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  1. I had a splendid time at U of T! Applied to +1 programs and they supported me every step of the way. Wouldn't have matched otherwise. I guess it's site dependent!
  2. I scored very poorly and barely passed. I matched to a CCFP-EM program. Take that as you will.
  3. If there are no prerequisites, they will not favour one degree over another. I used this to my advantage during med school applications and did the easiest degree possible. The caveat is that the MCAT is really tough. Having some of those courses may be helpful in consolidating information to score well (but is not a necessity). Some people do just fine independently studying. Check the websites of medical schools you are interested in. Lots of non-traditional applicants in medicine.
  4. I finished med school very cynical and burnt out. I didn't think I could get any worse... But it did.
  5. Wanted to ensure that future applications have correct terminology.
  6. Hello friends, Are interview notifications sent on a rolling basis (I assume each school operates differently)? And if you answer this question, would you also be willing to answer which school it was? Thanks in advance!
  7. Further clarify. All applicants pre interview are assessed in this way. Not only OOP
  8. There is no advantage. Many Canadian Universities (or at least the ones I applied to) do NOT compare degree types or difficulty. I believe that it would discriminate against people who were not as financially stable to pursue a university degree outside of their home province. Perhaps they learn skills that may help them get in. Or perhaps they are simply higher in number. The people who apply to those programs generally want to get into medicine. At my current medical school, the majority of students have science degrees, but they range from microbiology to biochemistry to chemistry. There is only a few from McMaster Health Sci. I also got into UBC and they did not discriminate against my degree that is NOT life science OR health science. I don't believe universities care. This year, UBC cares even LESS so, as they removed their science requirements. Now English is the only prerequisite. That being said, there is speculation that McMaster's Health Science Program inflates your GPA... I can't really confirm. I never went. I've heard speculation that there was favoritism at Mac for their own Health Science students, but I would argue that the health science program probably shapes them into good applicants for the McMaster MD program. Also, look at past topics. I think that you'll find more people who agree.
  9. I would say, statistically, many people in that program want to apply to med school. Many people who do other life science programs may want to pursue a different career. For example, in my program, only 3 people applied to med school. The others wanted to pursue masters and applied to other programs. Out of the 3 that applied, we all got in (at some point. I was the last out of my 3 friends who got in.) I'm sure the health science program at mac has their advantages, but I'd argue that every program does. Just do a program that you are excited to be in, so it will reflect in your grades. If thats health sciences, you should most definitely do that!
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