Events, Tours, & Academy Selection

Mississauga campus

A number of special events and tours are scheduled to help orientate you to life as a medical student at the University of Toronto (U of T). We also offer information sessions to help you determine your academy preferences.

Event Details

DATE TIME (EDT) EVENT DETAILS

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Thursday, April 27, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 PM

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Discover U of T MD - a Day in the Life

Navigating Housing in Toronto: Tips and Advice for Incoming International, MMTP and MD/PhD Students

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Thursday, May 11, 2023

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Welcome Calls from Current MD Students

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

12:00 - 1:00 PM

St. George Academies Webinar 

Thursday, May 18, 2023

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Mississauga Academy of Medicine and UTM Webinar

Thursday, May 18, 2023

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Financial Aid & Awards Webinar

Sunday, June 18, 2023

11:59 PM

St. George academy selection survey due

Discover U of T MD - a Day in the Life

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:00 - 6:00 PM

As newly admitted international students, get an exclusive glimpse into student life at U of T MD. Meet our current students, Elya Quesnel 2T3, Lance Zhang 2T3, and Toyemi Opeoluwa-Calebs 2T5 and chat about their personal experiences in medical school, including their study schedules, clinical rotations, and extracurricular activities!

Navigating Housing in Toronto: Tips and Advice for Incoming International, MMTP and MD/PhD Students

Thursday, April 27, 2023 5:00 - 6:00 PM

We understand moving to a new city and finding a good place to live can be overwhelming. This session is designed to help you navigate the Toronto housing market. Paloma Bertossi, Student Life Officer, Housing Education, will share her knowledge and insights on the Toronto housing market. You will learn about the different on-campus and off-campus housing options including renting apartments, condos, shared accommodations, and homestays. Additionally, you will gain pro-tips on navigating the rental market, finding the right neighbourhood, and understanding your legal rights as a tenant.

Welcome Calls from Current MD Students

Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Thursday, May 11, 2023, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Do you have questions about the student life or living in Toronto? This is your opportunity. Following offers of admission in May, U of T medical students call all of our newly admitted applicants, looking to connect and answer any questions you might have. This call is not mandatory, so if you’re unavailable at this time, don’t worry – it’s just a friendly call to check in.

St. George Academies Webinar 

Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00 PM 

Looking to learn more about the St. George Academies before making your selection? Join Academy Directors Dr. Jeremy Edwards (FitzGerald), Drs. Gemini Tanna and Alireza Zahirieh (Peters-Boyd) and Dr. Andrea Page (Wightman-Berris) to find out what makes each academy distinct and exciting.

Mississauga Academy of Medicine Webinar 

Thursday, May 18, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Join Dr. Sarah McClennan, Academy Director, and Dr. Alison Freeland, Associate Dean, Mississauga Campus to learn more about what makes the MAM community unique in terms of student life and the clinical experiences our Trillium Health Partners has to offer.

 Financial Aid Webinar

Thursday, May 18, 2023, 5:00 - 6:00 PM 

Join Dr. David Latter, Director, MD Admissions and Student Finances, Jennifer Osti-Fonseca, Assistant Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards, and Fahda Kulmiye, Financial Aid and Awards Coordinator, for an online webinar covering everything from tuition costs, to scholarships and financial aid opportunities. Learn how to access funding to support your medical studies.

St. George Academy Selection Survey

If you accept your offer of admission to the St. George campus, you will receive an e-mail in early June regarding your St. George academy selection. You will be required to complete a brief survey ranking your academy preferences. The academy selection survey will be due June 18, 2023. Refer to the survey e-mail for the final submission deadline.

Your final academy assignment will be communicated to you before June 30, 2023.