Historically, Black people have been underrepresented in healthcare professions. The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences has created the Black Candidate pathway as an equitable application process to increase the representation of Black applicants admitted to the DMD program. This pathway is in alignment with our 5-Year Strategic Plan and McGill's Action Plans to Address Anti-Black Racism.
There is no limit in the number of seats for admission through the Black Candidate pathway. All candidates who apply through this pathway will be simultaneously considered in their respective cohort (Quebec resident or Out-of-province applicant) and may receive an invitation to interview through either pathway.
As the Faculty does not have a separate applicant category for Black students, we encourage all applicants who self-identify as Black to notify the Admissions Office by selecting "I wish to be considered" for the Black Candidate pathway on their Academic History Workbook (item #2). This will allow their application to be evaluated through the pathway selection process, with their consent. Self-identification and participation in this pathway are optional and in no way negatively impacts the admission decision.
Requirements
- Self-identify as Black
- Have a minimum cGPA of 3.4/4.0 or higher
- Meet all the academic and non-academic requirements for admission to the DMD program
- Submit your application by November 1st and required supporting documents by November 3
Required documentation
Candidates who self-declare as Black will be required to submit by the November 3 deadline a personal statement to contextualize their life experiences. A checklist item will then be added to their Slate account allowing them to upload their personal statement once completed.
- Personal Statement ►
Personal Statement - BCP2023
Selection Process
Admission into the DMD Program involves a holistic assessment approach that takes into account academic criteria (minimum cGPA of 3.4), non-academic criteria (CASPer), and life experience (personal statement and CV). The personal statements will be assessed by Black community members and health care professional admissions file reviewers. The candidates endorsed by the file reviewers will proceed to the Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMIs). The offers of admission will be based mainly on the performance of the MMI.
Support to students
Applicants and other interested students who self-identify as Black are encouraged to reach out to the McGill Dental Inclusion Program (MDIP) for community and/or sociocultural support.