AB27 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 I have heard from some posters that if you treat med school like a full time job (40-50 hours incl studying & class) that will be sufficient. Can any U of T students speak to this? Also if anyone has any insight on the typical weekly schedule that would be great! On another note, for the paid summer research projects or the graduate diploma in Health research, what makes one competitive for that? I had a bad final year which dropped my cGPA to 3.95/3.96 and I'm wondering if it's worth challenging one of those grades. I do have a good amount of previous research hours (no pubs yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ACHQ Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 I graduated in 2016, when the curriculum was much different than it was today (i.e. more lectures), so keep that in mind.. 40-50 hours would have been fine imo. Most students back then didnt even go to class (everything was recorded), and would just watch lectures on their own time at 1.5-2 x speed. Many would also cram for exams and they all did just fine, and I would say the curriculum is much less stressful now than it was then, so if anything 40-50 hours would be overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striders02 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Agree with the above poster, I'm currently at UofT and for preclerkship (years 1-2) you can spend a good deal less than 40hrs/week for most weeks. We have tests about every 3 weeks, and during test week you'll probably put in a bit more than 40hrs, but for the other weeks it can be very chill. Some exceptions for especially hard units like neurology, or before especially hard tests like anatomy bellringers. Overall the workload in the first two years is very manageable/relaxed. If you could get a 3.95 in undergrad you'll be completely fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striders02 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 For the paid summer research program (CREMS), the most easily modifiable things you can do to increase competitiveness are reaching out to PIs quickly once the positions are posted - as otherwise they may fill up - and reading a bit on the PI's background research so you can articulate why you want to work with them specifically. Prior research experience will also be an asset, but that's not required and also not as easily modifiable. AB27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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