sadboy123 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 I have had some trouble deciding where to accept my offer. I am interested in staying close to home, so London and Hamilton are both ideal locations for me. However, I have heard about several of the disadvantages of attending a 3-year program, like not getting enough time to explore clinical opportunities, especially during COVID. This makes me lean towards Western, but the unspecified campus and the chance of being placed in Windsor is less than ideal for me. I know unspecified first-round offers are typically placed in their first choice, however I found a thread last year where at least 3 first-round offer students ended up being placed in Windsor. Is it worth the risk to accept Western over Mac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRMS2021 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Location 3 vs 4 year Home vs satellite campus what are your priorities? Choose accordingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaptorsFan123 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDIA Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Was in same boat as you last year and picked mac. Feel free to DM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHG Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 I know this isn't the response you're looking for but since there is the chance you'll end up in Windsor I'd be happy to answer any questions about our campus you may have if that would make your decision at all easier. Best of luck and congrats on your acceptances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3P0 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 As for the 'especially during covid' part I would bet things will be back to normal early 2021 (or earlier). We're nearing 50% first dose vaccinated right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edict Posted May 30, 2021 Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 5:51 PM, sadboy123 said: I have had some trouble deciding where to accept my offer. I am interested in staying close to home, so London and Hamilton are both ideal locations for me. However, I have heard about several of the disadvantages of attending a 3-year program, like not getting enough time to explore clinical opportunities, especially during COVID. This makes me lean towards Western, but the unspecified campus and the chance of being placed in Windsor is less than ideal for me. I know unspecified first-round offers are typically placed in their first choice, however I found a thread last year where at least 3 first-round offer students ended up being placed in Windsor. Is it worth the risk to accept Western over Mac? If you choose Mac, just be prepared to be very focused and diligent about your medical schooling. There isn't as much time for exploring as in other schools. People from Mac do match to top specialties, top locations and both, but they are often focused and very keen people. Mac definitely gives you the opportunities but you have to be very self motivated and take them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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