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  1. I would do something like: Title of the Project (60 char): Title: Science is cool and stuff. *Type of Publication (100 char): NSERC research project. *My Role (150 char): Describe your role here. Ran tests, wrote stuff, drew graphs. Assuming you didn't publish anything from your NSERC. Separate entries for each poster (assuming the content of the posters are different between years).
  2. If your presentation/abstract was accepted, then it seems okay. Listing co-authorship for oral presentations is reasonable imo- I did the same actually. Separate the publications & conference presentations. Your call. I think this would depend on the "level" of the conference and whether this addition would actually improve your application or not, especially when reviewed by a subjective reviewer who possibly has experience in research.
  3. With paid research, you can divide it up to Employment & Research entries- employment to describe things like working in a team, responsibility (and other crap like that), and research entry to describe whatever publications/abstracts, or even projects you contributed to. I think that's up to you- probably won't have room to enter what lab you were working in. but the nature of the lab will probably be implied in the description of the project anyways. It probably won't disqualify your application, but the general consensus is that it doesn't look good to enter it (and OMSAS states course-based research should not be entered)- and I agree with this. Include all publications where you were an co-author. For unpublished work, I would personally refrain from entering.
  4. Research experience (various): up for debate Employment (RA, summer research, etc) Lab volunteer work (only if you are severely lacking) It was never excluded. In the case of NSERCs, it's seems fair game to put two entries- 1 as award (describe qualifications & competition, etc), and 1 as research (describing the actual project you worked on).
  5. OMSAS: Autobiographical Sketch Guide for entering research A. General format for ABS entry Entry Category: Research From: (year) (month) To: (year) (month) *Description (48 chars): Geographic Location: Add/Change Details: *Title of the Project (60 char): *Type of Publication (100 char): *My Role (150 char): B. Description (48 chars): Examples: Pub. in "Journal name", 1st author Poster/abstract at "X conference", 1st author Expand further in details, with full title of publication, type of publication, describing your role in detail, etc. C. Title of the Project (60 char): Abstract/publication title, abbreviated. D. Type of Publication (100 char): OMSAS states: "Indicate the type of publications: paper, abstract and presentation at a scientific meeting etc., accepted or published with a reference, but not submitted or in preparation." Some examples: Poster presentation at Sociefy for Neuroscience 2013, 1st author. Pub. accepted to Nature Neuroscience, 1st author. Published in Nature; 2013 Aug 29;500(7464):563-6. 1st author. Pub. in submission at X journal, 1st author. E. My Role (150 char): Describe your specific contributions to the project as concisely as possible. There are multiple ways & styles of doing this. For example: Designed & presented poster at conference; wrote abstract summarizing main findings & results; performed main experiments. Patient recruitment, performed experiments, data extraction and analysis. Wrote paper (1st author). F. What to include and what not to include: Include (in order of priority): Publications (accepted, in press) Conference abstracts (poster, oral presentation) Thesis: slightly controversial, but general consensus seems to be it's still research experience whether it's published/presented or not Research experience (various): up for debate Employment: RA, summer research (i.e. NSERC projects, studentships...) Lab volunteer work (only if you are severely lacking) Do not include: Publications in prep, or submission (same for conference abstracts): up for debate From Ottawa Med Admissions: "Specify your education level, i.e.: 1st year of university and the title of the project. Indicate the type of publications: paper, abstract and presentation at a scientific meeting etc., accepted or published with a reference, submitted or in preparation." So although OMSAS states only published work is acceptable as an ABS entry, it looks like schools might want to know about possible publications. [*]"Acknowledgment" in a publication [*]Course-based research (undergraduate lab/research courses, not thesis) [*]Employment in research: enter as employment, and separate and enter actual projects you worked on as research noting your contributions to the project (up for debate) [*]NSERCs, or other similar awards: enter as award G. Caveat and final thoughts This "guide" is based on a consensus of all previous posts on the forums regarding research on OMSAS, not based on my own experience. I compiled this to organize myself but thought it should be useful for other people as well. In the end, it's up to you how you decide to write out your ABS and there is, evidently, a lot of flexibility in doing this. However, the general impression seems to be: it's fine as long as you 1. Use good judgement and 2. Don't make it look like padding at any point. This is still a work in progress- will edit according to people's comments. Please feel free to reply with suggestions, questions, random trolling, etc.
  6. Hey- sorry about the confusion. These charts were made in the context of alternative careers in healthcare- hence the focus on QY applications as opposed to undergrad PT/OT.
  7. Hi everyone, These charts are from my blog- thought some people might find these useful for a quick overview of physiotherapy & occupational therapy programs in Canada. As per usual, if anyone has any "missing" info (or corrections!), please feel free to post here/PM me so I can add it to the charts. Good luck with your applications!
  8. Calgary (prob won't make it to file review), Alberta (possibly worth a try), Manitoba (MCAT too low), Ottawa (GPA cutoff), NOSM, McGill, Dal (MCAT minimum + OOP), are probably out for various reasons. Definitely apply to: Queen's: Good chance, you meet "cutoffs" and ECs seem solid. Toronto: Slim chance since you don't qualify for wGPA, but apply anyways. Western: Rewrite MCAT and try? McMaster: Very slim chance considering OOP, GPA and VR, even with great CASPer. Not sure about others (Memorial?).
  9. What is your residential status (where are you considered IP?)
  10. Are you IP for Mcgill? If so, you look okay for McGill, Queen's/Western (depending on your MCAT score). For Manitoba, you would need something like 40-42+ MCAT for interview with your aGPA.
  11. 1. As it stands, your ECs look quite good- don't bother with shadowing unless you want to apply to US (if yes, then kill the MCAT). I think some research would help you out the most. 2. Western is best two years, and Queen's is last two years. You're okay for Western if your VR comes out at least 11, but for Queen's not so good atm. Do well in your fourth year, kill the MCAT, then apply to Ontario schools (your grades hold you back for most/all OOP schools). 3. You should know what you would enjoy more- but your only problem is grades, so a second degree would be more beneficial than Master's.
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