LostLamb Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I thought that I should start a thread where current waitlisted applicants can gather to share thoughts, news, frustrations, and insights. A quick look-over through the various threads indicate that a number of IP offers will be given up in favour of other offers or due to potential deferrals. Right now it looks like maybe 10 spots, and that's only based on pm101 posters. Very good news for those who are in limbo. In addition, several posters have indicated that they will be giving up their waitlist position in favour of an outright offer at another school. Again, that is another piece of potentially good news. Since I am IP I have only been following those seats being freed up. If an OOP applicant on the waitlist would like to chime in about progress of the OOP waitlist, they are more than welcome to do so here. Let this be a place to share our woes and share our triumphs! Best, LL PS. Many thanks to those who have posted about their intentions with their offers. It really, truly gives those of us who are waiting an inkling of what might lie ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeowsoft Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hey guys to dispel any myths I remember Dr. Walker telling one group in the interviews that there is no IP/OOP pools. they simply reserve 85% of the seats for IP and the rest of the 15% is up for grabs by the best applicants. Mikeowsoft class of 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instant_noodles Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hi LostLamb, although I do not post often in the forums but of the few times that I have been browsing, your posts have always been genuinely helpful to others and I was definitely rooting for you to make it this year. However being wait listed is a great start, I am in the same boat. Good luck to all of those wait listed!! Let's hope that 100% of that list gets offered spots (we can dream ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloh Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I hope you get good news this year LostLamb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEH Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 It says on the waitlist letter this year that app. 80-90% of waitlistees get an offer, according to last years results. does anyone know whether this 80-90% has been pretty consistent in the past? For those people who may have been waitlisted last year as well, was there any similar percentage estimated on your waitlist email from last year? Anyone with information? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I was WL at U of C two years ago and in that year's message, there was no estimation about waitlist movement. I have no idea about last year since I did not get interviewed last year. Many thanks to those who are rooting for me. Really, you guys are too kind. I am just another hopeful doing her best and seeing what develops. If it happens it happens and if it doesn't it doesn't and I must decide whether I should try again. I am glad that some find my posts helpful, if nothing else they are a voice of experience and persistence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hey guys to dispel any myths I remember Dr. Walker telling one group in the interviews that there is no IP/OOP pools. they simply reserve 85% of the seats for IP and the rest of the 15% is up for grabs by the best applicants. Mikeowsoft class of 2013 I am not certain of this. At least, based on two years ago I was told there were two waiting lists and that a 15% maximum of the class can consist of OOP candidates. The case that year was that the OOP list was exhausted and the class wasn't filled so spots went to IP candidates. I am sure there is a lot more to it but that is what I recall and understood. Maybe, mikeowsoft, you know more because you are in or maybe things have changed since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*HopefulMD Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hey LL, My girlfriend will ask to be removed off the waitlist and another friend will be declining his acceptance, both in favor of UofA. I hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hi *hopefulMD: If those are IP people who have not yet posted in the accepted/WL sticky then we are at approximately 12 seats opened up and about 4 people off of the WL in favour of other positions. Yay! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMaverick Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I know you're already aware of this LL, but for the benefit of others I'm IP and declining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkles3288 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Good luck to all waitlisters! I'm accepting my spot (IP) but i'll deferring for a few years to do LIM. Hopefully that opens a spot for this year!! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hmmm I am losing track, but estimates work best here. Between 11 and 12 offers available for grabs (I might have already counted sparkles, hence my uncertainty!). Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieMike Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Good luck to all waitlisters! I'm accepting my spot (IP) but i'll deferring for a few years to do LIM. Hopefully that opens a spot for this year!! =) samesies (10char) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi LostLamb, although I do not post often in the forums but of the few times that I have been browsing, your posts have always been genuinely helpful to others and I was definitely rooting for you to make it this year. However being wait listed is a great start, I am in the same boat. Good luck to all of those wait listed!! Let's hope that 100% of that list gets offered spots (we can dream ) same here. you are really helpful LL and i hope you make it in! does anyone have an estimate of how many people are waitlisted? if they interview around 550 in province candidates and then around 162 (170 - previous deferrals and LIM) are accepted immediately ... that leaves 388 roughly ... any speculations on how many of those are waitlists vs flat our rejections? (confusing i know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I try, epson, I try. According to the blog, the adcom does not disclose the size of the waiting list but merely states that not all people interviewed get waitlisted. What that means in terms of numbers, I have no idea at all. Dr Walker has said that he may find out if he is able to disclose the size of the waiting list, but that will be upon discussion with and at the discretion of the committee. Right now, our most reliable source of info is the blog, so I highly recommend you read the posts and comments and post further questions there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maher Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi everyone, I'll be giving up my waitlist spot. I wish you all only the best. Together we will make Canada's healthcare the best in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LEH Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Does anyone know if the waitlist moves differently for the two applicant pools (3rd year vs 4th year and on). Any past experience or thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erk Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 No solid knowledge LEH, but I would guess not. My understanding is that the waitlist ranking is purely based on the final combined pre- and post-mmi scoring. No second lists, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gleek Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Dr. Walker explained in detail on his blog how the waiting list moves. You might have to look through a few threads for the answer, but here is the link: http://mdadmissions.ucalgaryblogs.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezwhiz2 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 does anyone know when they start contacting people off the waitlist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Dr. Walker said he would make a blog post when they start contacting waitlisters. He said it would likely start the end of this week or the beginning of next week. Good luck! Keep your hopes up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECross Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Just wanted to let everyone know I will be removing myself from the U of C waitlist (Accepted at U of A). Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Keep the info coming, guys! Thank you for letting those of us who are waiting know your plans either way. Best of luck in your future endeavors! LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erk Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Still no news on movement? Aah, I'm almost as antsy as you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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