uoftmedhopeful Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickvic Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 My wGPA is a 3.99. I didn't have an MCAT above the cut offs after university so I did a 2 year research based MSc. I re-wrote the MCAT in my grad degree and now qualify. I do not, however, have any publications. Unfortunately, my project didn't work out as anticipated. I worry I will be at a 'disadvantage' as I will be going through the graduate stream where now research productivity is a heavy portion of my application (I think??). I have 3 abstracts but thats it.... no first author publications. Does anyone know someone who received an interview and/or acceptance in a situation like my own? I'm actually currently working on a different paper that will likely get published (hopefully) by next year but still I'm not sure (depends how quickly I can finish it & working full time right now). I would prefer to go through the undergraduate stream. Thank you! Any help is appreciated! Would like to know the answer to this as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheeler Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 U of T isn't the only medical school in the country...I'm sure you'll be fine. All you can do now is continue to put your best foot forward and make the most of your current circumstances/application. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peace2014 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Would like to know the answer to this as well Me too, although tbh, after 1 year of Masters' (at the time of application), how do people even have 1st author ACCEPTED in a decent journal (IF>8)? This of course does not apply to clinical research but basic science/translational research which requires possible animal work or molecular biology work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoKaká Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 You'll just be placed in the UG stream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemons22 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 don't worry too much about it. I know plenty of students who also did a 2 year research based MSc (including myself), have 0 publications and are all in the current 2T0 class. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uoftmedhopeful Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hurrah! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greensurR Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 From their website: In some cases, graduate applicants may undergo a separate graduate application review if you are able to demonstrate substantial productivity on your academic CV. Aside from presentations, posters and conferences, we are looking to see if you have completed at least one first author publication. When applying to the MD Program after completing a one or two year course-based Master’s program, you will likely be assessed as an undergraduate applicant. So I think you'll just be assessed as undergrad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinesinwalk Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have 4 first author publications and 1 second author publication in Anatomical Sciences. Did I jeopardize my application ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peace2014 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have 4 first author publications and 1 second author publication in Anatomical Sciences. Did I jeopardize my application ? Are you a troll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robclem21 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have 4 first author publications and 1 second author publication in Anatomical Sciences. Did I jeopardize my application ? If you wrote your ABS with the same tone then I would say yes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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