- The 6-year Integrated MDCM-OMFS Program is only open to Canadian or permanent residents of Canada who must possess a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from aÌýuniversity dental institution that has been recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of CanadaÌýand be eligible to obtain a limited dental license from the Ordre des dentistes du Québec. (A limited license can be issued by the Ordre des dentistes du Québec without prior testing of French language competency.)
- Candidates must also pass the National Board of Medical Examiners Comprehensive Basic Science Examination prior to commencing the program. Please check theÌýÌýfor more details. Results must be available prior to application deadline.
- Candidates must be certified in ACLS prior to the start of the program.
- French Proficiency Condition of Admission
Students admitted to the integrated OMFS-MDCM program are required to have intermediate level proficiency in French by the time they begin the MDCM portion of the program (winter of Year 1), as they will be in clinical environments where French is essential for patient safety and for full participation in clinical training activities in our healthcare system in Quebec. For a free, unofficial self-assessment, see ; the equivalent Canadian Language Benchmark level is approximately 6 to 8.
Admitted students must submit proof of proficiency or exemption. If you are not exempt or have no proof of proficiency, you will receive instructions to register (cost covered by the residency program) and complete online written and oral proficiency tests with Â鶹AV’s School of Continuing Studies in November immediately following your acceptance. If your level is lower than B2 (intermediate) for either oral or written communication, as a condition of admission you will be required to register for French course(s) for all terms prior to joining the MDCM program (Winter, Summer, Fall), or until you have reached B2 proficiency. Online evening or weekend courses focusing on healthcare are offered by Â鶹AV’s School of Continuing Studies. The Â鶹AV office will also assess the equivalency of other university or college level courses upon request.
Students who have not attained intermediate proficiency before the MDCM portion of the program will be required to meet with the Program Director. Possible outcomes include but are not limited to: removal from the program, or deferral of one year of the program until the B2 proficiency level is reached.
Exemptions
- Completed both high school and CEGEP in Quebec (in English or French). Submit an unofficial copy of proof of high school (transcript or diploma) and CEGEP studies.
- Completed at least 1 year of secondary or post-secondary study at an institution whose official language of instruction is French. Only full-time studies completed in French will be accepted; French Immersion programs at English school boards outside of Quebec are not eligible. Submit an unofficial transcript if using secondary or CEGEP studies. All other transcripts are already in your application file.
Tests accepted for proof of proficiency
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Test or Certificate Requirements |
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DELF B2/DALF |
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SCS |
Certificate must be awarded; partial classes not accepted. |
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OQLF |
Successful completion of written examination for membership in any professional order. |
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*TCF (family of tests) |
TCF family of tests: Note: Includes (must include the optional Oral expression component), and . |
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*TEF (family of test) |
(pour les études en France) |
TEF family of tests: Note: The oral and written comprehension are mandatory. The oral expression module may be optional for some TEF testing groupings but must be included to be valid for your application to Medicine. Includes , . Note that the TEF Express is not accepted. |
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*TFI |
A TFI global score of 605 is equivalent to the B2 level. The TFI does not contain a speaking component. Applicants who submit this test and are short-listed will be invited to complete the oral test through Â鶹AV’s School of Continuing Studies. They will be responsible for registering for the oral test. |
*scores are valid for 2 years
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