Goldfish123 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, peiapplicant said: Lol this is certainly not going to happen. At the bare minimum the learning will all be done online or self-study. Zero chance of that happening 1 hour ago, Left Line said: If Covid-19 becomes a year long crisis, who’s to say they don’t either delay or forego a 2020 entrance class? I actually heard from people currently in med school that this may be a possibility if the COVID-19 situation doesn't improve by a certain timeline. It would affect all incoming classes nation-wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinzler Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 On 3/18/2020 at 1:22 PM, Goldfish123 said: I actually heard from people currently in med school that this may be a possibility if the COVID-19 situation doesn't improve by a certain timeline. It would affect all incoming classes nation-wide. If true, this would have a lasting effect on the health care system for decades to come. Hospitals depend on med students as a part of the workforce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaik Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, Goldfish123 said: I actually heard from people currently in med school that this may be a possibility if the COVID-19 situation doesn't improve by a certain timeline. It would affect all incoming classes nation-wide. I can’t see that being the case, sounds to me like someone is trying to get some enjoyment by creating a bit of panic for some current applicants... imagine the long term effects that would have on our healthcare system. I know some hospitals in my province that don’t have residents but do have 3rd and 4th year clerks and rely a lot of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish123 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, Anaik said: I can’t see that being the case, sounds to me like someone is trying to get some enjoyment by creating a bit of panic for some current applicants... imagine the long term effects that would have on our healthcare system. I know some hospitals in my province that don’t have residents but do have 3rd and 4th year clerks and rely a lot of them. Not trying to cause fear or panic at all! This is speaking from an experience in Ontario, so might not be relevant here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chels1267 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Honestly I'm not ruling out anything at this point, with 5 more presumptive cases being announced it seems like NS is heading in a bad direction, who knows how long this will last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med1day Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 If they deny spots in Ontario then waitlists won’t move as much...I hope no Canadian medical school denies entrance to the class of 2024 that would make 0 sense for our healthcare system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaik Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 29 minutes ago, Goldfish123 said: Not trying to cause fear or panic at all! This is speaking from an experience in Ontario, so might not be relevant here. Didn’t mean to accuse you! Just thinking of why someone might say that.. who knows maybe it is a real concern. Apologies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88rising Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, Chels1267 said: Honestly I'm not ruling out anything at this point, with 5 more presumptive cases being announced it seems like NS is heading in a bad direction, who knows how long this will last. We have a largely geriatric population so we're gonna get hit hard I predict. But I trust the admissions team will send out the invitations in April, hopefully closer to the beginning of the month. Chels1267 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 41 minutes ago, Anaik said: . I know some hospitals in my province that don’t have residents but do have 3rd and 4th year clerks and rely a lot of them. Trust me, those hospitals without residents, definitely do not "rely" on clerks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeekz07 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Hey guys! I work at Dal in & around the Tupper Building, and it looks as though the University is on its' way to shutting down (which makes sense why the decision letters will not be coming out until April). I will be sure to post here once the schol opens back up to faculty & staff, as hopefully that will be an indication on decision letter release! Wishing everyone the best of luck. Stay safe and stay healthy treasurer and Chels1267 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon12563 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 I didn’t get this April postponement email. Is this the case for anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeeewww Posted March 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Anon12563 said: I didn’t get this April postponement email. Is this the case for anyone else? Check your junk folder. The e-mail was delivered at 10:39AM AST from medicine.admissions@dal.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon12563 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, yeeewww said: Check your junk folder. The e-mail was delivered at 10:39AM AST from medicine.admissions@dal.ca Nope, didn’t come through. I’m an NB applicant so I’m wondering if that’s why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peiapplicant Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, Anon12563 said: Nope, didn’t come through. I’m an NB applicant so I’m wondering if that’s why. Did you interview? Do you have any other emails they could have emailed you on? You could email them and ask but it is most likely just an email error issue with you, I would not worry about it. all they said in the email was basically to stay safe and the letters will be out in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaik Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, Anon12563 said: Nope, didn’t come through. I’m an NB applicant so I’m wondering if that’s why. I’m an NB applicant and got mine, not to cause panic. If you interviewed then there’s no reason as to why you wouldn’t get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon12563 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Thanks guys. I did interview, but didn’t get the email. I’ll try and contact them tomorrow to see why I may not have gotten it. Appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treasurer Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 I wonder if it will be early April or late April, this wait is painful 88rising 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeeewww Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 3 hours ago, treasurer said: I wonder if it will be early April or late April, this wait is painful I'd assume the timeframe would depend on how C19 progresses. Ironically, staying at home and doing nothing might help speed up the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Line Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Post deleted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chels1267 Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Watching all the people from McGill post on their decision thread... dh. and Anaik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treasurer Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 16 minutes ago, Chels1267 said: Watching all the people from McGill post on their decision thread... I feel you! I wonder if anyone has any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD1 Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 I share a similar sentiment, considering we interviewed way before them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chels1267 Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Dal's class of 2024 will be the most patient group they've ever seen Anaik, dh. and yeeewww 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaik Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 I heard rumours from one of the students that applications are all done being scored.. not sure if that means decisions are made up yet necessarily. Also not sure how reliable the information is as I’m not sure how involved the students are in the process aside from interviewing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish123 Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Does anyone know if they release average scores for each section when the decision letters come out? That way you can try to establish where you might be on the waitlist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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