PremedToronto Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Where do classes take place in first year? How many days per week at UBC vs VGH? Pretty much all your lectures will be in the LSC building on campus. Lectures are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On either Tuesday or Thursdays, you will have Family Practice visits (you will be assigned a preceptor) and on the other day, you will have Clinical Experiences at VGH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlic Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 What is the dress code for family practice and VGH visits? Would it be correct to say that we don't have to dress in business/business casual for lectures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremedToronto Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 What is the dress code for family practice and VGH visits? Would it be correct to say that we don't have to dress in business/business casual for lectures? How you dress for lectures doesn't matter. For family practice and VGH visits, wearing a dress shirt and pants is usually enough unless your preceptor specifically asks that you wear a white coat as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpsauce Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 For those of us who will not be in Vancouver before classes start, is it possible to do the immunizations review during the first couple weeks of classes? It looks like we should book the appointments soon but the schedule for MEDD 410 is available in early July. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 For those of us who will not be in Vancouver before classes start, is it possible to do the immunizations review during the first couple weeks of classes? It looks like we should book the appointments soon but the schedule for MEDD 410 is available in early July. Any advice? Yes, perfectly fine to do in beggining of term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKsf Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Can anybody comment on how the move from VFMP to IMP/SMP/NMP usually works logistics-wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Can anybody comment on how the move from VFMP to IMP/SMP/NMP usually works logistics-wise? Finish term, pack your stuff up for winter break and then go move to your distributed site on your own accord, being ready to go for early january term 2 orientation. Finding housing and moving is all on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hking03 Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Finish term, pack your stuff up for winter break and then go move to your distributed site on your own accord, being ready to go for early january term 2 orientation. Finding housing and moving is all on you. Unless they've changed the policy you also get a moving stipend to help with costs... NMP would receive 1k. Imp and smp would receive 500.00. Unless they've changed that in recent years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Unless they've changed the policy you also get a moving stipend to help with costs... NMP would receive 1k. Imp and smp would receive 500.00. Unless they've changed that in recent years... Wasn't aware of that, I'll let one of them chime in if thats still the case. Wow though, that would be awfully nice -60k in funding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKsf Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Unless they've changed the policy you also get a moving stipend to help with costs... NMP would receive 1k. Imp and smp would receive 500.00. Unless they've changed that in recent years... Gosh I hope that is still true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 How good is it to have a car in VFMP? Just bumping my question cause it landed at the bottom of a page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Not really necessary for the first 2 years, unless you are unlucky and end up in langley for your Family practice preceptorship...even then, it is only once a week, and not for the whole term etc. Usually there would be more than one student as well, so you could hopefully care pool.It is nice having a car though, so that you can escape the city on a whim and go hiking or on little road trips. Though you can always rely on friends with cars for this, its nice having the flexibility - and cuts down on transit time etc. Of course, you can also use car share programs like MODO, Car2GO and EVO etc for this too! But again you have to find a car etc. If you feel like you can afford it and are fine with parking at your accomodations(don't forget about parking!), then go for it. But if you feel your stretching yourself out by making the purchase, then hold off until after term 1 and re-evaluate to see if you really do want it or not (because you don't "need" it, but it can be a nice luxury to have!). Also if you're reasonable enough you can get a mid-range car (think hyundia, kia, etc) relatively new 2014/2015 for 15K, with most of the 5 year warranties still in tact. No need to get a clunker for <10K, but at the same time no need to spend too much on "brand name" cars >20K. Just bumping my question cause it landed at the bottom of a page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKsf Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Can anyone comment on cars at IMP? Same kind of deal (nice to have but not necessary?) or more essential? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaroo Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm not in IMP, but I used to live in Victoria. Victoria's a small time so I would say it would be along the same line as VFMP, nice, but not necessary. It would be a lot cheaper to keep a car in Victoria, however. Insurance would be cheaper and less parking fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaroo Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Just a chime in, I would suggest not buying a car with your LOC (it's still got interest!) until you know (if) you would benefit from it significantly. Wait a few months to evaluate. I find that first two years is not necessary, some people want it, so they got it. But I would definitely recommend waiting to work with the schedule for a bit of time before making such a big investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks for your input, everyone. I've got the option to pick up a good old Civic off a family member cheap. I've lived in van for 10 years without needing a car until now, but 3rd+ year has me thinking...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Dusdal Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Hi Folks, This has sort of been answered already but hoping for maybe some more guidance on this. I am not a science major and so am a bit daunted by the first semester. Hoping you can give some idea of what I should brush up on during this summer before MEDD410 and maybe some specific resources if you know of any. Thanks for doing this AUA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaroo Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I don't know any resources that you can go to, but if you're going to spend the summer reviewing science, I would suggest focusing on normal physiology and biochemistry. I find that in the curriculum, those are the subjects they assume you have background in and don't bother reviewing in depth. So if you have a good foundation in those, it will make studying pathophysiology and disease models easier when you're in MEDD 411. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatchfever Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Anyone recommend a bank or advisor in van Who is well versed in LOC stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyPanda Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 ^ A lot of people use the banks on UBC campus. The advisors at Scotia, RBC, etc there are familiar with med student LOCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbirds Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Agreed with above. I'm with Scotia currently. As for car, definitely not necessary in the first two years, but if you have the funds for it, I guess... why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Weinburg Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 This is really nice of you guys to do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem391 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 How many textbooks did you use during your first two years and approximately how much were they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3.572A Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 How many textbooks did you use during your first two years and approximately how much were theyI think it varies for each student. How you want to use textbooks depends on your learning style and how much you are willing to spend. But typically you will be able to obtain electronic copies of most textbooks you will ever need (ask us how during the orientation week). People tend to spend on paper copies only if they are more comfortable with reading hard copies. The only textbooks I purchased were Gray's Anatomy for Student and its flashcards. After a year of studying, I did not really find Gray's Anatomy very helpful in the printed format. A lot of times, it was so difficult for me to find any information I need, so that I actually have to search in the PDF file. But I found the flashcards quite helpful. With that said, a lot of people did perfectly fine without buying an Anatomy textbook or flashcards. I also know another student who bought a textbook for OSCE (physical exams), some who bought Toronto Notes. But many people I knew used electronic books only. A typical medical textbook costs between $40 to $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremedToronto Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 How many textbooks did you use during your first two years and approximately how much were they I didn't buy a single book in my first year. You will find that electronic copies of the relevant textbook will find its way to you (people in class share them so just look out for them!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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