+ Award is a one-time $10,000 grant to support graduate studies on campus or abroad.
Applications are due the first week of December.
You'll take a leave of absence to complete their graduate program and then return to complete their MD.
Consider one-year, course-based graduate programs like the Master of Public Health to ensure you don't have to extend your leave of absence.
Attend the information session, meet with the MD+ Chair, and submit your graduate program proposal by December.
Yes, you are eligible for the MD+ Award and may apply for additional internal or external funding.

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