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Yes - I know it seems super odd given the large lapses in time but you won't regret having more letters to chose from. For people I hadn't worked with recently, I also sent my Carms headshot with my CV and rotation ITER to jog their memory when I reached out again closer to Carms applications. It's never a bad thing to have a couple extra letters in your back pocket in case your application plans change.

School interviewing at: Dalhousie Specialty: Internal Medicine Current interview date: January 27 - 13:00 Date would like to switch to: January 28

I MAY be able to help you out with Dalhousie pending sorting out another conflict. I will let you know!

School interviewing at: Edmonton Specialty: Anesthesia Current interview date: January 22 @ 15:30 Date would like to switch to: January 23 ANY TIME Any additional notes: I have a conflict and would love to be able to make it.

School interviewing at: McGill Specialty: Anesthesia Current interview date: Feb 6th 10:30am Date would like to switch to: Feb 5th Any additional notes: Double-booked with another school - would REALLY appreciate a trade.

NS IP, Accepted! 4th time applicant (anyone who didn't make it this year, keep trying!!!!) GPA: 4.0 ish, can't remember MCAT: 30 ECs: I have been gradually building these up, as it is where I've been the weakest. 1 recent research pub and one more pending, 1.5 years employed in health research, 2 years of working in a medical lab, volunteering with several local organizations long term (if you have time, look into St. John Ambulance's VMR program. An AMAZING opportunity to practice hands on patient care http://www.ns.sjaresponder.ca/how-to-join), volunteering abroad (IVHQ has incredible healthcare volunteer programs), runner for 7ish years, gymnast for 10 years... I felt really great about my essay this year, and practiced for the interviews tirelessly with a few co-applicants. Congrats to everyone, and good luck to everyone re-applying. You'll make it!!

Rejected for the 2nd time MCAT:30 GPA:3.9 IP (NS) Score:66.7 Pretty devastated considering I thought my interview went a lot better this year.