What to Buy

[mdstudent123 15]

Hey guys! I was hoping someone could touch upon what some key things are that we should be buying for first year? Thanks!!

[DrOtter 345]

30 minutes ago, medhopeful1 said:

 

Hey guys! I was hoping someone could touch upon what some key things are that we should be buying for first year? Thanks!!

Following. Although 2 ideas I have so far:  

- Stethoscope.
- Comfy dress shoes + walking shoes for clinic and shadowing.

[Medddddd 88]

Following!!! 
so far I've got:

Short white coat, stethescope, dress clothes, scrubs for anatomy lab, an ipad, a case to hold all my charging cables

[cubes868 27]

1 minute ago, initrams said:

Following!!! 
so far I've got:

Short white coat, stethescope, dress clothes, scrubs for anatomy lab, an ipad, a case to hold all my charging cables

Are you talking about the white coat that we get at the white coat ceremony? Also, good call on the ipad! I definitely think I'm going to purchase one as well. 

[Medddddd 88]

3 minutes ago, cubes868 said:

Are you talking about the white coat that we get at the white coat ceremony? Also, good call on the ipad! I definitely think I'm going to purchase one as well. 

Maybe?? I'm going to UBC and they instructed us to buy white coats- I don't think we have a white coat ceremony! 
Yeah everything I read made the ipad seem like a really smart investment. 

[cubes868 27]

2 minutes ago, initrams said:

Maybe?? I'm going to UBC and they instructed us to buy white coats- I don't think we have a white coat ceremony! 
Yeah everything I read made the ipad seem like a really smart investment. 

Ahh okay, that makes sense! At Ottawa we have a white ceremony that's why I asked. 

[Medddddd 88]

Just now, cubes868 said:

Ahh okay, that makes sense! At Ottawa we have a white ceremony that's why I asked. 

I wish we had one!!! It would be really fun to do and have family come celebrate. 

[Klark 123]

26 minutes ago, initrams said:

Maybe?? I'm going to UBC and they instructed us to buy white coats- I don't think we have a white coat ceremony! 
Yeah everything I read made the ipad seem like a really smart investment. 

Are you getting an iPad Pro (also are you getting the 11 inch or the 12,9 inch version?)?

[dopamineislife 16]

Any recommendations on good comfy shoes that still look somewhat professional and aren't runners?

[m_jacob_45 188]

You will (I assume) receive your white coat from the school though I’m not sure when exactly if there’s no white coat ceremony, in Ottawa scrubs are not needed for anatomy lab since they have specific lab coats for that (though unsure whether they will have anatomy labs for the fall due to Covid). There is also a bulk order for stethoscopes done in the fall, so no need to buy one now. Key things to buy would be a working lap top (no tablets needed, but get one if you prefer and have the money), create a comfortable space to study, a few business casual clothes and closed-toe shoes for when preclerkship electives start back up. Don’t need anything too special at this point in my opinion.

[mdstudent123 15]

Anybody know if we need to buy scrubs for uOttawa?

[m_jacob_45 188]

1 minute ago, medhopeful1 said:

Anybody know if we need to buy scrubs for uOttawa?

No scrubs are not used for anatomy, and in clerkship scrubs are supplied by the hospital (free).

[mdstudent123 15]

Just now, m_jacob_45 said:

You will (I assume) receive your white coat from the school though I’m not sure when exactly if there’s no white coat ceremony, in Ottawa scrubs are not needed for anatomy lab since they have specific lab coats for that (though unsure whether they will have anatomy labs for the fall due to Covid). There is also a bulk order for stethoscopes done in the fall, so no need to buy one now. Key things to buy would be a working lap top (no tablets needed, but get one if you prefer and have the money), create a comfortable space to study, a few business casual clothes and closed-toe shoes for when preclerkship electives start back up. Don’t need anything too special at this point in my opinion.

Could you provide more details about the bulk order (what company is ordered,  is engraving possible, etc.)? Thanks!!

[m_jacob_45 188]

2 minutes ago, medhopeful1 said:

Could you provide more details about the bulk order (what company is ordered,  is engraving possible, etc.)? Thanks!!

The company was Littman, and yes I think engraving was possible though I don’t totally remember. There were options for about 10 different colours and we were told to get the cardiology IV model (though honestly I don’t think the model would make a huge difference).

[mdstudent123 15]

15 minutes ago, m_jacob_45 said:

The company was Littman, and yes I think engraving was possible though I don’t totally remember. There were options for about 10 different colours and we were told to get the cardiology IV model (though honestly I don’t think the model would make a huge difference).

Ah I see, so most people get the cardiology IV model as opposed to the Classic III correct? Thanks for all your help!!

[DocBrown9 69]

Get those Lulu Lemon ABC's and Patagonia sweaters. Gotta blend in in the hospital

[-D- 32]

1 hour ago, m_jacob_45 said:

You will (I assume) receive your white coat from the school though I’m not sure when exactly if there’s no white coat ceremony, in Ottawa scrubs are not needed for anatomy lab since they have specific lab coats for that (though unsure whether they will have anatomy labs for the fall due to Covid). There is also a bulk order for stethoscopes done in the fall, so no need to buy one now. Key things to buy would be a working lap top (no tablets needed, but get one if you prefer and have the money), create a comfortable space to study, a few business casual clothes and closed-toe shoes for when preclerkship electives start back up. Don’t need anything too special at this point in my opinion.

Will be interesting to see if business casual attire returns to medicine in the post-COVID era or if scrubs become the standard...

[m_jacob_45 188]

5 hours ago, medhopeful1 said:

Ah I see, so most people get the cardiology IV model as opposed to the Classic III correct? Thanks for all your help!!

Yes most people get the cardiology IV model. No problem! 

[DrOtter 345]

21 hours ago, dopamineislife said:

Any recommendations on good comfy shoes that still look somewhat professional and aren't runners?

I heard Bostonian shoes are pretty comfy for dress shoes.

[mdstudent123 15]

Anyone know if we need to buy a blood pressure cuff or penlight or anything similar?

[HappyAndHopeful 175]

40 minutes ago, medhopeful1 said:

Anyone know if we need to buy a blood pressure cuff or penlight or anything similar?

Unless they have changed something, no need to buy any of those items!

[rmorelan 2,563]

On 6/15/2020 at 12:56 PM, cubes868 said:

Ahh okay, that makes sense! At Ottawa we have a white ceremony that's why I asked. 

That is not the coat to wear to the anatomy lab...........

someone in my class tried that. I have never seen an admin move so fast to block that. 

[rmorelan 2,563]

7 minutes ago, HappyAndHopeful said:

Unless they have changed something, no need to buy any of those items!

Ha, yeah.....seriously you don't really need much until you get there. Then you can see what you are actually going to need. 

It is much less than you would otherwise think

[deedee908 12]

Does anyone know if a bus pass is included in tuition  

[m_jacob_45 188]

4 hours ago, deedee908 said:

Does anyone know if a bus pass is included in tuition  

Yes it is.