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Medicine, Experimental

Location

Location

  • Division of Experimental Medicine
  • Department of Medicine
  • Lady Meredith House, Room 101
  • 1110 Pine Avenue West
  • Montreal, QC H3A 1A3
  • Canada
  • Telephone: 514-398-3466
  • Fax: 514-398-3425
  • Email: experimental.medicine [at] mcgill.ca
  • Website:

About Experimental Medicine

About Experimental Medicine

Experimental Medicine is a Division of the Department of Medicine charged with the task of providing graduate education in the Department, and enabling professors located in the research institutes of the UUֱ teaching hospitals and certain other centres to supervise graduate students. The Division offers various programs, each of which has different training objectives (see below). The international recognition of the high-quality training accorded our graduates is in essence what distinguishes graduates of our programs from the graduates of comparable programs in peer institutions.

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Experimental Medicine (Thesis) (45 credits)
Applicants for the M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine must hold a B.Sc. degree or its equivalent. The graduate training offered is wide-ranging and addresses experimental aspects of medicine in such diverse areas as endocrinology, hematology, cardiology, oncology, gastroenterology, genetics, and infectious diseases. This is a thesis program that may lead to careers in industry or serve as a stepping stone to further graduate studies.
Master of Science (M.Sc.); Experimental Medicine (Thesis) — Bioethics (45 credits)
Applicants for the M.Sc. (Bioethics Option) program must hold an M.D., Nursing, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and/or any other professional health training degree. Students who do not fit these criteria may be considered for admission on an individual basis. The objectives of this research-stream program are to allow students to conduct innovative research in relation to a bioethical issue pertinent to health care and to acquire a working knowledge of bioethical issues from the current viewpoint of other relevant disciplines such as law, philosophy, and religious studies. The curriculum is composed of required courses (6 credits) offered in the Biomedical Ethics Unit, bioethics courses (6 credit minimum) offered by the base faculty or department and any graduate course required or accepted by a base faculty for the granting of a Master’s degree, for a total of 21 credits. A minimum of 45 credits is required including the thesis. The research culminates in the preparation of a thesis.
Master of Science (M.Sc.); Experimental Medicine (Thesis) — Environment (45 credits)
Applicants for the M.Sc. (Environment Option) must meet the requirements for the M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine as well as those set out by the UUֱ School of Environment (MSE) for their graduate option. Acceptability into the option will be based on a student's academic experience and performance, availability of an MSE accredited supervisor or co-supervisor, the proposed research, and plans for funding as articulated by the supervisor(s). The Environment option is aimed at students who wish to use interdisciplinary approaches in their graduate research on environmental issues and who wish to benefit from interactions that will occur as they are brought into contact with students from a wide range of disciplines through structured courses, formal seminars, and informal discussions and networking. The option in Environment provides students with an appreciation of the role of science in informing decision-making in the environment sector, and the influence that political, socio-economic, and ethical judgments have.
Master of Science (M.Sc.); Experimental Medicine (Thesis) — Family Medicine (45 credits)
Applicants for the M.Sc. (Family Medicine Option) must be practising family physicians interested in conducting research in family medicine. Exceptionally, candidates from different backgrounds may be considered. This program is the first of its kind in Canada because it teaches rigorous research skills to be successful researchers in the discipline of family medicine. It differs from the other programs in that it focuses on improving primary care delivery. All students are expected to complete a thesis to graduate. Graduates of this program may lead to careers in clinical or primary care research, government, or academia.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Experimental Medicine
Applicants for the Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine must normally hold an M.Sc. degree. The one exception is the possibility of direct entry offered to candidates having demonstrated academic excellence, i.e., a CGPA of 3.5 or more out of a possible 4.0 throughout their undergraduate studies. The training is in the conduct of research in a wide range of medical specialties. The method of instruction consists of a combination of in-class and practical training as well as exposure to international conferences and guest seminars. Success is ultimately determined by the preparation and defense of a thesis. This program may lead to research careers in industry, government, or academia.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Experimental Medicine — Environment
Applicants to the Ph.D. (Environment Option) must meet the same qualification as those to the M.Sc. (Environment Option), the only difference being that they must hold an M.Sc. rather than simply a B.Sc. For further details, please see the section above regarding the M.Sc. (Environment Option).
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (30 credits)
The objectives of this program are to give students exposure to both theoretical and practical issues relevant to the conception and conduct of a clinical research study, as well as allowing them to put these principles in practice by participating in an ongoing clinical trial. The core element of the diploma is the Practicum in Clinical Research. It is an active "clerkship" or "intern/resident type" participation in an ongoing clinical trial and/or research program. Six 1-credit workshops will be provided by experts in the academic, industrial, and government sectors, and cover wide-ranging issues pertinent to the conduct of clinical research. The training provided qualifies students to manage and design clinical research studies in both academic and industrial settings.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 11, 2011) (disclaimer)

Medicine, Experimental Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Medicine, Experimental Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

For all four programs, candidates educated outside of Canada and the United States must submit GRE (General Examination) scores.

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine

Admission to graduate studies and research in Experimental Medicine is no longer solely restricted to students who wish to register for the Ph.D. degree. Candidates who hold only a major or honours B.Sc. degree, or an M.D. degree, must apply to the M.Sc. program, unless they have an undergraduate CGPA of 3.5 or more out of a possible 4.0, in which case they may apply for direct entry into the Ph.D. if they so desire. Candidates who already hold an M.Sc. apply directly to the Ph.D. program.

Admission is based on an evaluation by the UUֱ Committee, which looks for evidence of high academic achievement, and on acceptance by a research director. It is the policy of the Division that all students must be financially supported either by their supervisor or through studentships or fellowships.

In addition to the documentation currently required by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, a letter from the candidate's research director outlining the M.Sc. or Ph.D. project is necessary.

M.Sc. (Bioethics Option)

Admission to the master's program in Bioethics, from the base discipline Medicine, shall be limited to students having degrees in Medicine, Nursing, Physical and Occupational Therapy, as well as any other professional health training degree. Students who do not fit these criteria may be considered for admission on an individual basis.

For those who apply to the M.Sc. (Bioethics Option), the requirements, as well as the application dates for guaranteed consideration are different. For further information regarding this program, please refer to the Bioethics entry or visit their website at www.mcgill.ca/biomedicalethicsunit/masters.

M.Sc. (Environment Option)

For those applicants wishing to apply to the Master's program (Environment Option), it should be noted that, although the requirements and application dates for guaranteed consideration remain the same, the student must remit additional documents which constitute their application to NOT ONLY the Division of Experimental Medicine but ALSO to the UUֱ School of Environment. All the relevant information can be found on the School of Environment website at www.mcgill.ca/mse/programs/envroption.

The option of in-course addition of the Environment Option is also available to students in Experimental Medicine. For further information, students should refer to the departmental website or contact the student affairs office.

M.Sc. (Family Medicine Option)

The M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine (Thesis) – Family Medicine option is designed to provide research training to family physicians practising in Quebec interested in conducting research in family medicine. Exceptionally, students who do not fit these criteria may be considered for admission on an individual basis.

For those who apply to the M.Sc. (Family Medicine Option), the requirements, as well as the application deadline are different. For further information regarding this program, please visit their website at: www.mcgill.ca/familymed/mastersprogram.

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research

The Diploma program is open to health care and research professionals, medical residents, pharmacists, nurses, and those with an undergraduate degree in the medical and allied sciences.

Application Procedures

Application Procedures

Dates for Guaranteed Consideration

For dates for guaranteed consideration, please consult the following website: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs. Then select the appropriate program.

Applications will be considered upon receipt of:

  1. application form;
  2. letter of intent;
  3. curriculum vitae;
  4. two copies of official university transcripts;
  5. letters of reference (2);
  6. $100 application fee;
  7. test results (TOEFL and GRE);
  8. additional documents (in the case of both the M.Sc. (Bioethics Option) and the M.Sc. (Environment Option)).

All information is to be submitted to the Departmental Office.

UUֱ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 11, 2011) (disclaimer)

Medicine, Experimental Faculty

Medicine, Experimental Faculty

Chair, Department of Medicine
D. Eidelman
Director, Division of Experimental Medicine
H. Bennett
Emeritus Professors
T.M.S. Chang; B.Sc., M.D.,C.M., Ph.D.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
B.E.P. Murphy; B.A., M.D.(Tor.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.), F.A.C.P.(C)
Professors
M. Alaoui-Jamali; D.V.M.(Rabat, Morocco), Ph.D.(René-Descartes, Paris)
C. Autexier; B.Sc.(C'dia), Ph.D.(McG.)
A. Bateman; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Lond.)
G. Batist; B.Sc.(Col.), M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
N. Beauchemin; B.A., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.)
H. Bennett; B.A.(York, UK), Ph.D.(Brun.)
R. Blostein; M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
A.E. Clarke; M.D.(Nfld.), M.S.(Stan.), F.R.C.P.(C)
M. Cosio; B.Sc.(Oviedo), M.D.(Madrid)
A. Cybulsky; M.D.(Tor.), F.R.C.P.(C)
D. Eidelman; M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
A. Fuks; B.Sc., M.D.,C.M.(McG.)
J. Genest Jr.; M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
A. Giaid; D.V.M.(Baghdad), M.D., Ph.D.(Lond.)
V. Giguere; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Laval)
M. Goldberg; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
D. Goltzman; B.Sc., M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
S.A. Grover; B.A.(Roch.), M.D.,C.M.(McG.), M.P.A.(Harv.), F.R.C.P.(C)
Q.A. Hamid; M.D.(Mosul, Iraq.), Ph.D.(Lond.)
G. Hendy; B.Sc.(Sheff.), Ph.D.(Lond.)
J. Hiscott; B.Sc., M.Sc.(W. Ont.), Ph.D.(NYU)
L.J. Hoffer; B.Sc., M.D.,C.M.(McG.), Ph.D.(MIT)
S. Hussain; M.D.(Baghdad), Ph.D.(McG.)
A.C. Karaplis; B.Sc., M.D., Ph.D.(McG.)
L. Kleiman; B.Sc.(Ill.), Ph.D.(Johns Hop.)
R. Kremer; M.D., Ph.D.(Paris)
S. Lehnert; B.Sc.(Nottingham), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Lond.)
M. Levy; B.Sc., M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
M.S. Ludwig; M.D.(Manit.), F.R.C.P.(C)
S. Magder; M.D.(Tor.), F.R.C.P.(C)
D. Malo; D.V.M., M.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(McG.)
O.A. Mamer; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Windsor)
E. Marliss; M.D.(Alta.), F.R.C.P.(C)
J. Martin; B.Sc., M.B., B.Ch., M.D.(Cork), F.R.C.P.(C)
J. Milic-Emili; M.D.(Milan), F.R.S.C.
W.H. Miller; A.B.(Princ.), Ph.D.(Rock.), M.D.(C'nell)
W.J. Muller; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
A. Nepveu; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(Sher.)
T. Nilsson; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Sweden)
L. Panasci; B.Sc., M.D.(G’town)
K. Pantopoulos; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Aristotelian, Greece)
V. Papadopoulos; D.Pharm.(Athens), Ph.D.(Paris)
M. Park; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Glas.)
A.C. Peterson; B.Sc.(Vic., BC), Ph.D.(Br. Col.)
B.J. Petrof; M.D.(Laval)
M.N. Pollak; M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
P. Ponka; M.D., Ph.D.(Prague)
B. Posner; M.D.(Manit.), F.R.C.P.(C)
W.S. Powell; B.A.(Sask.), Ph.D.(Dal.)
S. Prakash; M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Phil.(India), Ph.D.(McG.)
S. Rabbani; M.B.B.S.(King Edward Med. Coll., Lahore)
D. Radzioch; M.Sc., Ph.D.(Jagiellonian, Cracow)
M. Rasminsky; B.A.(Tor.), M.D.(Harv.), Ph.D.(Lond.)
S. Richard; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
E. Schiffrin; M.D.(Argentina), Ph.D.(McG.)
E. Schurr; Diplom., Ph.D.(Al. Ludwigs U., Freiburg)
E. Skamene; M.D.(Charles U., Czech.), Ph.D.(Czech. Acad. of Sci.), F.R.C.P.(C), F.A.C.P.
A.D. Sniderman; M.D.(Tor.)
C. Srikant; M.Sc., Ph.D.(Madr.)
M.M. Stevenson; B.A.(Hood), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Catholic U. of Amer.)
D.M.P. Thomson; M.D.(W. Ont.), Ph.D.(Lond.), F.R.C.P.(C)
M. Trifiro; B.Sc., M.D.,C.M.(McG.)
C. Tsoukas; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc.(Hawaii), M.D.(Athens), F.R.C.P.(C)
M. Wainberg; B.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(Col.)
J. White; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Car.), Ph.D.(Harv.)
S. Wing; B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.)
X.-J. Yang; B.Sc.(Zhejiang), Ph.D.(Shanghai)
M. Zannis-Hadjopoulos; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
H. Zingg; M.D.(Basel), Ph.D.(McG.)
Associate Professors
S. Ali; B.Sc.(C'dia), Ph.D.(McG.)
D. Baran; M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
M. Behr; B.Sc.(Tor.), M.D.(Qu.), M.Sc.(McG.)
N. Bernard; B.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(Duke)
V. Blank; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Konstanz, Germany), Ph.D.(Inst. Pasteur)
M. Blostein; M.D.,C.M.(McG.)
L. Chalifour; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Manit.), M.A.(Harv.)
S.R. Cohen; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
D. Cournoyer; M.D.(Sher.), F.R.C.P.(C)
M. Culty; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Lyon), Ph.D.(Grenoble)
G. Di Battista; B.Sc.(C'dia), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.)
F. Doualla-Bell; B.Sc., M.S., Ph.D.(Paris XI)
J.C. Engert; B.A.(Colby), Ph.D.(Boston)
E. Fixman; B.Sc.(Col.), Ph.D.(Johns Hop.)
R. Gagnon; B.Sc.(Montr.), M.D.(Laval), D.Phil.(Oxf.)
A. Gatignol; M.Sc., Ph.D.(Paul Sabatier)
S.B. Gottfried; M.D.(Penn.)
J. Henderson; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
B. Jean-Claude; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Moncton), Ph.D.(McG.)
P. Laneuville; B.Sc.(McM.), M.D.(Ott.), F.R.C.P.(C)
S. Laporte; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Sher.)
L. Larose; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.)
M. Laughrea; B.Sc.(Laval), M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.(Yale)
A.-M. Lauzon; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
J.-J. Lebrun; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Rennes, France)
L. Lecanu; M.Sc., Ph.D.(Paris)
S. Lemay; M.D.(Montr.), F.R.C.P.(C)
R. Lin; B.Sc., M.Sc.(PRC), Ph.D.(C'dia)
M. Lipman; M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
J.-L. Liu; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Beijing), Ph.D.(McG.)
J.A. Morais; M.D.(Montr.), F.R.C.P.(C)
A. Mouland; B.A., B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
M. Newkirk; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Qu.), Ph.D.(Tor.)
S. Qureshi; B.Sc., M.D.(Alta.), F.R.C.P.(C)
J. Rauch; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
J.-P. Routy; B.Sc., M.D., Ph.D.(France)
G. Spurll; B.Sc.(Med.), M.D.(Manit.)
T. Takano; M.D., Ph.D.(Tokyo)
P. Tonin; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.)
B. Turcotte; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Laval)
B.J. Ward; M.D.,C.M.(McG.), M.Sc.(Oxf.), F.R.C.P.(C)
Assistant Professors
R. Aloyz; B.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Argentina)
C. Baglole; B.Sc., M.Sc.(PEI), Ph.D.(Calg.)
M. Chevrette; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Laval)
S. Daskalopoulou; M.D.(Athens)
M. Divangahi; B.Sc.(McM.), Ph.D.(McG.)
B. Gilfix; B.Sc.(Manit.), Ph.D.(W. Ont.), M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
C. Haston; B.Sc.(W. Ont.), M.Sc.(Tor.), Ph.D.(Texas)
N. Johnson; B.Sc.(C'dia), M.D.(Ott.), Ph.D.(Br. Col.), F.R.C.P.(C)
M. Kokoeva; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Russia)
L. Koski; B.Sc.(Tor.), Ph.D.(McG.)
A. Kristof; B.Sc., M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
S. Lehoux; B.Sc.(Bishop's), Ph.D.(Sher.)
C. Liang; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Nankai)
B. Mazer; B.Sc.(Col.), M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
M. Murshed; M.Sc.(Brussels), Ph.D.(Cologne)
D. Nguyen; M.D.,C.M.(McG.), F.R.C.P.(C)
R. Rajan; B.Sc., M.D.(Manit.), M.Sc.(McM.)
C. Rocheleau; B.A.(Assumption Coll.), Ph.D.(Mass.)
S. Rousseau; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Laval)
M. Saleh; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Beirut), Ph.D.(McG.)
M. Sebag; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.), M.D.(Tor.), F.R.C.P.(C)
P. Siegel; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McM.)
R. Sladek; B.Sc., M.D.(Tor.), F.R.C.P.(C)
E. Torban; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Russia), Ph.D.(McG.)
Associate Members, UUֱ
G. Bartlett, M. Basik, E. Bereza, J.D. Bobyn, D. Boivin, M. Bouchard, J. Bourbeau, P. Brodt, K. Brown, D.H. Burns, S. Chevalier, R.-C. Chian, H. Clarke, T. Duchaine, D. Dufort, C. Ells, R. Farookhi, K. Glass, C. Goodyer, P. Goodyer, W. Gotlieb, M. Götte, I. Gupta, J. Haggerty, M. Hunt, N. Jabado, M. Kaartinen, N. Kabani, J. Kimmelman, A. Koromilas, L. Lands, J. Lapointe, C. Mandato, A. Macaulay, K. Mann, L. McCaffrey, C. McCusker, M. Meaney, T. Muanza, M. Nagano, J. Nalbantoglu, M. Ndao, F. Ni, C. O'Flaherty, A. Pause, H. Perrault, C. Piccirillo, P. Pluye, C. Polychronakos, J. Rak, C. Rodriguez, E. Rosenberg, A. Ryan, G. Sant'Anna, R. Schirrmacher, R. Slim, N. Sonenberg, M. Sullivan, S.L. Tan, G. Tannenbaum, M. Tremblay, J. Ursini-Siegel, M. Ware, M. Witcher, C. Wu, M. Yaffe, J. Zwaagstra
Associate Members, Université de Montréal
J. Archambault, R. Butterworth, M. Cayouette, F. Charron, E. Cohen, J.-F. Côté, V. Dave, J. Davignon, C. Deal, A. Deng, C.F. Deschepper, C. Desrosiers, J.M. Di Noia, J. Drouin, H. Gu, J. Gutkowska, P. Hamet, Z. Hanna, P. Jolicoeur, A. Kania, M. Kmita, C. Lazure, E. Lecuyer, S. Mader, T. Moroy, M. Oeffinger, K. Podypanina, R. Rabasa-Lhoret, E. Racine, M. Raymond, T. Reudelhuber, M. Sairam, N. Seidah, R.-P. Sekaly, W.-K. Suh, J. Tremblay, M. Trudel, W.Y. Tsang, J. Vacher, A. Veillette
Associate Member, Pharmaceutical Companies
B. Gibbs
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 11, 2011) (disclaimer)

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Experimental Medicine (Thesis) (45 credits)

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Experimental Medicine (Thesis) — Bioethics (45 credits)

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Experimental Medicine (Thesis) — Environment (45 credits)

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Experimental Medicine (Thesis) — Family Medicine (45 credits)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Experimental Medicine

A minimum of 12 course credits is required for students entering the program with a prior master's degree. Students having only a B.Sc. or M.D. degree and who have been either admitted directly or fast-tracked to the Ph.D. must complete a total of 18 credits. The following courses are highly recommended: EXMD 604D1/D2 Recent Advances in Cellular and Molecular...

For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Experimental Medicine.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Experimental Medicine — Environment

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (30 credits)

The core element of the diploma is the Practicum in Clinical Research. It is a six-step program with active “clerkship” or “intern/resident type” participation in each component that is essential to the successful development and evaluation of a clinical trial.

For more information, see Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (30 credits).

Faculty of Medicine—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 11, 2011) (disclaimer)
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