1991/1992 - Office of the Registrar - McMaster University

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
to be considered for eligibility for that year's selection and admission
cycle.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial difficulties are among the most frequent problems experi,enced
by students in undergraduate medical schools. At McMaster, these are
intensified by the lack of opportunity for summer employment as well
as by the relative scarcity of financial assistance funds available to the
medical schdol.
In this situation, it is incumbent on students admitted to the M.D. 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 School of Medicine cannot assume
this responsibility.
In 1990-91, the academic fees (tuition and student supplementary
fees) for a student in the McMaster Undergraduate Medical Programme
were:
Canadian Citizens and Landed Immigrants
Year I and II. . . . .. .................... . ............ $ 340B.
Year III ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..................... 2346.
Visa Students
Year I and II. ............................. .
Year III ......................................' .... ','
13641.
9170.
In addition, the cost of books and diagnostic equipment for, a Year I
student was approximately $1500. Students are also responsible for
their transportation costs related to clinical study.
Financial assistance is available from the federal and provincial governments
through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). To
be eligible a student must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident
of Canada and fulfill certain requirements for residency in Ontario. In
addition, the follOWing sources of funding are available to undergraduate
medical students.
Abbott Memorial Scholarship Loan Fund This fund was established
by the Federation of Medical Women of Canada. Small loans are
available to any female medical student or first-year intern. In special
cases, a loan up to $1,000 may be made to a student for recognized
postgraduate training. Loans are payable ,within five years of date of
issue, after which time interest will be charged at a rate of 5% compounded
annually. Information regarding these loans may be obtained
from the Secretariat, Federation of Medical Women of Canada, Box
8244, Ottawa, Ontario KIG 3H7.
Medical Officer Training Plan The Department of National Defence
administers a programme for medical students known as the Canadian
Forces Medical Officer Training Plan. Under this plan, students may
be subsidized (tuition plus pay) throughout their undergraduate medical
studies and internship. To qualify for enrolment a student must be
acceptable without condition in a course in medicine in a Canadian university
or in an accredited internship.
Further information on this programme and on the career opportunities
,in IT\edicine in the Canadian Armed Forces may be obtained from
! local Canadian Forces Recruiting Centres. In Hamilton the Recruiting
Centre is at 150 Main Street West. Telephone (416) 523-2751.
Final Year Clerkship Stipend The Ontario Hospital Services Commission
will make a grant of approximately $4,500 to each student, payable
in 24 biweekly instalments, for educational development within a
teaching hospitaL .
In relation to the Ontario Student Assistance Program, the O.H.S.C.
grant will be taken into account in assessing the amounts of the awards
for those students who are eligible. .
Other Funds The School of Medicine administers a small loan and
bursaries programme to assist some medical students who may be in
need. Unfortunately, these funds are limited and cannot be .relied on to
meef a major portion of any student's financial obligations. The source
of these funds includes: The Ontario Medical Association Bursaries
and Loan Fund; The William Andrew Vanderburgh Sr. Memorial Fund;
and the Ripley Estate Bursary and Loan Fund.
For further information, contact Susan Clue, extn. 2141.
Academic Awards The School of Medicine 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. At the same time, the Schoo1.has indicated that
the terms of reference for such awards should neither compromise the
spiMt of co-operative scholarship which characterizes its M.D. programme
nor replace its priority of concern for financial assistance
awards.
A small, but growing number of estates and agencies have donated
funds to the University and the School of Medicine for purposes of
recognizing scholastic merit among medical students. In order to meet
the requirements of these awards within the spirit of co-operative scholarship,
these funds are administered by the School's Student Financial
Aid Committee to support indiVidual students in their pursuit of specific
, elective projects or activities.
Students are required to submit an· application through the Student
Affairs Office, outlining the nature of their work and the need for funds.
For further information, contact Anita Riddell, at extn. 2141.
The School of Nursing
In 1942, McMaster University began its first programme in Nursing,
which was operated co-operatively by the University and the Hamilton
General Hospital. Since the establishment of McMaster University's
School of Nursing in 1946, students have received a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing degree upon graduation. The programme has functioned
completely under the supervision of the UniverSity, while enjoying the
full co-operation of community hospitals and agencies in the operation
of its clinical courses. In July, 1974, the Schools of Nursing and Medicine
became the Faculty of Health Sciences.
In 1982, the Post Diploma RN Stream of the B.Sc.N. Programme was
introduced. There has been a high demand for admission to this Stream.
In response, a Collaborative Category has been added to the existing
Open Category. This second category of admission is available to pro­
Vide expanded opportunites for Diploma Registered Nurses. The Collaborative
Category has been designed with the active support and
involvement of health care agencies in the Hamilton-Wentworth Region.
Applicants often wish to discuss the implications of embarking upon
a degree programme in nursing. During the school year Health Sciences
Information Sessions for high school students are presented. Details
about these sessions may be obtained from the Student Liaison Office
(Gilmour Hall, Room 102, (416) 525-9140 Ext. 4787). Applicants not
applying directly from high school, may discuss aspects of the admission
process with the Associate Registrar (Health SCiences) or the Admissions
Co-ordinator, Nursing by calling (416) 525-9140, extn. 2231, or writing
directly to Admission and Records, HSC IB7.
THE B.Sc.N. PROGRAMME
The School of Nursing is committed to education, research, and service.
As students progress in the B.Sc.N. programme, they will find an ever
increasing emphasis on interpersonal skills, independent learning, and
leadership qualities. Applicants should evaluate their own potential for
developing abilities to interact with others and to assume leadership
roles.
Learning takes place in an environment conducive to openness and
sharing among faculty and students. Emphasis on small group tutorials
and self-directed learning promotes the development of self-evaluation
skills and problem-solving abilities. Extensive audio-visual, laboratory
and library resources support a belief in the importance £ independent
study. Students apply concepts from Nursing and related disciplines to
their experiences in classroom and clinical settings. In addition, opportunities
exist for international clinical experiences.
Evaluation by self, peers and faculty is part of an on-going process of
assessment of the achievement of clinical, course, and programme
objectives.
Objectives of the B.Sc.N. Programme
The aim of the B.Sc.N. programme is to provide students with a broad
university education as nurses which will enable them to function as
professional beginning practitioners in primary, secondary and tertiary
health care settings. The programme will enable graduates to respond
to the existing and changing nursing and health needs of society.
The central competence to be achieved is the ability to use systemati~ally,
biological and psychosocial knowledge in the understanding
and nursing management of patients' health and health care problems.
In order to achieve this goal, the follOWing will be demon~trated.
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