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Yes I think so! I got my NSID and student number on June 23rd last year
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Hey guys!
I was waitlisted lasted year and ultimately got in so just wanted to give you some info based on my experience last year. I was waitlisted in the first quartile and ultimately got accepted on June 3. I was the last person on this forum to post my acceptance, although I deferred to this year so somebody below me on the list ended up getting my seat but they weren't on the forum I guess! Based off of that.. it seems like they didn't even clear the first quartile waitlist last year. They started rejecting people in the 3rd and 4th quartiles around 2 weeks after May 15th I believe and I'm not sure when everyone else got their final rejections.
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On 4/8/2021 at 7:39 PM, HALP said:
One of my references notified me that they changed their number (due to work from home) when I informed them that they may be contacted soon. I have sent an email to update their contact info with admin but worry a contact attempt may have already been made. Does any one know if the University will contact you for updated info if this is the case.
This happened to 2 of my references last year. 1 wasn't getting the emails even though all the contact information was correct, and one changed emails. USask emailed me both times for an alternate contact since they couldn't contact my referees. I was accepted. Can confirm it won't have an impact on your decision!
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Hey OP! I lived in Sask for 18 years and moved away for undergrad and stayed away for grad school immediately after. I applied and was accepted as an IP.As far as I can remember, I didn't submit any proof with my application other than that my permanent address is in Saskatchewan.
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Hey! I got in this past cycle with basically those exact stats. You definitely have a chance.
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I know this is purely anecdotal, but I had a slightly higher GPA than you and MUCH lower MCAT and got accepted this past cycle! You'll definitely get an interview with those stats so just focus on doing well on that! You're in a pretty good position.
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On 10/5/2020 at 11:36 AM, Bigredcat said:
Does a UAA of 86 and an MCAT of 506 give me a strong chance for admission? Would I have to do amazing on the interview to get in? It seem like with the stats increasing every year, I may not be as competitive. Thanks for your help!
I got accepted this year with a lower MCAT and similar/maybe a bit higher GPA btw
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I think that this year, because they know in advance that it's online, you guys will have a more structured MMI and possibly more stations. Obviously just my personal opinion! But there was such little notice for everything going online last year I'm sure it was a bit of a scramble for them to set it up, and they won't have that problem this year.
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USask but only if you're IP
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On 8/3/2020 at 10:15 AM, TheGOAT said:
Hey, where did you do your MPH? Was it harder to get good marks than it was in undergrad?
Thanks
Hey sorry I missed this! Did my MPH at UBC. Ended up with a higher GPA than undergrad with significantly less stress and more free time
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2 hours ago, caffeinatedpessimism said:
Do you know if USask requires it, or if it's mandatory for all CASPer takers?
I looks like it's mandatory for all CASPer takers. I don't know if USask will use it, but I think you have to do it either way. The website has a little more information https://takecasper.com/2020/08/what-is-casper-snapshot-and-how-can-it-help-my-application/
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11 hours ago, sr9 said:
I'm applying to Dal this year and got an email about it but I'm not totally sure what it is or how it's different from the actual test
I think it's different because the snapshot is an actual video of yourself rather than the typed responses. It's like an EXTREMELY mini MMI.
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10 hours ago, sr9 said:
Wow thank you guys so much for the responses! I had never heard of that residency before but after seeing what you guys have written and doing some research myself it sounds very cool and right up my ally! Especially since I was already considering Family Medicine, it's awesome that you can become certified in it through the residency. The only thing I'm disappointed in is that Dal doesn't have PHPM as a residency (I'm Nova Scotian, hoping to get into Dal Med, and wouldn't have minded the option to stay here for residency as well). When looking at the schools that offer the PHPM residency, I see that there seems to be very few spots - does anyone know how competitive it is to get a PHPM residency or if the number of slots are correlated to the amount of interest in the field since it doesn't seem to be the most talked about?
This is purely anecdotal - but I'm in the MPH at UBC right now and one of my good friends is in PGY-1 in their PHPM program so he's currently in my degree program with me. He graduated from med at U of T. From what he said, the specialty doesn't seem to be super competitive because the interest is low compared to other specialties. This may change in the following years though, especially with public health professionals being thrown into the spotlight lately!
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To add to rmorelan above, the Public Health and Preventative Medicine residency at UBC automatically includes taking a Master of Public Health degree which you can tailor to health policy by choosing your electives and practicum that way. I'm not sure if all PH&PM residencies include MPH's as part of their training, but you'd be well positioned to work in health policy either way!
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Just to add to this - I also had a rough start to my undergrad (W in a couple classes, D+ in OChem, etc.) but showed a VERY strong upward trend in managed to have a 4.0 in my last 2 years of undergrad and in my Masters. I was accepted this cycle which was my second try and first interview. If you can make it past the cutoffs for USask, which is reasonable if you're IP, then you'll have a decent chance if you rock your interview! If you're OOP then you will need to take some extra time to bring up that GPA and make sure you ace the MCAT... but like skmed257 said above, if this is your dream then you can definitely go for it!!
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Hi! I'm currently in my MPH and just got accepted to med this cycle! Would love to chat
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5 hours ago, qrst173 said:
Congratulations!! Do you know if they have accepted your deferral?
Thank you! They accepted it this afternoon! They told me they'll be offering my seat to the next person on the waitlist tomorrow!
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2 hours ago, akulani said:
How many deferrals are given each year? Is there a limit? Can't find anything about this.
According to the AFMC data over the past 5 years there's been between 3-7 deferrals each year. I don't know if they cap it each year but they approved mine very quickly and easily
One of you guys should be getting an email tomorrow!
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Status: Accepted!!!!! 1st quartile IP - Regina
Time Stamp: June 3, 2020
GPA: No idea! I did my undergrad at 2 schools with an 87 GPA at one and only letter grades at the other with one year where I had both a D and a W on my transcript, and I have a 91 GPA in my Masters. So I would guess somewhere in the 80's
MCAT Score: 505
Location: IP
I honestly felt like crap after my interview so I'm so excited to be able to make this post!!! This was my 2nd year applying so please never give up. I'll be requesting a deferral of my seat since I'm not quite finished my Masters yet so hopefully this means good news for someone else on the waitlist.
- skmed257, Kate spade and tallshirts
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Hey guys!! I just got accepted today and I'm so excited!!!!! I will be submitting a request for a 1 year deferral to finish my Masters degree so hopefully that means good news for the next person in line if they accept that deferral!
I was given until Friday (June 5) to accept my offer btw!
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On 6/1/2020 at 6:34 AM, Helpimscared said:
No updates yet. A little worried
In the same boat. Very worried at this point but trying to distract myself.
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1 minute ago, zoxy said:
I posted this in the other thread as well but I thought I'd post it here as well. My OOP 3rd quartile email says that due to the uncertainty I should make alternative plans. Does the OOP 2nd quartile wait list email say the same thing?
I don't know about OOP, but my IP first quartile says the same thing!
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Just now, littleappythatcould said:
In province also waitlisted 1st quartile. Rollercoaster indeed!
trying to see how much Waitlist moved last few years but not really getting a clear picture...I know a couple of IP applicants who got in off the wait list in mid-June in the past couple of years but I also don't have a clear picture. Regardless, I'm sure we won't see much, if any, movement until after the deadline to accept for the first round of offers. Such an emotional rollercoaster
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