Dino Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Well, apparently 2201 pages was too long...so it's time to start afresh. What's better than this to trigger a lovely discussion? http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2399352.ece Writing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeb88 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Although some students to receive a seat after one application cycle only, all serious applicants need to understand they will likely need to apply for more than one cycle and those who take this longterm view with persistence will be successful at the end. I needed that inspiration f_d. Although this is my first cycle, it's been really discouraging. With my less-than-stellar stats I applied with no expectations just to give it a shot, but going 0/3 pre-interview has been a huge blow to my confidence I wish I could travel back in time to my first UG and do things right the first time. Unfortunately time travel isn't possible...yet... I'm seriously hoping that this 2nd UG pays off. I absolutely rocked last semester, but I'm not sure whether it'll be enough next cycle. Either way, I'm definitely in this for the long haul and I'm going to do whatever it takes to become a doctor. Even if I'm still on these forums at age 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronjw Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I needed that inspiration f_d. Although this is my first cycle, it's been really discouraging. With my less-than-stellar stats I applied with no expectations just to give it a shot, but going 0/3 pre-interview has been a huge blow to my confidence I wish I could travel back in time to my first UG and do things right the first time. Unfortunately time travel isn't possible...yet... I'm seriously hoping that this 2nd UG pays off. I absolutely rocked last semester, but I'm not sure whether it'll be enough next cycle. Either way, I'm definitely in this for the long haul and I'm going to do whatever it takes to become a doctor. Even if I'm still on these forums at age 50 We may be here together, scratching ourselves such as old geezers do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeb88 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 We may be here together, scratching ourselves such as old geezers do Haha that was quite the visual. At least we'll be in good company! Geezers need friends too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 After 4 rejections, finally got an invite from Mac. Feels like pm101 was finally worth it, lol. Emotional state = relief Leon!! I am so happy to hear this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire_tea Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm about to have a heart attack. My reference letters for grad school are due tomorrow, and one of my referees still hasn't submitted hers. I emailed her a reminder last week, resent the UBC link on Sunday, and spoke to her yesterday before class when I asked whether she had received the email from UBC for the submission and whether there had been any problems, and said yes she had received the email, cutting it a little fine, and she could give me back my USB key with all the necessary documents on it now with a smile. I thought maybe there had been an administrative back up, but my third reference sent his in this afternoon and it updated on my application checklist instantly! She had no office hours today so I sent her ANOTHER email a few hours ago asking about it again while profusely apologizing for all the harassing emails, but explained that the reference was still showing up as "Not received" so I was very concerned. No response as of yet. I'm tearing my hair out, but I know there isn't anything I can do until tomorrow at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I needed that inspiration f_d. Although this is my first cycle, it's been really discouraging. With my less-than-stellar stats I applied with no expectations just to give it a shot, but going 0/3 pre-interview has been a huge blow to my confidence I wish I could travel back in time to my first UG and do things right the first time. Unfortunately time travel isn't possible...yet... I'm seriously hoping that this 2nd UG pays off. I absolutely rocked last semester, but I'm not sure whether it'll be enough next cycle. Either way, I'm definitely in this for the long haul and I'm going to do whatever it takes to become a doctor. Even if I'm still on these forums at age 50 You will spring back soon enough, I know. This is not the time or about lack of confidence. Rejection is built into the system and the average med student tries for about 3 cycles before success occurs. Some do it in one cycle, some take seven cycles. Those who are persistent generally succeed despite the odds stacked against them. To repeat, this is not about lack of confidence. It is about learning truly what humility means. When success is achieved, it is soo, soo sweet and appreciated. It is important to hang in there, regroup, see if there is anything to learn from this cycle, how to make yourself a better candidate; although I fervently believe that lady luck plays her role. In my case, luck was crucial and it just happened that lady luck favoured me, although I could still be applying today - and would until I got in. So, lick your wounds and move forward and upward. This journey is not for the fainted hearted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<abstract> Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 It is good to see some success stories amidst the massacre that occurred today. I just hope you guys do not loose hope, and keep trying to reach your goals. Of course, I still have 1 more year until I apply.. so my time will come. Stay awesome, ABS:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 After 4 rejections, finally got an invite from Mac. Feels like pm101 was finally worth it, lol. Emotional state = relief Yay! Congrats!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 testing, testing ⚕ ⚕ ⚕ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Test acknowledged! Over and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 The road is rarely a straight line. Congrats! Leon!! I am so happy to hear this! Yay! Congrats!!!!! Thanks guys. This cycle has been very humbling so far and I feel incredibly privileged to have gotten an invite. It's funny because I was *****ing about CASPer ever since they introduced it and yet CASPer was my lifeline this cycle! Ah, the trolls of fate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thanks guys. This cycle has been very humbling so far and I feel incredibly privileged to have gotten an invite. It's funny because I was *****ing about CASPer ever since they introduced it and yet CASPer was my lifeline this cycle! Ah, the trolls of fatelol. CASPer is always an interesting thing. People either like it or hate it and you never really know how you did after writing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leap87 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Just wanted to come by and say congrats to all those who got an interview ( ) and sorry about others who did not ( ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I was confused about why I had so many PMs when I logged in today. Turns out they were a bunch of thank-yous. Awww. Congrats to everyone who got good news. For those still waiting, try to stay positive and not let the wait get to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Just saw this now. Congrats Leon!!!!!!!! Thanks! I just got the letter in the mail and it has to be most beautiful thing I saw in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm88 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Congrats to everyone with invites so far! hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurepediatric Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Congrats to everyone with invites so far! hehe. LOL! ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks to all of you who PMd me tonight. It means a lot. Rejected again, but the changes for next year will improve my GPA by over 0.4 (from 3.43 to about 3.85GPA). I am still hopeful and optimistic, don't you worry. I feel like I put a down payment on a car and the factory has just told me that they're really sorry, but it won't be ready for another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 That's the spirit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoswim Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks to all of you who PMd me tonight. It means a lot. Rejected again, but the changes for next year will improve my GPA by over 0.4 (from 3.43 to about 3.85GPA). I am still hopeful and optimistic, don't you worry. I feel like I put a down payment on a car and the factory has just told me that they're really sorry, but it won't be ready for another year. Aw sorry We're adding a new course today (psych), because clearly having 7 + the second half of volunteering hours wasn't enough! :/ Sucks because I took that class in my 1 semester of physio, but it was too long ago to consider.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks to all of you who PMd me tonight. It means a lot. Rejected again, but the changes for next year will improve my GPA by over 0.4 (from 3.43 to about 3.85GPA). That's a massive bump that qualifies you for pretty much all of Ontario! A huge increase in chances- might I ask how you brought about such a change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 http://www.newswise.com/articles/massage-is-promising-for-muscle-recovery-reduces-inflammation?ret=/articles/list&category=medicine&page=2&search[status]=3&search[sort]=date+desc&search[section]=10&search[has_multimedia]= Massage Is Promising for Muscle Recovery: Reduces Inflammation McMaster researchers find just 10 minutes of massage reduces inflammation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronjw Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Doing some research on urban vs rural health care and it really is quite disturbing. We've all heard the issues but when you start digging into it, it's REALLY eye opening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Doing some research on urban vs rural health care and it really is quite disturbing. We've all heard the issues but when you start digging into it, it's REALLY eye opening Care to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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