The Government of Nunavut application program was created to respond specifically to the underrepresentation of Inuit and Nunavummiut physicians in the Nunavut healthcare workforce. As part of this program, the Government of Nunavut will fund a minimum of one fully funded position for a Nunavummiut student.
Interested students may apply for admission to the UGME program through the usual Ontario Medical Schools Application Service (OMSAS) process by October 3, 2022, along with additional required documents. This process will require that applicants meet all conditions of application and admission process as stated on the undergraduate admissions website. The program does not have a designated quota for admission.
The Government of Nunavut stream has two pathways for admissions.
Nunavut Inuit students
Applicants to this admissions stream must submit additional documentation along with their application:
- A letter of intent (250 words or less) highlighting why you have chosen to apply through this stream. Specifically, this letter should include:
- A request for consideration under the alternate admissions process
- A description of your connection to the community.
- Details on your academic and personal background
- An explanation of your reasons and motivation for wishing to become a physician
- A letter of recommendation from a community organization, educational institution, Inuit organization or hamlet that affirms your connection to the community.
- Proof of enrolment as an Inuk under the Nunavut Agreement as per the University of Ottawa’s policy on Eligibility for Focused Admissions, Scholarships and Bursaries for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people.
Nunavummiut (non-Inuit) students
Applicants to this admissions stream must submit additional documentation along with their application:
- A letter of intent (250 words or less) highlighting why you have chosen to apply through this stream. Specifically, this letter should include:
- A request for consideration under the alternate admissions process
- A description of your connection to the Nunavut community as well as your status as a resident of the Territory
- Details on your academic and personal background
- An explanation of your reasons and motivation for wishing to become a physician, including how you intend to give back to the Nunavut community
Applicants to the Government of Nunavut program may choose to study in the English or French language stream. Your choice of language of instruction must be indicated on your application. For more information, please visit the choice of language of instruction page.
All eligible applicants to this stream are entitled to apply for support from the Government of Nunavut to assist with travel and application costs. Please contact Dr. Francois de Wet ([email protected]) for further information. Nunavut Inuit applicants are eligible for enhanced application support and, if admitted, to additional ongoing educational support through Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation. Please contact [email protected] for further information. Successful Nunavummiut students may be eligible for financial support for educational needs through the Government of Nunavut.