PD2022 Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 I know there has been a lot of differing opinions so I guess I could chime in from an upper year perspective. Class of 2022 (1st year of the new Pharm D), holla my way if you have any questions or concerns. KR99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelllll Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 so it is confirmed https://www.ualberta.ca/governance/media-library/2020-03-19-exec-special-meeting-materials.pdf This kinda sucks coz the only year that I am taking 10 courses is this 2019Fall to 2020Winter and I have not finished my prereq yet.... I bet a lot of you would be emailing the faculty see how the GPA would be determined if there is no GPA availble for winter 2020. I guess I will just wait here for someone to share the respond received from Anjela. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun444 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 They are supposedly making an official announcement this morning so I’m kinda nervously waiting on that. This is such a motivation killer on our already low morale. Theres been so much discussion online about the different perspectives on this topic so I wouldn’t add to that but I just think there has to be a better, more nuanced alternative so that we can cushion those affected by the pandemic whilst not punishing people like us who’ve been working our butts off. Idk what will happen. I have signed the petition so hopefully they will be open to reconsidering their decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD20 Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Did anyone hear back from Anjela? I know they’re probably super busy right now so I don’t want to be a pain by asking right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PD2022 Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 I know its hard with the uncertainty, but just be patient guys. The faculty has a lot on their plate so I'm not sure when they'll get around to addressing enrollment for next year. Just to give you an idea of what they're dealing with, here are some concerns. The 4th years are currently on rotations, however board exams and licencing are postponed. 2nd years are still scheduled to go on rotation in May, depending on how the situation continues to change, that may not be an option (which can affect PharmD accreditation). The 3rd years have their PharmD bridging program in the summer, which requires in person clinical hours, how this will be implemented now is unclear. Do not stress and just give it time. I am sure that they'll figure it out. Best of luck! KR99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmlover2020 Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Hey guys! just wondering when we should expect to get the link to the interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD20 Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 14 hours ago, pharmlover2020 said: Hey guys! just wondering when we should expect to get the link to the interview? Looking back at the last couple of years I think they should come out next week but that could be delayed because of covid. pharmlover2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharmgirl96 Posted April 5, 2020 Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 Hey all, I have seen a lot of varying opinions on this discussion. As a current 4th year (class of 2020) I would be able to chime in from a upper year perspective as well, and how I have seen the program change. Give me a shout if you have any questions and hope you are all staying safe KR99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharm240 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Does anyone know if an “in province” applicant is someone who is a resident of Alberta, or someone who went to post-secondary in Alberta? The website is not super clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD20 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 With the new change in the UofA policy for admissions, they say that winter courses won’t count towards GPA. Does anyone know if that means that we won’t need to submit those template letters with our potential grade to the faculty anymore? Just trying to see how much effort I should put in for the next 2 weeks haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD20 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 According to the UofA website you count as a resident of Alberta if you live in the province for at least a year before the first day of classes. I’m not sure if that answered your question but I hope it helped! 11 hours ago, Pharm240 said: Does anyone know if an “in province” applicant is someone who is a resident of Alberta, or someone who went to post-secondary in Alberta? The website is not super clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelllll Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 1 hour ago, PharmD20 said: With the new change in the UofA policy for admissions, they say that winter courses won’t count towards GPA. Does anyone know if that means that we won’t need to submit those template letters with our potential grade to the faculty anymore? Just trying to see how much effort I should put in for the next 2 weeks haha someone here said template letters are required. Not sure whether it is true or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD20 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 5 hours ago, nigelllll said: someone here said template letters are required. Not sure whether it is true or not. Hmm ok good to know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmgirl99 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Hey correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure those "template letters" are just for prerequisite courses (chem 101, micrb 265, etc.). I srsly doubt they'd take the "grade" of random other courses.. lolpharm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun444 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 They also I think the final decision with regards to template letters and whether winter 2020 grades count or not lies in in the hands of the specific faculties. So really we kinda need to know how pharmacy is adapting to all this. I know Angela said we can send her letters and she’ll include it in the application so I mean it has to count for something right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmlover2020 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 have you guys received the link for the interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD20 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Sun444 said: They also I think the final decision with regards to template letters and whether winter 2020 grades count or not lies in in the hands of the specific faculties. So really we kinda need to know how pharmacy is adapting to all this. I know Angela said we can send her letters and she’ll include it in the application so I mean it has to count for something right? I’ll email her tomorrow just to confirm all the details Sun444 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD20 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 59 minutes ago, pharmlover2020 said: have you guys received the link for the interview? Nope still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolpharm Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 11 hours ago, PharmD20 said: I’ll email her tomorrow just to confirm all the details Hey, I emailed her over a week ago about template letters and she has not replied to me yet. Let us know if she replies to yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD20 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 4 hours ago, lolpharm said: Hey, I emailed her over a week ago about template letters and she has not replied to me yet. Let us know if she replies to yours! I emailed her a couple of hours ago so I hope one of us hears back before the long weekend lolpharm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD20 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Ok well I heard back from Anjela and what she said was that winter 2020 courses were not going to be included in OGPA calculations and that they will accept the template letters to show your ranking in the class but they’re definitely not a requirement. She also said they will likely change the ranking score bc of CR/NCR this semester since they have at least a year and half of grades to still look at plus LOI and interview. So it’s really up to each individual whether they want to include the letters or not If they think their application needs the boost pharmgirl99 and lolpharm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmgirl99 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, PharmD20 said: Ok well I heard back from Anjela and what she said was that winter 2020 courses were not going to be included in OGPA calculations and that they will accept the template letters to show your ranking in the class but they’re definitely not a requirement. She also said they will likely change the ranking score bc of CR/NCR this semester since they have at least a year and half of grades to still look at plus LOI and interview. So it’s really up to each individual whether they want to include the letters or not If they think their application needs the boost Damn, thx so much! PharmD20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun444 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, PharmD20 said: Ok well I heard back from Anjela and what she said was that winter 2020 courses were not going to be included in OGPA calculations and that they will accept the template letters to show your ranking in the class but they’re definitely not a requirement. She also said they will likely change the ranking score bc of CR/NCR this semester since they have at least a year and half of grades to still look at plus LOI and interview. So it’s really up to each individual whether they want to include the letters or not If they think their application needs the boost Ohh ok so if we do upload letters, they do count for something. Which means we have to do well in this terms courses regardless. Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD20 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, Sun444 said: Ohh ok so if we do upload letters, they do count for something. Which means we have to do well in this terms courses regardless. Lord. Which is why I’m thinking of not submitting the letters because I’m kinda over this semester and I don’t want to do any work haha lolpharm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharm222 Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Hello! this is a question for the current first years: Do you guys still have your practicum happening despite the whole COVID situation? or how is your faculty handling this? UBC is still making us go but I wanted to hear if that was the case else where as well! I dont have any UofA friends so i didnt know where else to post this haha! KR99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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