cisran Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Do you guys think there is any advantage when applying to med schools if you go through programs like the joint UofT/ Centennial college joint Para-medicine program (4 year Hons with certification as a paramedic) or any of the Nursing programs out there? provided one has his her pre reqs completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In_Valid Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Do you guys think there is any advantage when applying to med schools if you go through programs like the joint UofT/ Centennial college joint Para-medicine program (4 year Hons with certification as a paramedic) or any of the Nursing programs out there? provided one has his her pre reqs completed. nope. schools don't officially discriminate applicants based on their undergraduate programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherv Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 nope. schools don't officially discriminate applicants based on their undergraduate programs. Where it could have a benefit is in the interview or personal statements, where the individual could talk about clinical/medical experience they've acquired during the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapers Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Well from my point of view, if you could swing the prereqs you want/need and complete a nursing/paramed you wouldn't be in a bad position at all: lots of clinical to speak of, a job to go back to if med fell through (or just to save up some money while you apply), something that makes you stand out from the hordes, the ability to say that you truly considered other options . .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzr Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I think there are advantages and disadvantages for every undergraduate program. Paramedic or nursing will give the applicant great clinical exposure, but it seems like those students do not get as much research opportunities as people in B.Sc. Generally speaking that is. But just curious, is anyone familiar with a paramedic/nursing student doing active research? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapers Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 No, you're right about there being less opportunity for research in general . . . esp in undergrad. But- is research really an essential to an application- quite arguable. That said, I think there are opportunities out there if that's what you want to get into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviathan Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I think there are advantages and disadvantages for every undergraduate program.Paramedic or nursing will give the applicant great clinical exposure, but it seems like those students do not get as much research opportunities as people in B.Sc. Generally speaking that is. But just curious, is anyone familiar with a paramedic/nursing student doing active research? I am a paramedic and did research during the program. Of course that was 40 hours/week which is way more than normal university time committments. If you're in a regular 5 course/semester college nursing or paramedic program, I don't see how doing research would be any harder than while in another degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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