Does Dalhousie medicine require CASPer, and what is the MMI like?

Yes, Dalhousie Medicine requires Casper for fall 2027 entry, and it counts for 25% of the pre-interview score that decides who is interviewed, alongside GPA at 50% and the MCAT at 25%. Invited applicants then sit a 10-station MMI, and the interview carries 40 of the 100 points in the final score. Snapshot is optional and is not used in ranking.

Does Dalhousie medicine require CASPer?

Yes. Dalhousie says completing Casper is mandatory to stay eligible, and Casper results are used for interview selection. Scores must come from the same application cycle you apply in. Snapshot is optional and not used in ranking. Duet is not mentioned.

What is the Dalhousie medicine MMI format?

Dalhousie’s MMI is a 10-station circuit with 8 minutes per station and 2-minute breaks. Invitations go out in early to mid November. For what happens inside a station, see what an MMI is.

How does Dalhousie medicine select applicants?

Pre-interview score: 50% GPA, 25% MCAT, 25% Casper. In the final 100-point score, the interview carries 40 points, supplemental material and the essay 30, GPA 15, MCAT 10 and committee discretion 5. Dalhousie lists 169 seats, allocated by province of residence (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island), plus 6 Halifax seats for other Canadian residents in the Indigenous and Black Learners admissions pathways. There are no general out-of-province seats.

What does Dalhousie medicine not publish?

• The interview language.
• Casper minimum scores.
• Whether the MMI is virtual or in person for the current cycle.
• Exact interview dates for the current cycle, at the time of checking.

Confirm dates on the official pages in the sources below before you register.

How do you prepare for the Dalhousie MMI and Casper?

An MMI rewards fast reading, a clear decision and a follow-through in every station. Arvin Ardakani runs timed stations with applicants and marks each one on the same six skills: task focus, reasoning, perspective, communication, action and adaptability (what he looks for when marking). Practise out loud, against a clock, with MMI practice questions with answers. Casper sets 25% of your pre-interview score, so how to prepare for CASPer matters as much as the MMI, and the CASPer program carries the 4th Quartile Promise. Take the free CASPer mock, or see the CASPer program and the Interview course.

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