Doctor_Strangelove Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 I've recently started my classes at McGill in Microbio&Immuno and I'm starting to feel that this department isn't right for me... The teachers don't seem very interesting, the student union seems pretty crappy and the Duff building is kinda dark and gloomy lol. So, I was wondering whether I should switch into Physiology. Not only do I prefer the teachers and find the classes much more interesting, but the student union seems much more active than the MIMM student union. However, my goal is to get into medicine and I don't want to sacrifice my application by switching into a "less prestigious" (if we can say that) curriculum. Personally, I would love to be in Physiology but I would just like to have some opinions on whether it's a good idea to switch out of a "programme contingenté" such as MIMM. Basically, would medical schools equally consider 2 equally competitive students in terms of academics and extracurriculars although one is in MIMM and the other in the "less prestigious" Physiology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verbally_abused Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Physiology is less prestigious? huh? I'd recommand you take PHGY311. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Strangelove Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Ugh!.... you just quoted what I said and gave no answer lol I clearly wrote "less prestigious" (IF we can say that) which means that I don't think that it is more prestigious but that it is a more selective program than Physio. Why god why! I hope next posts are more constructive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMmd Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Ugh!.... you just quoted what I said and gave no answer lolI clearly wrote "less prestigious" (IF we can say that) which means that I don't think that it is more prestigious but that it is a more selective program than Physio. Why god why! I hope next posts are more constructive hahaha well I would suggest to switch! because you clearley dont like the program. And McGill and other unis dont care either way if you have done Physio or M&I. so switch away all you want for me physio sounds more "presitgious" as I love physio more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic_Kitten85 Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Physio rulzzz:) Now in med 1 at McGill, I find Physio major is helping me extremely...even tho I still have to study, 80% is review! I found Physio courses the most interesting, yet challenging...best thing is that it doesn't involve 100% memorization like a lot of other life sciences classes, there's thinking too, especially as you get to 300-500 level courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Strangelove Posted September 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 hahaha well I would suggest to switch! because you clearley dont like the program. And McGill and other unis dont care either way if you have done Physio or M&I. so switch away all you want for me physio sounds more "presitgious" as I love physio more Heh I do love physio also. It's just sooo interesting. Thanks for the posts guys! One question though... A-kitten did you do the honors program in your U3 or you stuck to the Major? And gratz on getting into med kitten! I was so damn close to getting into premed, if only I had known premed existed when I did my first semester in cegep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 I've recently started my classes at McGill in Microbio&Immuno and I'm starting to feel that this department isn't right for me... The teachers don't seem very interesting, the student union seems pretty crappy and the Duff building is kinda dark and gloomy lol. So, I was wondering whether I should switch into Physiology. Not only do I prefer the teachers and find the classes much more interesting, but the student union seems much more active than the MIMM student union. However, my goal is to get into medicine and I don't want to sacrifice my application by switching into a "less prestigious" (if we can say that) curriculum. Personally, I would love to be in Physiology but I would just like to have some opinions on whether it's a good idea to switch out of a "programme contingenté" such as MIMM. Basically, would medical schools equally consider 2 equally competitive students in terms of academics and extracurriculars although one is in MIMM and the other in the "less prestigious" Physiology. Switch into the program that you like. In the end, the selection commitee views all life-sci based programs the same as every other. The 'prestige' factor only exists among your peers, no one else. Programs only become a factor if you have something out of the ordinary, say a Anthropology or fine arts degree. In such a circumstance, it's a bonus because it stands out from the slew of MIMM, physio, biochem, path etc applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic_Kitten85 Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Strangelove, I did a regular major, b/c I tried to fit a Psych minor, which I ended up not completing anyway lol. Really, the adcom cannot care less which major you do and doing honours doesnt give you any bonus. Speaking of that, if you dont' go into honours, make sure you get some research experience - lab or clinical - it does not matter. Uoft and McGill LOVE reserach. Perhaps doing a minor in a non-health related discipline, say religion/languages/anthro would give you an advantage: a) b/c you'll seem like a more rounded person to the adcom, you'll learn to write better and express yourself better in general, which a lot of life science kids can't do well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Strangelove Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Hehe, true true. I'm thinking of doing a minor in something totally unrelated to the biological sciences but I still don't know what to pick Fortunately though, my English and communication skills are pretty good. Actually, all my English teachers recommended that I apply for law instead of med lol! As for the research, that's definitely a must. I wonder how to get research projects though... Oh well, thanks for the info again kitty. I still haven't decided on MIMM or Physio but I can also change majors next year without any repercussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verbally_abused Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Hehe, true true. I'm thinking of doing a minor in something totally unrelated to the biological sciences but I still don't know what to pick Fortunately though, my English and communication skills are pretty good. Actually, all my English teachers recommended that I apply for law instead of med lol! As for the research, that's definitely a must. I wonder how to get research projects though... Oh well, thanks for the info again kitty. I still haven't decided on MIMM or Physio but I can also change majors next year without any repercussions. you'll have no problem finding research projects by being in the honours program either in immuno or physio:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noncestvrai Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Dr. SL, Which one is more prestigious Law or medicine? noncestvrai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic_Kitten85 Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 .....lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Strangelove Posted September 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Dr. SL, Which one is more prestigious Law or medicine? noncestvrai Noncestvrai, Which one do you think is more prestigious? noncestpasvrai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noncestvrai Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Unfortunately, you are not a lawyer yet, and can't answer with a question. Best of luck at McGill, whatever you choose. noncestvrai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citan Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Does anyone know how "Contingenté" Physio is? And what kind of cote R it takes? I'm interested in transfering as well. Currently studying at the MacDonald Campus (also known as "The Farm School" ) in an interesting program, but the 1:15 to 1:30 hour ride to go there and the 1:30 to go back is quite exhausting (not to mention that I CANNOT study in a bus, that I'm wasting 3 hours of time every day, etc ...). I'd be interested in Physio because: A) It's closer to Downtown Physio rocks your world Is it possible to transfer for this winter? Or do I have to wait a whole year? Also, I had a Cote R of 24.5 at CÉGEP and 27-28 during my first year of university...is it enough to get in Phsyio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Strangelove Posted September 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Oh boy... hmmm... I'm not sure you can transfer into physio in the middle of the year but I'm guessing that with an r-score of 24.5 you can make it into physio cause it isn't really contingenté. However, just to be sure about all this why don't you go take a look at the departments website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bunny Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 You can change your major at any time on Minerva. Physio is not at all contigente so once you are in the faculty of science, you are free to jump from major to major. Just be sure because micro is one of the few that are capped and if you change your mind you will have to re-apply to the department. But otherwise, you could change from micro to physio to anatomy to anything in the faculty (I think micro and comp sci are the only exceptions). It is up to you to make sure you meet all the requirements of the major you are registered in by graduation. In fact, if you wanted to live life on the wild side, you could complete all the classes for physio and then change your major the day you request to graduate. However, being registered in any department does give the added perk that if you have trouble registering for a course, they will bump you in if you need it for your program. As for you choice: I graduated from micro at McGill and thought it was great cause I got to take a lot of classes in other life sci departments as complementary classes. I highly recommend biology of cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citan Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 The problem is that I'm studying in Environmental Science, which is in an entirely different faculty. I guess I'm gonna have to wait for this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocup Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 do whatever interests you. if you think immunology or physiology would give you an edge in med sch or help you with the mcat then you're dead wrong. i did economics and math in undergrad a few of my friends were philosophy and history majors and we're doing just fine in med sch. so if you like literature or music, go for it. you'll make a much attractive candidate among the countless bio majors. and for god's sakes there's no major that is more "prestigious" than another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss_sunshine Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 i have to agree with solocup. Do whatever interests you. I can't believe that people think certain science programs are more "prestigious" than others. if anything, from what i've heard from my classmates, physio is actually one of the most challenging life science undergraduate programs at mcgill. I didn't have a physio background and I did well on the mcat and very well in my first year of med school. I think it's better to enjoy your undergrad and worry about the material in med school when you get there. as a side note, if you really want to take a course that will help you in med school, take an anatomy course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMDcanada Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 now a medII at UofM,,,i can tell u that nobody cares what program u are coming from!! I did Physio,,,and sure it helped with certain things,,but it ran out quick, and ppl who had music degrees were explaining me venous return curves haha. Do what u like and do WELL. At the end of the day its ur GPA that counts! NOT ur program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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