Provincial Government Expands the Definition of Newfoundland and Labrador Resident for Faculty of Medicine AdmissionsProvincial Government Expands the Definition of Newfoundland and Labrador Resident for Faculty of Medicine Admissions

The provincial government is expanding coverage for children with cleft lip and/or palate. The changes include covering the initial assessment fee, increasing the maximum amount covered per treatment, and funding up to five treatments.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government expanded the Memorial University Act’s residency definition to include Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members and their immediate families, allowing them to be considered for Memorial University’s medical school seats. Education Minister Paul Dinn announced the changes, which take effect for the 2027-28 admissions…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government expanded the definition of a Newfoundland and Labrador Resident for Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine admissions to include individuals with strong ties to the province, specifically members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their immediate families. The changes,…