Retsage Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I feel the opposite of Alastriss. Surgery, to me, is the epitome of awesome. You cut somebody up, tinker with their innards, and voila, they're better! You really get to see healing in action, unlike giving them a cocktail of antibiotics and sitting back hoping for the best. Too bad the hours are ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 LOL I got to see a couple surguries. I just didn't think they were like that. I remember turning away and then looking back and seeing the surgeon put like his entire hand INTO the guy. I as like wtf is this for real? then when they were removing this guy's fingertip because it had necrotic tissue the skin looked like cloth and the inner tissue looked like playdough. Weird. You know what's really look though, Rad onc. Its kind of a surgical approach but seems a lot more sophisticated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Rad onc seemed cool to me...until I realized it was more competitive than derm and plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 rad onc is the **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Rad onc seemed cool to me...until I realized it was more competitive than derm and plastics. Only in the US my friend. Here its moderately competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Only in the US my friend. Here its moderately competitive. why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Stark Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I feel the opposite of Alastriss. Surgery, to me, is the epitome of awesome. You cut somebody up, tinker with their innards, and voila, they're better! You really get to see healing in action, unlike giving them a cocktail of antibiotics and sitting back hoping for the best. Too bad the hours are ****. Well, they're often better... assuming they don't get a site infection or sepsis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Wow.. went to bed late last night, just woke up sweating and scared after a nightmare whether they waitlisted me before I even interviewed I ****in hate my premed life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpanishFly Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Wow.. went to bed late last night, just woke up sweating and scared after a nightmare whether they waitlisted me before I even interviewed I ****in hate my premed life haha, I feel your pain, I'm having this recurring nightmare of running through a school that looks very much like an old elementary school I went to and I'm being chased, but by who I don't know. My subconscious mind is really subtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashmetoo Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Wow.. went to bed late last night, just woke up sweating and scared after a nightmare whether they waitlisted me before I even interviewed I ****in hate my premed life LOL, that's pretty harsh, but at least you don't dream of getting chased by zombies like me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted February 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 where are all the regulars on this forum? it's so dead these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Trying to enjoy my last few months of freedom slash trying not to fail my classes. I'll probably start worrying about admissions again in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 are you going to go to any cdn interviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I think I am officially completely demoralized. I'm on the verge of saying "I hate medicine". I think that so much of this process (especially in Canada) has become such BS. I am at this point more excited about the prospect of this MSc I am going to get involved in, which if I happen to end up going into it, will probably pull a "token" and shoot for US schools ONLY. At least that system is more based on merit than ours is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I think I am officially completely demoralized. I'm on the verge of saying "I hate medicine". I think that so much of this process (especially in Canada) has become such BS. I am at this point more excited about the prospect of this MSc I am going to get involved in, which if I happen to end up going into it, will probably pull a "token" and shoot for US schools ONLY. At least that system is more based on merit than ours is. Shall we go and drink our sorrows away in Kingston on Thursday night? LOL, PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 i want in on drinks too lol, but i'm not in kingston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 POSSIBLY I may have an assignment to finish but I think I will be long done before the night rolls around. edit: ok that is definitely a good idea. Will PM on you facebook. What time is your interview on friday and are you leaving same day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 POSSIBLY I may have an assignment to finish but I think I will be long done before the night rolls around. edit: ok that is definitely a good idea. Will PM on you facebook. What time is your interview on friday and are you leaving same day? I'm interviewing Friday morning and taking off right away, so Thursday is the only time I can meet up....unless you wanna meet for an early breakfast and psych each other out right before the interviews, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I considered signing up for a Queen's interview at the last minute yesterday, but the only date available was for this Friday. Alas, I didn't want to spend reading week with hundreds of pre-meds I'm sure you'll all do great since you have a huge advantage having already interviewed in the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAS Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I have the same MCAT (31R) as you and a fairly similar GPA (3.7 cGPA, 3.5 science), applied early (July/August) and received four interviews thus far...so i think if you apply early next year you should have a shot somewhere. totally forgot about this thread thanks for the encouragement freshprince... i'm still contemplating reapplying this coming cycle (early june submission probably) and redoing all of my ECs/Essay stuff. I'm just not sure whether I would rather do US or Aussie right now. Aussie is so tempting with it's relatively low tuition, great weather, dual-tier healthcare, brand new med facilities and commonwealth recognition... anyways, I've learned my lesson and I hope others do too. If you have lower stats like me (to reiterate, I have 3.6/3.33 c/sGPA, balanced 31P mcat with 4.0 grad GPA and bundles of ECs in a variety of contexts), then don't bother applying later than early Sept. I submitted in late Sept, was complete at most schools by mid-Oct to mid-Nov and received 5 holds, 6 rejections and no interviews. Hopefully this will help someone avoid my mistake and save them a few thousand $s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Paying for this **** and worrying about residency afterwards are killing me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 but you're still interviewing in Canada right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 yeah but it's such a crapshoot not expecting acceptance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest viscous Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 i am seeing a gloomy future, not that it is bright at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 i am seeing a gloomy future, not that it is bright at the moment. mr optimistic over here eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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