whale.of.a.time Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm nervous!!! Can't wait for this weekend to be over. I'm not totally looking forward to my first MMI ever. Everyone else out there as cool as cucumbers or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astudentis Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 got an exam this afternoon... will worry about interview after that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngdad Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm nervous!!! Can't wait for this weekend to be over. I'm not totally looking forward to my first MMI ever. Everyone else out there as cool as cucumbers or what? Don't worry whale. Its going to be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w8kg6 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm actually excited for this, haha. That's only after seeing stats that say second timers do way better though . After bunging it up last year, how can I go wrong? (famous last words...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minderbinder Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hmm. CAD software not working properly, masters project nowhere near where it should be. Can't find lucky interview tie. Wondering if I'm forgetting something important, like the passport picture. Feeling guilty about leaving the wife alone with the kids for four days. Feeling even more guilty because 66% of kids are sick. Feeling guilty at the idea of having fun while wife is alone with kids. Read too much on ethics and current topics in medicine. Currently afraid of losing it during the interview and recommending mandatory circumcision for all males in private clinics funded by the tax payers, assisted by unproven designer drugs and post-modern Elbonian spirit healers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Stark Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Good luck everyone! Don't stress too much - it'll be over before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngdad Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hmm. CAD software not working properly, masters project nowhere near where it should be. Can't find lucky interview tie. Wondering if I'm forgetting something important, like the passport picture. Feeling guilty about leaving the wife alone with the kids for four days. Feeling even more guilty because 66% of kids are sick. Feeling guilty at the idea of having fun while wife is alone with kids. Read too much on ethics and current topics in medicine. Currently afraid of losing it during the interview and recommending mandatory circumcision for all males in private clinics funded by the tax payers, assisted by unproven designer drugs and post-modern Elbonian spirit healers. LOL. Relax. Good to bump into another dad on here. I would suggest that the first order of business is to find that tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme me Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Wondering if I'm forgetting something important, like the passport picture. Just to clarify, the photo is a photo ID... no need to get a passport one taken. Cross that off the list. In terms of ethics... it's good that you're well-read and it is absolutely an asset to understand the theory of medical ethics, but I would be less concerned about the technical stuff when addressing your scenario... I think it's more important to take a common sense approach to these types of questions... I would let your knowledge of the theory support your answer instead of making it your answer, if that makes any sense at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale.of.a.time Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Hmm...Read too much on ethics and current topics in medicine. Currently afraid of losing it during the interview and recommending mandatory circumcision for all males in private clinics funded by the tax payers, assisted by unproven designer drugs and post-modern Elbonian spirit healers. LOL, ok ok. So it's not just me then I think it's the not knowing what to expect part that is killing me. Maybe that's why some people do better on their 2nd try? Anyway, good luck to everyone, I'm sure we'll have a blast tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premed_guy Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 I'll be at the potluck. Should be swanky! Good luck to everyone interviewing today- and for those on Sunday, I'll see you there! - Premed guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minderbinder Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 I'll be there too. Should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale.of.a.time Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 phewf, all over! Good luck to everyone who has one tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 How did you find it? You seemed quite nervous a few days ago. Not as nerve racking as you expected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale.of.a.time Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 No, it was much better than I thought it would be. No idea how I did on the actual interview part, but the whole experience was almost (almost!) fun. The med students were nice, the interviewers were all great and friendly, and the whole thing ran like clock-work. And it's really true what people say...there's no time to get nervous since 8 minutes goes by SO quickly. The only weird part for me was that there were 2 stations where we ran out of things to say, and the interviewers had used all their prompts...and we kindof just small talked for the last 2 minutes or so. Very awkward. But not the end of the world, since I've read on pm101 that this has happened to other people! Good luck if you have one today. I'd love to hear how everyone feels afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombiegirl1979 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 I had fun too and thought it went well. It wasn't stressful at all. Really, just like having a conversation. Most interviewers were very nice. Though, I think everyone I talked too afterwards when we mingled said they felt it went well and had fun too. If everyone thought they did good and only 100 are getting in are some of us just delusional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale.of.a.time Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Or are they so nice that everyone gets a 5/5, and then they just draw names from hats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minderbinder Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 I have to say I was quite impressed by everyone I met this weekend: so many nice, friendly, overachieving-yet-humble people... I'm sure the class of 2013 will be great. In the meantime though, I'll try to relax and not think about this whole process until May 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w8kg6 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Wow, my experience spoke volumes for the value of preperation. Although there were 2 stations where I think I did average, I think I smoked the others. At risk of putting my foot in my mouth, I'm going to say that I'm legitimately excited to get that letter on May 20thish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garance Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Glad to hear it went well, w8kg6. I was happy with my interview also. I don't think any station was a train wreck, a few were average, some were better than average. Good luck everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astudentis Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 wow, it doesn't seem like w8kg6 needed any luck I thought mine went alright, I think I performed at average or above average at most stations (though not sure about the first one), just like Garance, I guess we will have to wait 2.2million seconds (haha 22days) till may 15th (oh wait, maybe longer because they send out letters) happy waiting eveyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringer Bell Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Wow, my experience spoke volumes for the value of preperation. Although there were 2 stations where I think I did average, I think I smoked the others. At risk of putting my foot in my mouth, I'm going to say that I'm legitimately excited to get that letter on May 20thish. By the sounds of it there are only 19 more NB seats. A premature congratulations is in order here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garance Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I thought mine went alright, ... (though not sure about the first one), ... astudentis, take some comfort that everyone is nervous at the first station, and this is likely taken into account when scoring... everyone gets a first station. Good luck to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w8kg6 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 By the sounds of it there are only 19 more NB seats. A premature congratulations is in order here. Haha, be careful. My unfounded excitement isn't immune to jinxing . Also, I just think I 'smoked' them because I had a really fun time with the stations, haha. I didn't mean to seem as though I think I have a spot reserved for me, lol. My 3.6 OMSAS GPA will still be my ball and chain . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringer Bell Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Haha, be careful. My unfounded excitement isn't immune to jinxing . Also, I just think I 'smoked' them because I had a really fun time with the stations, haha. I didn't mean to seem as though I think I have a spot reserved for me, lol. My 3.6 OMSAS GPA will still be my ball and chain . No worries, I was just playin' with you anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maodiddymao Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 16 people didn't show up for the saturday 9AM time slot, so that's only going to help everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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