Medical, veterinary and dental schools are looking for more than good grades – students with a well-rounded, interdisciplinary education and genuine care for their communities are in high demand and Trent University has responded with the introduction of the new Medical Professional Stream.

Now available at Trent’s Durham GTA campus in Oshawa as well as the Peterborough campus, the new Medical Professional Stream is a four-year assistance program designed to mentor and prepare students who are exploring a future in medical-related fields to become the ideal candidate after graduating from Trent.

“We’re happy to now offer this unique option to Trent Durham students,” said Joe Muldoon, head of Trent University Durham GTA. “Students at Durham interested in applying to med school or a related professional program, can now pair any degree with the medical professional stream – from English Literature and History, to Media Studies and Business.”

“Academic breadth is now required by our medical schools,” says Dr. David Ellis, acting dean of Arts and Science, Science at Trent University, and coordinator of the Medical Professional Stream. “There is an ever-increasing number of successful applicants that have departed from traditional natural science based degrees, and the new Medical Professional Stream program at Trent seeks to provide students with four years of guidance and direction required in co-curricular, extracurricular, and other application related activities.” 

The Medical Professional Stream focuses on providing the support and mentorship needed to help each student with their own, individual path to medical related schools. Students will receive guidance to create specialized course maps that allow them to take the required courses to prepare for medical school, while continuing to complete the arts or science degree of their choice.

Starting in first-year, students in the stream will have the chance to meet with faculty and medical professionals who will help them seek out the best opportunities to gain the experience and attributes medical, veterinary, or dentistry schools want in their students. The program will help students undertake unique research projects they are passionate about, and connect them to local causes as volunteers, providing students with the support they need to prepare for the competitive entry process into professional schools.

Students in the program will also benefit from a number of practical training opportunities and information sessions that will equip them to succeed in their professional school application. From getting their CPR training and certification, to interview preparation workshops, and MCAT, DAT and PCAT study groups, the various elements of the stream give students a distinct advantage in whatever medical path they choose to pursue after graduation.

Learn more about the Medical Professional Stream at Trent Durham GTA.

Application deadline for the MPS program in Durham is Friday, February 9, 2018. Apply today!