tooty Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I can drive to Edmonton either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. Is having coffee with some UA med students on Friday worth it for me to go Friday instead of Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I live in edmonton and I'm indecisive about going. It is nice to meet the students in the year above you because you actually see them alot (from what I hear at least) but I dont feel it's that important to attend. I think the dinner with the dean etc is probly more worth your time and $$. A lot of the 2011 students are pretty cool people though so it shouldnt be boring/awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xone Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Is it crucial? Probably not. I don't think you'll learn how to ace the interview, if such a thing is even possible. But it is always a good idea to network with people. You never know when it will be useful in the future (which is generally true of any social engagement..would you rather sit at the table while ppl walk about and mingle? it depends on your priorities). It is also nice sometimes to talk to the meds and fellow interviewees and maybe reduce some of your stress. Oh, and it'll be fun! Thats always an important consideration. If you are in edmonton and have nothing else scheduled, I would definitely go. A word to the wise..perhaps others disagree with me on this point, but personal experience has told me that it is nice to sleep overnight at the place of your interview, rather than travel there the day of. And if you are there overnight anyways, go a little earlier and meet the meds! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0nsp Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I would recommedn doing anything with med students over the dean. He's a boring old fart (unless you're big into q fever). I have had dinner at his place, and he has pretty good wine, but yuor time is best spent with students who can answer you questions, tell you what to expect, what they feel are the strengths and weaknesses of the program, if they would do the same things over again, what the found hard in first year, etc etc. They can also educate you on the curriculum, which used to be an important question used to be asked in interviews (why u of a?)(although i dont know anything about the new interview format). In the end, though, when you are choosing schools, it will be best if you had some informed opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I would recommedn doing anything with med students over the dean. He's a boring old fart Crap, I was planning to bring my bong over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooty Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I would recommedn doing anything with med students over the dean. He's a boring old fart (unless you're big into q fever). I have had dinner at his place, and he has pretty good wine, but yuor time is best spent with students who can answer you questions, tell you what to expect, what they feel are the strengths and weaknesses of the program, if they would do the same things over again, what the found hard in first year, etc etc. They can also educate you on the curriculum, which used to be an important question used to be asked in interviews (why u of a?)(although i dont know anything about the new interview format). In the end, though, when you are choosing schools, it will be best if you had some informed opinions. Isn't there an opportunity to talk to some med students at the dean's dinner and at the event afterwards? I remember reading something about foosball and pingpong or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguy408 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 There will be numerous opportunities to talk to us on interview day. Don't worry about the coffee unless you really want to. I would be happy to chat with you over this board at any time, and I won't just gloss over all the rainbows and sunshine BS of how this school is so great. Send me a private message if you have any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xone Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 why so critical, tallguy! rainbows and sunshine are pretty, and i think they need to be seen. no matter where you go, there will always be clouds to block them out, and if you are of the mindset that amplifies the obstruction, you will be perpetually walking in a dark place your entire life. and this is not beneficial for you or those around you. so be real, but remain positive. that's just my humble opinion, ofcourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguy408 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thank you for your extraordinarily useful reply. I value it and will treasure it in the depths of my heart. Like the Grinch, your reply has made my heart grow 2 sizes bigger. If only there were more people like you who could fix up the bitter, cloudy people of the world with only a single post. All sarcasm aside ( my apologies xone, it is intended as a joke. I feel the need to unleash hyperbolistic amounts of sarcasm, often for my own amusement :-) ): I am being positive. The UofA is an absolutely awesome school, and I have very few, if any negatives to say about it. But as I am sure any of you who have gone to an open house or any used car dealer can attest, sometimes its very nice to get a straight answer. I can guarantee you that this school is mint, absolutely second to none in my books. But note that I said my books. For some, it may not be the right fit. However, if you ask a lot of the people at coffee etc., they will try to convince you that this is the place for you, even if it isn't. All I was saying is that I would be happy to give an honest review of this place, without trying to sell it. Word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xone Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 comparing that post to your previous one, i observe a massive shift in how the very same message is conveyed =). the first one implies that there is some sort of dark, scary secret that cannot be posted on these walls that will terrorize some people. the second one, while saying pretty much the same thing, acknowledges the goods as well as bads, and has a generally more pleasant tone. one could say that i, empowered by the internet forums, have caused significant myocardial hypertrophy (i'd imagine the grinch died pretty shortly after that size gain, though). well either that, or you wanted to set this straight so i dont bug you next time i see you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanJ Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 have caused significant myocardial hypertrophy (i'd imagine the grinch died pretty shortly after that size gain, though). Dude totally, I mean if you look at his belly in relation to his general body habitus, it's way too round. That and the cardiomegaly . . . I'm thinking, right heart failure. But you're going to have to expand your explanation seeing as he's not outwardly dyspneic, no signs of reduced forward output, all in all suggesting cor pulmonale . . . . primary pulmo hypertension? dvt to pulmonary embolism (I don't see any swollen legs or cough)? thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguy408 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I just literally LOL'ed in a small room, at 11 at night while studying. Thanks xone and BJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaVieEnRose Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Dude totally, I mean if you look at his belly in relation to his general body habitus, it's way too round. That and the cardiomegaly . . . I'm thinking, right heart failure. But you're going to have to expand your explanation seeing as he's not outwardly dyspneic, no signs of reduced forward output, all in all suggesting cor pulmonale . . . . primary pulmo hypertension? dvt to pulmonary embolism (I don't see any swollen legs or cough)? thoughts? Actually, the central obesity and signs of moon face seem more indicative of Cushing's...maybe that's why the Grinch has such an abnormal "stress" response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguy408 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 But the what about the quick and sneaky demeanor? And the rage? I think we may need a thyroid consult to Endo as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0nsp Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 are you kiddin me? Green skin? GREEN??! Your first consult should be to ID. Your next move should be to gown and glove up suitably, and not forget your N95 mask so you don't catch whatever it is he's got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguy408 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 That's the official protocol. If you've ever been in hospital (particularly the alex, and I know you have been there, obviously...lol), the standard procedure is to curse that you've never been fit-tested for an N-95, then grab a plain surgical mask, cloth, towel, or some other flimsy object, and run into the room, while half-heartedly clapping over your mouth. Seriously, how many times have we all seen this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanJ Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 dudes. non-cardiac illness does not exist right now, we have a cardio exam in like . . . 8.5 hours. that and with the looks of his heart (breaking the xray-like instrument in the movie) it would be malpractice to not have that high on your list. He probably has a family history of benign green-ness anyways. ordering a 24hr cortisol might be a good idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguy408 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 7hrs 10min till Cardio exam...no time to wait for cortisol to come back. It's gonna have to be a clinical diagnosis: Yellow skin (from jaundice) + Blue skin (cyanosis) = Green Skin Large bulbous stomach = Ascites Large Dilated Heart = He's in failure. Final story: Aortic regurgitation. Turbulent neck blood flow precipitated thyroid damage leading to thyroid storm. This led to acute rage and evil. As regurg damaged the LV, we had back up into the pulmonary system, leading to the raspy and sketchy sounding voice as sequelae of pulmonary artery hypertension. This also caused the cyanosis listed above. We then see backup into the right heart, leading to right failure and systemic backup. This leads to two key findings: ascites, and hepatomegaly. The ensuing liver failure led to jaundice, which manifested as yellow skin. Combined with cyanosis, we have a green grinch. The paradoxical happiness of the grinch at the end of the story is due to cerebral ischemia, not unlike that experienced during erotic strangulation. I love med. It has made me the coolest person ever. Word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanJ Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 BAAAAAHAHAHAHA. dude. there are no words for this. (I'd toss in some eisenmenger secondary to a congenital vsd, make the cyanosis classic) pure gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaVieEnRose Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 7hrs 10min till Cardio exam...no time to wait for cortisol to come back. It's gonna have to be a clinical diagnosis: Yellow skin (from jaundice) + Blue skin (cyanosis) = Green Skin Large bulbous stomach = Ascites Large Dilated Heart = He's in failure. Final story: Aortic regurgitation. Turbulent neck blood flow precipitated thyroid damage leading to thyroid storm. This led to acute rage and evil. As regurg damaged the LV, we had back up into the pulmonary system, leading to the raspy and sketchy sounding voice as sequelae of pulmonary artery hypertension. This also caused the cyanosis listed above. We then see backup into the right heart, leading to right failure and systemic backup. This leads to two key findings: ascites, and hepatomegaly. The ensuing liver failure led to jaundice, which manifested as yellow skin. Combined with cyanosis, we have a green grinch. The paradoxical happiness of the grinch at the end of the story is due to cerebral ischemia, not unlike that experienced during erotic strangulation. I love med. It has made me the coolest person ever. Word. Perhaps this should be added to the "Why choose U of A" thread. =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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