Admissions programme for candidates of Aboriginal Ancestry
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa has established a
dedicated admissions program for candidates of Aboriginal ancestry as
part of its mission to improve access to better health care for Aboriginal
peoples and to better serve society’s needs.
Aboriginal candidates who meet the stipulated admission eligibility requirements
will compete for a designated number of admission positions. Currently,
up to seven seats are reserved for this program and students will compete
for a position within this cohort only. Admission bursaries and other
financial assistance could be available for successful applicants pending
needs. We invite candidates to self-declare their Aboriginal status on
their admission application form. Candidates will be asked to provide
proof of native status upon advancing to the interview stage.