q1w2e3 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I moved to Alberta for IP but have been feeling really homesick lately..and was wondering if one's allowed to visit their family in a different provincefor a couple of weeks..or would that disqualify me from IP status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD2B2019 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Each MD school in Canada has its own IP definition, check each MD program's website for definition. As I know, most schools only ask for birth certificate, or high school transcript or provincial health card to proof your in-province status. Never heard you have to stay in the provinces nor you can't travel to other provinces/countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narwhale Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I don't even know how U of C would begin to monitor or control people visiting their families or taking vacations. I think if your primary residence is in Alberta, and you're intention is to solely visit family in another province/country, then it should be fine. I have gone back home to visit family for a week or two here and there, and U of C did not question my IP status. But like WanttobeMD said, it's best to check the application manual just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shematoma Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 No one, much less the U of C med school, knows when you're in/out of the province other than what you tell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIsForApple Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Just make sure you take off your med school ankle bracelet first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruhh Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I doubt they would ask for an exact DAY - TO - DAY proof of your residence in alberta. Just make sure you don't have a huge gap in terms of proof of your residence. Obviously, take this with a grain of salt because practically speaking, it is required that you stay there continuously.I honestly don't know how they would actually go about finding out .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 kind of scary you would even need to be worried about that sort of thing. I hope we never get to the point where taking a vacation would actually impact your application so profoundly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie285 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 From the applicant manual: “The residency requirement shall not be considered broken when the Committee is satisfied that the applicant has been temporarily out of the province for vacation, educational exchange or employment.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea88 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Just make sure you have the proof of residence (credit card statements, etc.) if the admission office has doubts about your IP status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriveP Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I think you should be okay. Technically there isn't anyway for the medical schools to find out since you will stay be paying rent here. You could technically move back for 3 months but as long as you have statements showing you are in Alberta you should be fine. But obviously this isn't recommended since its risky. But If you miss your family a lot, try skyping them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economist Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I heard they ask for your debit/credit transaction history. I am planning on leaving for a month to visit family/interview in other provinces.. Do you guys think this would be acceptable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldpizzahotsriracha Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I heard they ask for your debit/credit transaction history. I am planning on leaving for a month to visit family/interview in other provinces.. Do you guys think this would be acceptable? I guess you should refrain from using your debit/credit cards in that case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renoir Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Just make sure you take off your med school ankle bracelet first They usually don't give you that until after the first month of 1st year. After that THEY OWN YOU MUHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 They usually don't give you that until after the first month of 1st year. After that THEY OWN YOU MUHAHAHA actually it is called a pager, and you get it in third year. They like to trick you into settling in, get all relaxed and THEN spring that on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renoir Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 actually it is called a pager, and you get it in third year. They like to trick you into settling in, get all relaxed and THEN spring that on you. I heard you could put it on silent, and then you're finished med school way faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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