Applicants to the Doctor of Medicine degree in the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University are applying to a professional program where honesty and integrity are imperative; therefore, individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner.  The Faculty of Medicine defines the expected professional behaviours in the Statement of Professional Attributes.

Applicants must complete an Applicant Declaration at the end of their application. In doing so, they certify all the following:

1. The information provided is complete and correct.
2. Written responses required as part of the application are their original thoughts, and no artificial intelligence (AI) software has been used in any way to complete any parts of this application; and
3. They understand that failure to adhere to these conditions may result in the closure of their application; and
4. Memorial reserves the right to determine the veracity of all statements in an application.

Of note, a criminal record self-declaration is also required in the application.

Below are some examples of inappropriate behavior (not an exhaustive list):

        1.  Interference:

• Applicants, their family members, friends, or others with a perceived Conflict of Interest, contacting Faculty of Medicine leadership outside of the Admissions Office directly or indirectly via telephone, mail, email, social media, or in person, regarding the application process or their application

        2.  Falsified or misrepresented documents and/or fraudulent historical experience:

• Falsifying or misrepresenting documents on their application; forgeries; withholding material information; plagiarism; etc.
• Presenting historical information that is false (i.e. work experience, extracurricular activities, autobiographical details, etc.)
• Cheating on standardized entry examinations, including tampering with a standardized score.
• Failing to report suspensions or other misconduct from another post-secondary institution.
• Using generative AI writing tools to obtain responses (grammar and spelling check is acceptable)
• Misrepresenting identity, both cultural and personal, on an application or during interviews

         3. Inappropriate behavior

• Communicating in an unprofessional manner with Admissions Office staff and faculty, including but not limited to aggressive, unpleasant, confrontational or vulgar language; making direct or indirect threats; and refusing to accept responses provided, etc.

If it is discovered that misconduct, fraud, or incidents of unprofessional behaviour have occurred in any part of the application process, including interactions with the Admissions Office, we reserve the right to refuse your application for the cycle and, possibly, for subsequent cycles. If you have already been admitted and registered and a professional lapse is discovered later, you may be required to withdraw from the program.