TBJ1 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Will there be any practice MMI sessions this year like those led by NurseNathalie last year? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmellon Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I think generally if people on the boards want to get together to discuss the MMI and practice some scenarios it would be a great idea! Last year people met downtown toronto, but people can meet wherever they are if there are enough people. It does help to practice and get your thoughts in order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT Dreaming MD Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I'm interested too!!! What date and time would be good for everyone? I'm thinking a day on a weekend in early March would probably be beneficial to most. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie* Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I'd be interested too! I'm in downtown Toronto as well... I'm fine to do it at the beginning of March... just not the 2-4 weekend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eise Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I'm interested in this. I'm also in downtown Toronto and am pretty flexible regarding dates/times. I'm just wondering how these practice sessions work. Do we need someone experienced in MMIs to lead us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBJ1 Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I believe that in the past, some students from Mac who have been through the process direct the discussion, with the understanding that this is strictly a discussion and not a mock MMI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premedgirl Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 i'm from winnipeg but will most likely be in toronto on march 3rd for my queens interview and would love participate if you do have it that weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premedgirl Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 and btw i have done an mmi before, i was one of the people who university of manitoba used to test it last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eise Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 any mac students interested in leading an mmi discussion in toronto? it can be either the weekend of the 3rd (so premedgirl can come) or the next 2 weekends in march i guess if anyone is free.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lekzus Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Please count me in too. I'm from the downtown Toronto area as well. Early-Mid March works well for me.... Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hey guys, I'm in Toronto right now...late February/early March is best for me. Let me know when/where you want to meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBJ1 Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I'd be interested in attending a session in Toronto. My schedule is flexible so any of the March weekends works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eise Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 were any of the last people to reply mac students? just want to know if everyone interested so far are interviewees or volunteering to help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uofthopeful07 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 i'm a uoft student, interested in being involved in the practice. i'm downtown toronto and will be free starting the first weekend of march. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice_princess01683 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 this sounds like a great idea! i would love the practice. any weekend in early march is good for me, and toronto would be very convenient. count me in. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBJ1 Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 does any Mac Student want to help us...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdykilla Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I am interested as well...Toronto, any weekend in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hey, I'm also really interested in practice MMI sessions. I come home every weekend to Mississauga, so I wouldn't mind driving to downtown T.O. Keep me informed. Thanks and best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDHopefully2005 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hey guys, it was NurseNathalie and I that set up the sessions last year, but we won't be able to do it this year as we're in the middle of clerkship and don't really have the extra time.....but seriously don't worry, if you look over the examples in the articles that were posted and just get together to discuss different ethical scenarios, that's basically all we did, there wasn't anything special we added to the discussion. Any questions about the program or logistics about the interview we'd be happy to reply to here! Sorry we can't be of more help this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eise Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hey guys, it was NurseNathalie and I that set up the sessions last year, but we won't be able to do it this year as we're in the middle of clerkship and don't really have the extra time.....but seriously don't worry, if you look over the examples in the articles that were posted and just get together to discuss different ethical scenarios, that's basically all we did, there wasn't anything special we added to the discussion. Any questions about the program or logistics about the interview we'd be happy to reply to here!Sorry we can't be of more help this year! Anything other than ethical scenarios? Those I think we can debate about on the board (see med school interview threads). What about communication 'scenarios' or the other ones? How do we go about practising those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurseNathalie Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 talk to everyone you know.. talk about what's in the news.. get into debates and discussions over certain topics... and then ask them for some feedback it really doesn't matter what the topic is.. just that you get to practice giving your opinion and know how you come across.. do you say what you mean to say? do you have strong arguments? what do they think you should work on.. thats all you need to do really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDHopefully2005 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 It sounds really weird, but talk to strangers. Start chatting to people on the bus, in line at the store or walking home. People might think you're odd, but it'll help getting over the fear of talking to people you don't know well....it doesn't need to be an important conversation or anything about medicine the practice just helps. It also helps to read up on health care in the news and think about your opinions on the topics...it's just nice to think about these things before being put on the spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmellon Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I think that's great advice.. as it has been said, practicing for the interview should help you become comfortable with interviewing and getting your ideas across. The scenario could be anything! When I was practicing we made up some scenarios and practiced in groups of two rotating around. We provided each other with useful feedback. It was a great experience to calm nerves and prepare. We also discussed some ethical situations. I would also become familiar with medicine before you have your interview and make sure that medicine is what you really want! I know that many people apply on a whim... some don't take it seriously. Consider the time involved with becoming a medical student and a future physician. It involves a minimum of 5 years of dedication with long, arduous hours at times. That being said, it's a wonderful honour to become a physician. I just hope that everyone takes it seriously. GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Hi everyone, I'm form downtown Toronto and would love to participate in the MMI practice sessions. Early and mid March is fine with me. It would be great if each of us could generate 4-5 questions (related to ethics, recently implemented health care policies, health care issues, and standard questions) and base some part of practice session upon them. Thanks in advance. Kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeS Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hi, Im from TO and free from now until early March ...seems like alot of you guys are too I've heard from past students that this sorta thing really helps getting used to Mac's interview style...especially for the nervous types like myself. So what do you guys think of Thurs, Mar 1 at 4 pm...at Gerstein Library 1. Enter Gerstein's main entrance, up the steps, through the turn-stiles. 2. Make a right on the near side of the information desk to walk past the computers (will be on ur right). 3. Keep walking straight and you will into a big room with some desks and books 4. Ahead of you, slightly to the left, u'll see stairs. Go down those to the basement and there are group study rooms there. PS Some time this week is good too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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