Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

What Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry does

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is a faculty of Western University located in London, Ontario, that delivers medical, dental, and graduate health-sciences education combined with a clinical and biomedical research enterprise. Its product portfolio includes the four-year Doctor of Medicine program, the Doctor of Dental Surgery, the Bachelor of Medical Sciences, the Master of Public Health, MSc/PhD research programs, and the newly launched Master of Physician Assistant Studies (Ontario's first graduate-level PA program, with an inaugural cohort of approximately 30 students starting September 2026). The school operates specialty research infrastructure including the ImPaKT imaging facility, a GMP biomanufacturing facility, and the Microbial Transmission Facility within its Pathogen Research Centre, alongside affiliated units such as the London Regional Genomics Centre at Robarts Research Institute.

The school monetizes through a hybrid public-academic model: tuition and application fees for degree programs (graduate professional tuition around $20,000 CAD per year, with a $185 CAD MPAS application fee), provincial and federal operating and research grants, philanthropic donations (including a $10M Temerty Foundation gift for ALS research), and industry-sponsored research collaborations through its pathogen and imaging facilities. Clinical training is delivered through more than 110 healthcare partner sites across Southwestern Ontario, with distributed campuses in London, Windsor, and Sarnia-Lambton. The school has 5,001-10,000 employees, was founded in 1881 (medical program 1912), and was renamed after a transformative $10M donation from Seymour Schulich in 2012.

In 2024/2025, the school secured $182.9M in research funding, was ranked in the top 1% of universities globally by the Center for World University Rankings, became the first Canadian institution admitted to the Global Virus Network as a Center of Excellence, and received maximum 8-year CACMS accreditation for its MD program. It is governed as part of Western University (a public Canadian university) under Dean Dr. John Yoo, reappointed for a second term through June 2030.

Name

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Legal name

Western University

Website

https://schulich.uwo.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is a public medical and dental school within Western University in London, Ontario, delivering MD, DDS, BMSc, MPAS, and graduate programs, supported by $182.9M in annual research funding and 110+ clinical training partner sites.

Ownership category

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Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dental Schools (EDAHAGAF), Schools of Public Health (EDAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Dental education
• Biomedical research
• Graduate medical programs
• Clinical training

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Fees: Revenue from student tuition for MD, DDS, BMSc, graduate programs, and professional development courses. Graduate tuition estimated at approximately $20,000 CAD per year for professional programs.
2. Research Grants and Funding: Significant research funding from federal agencies (CIHR, Canada Foundation for Innovation), provincial investments, and private foundations. Total research funding reported at $182.9M for 2024/2025.
3. Philanthropic Donations: Endowments and gifts supporting chairs, programs, and facilities (e.g., $10M Verspeeten Chairs, $3M Children's Health Foundation Chair, $1.65M frugal biomedical innovation training, $1.35M arrhythmia research donation).
4. Industry Collaborations: Partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies for research projects, clinical trials, and drug development through the Pathogen Research Centre and ImPaKT Facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is the medical and dental faculty of Western University that delivers professional degree programs (MD, DDS), undergraduate (Bachelor of Medical Sciences), graduate and postgraduate programs (including the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies), and conducts biomedical and clinical research across 110+ healthcare partner sites in Southwestern Ontario. The school combines immersive classroom learning with hands-on clinical training and operates specialized research facilities including the Pathogen Research Centre (ImPaKT, GMP, and Microbial Transmission facilities).

Product overview

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and research facilities. The core educational offerings include undergraduate (Bachelor of Medical Sciences), professional degree programs (Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Surgery), and graduate programs (Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Public Health, MSc/PhD research programs). The school also operates major research facilities including the Pathogen Research Centre with its ImPaKT imaging facility, GMP biomanufacturing facility, and Microbial Transmission Facility (MITRA). Additionally, it produces The Catalysts podcast and hosts the prestigious J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Catalysts: A medical science and discovery podcast produced by the school that translates advanced research into accessible conversations for curious minds.
• J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine
• Pathogen Research Centre
• ImPaKT Facility

Products and services

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program Four-year medical degree program delivering advanced clinical training in one of Canada's premier hospital networks, rooted in Western University's legacy of medical excellence. Targets prospective medical students.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Program Intensive educational experiences and clinical training that shape world-class, community-focused dental practitioners. Targets prospective dental students.
• Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Leading Canadian undergraduate program backed by Western University's distinguished reputation, serving as the foundation for a successful future in the medical sciences. Targets undergraduate students.
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Two-year professional master's program training physician assistants to work in physician-led teams across hospitals, primary care, emergency medicine, and specialty services. Targets graduate students entering the physician assistant profession.
• Master of Public Health Graduate-level public health program preparing students for careers in population health, epidemiology, and health policy.
• Master of Science / PhD Programs Graduate and postdoctoral research programs across various medical and dental disciplines.
• Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Master's Program The only program of its kind in North America focused on drug safety and pharmacovigilance.
• ImPaKT (Imaging Pathogens for Knowledge Translation) Facility State-of-the-art barrier-enclosed imaging scanners and instruments enabling researchers to study infectious disease progression, identify effective antimicrobials, develop diagnostic reagents, and improve infection detection. Targets academic and industry researchers.
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Facility Supports Canadian and international biomedical innovation by producing and testing biotherapeutics and vaccines in compliance with regulatory standards. Targets biomedical researchers and industry partners.
• Microbial Transmission Facility (MiTra) Studies how viruses like influenza, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 spread through the air in real-life settings. Targets infectious disease researchers.
• The Catalysts Podcast Medical science and discovery podcast that translates advanced research into accessible conversations for curious minds, blending expert insight with engaging stories.
• J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine One of Canada's most prestigious medical research prizes acknowledging distinguished scientists for transformative, career-defining work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 1% global university ranking by Center for World University Rankings 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• IMMUNEQUITY ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026International public-private initiative for equitable access to HIV cure led by Eric Arts, PhD. Reimagining HIV cure with innovation and accessibility as shared goals.
• Global Virus NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Western University joined the Global Virus Network as its first Canadian member center. The Pathogen Research Centre collaborates with international partners on critical pathogen research initiatives.
• Bluewater Health (Sarnia-Lambton)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partnership to expand medical education in Sarnia-Lambton region with new clerkship program launching 2025, supported by philanthropy.
• London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary teaching hospital network providing clinical training for medical students, residents, and fellows. Houses Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre and major research facilities.
• St. Joseph's Health Care LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor affiliated healthcare network providing specialized clinical training sites including care for mental health, musculoskeletal, and continuing care.
• Global Virus NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational coalition of virology research centers. Schulich's Pathogen Research Centre became the first Canadian member as a Center of Excellence in 2025, collaborating on global viral disease research.
• Makerere University (Uganda)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing international collaboration with Uganda's largest university, providing global health learning opportunities for students and researchers.
• ImPaKT Industry CollaborationscoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry partnerships for barrier-enclosed imaging research, antimicrobial development, diagnostic reagents, and infectious disease detection using ImPaKT Facility.
• ImPaKT Academic CollaborationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partnerships for research on infectious disease progression and improved infection detection across institutions.
• Western University - Schulich-UWindsor Opportunities for Research Excellence Program (SWORP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch program at Windsor campus marking 10 years of turning students into clinical researchers with grants to medical school students.
• Robarts Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor research institute affiliated with Schulich, home to London Regional Genomics Centre and J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Calgary - Cumming School of Medicine: Alberta-based medical school with strong research output and distributed clinical training across Calgary. Comparable as a Canadian MD-granting institution competing for research funding and clinical training partnerships.
• University of Manitoba - Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Prairie-based medical school combining MD, DDS, and graduate health programs. Comparable as a Canadian medical-dental school with similar combined program structure and distributed clinical training model.
• University of Ottawa - Faculty of Medicine: Bilingual Ontario medical school with strong research output and bilingual clinical training. Direct peer competing for Ontario applicants, French-language medical training, and research funding.
• McMaster University - Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine: Pioneer of problem-based medical learning in Canada with distributed campuses across Ontario. Directly comparable as a Canadian medical school with distributed clinical training model and significant research output.
• Dalhousie University - Faculty of Medicine: Atlantic Canada's primary medical school with MD, graduate, and distributed clinical training programs. Direct peer as a Canadian medical school with similar program mix and clinical training distribution model.
• University of Toronto - Temerty Faculty of Medicine: Canada's largest and most research-intensive medical school, offering MD, dental, and graduate programs. Directly comparable as a Canadian medical-doctorate granting institution competing for top students, faculty, and research funding alongside Schulich.
• McGill University - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences: Québec-based medical school offering MD and graduate programs with strong international reputation. Direct peer as another top-tier Canadian medical school competing for research funding, top faculty, and high-achieving applicants.
• University of Alberta - Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry: Canadian medical-dental school combining MD, DDS, and graduate research programs similar to Schulich's combined medicine and dentistry structure. Direct peer with comparable program mix and research footprint.
• University of British Columbia - Faculty of Medicine: Western Canada's primary medical school with distributed campuses across BC. Direct peer in MD education, distributed clinical training, and large-scale health research funding.
• Queen's University - Faculty of Health Sciences: Ontario medical school with distributed clinical training model and significant research output. Direct peer competing for top Ontario medical school applicants and research funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SchulichMedDent
• YouTubeyoutube.com/view_play_list?p=A0E847DD01B0FA01
• Facebookfacebook.com/SchulichMedicineAndDentistry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schulichmeddent
• Instagraminstagram.com/schulichmeddent

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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