KCA Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thought I might follow the format of the other forums and open a discussion thread to keep the stats one tidy! Congrats to everyone who received an interview! Sorry for those who did not. But don't give up. Try again next year or wait to hear back from other schools! For those who did, when are you interviewing? I noticed people who posted interview at dates are all being interviewed on a weekday. I'm invited for the 19th which is a Monday. And is anyone else's email cut off at the one edge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawn_doe Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 On my phone the email was cut off, but on my laptop its fine. I have Mar 21. Just wondering how many people are interviewed for the 170 seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoast89 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hi KCA, I also had an e-mail cut off on the left side. Additionally it refers to an attached appendix which I have not seen (perhaps it is in the snail mail?). Congrats on your interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCA Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hi KCA, I also had an e-mail cut off on the left side. Additionally it refers to an attached appendix which I have not seen (perhaps it is in the snail mail?). Congrats on your interview! Hey! Thanks congrats to you too! If you copy and paste you should be able to see the full email. So it's a weird formatting problem? It is still cut off even if I read it on the computer. I don't see the appendix either. Perhaps it will be sent in the later emails that we are expecting which they said there will be attachments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawn_doe Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Saw it in another thread. Interview 580 people. Another question, what's the interview format? Is it a 3 on 1 panel? Student, MD, and community person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 No appendices in my email either. I am interviewing on Friday March 30th in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Interview 580 for how many spots? And yes, I too am interested in the sort of format of the interview. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holiday1001 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 The Admissions Committee will review 3,669 applications this year for the 164 positions available and will interview approximately 575 candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apixaban85 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Saw it in another thread. Interview 580 people. Another question, what's the interview format? Is it a 3 on 1 panel? Student, MD, and community person? Wondering about this as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Just curious... I have an interview late in March (the 30th). Does this disadvantage me? Are those who get interviews earlier more likely to get in? does anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeon Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 No. If I remember correctly, you get an interview score in one of 4 categories (High to low). Individuals are then granted acceptance based on interview score, and each score level is ranked based on GPA. For example, someone with a 4.00 GPA who was given a medium-high rank at the interview will be at the top of the medium-high group, but someone with a 3.9 GPA in the high interview rank group will have priority. Just curious... I have an interview late in March (the 30th). Does this disadvantage me? Are those who get interviews earlier more likely to get in? does anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treejuice1 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Is it just me or is everyone's GPA crazy high at like every school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeon Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Ye, they are. The MCATs are crazy high too. I suppose this year bred a bunch of beasts. I will be the one shaking in the corner on interview day. Is it just me or is everyone's GPA crazy high at like every school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 No. If I remember correctly, you get an interview score in one of 4 categories (High to low). Individuals are then granted acceptance based on interview score, and each score level is ranked based on GPA. For example, someone with a 4.00 GPA who was given a medium-high rank at the interview will be at the top of the medium-high group, but someone with a 3.9 GPA in the high interview rank group will have priority. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCA Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Is it just me or is everyone's GPA crazy high at like every school Its not just you. Even the rejected GPAs and MCATs this year are crazy high... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetG Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hey everyone, To those of you who got invites (or those who are in-the-know) where can I get more info about the U of Ottawa interview process? the style (panel i believe? do they just ask you about your ABS or are ethics scenarios thrown in), how to prepare, etc. This is my first ever med interview so i'm a rookie! Any help would be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 http://www.premed101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58992 You also have the link to my interview prep thread. It is wide ranging and can cover all you have referred to. Just be your personable, communicative self. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluck Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hey everyone, To those of you who got invites (or those who are in-the-know) where can I get more info about the U of Ottawa interview process? the style (panel i believe? do they just ask you about your ABS or are ethics scenarios thrown in), how to prepare, etc. This is my first ever med interview so i'm a rookie! Any help would be awesome It's a 3 panel interview (doctor, community member, 4th year medical student). In terms of what you'll be asked about, it can vary quite a bit depending on the interviewers/interviewee. Expect to be asked about you as a person, your experiences and your opinions (ethical or otherwise). In terms of preparation, there will be mock interviews held by current UofO medical students (I'll be doing a couple of days of these) that many people in the past have said are helpful. Also, there are bunch of websites that you can google that have med-interview sample questions from various medschools around the world. Those questions obviously won't be entirely what your asked in your interview, but I found them useful in preparing for my interview. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetG Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Awesome, thank you so much! I'm new to this blog and I have to say, the support everyone gives each other blows me away. You're all completely undermining the competitive stereotypes associated with premed/med students. It's people like you who I hope to have as a physician one day. keep up the amazing work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steezyP Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thanks for all the info everyone. The email says I interview on Thursday March 8th, but I have a test that day soooo I'm hoping they can accommodate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.SouthWestSauceBauss Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Great practice opportunity! Check the other forum thread under University of Ottawa for the Mock Interviews. A school official has posted the dates and times for the mock interviews. I e-mailed him about Skype interviews for out of Ottawa applicants (I think I remember him mentioning earlier that these are valid). Also asked about MMI interviews, might come in handy for any upcoming MMIs! Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keen Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I interviewed at Ottawa last year on March 31, but this year I will be interviewing on Feb 29? Can anyone tell me what's going on? One year seem to be on the last day, the other year seem to be on the first day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillalatte Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Does anyone know what the actual interview day/weekend looks like? Arrive 45 minutes before the interview, an hour long interview, and then anything after? Just trying to make travel arrangements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitting waiting wishing Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 They will probably send you an email with more information but throughout the day there will be tours of the school given as well as Q&A sessions. These are of course optional, but I would recommend going to learn more about the school and talk to medical students. When I went for my interview I just stayed for the day, but I think you do have to be at least 45 minutes early to register. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawn_doe Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I received an email with the information package they mentioned in their first email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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