At McMaster, these are intensified by the lack of opportunity for summer employment. In this situation, it is incumbent on students admitted to the MD Programme to clarify immediately their personal financial situation and to secure or identify sufficient support to meet their financial obligations over the subsequent three years. The Undergraduate MD Programme cannot assume this responsibility. It is strongly recommended that students purchase the full complement of medical equipment necessary for clinical skills. Equipment lists and special prices will be offered to medical students within the first few months of medical school.
Students are also responsible for their transportation costs related to clinical study.
To be eligible a student must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada and fulfill certain requirements for residency in Ontario. Students who are legal residents of other provinces need to check with their respective provincial financial aid programmes about eligibility for support prior to acceptance. Bursaries are awarded to students in financial need and are disbursed during the fall of each year. Bursaries are intended to offset provincial financial asistance and cannot supplement the full cost of medical education. The Undergraduate Medical Programme has in the past indicated its preparedness to recognize students who distinguish themselves and the University by virtue of their scholarship and their contribution to the university community.