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Hi folks!

 

I am applying for the third time, only to University of Ottawa. I finished master's in cellular and molecular medicine and bachelor in biochem (all in ottawa U) and currently just started a PhD in microbio and immunology, again at ottawa U.

 

My questions to you is: is it better if I do not mention anything about my PhD? I heard including it might hurt the applicant's chances as I might be asked (so what about your PhD, are you just going 'dumb' your lab?) or (does your supervisor know about your med interview and application?)

 

Another question: would it be ok if I get all my 3 ref letters from non profs? like one from an academic center from the university where I volunteered, one from a new scientist who worked with me in the past and one from a religious minister.

 

Thanks a lot guys!

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Hi folks!

 

I am applying for the third time, only to University of Ottawa. I finished master's in cellular and molecular medicine and bachelor in biochem (all in ottawa U) and currently just started a PhD in microbio and immunology, again at ottawa U.

 

My questions to you is: is it better if I do not mention anything about my PhD? I heard including it might hurt the applicant's chances as I might be asked (so what about your PhD, are you just going 'dumb' your lab?) or (does your supervisor know about your med interview and application?)

 

Another question: would it be ok if I get all my 3 ref letters from non profs? like one from an academic center from the university where I volunteered, one from a new scientist who worked with me in the past and one from a religious minister.

 

Thanks a lot guys!

 

Interesting! Are you basically (probably with a good reason) trying to hide your PHD status? Sounds dangerous :)

 

If transcripts just go through OMSAS they likely would reveal it as they only deal with prior course work, and your phD just started. Your reference approach is fine in general.

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