Kary Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Congratulations Cyann!!! Now it's your turn LuciLu to give us good news. Good luck!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Happy Mother"s Day!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hey everyone! So how are you all holding out? I'm glad to see at least one acceptance (congrats Cyann!!) and hopefully we will have a few more in the next few weeks. Good luck to everyone who is still waiting! Roxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never too late Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hello everyone! I too am a mom (11 ~ in 4 days & 8). I am also a single mom ~ any others out there? In reading all the emails, I am getting the feeling that most are not doing this solo ~ am I correct? I have paced myself, as I decided to travel this path a few years back when my youngest was ready to go to school & have actually paced myself to not make it so difficult for my kids. My semesters have not been really full, I had to do full upgrading for sciences (all the way back to 11th grade) & therefore, it has taken me awhile to get to this point, which is just finished up first year. I also took last year off as I wasn't sure what I was doing and was feeling a bit too old. In looking at the UBC stats, although the age range is great, I always look at the median age of 24/25 & think I am far too old (35 yrs), but since having found this website, I am most definitely inspired. Also, after taking that last year off, I am back with a passion & feel really great about my decision & direction. I have a bit of anxiety about doing residency, thinking about moving my children at such a critical time in their lives, away from everything they know & more importantly their friends, but I try not to get too far ahead of myself. I totally agree with the comment about 1st yr sciences as I was most definitely the oldest in the class. But by the end of the semester, when the originally packed class dwindles down to a dozen or so, I was feeling pretty good about myself ~ not just for hanging in their, but also being close to top of the class. In reality there really is no comparison to us...as our classmates, most at least, live at home, have home cooked meals, don't pay bills (besides maybe their cell phones) and have no worries in the world. By the time I sit down to finally be able to study most have been studying for 4 hours already. [Not to offend anyone, as I do know this is not always the case] Anyway, I would really like to get together with other like-minded moms, even for ideas on how to live a balanced life! If that will ever happen. Good luck to everyone waiting for replies as you are such an inspiration & hang in there for all others who are either trying to get in or sitting on the fence of whether or not to do it...just go for it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hi, I'm in Vancouver....I'm a 38 year old mom of 3, and am hoping to apply to UBC for entrance for fall 09. I'm not parenting solo (hats off to you), but my DH works a great deal....sometimes I may as well be! My kids are smaller than yours (almost 7, 5, and 3), and my youngest has some special needs, too. Feel free to PM me anytime; it's nice to meet other like minded moms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimi Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Hi everyone I'm 34 and also a mother (not single mom) of two kids, a girl and a boy (14 and 9). I'm writing my MSc while i'm waitlisted in UdeS (Sherbrooke). This is the third time i applied (I'm sorry for my english....it's quite bad (tense of verbs).but this is a good practice for me) and the third time i'm waitlisted.... It's a terrible moment to pass through and i find it very difficult to be focused on something intelligent. 2005: i was the next to be admitted (udeM), 2006 and now. I'm very glad to find other mom that wish to enter MD, so i'm no more alone in the world LOL!. I think i have the oldest child in the group!!!! So i should not complaint to much, but i know what it is like to be a fulltime student with young child, i did my 1st degree in biology that way with my 2-3 year's old son running around the table while i was trying studing for final exam! Is there other of you waitlisted???? talk to you soon:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttobedoc Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I'm waitlisted at UBC and I have 2 children ages 2 and 4. This is my first time applying....but, I can't imagine having to go through a waitlist more than once. It has only be just over one week and it is an agonizing wait, especially not knowing where you are on the waitlist. So little details... good luck Mimi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paule Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I'm also waitlisted at UBC. I have a three year old and two step-girls (9 and 15). It's crazy. I'm actually in Frankfurt right now, believe it or not. Killing time before i'm 'allowed' to go to sleep. hehe. I've decided that it would be PERFECT to find out I got in while I'm in Germany. PS If someone could let the adcom know this I'd great appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Good luck to all of you waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never too late Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hello everyone!!! It would be great to hear who has gotten in? Which great moms got accepted this year? Everyone else...keep hangin' in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paule Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hey there, I finally did it!! I got into the Island Medical Program in Victoria. I'm thrilled and now trying to figure out how to make it all work... I have a boy who'll turn four in September, and two step-daughters who live here in Vancouver. My boyfriend is also a touring musician. So yeah... it's going to be a bit of a challenge making it all work. But I'm up for it! If any of you have any advice, I'd love to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted July 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I think we should all band together and help one another through this! Especially given some of the criticism and ignorant views expressed by some of our peers and possible colleagues on this board, recently:rolleyes: Anyone have any ideas on survival strategies, both in parenting and in succeeding in school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephibclc Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Hello all, I am new to this website, but glad to have found it as I am in the midst of finding out if my long-standing-but-never-fulfilled desire to go to med school is a ridiculous daydream or a possibility. It's encouraging to read about all of your experiences, and refreshing to see that I am not the only one considering this career move! I will not be applying for a few years yet, but will be working towards the science courses in the meantime. I am 33, a work-at-home mother of four kids ages 8, 6½, 3½ and 9 months. My university (undergard and grad) degrees are in music. I was a cellist until my kids were born.... Since then I became a Certified Lactation Consultant (aka breastfeeding specialist) and I have a private practise doing this as well as prenatal education and birth doula (aka labour coach). Amidst all this, I have been studying towards entering the midwifery field. So, I know what it's like to be busy, and being from a family of doctors, I also know what it's like to become and be a doctor. Over the last few years, because of my aspirations and the current political climate here in Quebec, I have come to the conclusion that medicine, not midwifery, is the field where I would be in the best position to make a difference. I too, have a lower-than-desirable GPA from my undergrad (3.1). When you're a musician, the focus is not getting high grades, but performing as much as possible. So, I did well, but not as well as one should who's aiming for med school. I am hoping to make up for that as I complete the science prereqs for med school. I was on the phone yesterday with the admissions officer from McGill (where I would hope to go to med school for several reasons too long to get into). He said it wasn't impossible for me to get in, but it would be an uphill battle. Not sure whether I should be optimistic or not. I completed my undergrad 12 years ago, and I can't believe that there is no way to "expunge" an average academic record to become a competitive applicant. Surely there must be room for proving one's academic potential AFTER an undergrad degree??? Any advice any of you may have would be greatly appreciated. I'm rooting for all of you to get positive results from your applications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergie Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Hi everyone! Stephibclc, I am in the same boat you are. I am 33, have a son (almost 9 yo) and trying to apply to McGill for 2008. Sorry for my English, I finished Engl.courses in March 2007, and I know it is not that perfect as I wish it were. Recently I've also talked to the McGill med adviser about my chances. I was told that it is worth to try, but there is little chance to get in, since I am an IMG (international med graduate). Depending on who assesses my credentials, the undergrad GPA varies from 3.42 to 3.99. I am done with all prereqs, GPA~ 3.75 - 3.78, and going for the MCAT third time this year (last year two MCATs were bad for the Verbal section, which is not surprising, I guess) . I was told that my chances for acceptance could be a little higher if I do A LOT of extracurriculums (aka volunteering, doctor-shdowing ect) - the previous med experience does not count. If someone wonder why I want to apply instead of going through the licencing exams, I just should mention that after my graduation I took maternity leave and we immigrated to CAnada. So, I have almost zero clinical experience and does not want to pretend being genious doctor after 8years in Canada w/out practicing. I was happy to see you, guys, here. I have some experience in the med school as well as home/child one. Feel free to PM me, will be glad to see any question or advices on my own situation. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7kkww Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hi, I am a 27 year old mom with a 2 year old daughter who is planning on applying to McMaster for next year...anyone else also in the same boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superking25 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 HOLY ****, your 2 year old daughter is applying to McMaster this year?! Jesus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonesRN Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 HOLY ****, your 2 year old daughter is applying to McMaster this year?! Jesus! Haha! Wonder how the kid did in the undergrad courses before applying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never too late Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Hey there, I finally did it!! I got into the Island Medical Program in Victoria. I'm thrilled and now trying to figure out how to make it all work... I have a boy who'll turn four in September, and two step-daughters who live here in Vancouver. My boyfriend is also a touring musician. So yeah... it's going to be a bit of a challenge making it all work. But I'm up for it! If any of you have any advice, I'd love to hear it. I was just perusing & noticed this message from you. This is FANTASTIC news! Congratulation to you!!! I hope I will have the same message in the future! Good luck in September & be sure to keep us moms updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paule Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I was just perusing & noticed this message from you. This is FANTASTIC news! Congratulation to you!!! I hope I will have the same message in the future! Good luck in September & be sure to keep us moms updated. I was just perusing myself and noticed your message. Thanks! It's been pretty wild I have to say. I've been spending a lot of time organizing the whole thing. Here's was my dilemma: I'm going to have all of two weeks over Christmas to move from Vancouver to Victoria. Geoff (my boyfriend) goes away from Nov 11 to Dec 8th, so there's no way I'll be able to study for exams and be searching out a place to live from Vancouver, AND daycare. SO, I decided to find a place for September 1st. By a shear stroke of luck, my parents"in-law" are moving to a smaller place that came with furniture and have essentially donated basically all of the furniture we'll need for the place. So we'll furnish the place in September and hopefully sublet it for at least part of the rent for Oct-Nov-Dec. Even if we don't though, it'll be worth the huge amount of cash. Knowing where I'm living means that I was able to put a deposit down on a spot in a day care, THREE BLOCKS AWAY, for my son for January. And it means that at the end of December exams I'll be able to use my holiday time to relax and re-acquaint myself with my son. The other thing I decided was that, given that Geoff will be away a lot, I want to live with someone who will help me out with child care. I don't think I need a full on live-in nanny because my son does have full time day care, and Geoff is there about half of the time, although we'll see how it goes. But It's all about doing whatever needs to get done to get through it with as little stress as possible. I may have a house worth of debt by the end of it, but at least I'll be a doctor! I've learned a lot of stuff in the last three years of going to school and having a small child whose father is away a lot: live close to school, even if it will cost more, that way there's less travel time and you can bike or walk there (sometimes the only exercise you'll get in a day); live in a neighborhood or in a building (I live in coop housing now) where you can have an opportunity to socialize without having to organize it ie you may bump into someone you know doing laundry or going to the grocery store, or you'll just have to walk across the courtyard to have a glass of wine with your neighbor; have some routine relax time, for example I always take Friday night and Saturday off to spend with the family (unless in exams), it makes working my ass off during the week easier; last of all, be really unapologetic about having kids, if you're working in a group and they all want to meet on Saturday--you familyday--then say no, don't let anyone tell you that you are shortchanging the group or whatever other BS. Boy I'm really yacking on here. I've just found that this is the stuff that has allowed me to get this far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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