maodiddymao Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 It might be nice to go to the presentation and tour though. I am guessing that a lot of us will be nervous so this might get rid of some of that nervous tension, and I'm sure you will get to meet a few people in the process as well . The tour is only necessary if you don't know the campus, but EVERYONE should go to the presentation. There's a lot of very valuable information, and you get to meet and talk to the med students that are part of the program as well as some really great faculty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 It might be nice to go to the presentation and tour though. I am guessing that a lot of us will be nervous so this might get rid of some of that nervous tension, and I'm sure you will get to meet a few people in the process as well . That is our aim People need to do what they think will best prepare them of course, but those talks allow us to help you understand the school and program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Does anyone have an idea of what the interview schedule is like? Is it an all day affair? Or do they give you a tour and the panel interview and that's it? Oh, by the way very soon the student interview site will be up with will give you all the schedules and events etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkthlttr Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Oh, by the way very soon the student interview site will be up with will give you all the schedules and events etc Thanks rmorelan. Looking forward to seeing what Western has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellorie Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 As I look at Western's program, I like it more and more. It was near the bottom of my list at first, but it's moving way up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isix Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 rmorelan, are you at all involved in the Pre-med interview symposium next week at UWO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkthlttr Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I think it depends on what you want to do. I know they offer a tour and a presentation about the school, the city, etc. They also have refreshments in the waiting area which you can sit in before and/or after your interview. I'm from London and go to school at UWO so I skipped the tour and presentation part last year and went in only for the interview - so up to you! Thanks for this. Do you think it would be practical to schedule an interview in London in the morning, drive to Toronto and do an interview in the afternoon? Or vice versa? (Of course I realize I'm counting chickens before they hatch here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 rmorelan, are you at all involved in the Pre-med interview symposium next week at UWO? The tradition at Schulich med school is for the first years to run that event and organize the talks - med school has a lot of things like that where each year only does an event once. I will however likely be there all the time slots as well - probably not a surprise that I really enjoy giving pre med talks etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inception. Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thanks for this. Do you think it would be practical to schedule an interview in London in the morning, drive to Toronto and do an interview in the afternoon? Or vice versa? (Of course I realize I'm counting chickens before they hatch here) Actually, I was kind of tired after my last interview believe it or not. Lol, I know that sounds strange, and I never would have expected it before but the experience did tire me out a little bit. I am just putting this out there because in my own case, I would probably schedule 2 interviews on different days. Another thing is time of reflection. When you finish one, you often think about how it went, and you might even work on some things as well. I think every interview is a learning experience so it is good to give yourself time in between to reflect. If you want to do 2 in a day though, I'm sure you can pull it off . Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Actually, I was kind of tired after my last interview believe it or not. Lol, I know that sounds strange, and I never would have expected it before but the experience did tire me out a little bit. I am just putting this out there because in my own case, I would probably schedule 2 interviews on different days. Another thing is time of reflection. When you finish one, you often think about how it went, and you might even work on some things as well. I think every interview is a learning experience so it is good to give yourself time in between to reflect. If you want to do 2 in a day though, I'm sure you can pull it off . Good luck!! yeah i would not recommend cramming them in - for one thing you cannot count on the traffic situation. More though there is just the issue of mental focus and exhaustion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 rmorelan, are you at all involved in the Pre-med interview symposium next week at UWO? Hey, where's the info about this symposium next week? I haven't heard anything about it from anywhere else. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hey, where's the info about this symposium next week? I haven't heard anything about it from anywhere else. Thanks! You can go here for some more details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104026756339161&ref=nf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb35 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 You can go here for some more details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104026756339161&ref=nf Hey If I am not a Western student but live within driving distance is there a way I can book a spot in advance and then just pay when I get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hey If I am not a Western student but live within driving distance is there a way I can book a spot in advance and then just pay when I get there? I have been told by the pre med symposium organizers that there should be some tickets at the door if that works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb35 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I have been told by the pre med symposium organizers that there should be some tickets at the door if that works! Sounds great! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkthlttr Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Western's blog seems to be up. Seems like it'll be a great way for the admissions office to interact with pre-meds. Probably even more so for when people are going through the OMSAS process next year. http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/admissions/medicine/index.php?page=GENERALDISCUSSION&article=001340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb35 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Western's blog seems to be up. Seems like it'll be a great way for the admissions office to interact with pre-meds. Probably even more so for when people are going through the OMSAS process next year. http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/admissions/medicine/index.php?page=GENERALDISCUSSION&article=001340 Awesome. Good on ya Western! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Western's blog seems to be up. Seems like it'll be a great way for the admissions office to interact with pre-meds. Probably even more so for when people are going through the OMSAS process next year. http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/admissions/medicine/index.php?page=GENERALDISCUSSION&article=001340 Nice blog UWO (and rmorelan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Nice blog UWO (and rmorelan). Thanks - we are just getting started here. The blog completes phase 2 of the primary upgrades. We will be continuing add additional information/functionality as time goes on. The process works best if the community at large brings their suggestions to the table. We will take it from there Currently following phase 3 will focus on adding an interactive flowchart guiding applicants from highschool forward to admission, and some additional flair to the system. We are going to continue to do everything we can to keep everyone in the loop and reduce stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpy Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Currently following phase 3 will focus on adding an interactive flowchart guiding applicants from highschool forward to admission, and some additional flair to the system. Why not just add the pm101 flowchart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Why not just add the pm101 flowchart? actually that was gave me the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawalac Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 ughh I would love to attend that Pre-Med symposium but I have presentations that I have to do for my grad program. Just wouldn't be able to make it there and back from where I live (i.e., outside of London). Seems like a fantastic way to augment your interview prep! grrrrrrrrr.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 ughh I would love to attend that Pre-Med symposium but I have presentations that I have to do for my grad program. Just wouldn't be able to make it there and back from where I live (i.e., outside of London). Seems like a fantastic way to augment your interview prep! grrrrrrrrr.... Wow! Pretty intense presentations - the event is over a number of days. There will be other opportunities coming up - I will try to make sure everyone knows when/where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkthlttr Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Wow! Pretty intense presentations - the event is over a number of days. There will be other opportunities coming up - I will try to make sure everyone knows when/where. For those that don't live in the area, will there be powerpoint slides available? Or I think I read somewhere about a book available for purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawalac Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Wow! Pretty intense presentations - the event is over a number of days. There will be other opportunities coming up - I will try to make sure everyone knows when/where. Yeah I noticed they were over a number of days, but I also have other commitments aside from the presentations that I would feel awful about missing. Hmmm I guess I'll just have to work around them. If you could provide any more updates for future events that would be fantastic rmorelan. I appreciate your effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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