New Program Addresses Canadian Doctor Shortage and Population Growth

New program accelerates path from high school to medical school, helping address the national family doctor shortage.

Photo: University of Waterloo. From L to R: Laura Bruno, vice-president, student recruitment at SGU; Dr. Marios Loukas, dean of the School of Medicine at SGU; Dr. Chris Houser, dean of the Faculty of Science at Waterloo; Dr. Laura Deakin, associate dean for teaching and learning, Faculty of Science at Waterloo.

The University of Waterloo and St. George’s University have launched a first-of-its-kind program in Canada that offers a direct, accelerated path from high school to medical school, helping address the national shortage of family doctors.

Through new 5 and 6-Year MD Tracks, Canadian students can earn a Bachelor of Medical Sciences at Waterloo and move seamlessly into SGU’s School of Medicine, with guaranteed entry and no MCAT required.

“The first of its kind in Canada, this program is a creative solution to help solve our country’s overwhelming need for more doctors and to keep up with population growth.... With many SGU alumni already practicing in Canada, there is a clear path for graduates of this new program to return home after their studies to provide needed medical care for Canadians.”

— Dr. Chris Houser, Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Waterloo

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