Dorothy Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Terrible news guys. I talked to an advisor at MD Financial today and apparently there won't be any med backpacks next year. Too much concern amongst faculty about sponsorship and ethics violations. Really sucks that this years incoming class has to go without. Maybe we could organize a group-buy amongst ourselves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Terrible news guys. I talked to an advisor at MD Financial today and apparently there won't be any med backpacks next year. Too much concern amongst faculty about sponsorship and ethics violations. Really sucks that this years incoming class has to go without. Maybe we could organize a group-buy amongst ourselves? Really? Or is this some sort of cruel april fools joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBP Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 But it's not April Fools anymore. Would have been a good joke otherwise. If it's true--I'm not going to med school anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangebubbles Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Please tell me you're joking It's like giving me a sundae without a cherry...a terrible sundae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soenuedo Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Wow, is it just for next year, or from now on? Because this really kinda sorta bombs... What kind of ethical issues are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonGeo Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Bah, humbug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Maybe we got trolled... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erk Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Man, I never get the obsession with the backpacks. No offense to current U of C med students, but everyone around the campus except med students (and some of them I understand) think they look kinda douchey... I mean really, being a med student is a prestigious and difficult path that carries massive emotional and personal rewards once you get into it. Flaunting it just seems unnecessary. Maybe not all schools have "MD" in big letters on their packs, I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Man, I never get the obsession with the backpacks. No offense to current U of C med students, but everyone around the campus except med students (and some of them I understand) think they look kinda douchey... I mean really, being a med student is a prestigious and difficult path that carries massive emotional and personal rewards once you get into it. Flaunting it just seems unnecessary. Maybe not all schools have "MD" in big letters on their packs, I dunno. I've been using the same backpack for 7 years (true story). I just want something free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I've been using the same backpack for 7 years (true story). I just want something free Macbook, I'm truly evil. You're post made me laugh so hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I'm a poor student I can't do much about re-using things. But this backpack is a tank; I'm pretty sure I've used it for pretty much everything. In addition, it's actually hard to tell that they are MD backpacks with the grey version. I didn't notice that there were so many med students around me until one day someone pointed it out and said "hey macbook, those are med students with the grey backpacks." So I think people actually don't know/don't care, providing better reason as to why we should get the backpack. And because they're free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Apparently growing concerns about pharmaceutical company influence in medical education are forcing faculty to consider banning all private sponsorship of school affiliated events. It seems kind of silly, since MD financial is owned by the CMA, but I guess they're just taking a strong stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Ah well. That's fine really, no biggie. We can just walk around in scrubs or lab coats with stethoscopes around our neck anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGGSaint Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Ah well. That's fine really, no biggie. We can just walk around in scrubs or lab coats with stethoscopes around our neck anyway. LOL. That would be a new level of douche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asta Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 This makes me very sad. Watching the Queens interview video made me want one so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBP Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 How are we to locate our herd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Ah well. That's fine really, no biggie. We can just walk around in scrubs or lab coats with stethoscopes around our neck anyway. That's how I walk around when I go out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrivee Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I'm a poor student I can't do much about re-using things. But this backpack is a tank; I'm pretty sure I've used it for pretty much everything. In addition, it's actually hard to tell that they are MD backpacks with the grey version. I didn't notice that there were so many med students around me until one day someone pointed it out and said "hey macbook, those are med students with the grey backpacks." So I think people actually don't know/don't care, providing better reason as to why we should get the backpack. And because they're free You know you are on premed101 too much when your friends call you by your username, haha! Just kidding mac, I am on here tons too, in fact way too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrivee Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 And I want the backpack. I like the idea of being able to spot fellow med students from my school and from schools across the country, it seems like it kind of unites us all. One big med student family who dresses alike! Doesn't that paint a pretty picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb35 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I agree. I was having lunch in TO the other day, saw a girl with the backpack, and knew what year she was in. Would be a great conversation starter to see someone with your backpack colour and be able to strike up a conversation. Not a huge deal in the end, but I still really hope we've been trolled... What are the odds someone on here is going to call MD Financial/the CMA on Monday to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renin Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I have a blue one. I should give it away. I never use it. It has like 2" of dust on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
national Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 The bookbags are a bit douchey, BUT when you're travelling around for electives, carms, or just vacation, you often meet random people and strike up a conversation because you recognize the backpack. works from BC to Newfoundland and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 we should hold onto them for a bit, then auction them off on ebay, hehe I have a blue one. I should give it away. I never use it. It has like 2" of dust on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 You know you are on premed101 too much when your friends call you by your username, haha! Just kidding mac, I am on here tons too, in fact way too much LOL no I don't want to give up my name so I substituted it with my username. But you made me laugh Jake I really think we've been trolled. Someone should call, because if I get in the future I want my backpack >.> I just spotted a hole in my 7 year old bag that I've been using... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octals Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 kudos on the quality troll. Status is not an admirable motivator. Most will abandon the backpack once exposed to the clinical years, where humble pie is an abundant treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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