Information is presented to help applicants to Canadian medical colleges realistically assess their chances for gaining admission. The guide is also intended for career counselors in high schools and higher education. One section provides statistics on the following characteristics that are associated with being selected: sex, age, Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores, applicant's province of residence, citizenship, and number of applications filed. Information is also presented on: addresses and application information for 16 Canadian medical schools; data on the numbers of applications received; number of offers made; and places filled by each Canadian medical school in 1981-1982, the MCAT, and the Ontario Medical School Application Service. Finally, requirements and policies of the following 16 medical schools are presented: Memorial University of Newfoundland, Dalhousie University, Universite Laval, Universite de Sherbrooke, Universite de Montreal, McGill University, University of Ottawa, Queen's University, University of Toronto, McMaster University, University of Western Ontario, University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and University of British Columbia. (SW)