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HugeEuge reacted to a post in a topic: What type of MMI questions should we expect? Does UBC tell us if there will be, for example, acting based scenarios?
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This is what's publicly available - you recieve more information if invited to interview. Unfortunately, all current MD students signed a confidentiality agreement so we shouldn't be commenting on specific station types. MY advice is that you should be practice as many questions as possible -- the most useful will be ones that you have no background context on. Be prepared for any sort of critical thinking question on the MMI. I personally encountered many questions where I had to think on my feet (ie couldn't prep for). Prepare yourself to expect anything. Be flexible!! I'd also avoid rigid s
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Pterygoid reacted to a post in a topic: UBC MD Interview Invites/Regrets Thread - 2020/21
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Pterygoid reacted to a post in a topic: date for interview results release?
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Pterygoid reacted to a post in a topic: Simon Fraser University to Get BC's Second Medical School
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Delivery method of pre-clerkship during COVID
Pterygoid replied to lub dub's topic in Medical Student General Discussions
School: UBC VFMP (main site) Year (1 or 2): 1 Lecture delivery method (online/ in person/ other [please explain]): All online, mix of asynch and synch. Includes Anatomy-Radiology/Histology-Pathology Labs. CBL online. Shadowing/clinic visits delivery method (online/ in person/ other [please explain]): Shadowing is not permitted. Clinic Visits, mix of telehealth and/or inperson, depends on preceptor: 4 half-days (3-4 hours each) or 2 full-days (6-7 hours each). Clinician skills delivery method (online/ in person/ other [please explain]): Mostly online, few in-person sessions -
I don't have an answer for you. I attended a program talk for a competitive specialty today: 80-90 applicants, 15-20 interviewed, 3 accepted. I don't see how one is able to choose 3 from 80 without any subjectivity/bias. The residents at the talk even remarked that they don't have much advice- the selection is subjective and you just try your best.
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TheFlyGuy reacted to a post in a topic: I need an honest assessment
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built2build reacted to a post in a topic: I need an honest assessment
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I need an honest assessment
Pterygoid replied to built2build's topic in University of British Columbia Medical School
Here's a gestalt view: you're (slightly) below average in GPA, and 5 points below average in overall MCAT score. Slightly above average NAQ (although NAQ will fluctuate every year, based on the pool - be cognizant of this). I'd recommend an MCAT rewrite for a 514+ if possible for you and/or reflect on your interview style for improvements. Either of these might push you over the edge for an acceptance. Otherwise, there's not much else to do other than apply again. Every year is a different pool of applicants, with different reviewers and interviewers. Your score may drastically go up or d -
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Verifiers
Pterygoid replied to Givemeapizza's topic in University of British Columbia Medical School
I had something similar last year. My verifiers were contacted in what seemed like ~2 batches. ~1-2 weeks apart. I believe verifiers are given ~1 week to respond to the initial email. -
MMI interviews for 2020/2021 cycle?
Pterygoid replied to Sher2020's topic in University of British Columbia Medical School
no official news for mmis. plans have been finalized for our OSCEs (theyre kind of like MMIs but for med students to assess our history taking/physicals etc) to be completely virtual. your mmi are very likely to be virtual as well. -
Pterygoid reacted to a post in a topic: Medicine...
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Pterygoid reacted to a post in a topic: Is it bad?
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Is it bad?
Pterygoid replied to Geogieinthegang's topic in University of British Columbia Medical School
no impact. it takes time to go through the applications (over 2000!). it's just a matter of where your application lies in the pile. mine were contacted in late october/early november last cycle. -
Iamokayyyyyy reacted to a post in a topic: Is passion necessary to be a doctor?
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From the blog: "Generally, higher scores are assigned to activities that demonstrate significant levels of responsibilities, initiative, and commitment over activities with minimal duration or degree of responsibility. We seek activities which showcase intentional, genuine concern for others, demonstrated by long-standing volunteer commitments or employment in a caring industry. " It's quite clear that more points are awarded to longer commitments. You'll only know if you apply. They will provide feedback on your NAQ as a percentile range, relative to your peers in that application pool.
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Is passion necessary to be a doctor?
Pterygoid replied to techormed's topic in Medical Student General Discussions
M1 here; I agree with you completely. I don't subscribe to the notion that my life must revolve around my patients and communities. It's a fantastic career that can be enjoyed without an undying passion for (or obsession with) medicine. God forbid you prioritize your family and kids. -
Pterygoid reacted to a post in a topic: Is passion necessary to be a doctor?
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I don't think the minimum GPA is an issue for indigenous applicants. The Indigenous MD Subcommittee has the power to overrule. I highly recommend you attend their info session coming up: Wednesday, September 2 at 12:00 PM: Indigenous Admissions Stream — You can register for this session by clicking here. You will receive lots of support. UBC MD has a social accountability mandate to increase the number of indigenous physicians. Best of luck.
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frenchpress reacted to a post in a topic: Waitlist Party 2020
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Waitlist Party 2020
Pterygoid replied to coffeeandmed's topic in University of British Columbia Medical School
well... it looks like someone was admitted with a history of unprofessional conduct (https://www.**DELETED**.com/r/UBC/comments/ig48w7/incoming_ubc_medicine_student_with_history_of/) Im not sure if UBC Med is/was aware. **Edit there's rumors going around that they'll be removed from the program. However, nothing official. -
Interview Averages?
Pterygoid replied to Excel-erate Your Breath's topic in University of British Columbia Medical School
I believe it's relative to the pool who've been interviewed that cycle (~650 interviewees). -
Documentation for CPSBC
Pterygoid replied to constellation's topic in University of British Columbia Medical School
My understanding is that CPSBC requests the crim check themselves!