School of Medicine
Faculty of Health Sciences Queen's University
 
Undergraduate Medical Education

Autobiographical Sketch

The Queen's School of Medicine uses the detailed autobiographical sketch as part of the application evaluation.   This submission provides our assessors with a snapshot of a candidate's personal experiences and achievements.  There are 7 categories included:

  • Formal Education
  • Employment
  • Volunteer Activities
  • Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Awards & Accomplishments
  • Publications & Research
  • Other

General Information

  • The autobiographical sketch is completed through the OMSAS application and then disseminated to the Admissions Committee for review.
  • Please ensure that items selected to include are those most relevant to a medical school application.
  • There is room in the form to provide information relating to 48 items. 
  • Submissions are assessed based on the quality of the listed items and the characteristics they represent (not the number of items listed). 
  • The candidate must list the length of time each activity has taken, location of activity, and a brief description which can be in point form.