MUN's program

[docormama]

Hey,
I have heard that MUN is a great university from a few people I know that have attended. Can anyone tell me a little bit about what their med program is like or direct me to a good resource or two? Also, how is their admission criteria? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Meg

[nby]

MUN's program is extremely small (in the 60's), and is so tightly knit it is described as "cult-like" by some of the med1's and med2's I know. The focus seems to be on primary care for which it is really respected, and the teaching style seems to be traditional, with a lecture focus. The only major disadvantage that appears to me is that med1's don't get to full dissect a corpse for anatomy like at other schools.

admissions is broken into the following categories:
newfoundlanders (~40 students)
new brunswickers (~10 students)
pei'ers(~2 students)
everyone else (small number, think ~2-3 students)

admissions competition depends entirely on your grouping, but focus seems to be more on living a well rounded lifestyle and less on academics (MCAT's are barely weighted)

[docormama]

Thanks NBY,
I will definitely be looking into the program more!