2021 - 2022 Fact Sheet
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has a bold and exciting vision to become a global leader in optimizing life-long health through innovations in research, education and active engagement with our communities.
Our long tradition of excellence began with the founding of the medical school in 1881 and continued with the formation of the dental school in 1964. In 1997, the two schools merged, and in 2005 became the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry in recognition of a $26-million donation from Seymour Schulich. In 2008, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry – Windsor Campus opened in partnership with the University of Windsor and Windsor-area hospitals.
We are firmly focused on our future, working to enrich our educational programs, enhance our facilities and provide increased support for our students by adapting our teaching methods to utilize the latest teaching technology.
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Programs Offered:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- More than 50 postgraduate medicine (residency) training programs
Postgraduate dental residency program- Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Neuroscience
- 18 graduate programs including MSc, MClSc, Master of Public Health, Orthodontics Program (MClD/Master of Clinical Dentistry/Orthodontics Degree), MD/PhD programs in basic and clinical sciences, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MD Degree/MSc Degree)
- Combined BMSc/HBA (Business Administration) Degree
- Dental Clinician Scientist Program (
PhD /DDS Degree) - Internationally Trained Dentists Program (for dental graduates with degrees not accredited in Canada)
- Continuing Medical and Dental Education programs for practising physicians and dentists
Our Mission
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University delivers outstanding education, advances high-impact research and innovation, and partners with communities to improve health for today and tomorrow.
Our Vision
Leading in health… with our region for the world.
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
- More than 2,759 full- and part-time faculty members
- More than $130 million in research funding received in 2020/2021
- Partner with London Health Sciences Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Care London, the Lawson Health Research Institute, as well as hospitals, health systems and research labs regionally, nationally and internationally
- Clinical training opportunities in more than 60 rural and regional communities in Southwestern Ontario
- Schulich Dentistry Undergraduate Clinics, including adult, children, emergency and oral surgery, support more than 24,000 patient visits per year
- Annually, Schulich Dentistry’s Graduate Orthodontics Program averages 7,800 appointments for adult, children and special needs patients
Current enrolment includes:
- 684 Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program students, including 145 at the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry – Windsor Campus
- 224 Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Program students
- 1,209 students in Year 3 and 4 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences Program, 9 of whom are in the combined BMSc/HBA degree
- 88 Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience (BSc) students
- 1,066 postgraduate medical trainees (residents and fellows)
- 5 hospital-based postgraduate dental residents
- 923 graduate students working toward MSc or
PhD degrees
(505 master's, 307 doctoral, 1 graduate diploma in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, plus 110 Postdoctoral Scholars) - 9 graduate students with specialized training in Orthodontics and Dental Facial Orthopedics
- 6 graduate students training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program
- 40 students in the Internationally Trained Dentists (ITD) Program
- 57 students working toward a Master’s Degree in Public Health (12-month course based)
