med_iris Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Just got a personal email on the MD/PhD invite!!! Super hyped! Nothing updated in OAS yet. Maybe MD/PhD II is a separate process. Interview Date 2/4-2/5~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BioF Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, med_iris said: Just got a personal email on the MD/PhD invite!!! Super hyped! Nothing updated in OAS yet. Maybe MD/PhD II is a separate process. Interview Date 2/4-2/5~ Congrats Med_Iris!! did you line up your supervisor/discuss project beforehand for the application? Or does pairing happen afterwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GITG Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 8 minutes ago, med_iris said: Just got a personal email on the MD/PhD invite!!! Super hyped! Nothing updated in OAS yet. Maybe MD/PhD II is a separate process. Interview Date 2/4-2/5~ Congrats. Post the stats if you don't mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCGirl Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 12 minutes ago, pekingduck said: The email a few weeks ago said they will inform all applicants by Dec 8th. Does that mean they don’t send out all regular deadline invites at once? Or there will be a few rejections on Friday? Historically no one has heard anything on Friday, so it seems that they inform everyone on the Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med_iris Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, BioF said: Congrats Med_Iris!! did you line up your supervisor/discuss project beforehand for the application? Or does pairing happen afterwards? Being an OOP applicant and decided to apply MD/PhD from regular MD kinda last minute, I did not get a chance to reach out to supervisors individually prior to application submission. I basically went over the UBC website and proposed a few projects/PIs that I am interested. However, I do think reaching out earlier should be beneficial (esp if you are IP). First time applicant here, so if anyone has more information, please share!!! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med_iris Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 TIME STAMP: 1:54 PM (December 6th)Interview Invite or Regrets: MD/PhD Invite!Early or Regular Deadline: RegularAGPA (if applicable): ~87%MCAT: 509ECs: Lots of research experience (2 NSERC summers, 1 NSERC-CGS, NSF award), 5 publications (not 1st author tho), 2 posters w/ award), presidents for two student clubs, exec for 3 other organizations, volunteer overseas for one summer to support undeserved population, co-founder for a tech startup, some volunteering/shadowing, hobbies (marathon runner, etc), some high school activities (waitress, tutoring, school band, etc)Current Degree: Graduated from 1-year master degree in Bioengineering (US Ivy League)Geography: OOPNAQ: N/AAQ: probably around 25-26 After reading many people's reject posts from Monday, I honestly don't think my ECs are exceptional. It is probably around average just with some well-balanced activities (i guess?) I think my research experience is probably something helped me on my application. Also being a non-trad with 2 years working experience as a life sciences consultant, it may add to show my maturity. I just wanted to say I am grateful for this opportunity to interview for the UBC MD/PhD program. My GPA and MCAT are probably sub-par compared to many other applicants. So don't give up and find something that you can really stand out and shine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clever_smart_boy_like_me Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 6 hours ago, BioF said: Hey Clever Smart Boy, thanks for your tips!! If I have a full time job, do you think it’s doable to pull off 4 courses from now until mid April (evenings and weekends through TRU-O), or am I crazy? You know yourself best but, have you ever taught yourself a course before? If you haven't you may find it is a bit different than in-class courses. I think with working fulltime and studying you would be struggling with 4 classes, and getting B's or worse isn't worth it at this stage right? In short: I wouldn't. Can you take a 4 month break from working? If not, I think you could definitely manage 1 course at least, maybe 2. But again - you know yourself best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BioF Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 hour ago, clever_smart_boy_like_me said: You know yourself best but, have you ever taught yourself a course before? If you haven't you may find it is a bit different than in-class courses. I think with working fulltime and studying you would be struggling with 4 classes, and getting B's or worse isn't worth it at this stage right? In short: I wouldn't. Can you take a 4 month break from working? If not, I think you could definitely manage 1 course at least, maybe 2. But again - you know yourself best. Thank you for the sage advice. I have taught myself several things, but particularly relevant was studying for the mcat. I did this entirely solo, two months studying while working two part-time jobs. Admittedly, it didn't reflect well in my score (505). I think a good course of action will be to take Psych and Soc. courses through TRU-O, and I'll kill two birds with one stone (mcat study and increase GPA). I'll see how far I get through those two, and gauge whether I can complete two more by the June 22 cutoff. Thoughts? I think this might be worthwhile to kill myself in the next 5 months; according to the eqn I would get a 2 pt increase if I raised my gpa by 1.5%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clever_smart_boy_like_me Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 hours ago, BioF said: Thank you for the sage advice. I have taught myself several things, but particularly relevant was studying for the mcat. I did this entirely solo, two months studying while working two part-time jobs. Admittedly, it didn't reflect well in my score (505). I think a good course of action will be to take Psych and Soc. courses through TRU-O, and I'll kill two birds with one stone (mcat study and increase GPA). I'll see how far I get through those two, and gauge whether I can complete two more by the June 22 cutoff. Thoughts? I think this might be worthwhile to kill myself in the next 5 months; according to the eqn I would get a 2 pt increase if I raised my gpa by 1.5%. This sounds good - the upside is if you find completing two by April 30 while working f/t is too hard you can always finish them before the June 1 cutoff (or whenever your 6 month cutoff is for the courses; whichever is earlier). Safe plan. Let me know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothrandir Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Meant to post this earlier IP Early Deadline Invite 9:43 PST. 5th Application, 4th Interview Year: Graduated 2013 OGPA: 79.1 AGPA: 81.48 Old MCAT: 31 New MCAT: 509 ECs: Long term care centers, Tutoring, Mentoring, Non Profit Organizations Executive Work, Student club involvement, Varsity Sports, Unique Hobbies, Research (No Pubs), Travel and Volunteering in my home country). Kept 2 Jobs in School, work 3 after Graduating. Hopefully Fourth time's the charm. Looking forward to interview practice with fellow interviewees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clever_smart_boy_like_me Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 25 minutes ago, Lothrandir said: Meant to post this earlier IP Early Deadline Invite 9:43 PST. 5th Application, 4th Interview Year: Graduated 2013 OGPA: 79.1 AGPA: 81.48 Old MCAT: 31 New MCAT: 509 ECs: Long term care centers, Tutoring, Mentoring, Non Profit Organizations Executive Work, Student club involvement, Varsity Sports, Unique Hobbies, Research (No Pubs), Travel and Volunteering in my home country). Kept 2 Jobs in School, work 3 after Graduating. Hopefully Fourth time's the charm. Looking forward to interview practice with fellow interviewees. Let's get in this year!! 3rd app, hopefully(?) 2nd interview. good luck!! And good job getting so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothrandir Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 14 minutes ago, clever_smart_boy_like_me said: Let's get in this year!! 3rd app, hopefully(?) 2nd interview. good luck!! And good job getting so far! Thanks Bro . You're definitely guaranteed an interview invite tomorrow. Lets do this !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxy123 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Anyone have a guess at what time emails might get sent out today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCGirl Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Good luck to everyone today, I hope you all receive the email you’ve been hoping for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clever_smart_boy_like_me Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Fingers crossed over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorelay Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Same here. I have the worst feeling that they forgot to send out one rejection aka mine lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clever_smart_boy_like_me Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I was literally just thinking that for myself, hahah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCGirl Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 minute ago, pekingduck said: Do you think they will send it around 10am PST or will it be in the afternoon It was at 9:43 yesterday so I’m not sure if it would be the same today.....I hope so!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut.socks Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 from my harsh creeping, last year it was like 9:43AM and the year before 12:21PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorelay Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 minute ago, peanut.socks said: from my harsh creeping, last year it was like 9:43AM and the year before 12:21PM that's some next level dedication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yake Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 minute ago, peanut.socks said: from my harsh creeping, last year it was like 9:43AM and the year before 12:21PM We thank you for your service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut.socks Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Just now, Phosphorelay said: that's some next level dedication ahahahah dude anything to procrastinate studying for the final i have tomorrow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comprehensible Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I'm guessing not 9:43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiemonster177 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 I don't know if I can survive until 12:21.... I can't focus on my exams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yake Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 inb4 they troll us all and send them out on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.