David_007 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I would like to start a thread to keep track of any changes the COM are planning on making for the upcoming year. (Helps keep me and everyone else on track So far, one of the changes, involves; the registration deadline being changed to the 1st... As well, are they planning on increasing the seats for the college in the upcoming year... someone told me that they were planning on adding 21 seats to the current spots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aishley Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 I would like to start a thread to keep track of any changes the COM are planning on making for the upcoming year. (Helps keep me and everyone else on track So far, one of the changes, involves; the registration deadline being changed to the 1st... As well, are they planning on increasing the seats for the college in the upcoming year... someone told me that they were planning on adding 21 seats to the current spots As of today, the College of Medicine website says: "Current admission requirements are under review. Updated applicant information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please contact the admissions office with any questions or concerns." Let us cross our fingers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ems4everlife Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 The 2013 manual is up http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/admissions/admissions-information/Applicant%20Information%202013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoktaEvergreen Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 So apparently they are looking at all 3 or 4 years for OOP individuals. Min GPA 83% to apply. That is interesting. Edit: What do you guys think will be a competitive GPA for OOP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdoc Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Nothing too different for IP folks it looks like at first glance. Same references Same interview:gpa weighting Same MCAT minimums Same 'no extra-curriculars' or essay section Same pretty much everything Anyone see any big differences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2bat0r Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 So no 3rd year OOP applicants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dam745 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nothing too different for IP folks it looks like at first glance. Same references Same interview:gpa weighting Same MCAT minimums Same 'no extra-curriculars' or essay section Same pretty much everything Anyone see any big differences? There are no changes for IP applicants this cycle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondansetron Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 So I am pretty sure of the answer but just to clarify. For OOP applicants, they don't look at the last two year GPA any more but consider the entire academic record, the GPA of which has to be 83% or above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3.572A Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 "Academic performance for Out-of-Province residents will be based on the MCAT Verbal Reasoning + Physical Sciences + Biological Sciences total score along with a required minimum GPA of 83% over all course work ..." It appears to me that, as long as GPA is more than 83%, it is no longer relevant, and the ranking is based on MCAT sum alone. Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoktaEvergreen Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 "Academic performance for Out-of-Province residents will be based on the MCAT Verbal Reasoning + Physical Sciences + Biological Sciences total score along with a required minimum GPA of 83% over all course work ..." It appears to me that, as long as GPA is more than 83%, it is no longer relevant, and the ranking is based on MCAT sum alone. Is this correct? based on the description, it seems like the criteria determining interview is both mcat and gpa, they both require minimums 30 total MCAT, 83% total average overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondansetron Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Oh man this really sucks because my last two years average is very good but my cGPA isn't even close to 83%.. Even though I meet the MCAT cut offs, i won't be able to apply. Oh well I guess.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aishley Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I almost got heart-attack but glad no big changes occur for IP applicant. I was thinking that Admission Committee might make degree requirement mandatory and was thinking that I might save some money this year by not going to school... of well... so here is the summary: IP students (Undergrad): Nothing changed; same as before i.e. either prerequisites or MCAT and two full undergraduate years of study IP students (grad): Again nothing changed! OP students (undergrad): All OP students are required to complete MCAT and fulfilled degree requirements with minimum cumulative average of 83%. OP students (grad): Grad work will not be considered. http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/admissions/admissions-information/Applicant%20Information%202013 Looks like AdCom made it harder for OP applicants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnoranceReductase Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I almost got heart-attack but glad no big changes occur for IP applicant. I was thinking that Admission Committee might make degree requirement mandatory and was thinking that I might save some money this year by not going to school... of well... so here is the summary: IP students (Undergrad): Nothing changed; same as before i.e. either prerequisites or MCAT and two full undergraduate years of study IP students (grad): AdCom will now consider either your grad work OR undergrad, whichever is best unless you do not have 9 credits (for master) or 15 credits (for Phd). If latter is the case, then AdCom will considered applicant's grad work AND best two best full undergraduate years. Prior to this year, AdCom did not solely consider your grad work. OP students (undergrad): All OP students are required to complete MCAT and fulfilled degree requirements with minimum cumulative average of 83%. OP students (grad): Grad work will not be considered. http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/admissions/admissions-information/Applicant%20Information%202013 Looks like AdCom made it harder for OP applicants Nothing's changed for IP grad students. Course work from grad studies is counted as one full year with your 2 year average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page_matrix Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Can you guys help me confirm: Did I understand this right? IP students still have the course prerequisites (ie: English) but OOP applicants don't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoss Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 ^^^ From what the manual says, as in previous years, IP applicants have the choice of completing one of either prereqs or taking the mcat, whereas OOP applicants only have the option of taking the mcat, unless they have taken prereqs at uofs or uofr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page_matrix Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Thanks TheBoss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aishley Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Nothing's changed for IP grad students. Course work from grad studies is counted as one full year with your 2 year average. Oops...sorry never mind...I read it so fast...my apology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracklebrite Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Hey everyone, I just checked over the manual now and didn't find anything pertaining to LORs. Did I read it incorrectly? Or do we not require LORs for Saskatchewan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Hey everyone, I just checked over the manual now and didn't find anything pertaining to LORs. Did I read it incorrectly? Or do we not require LORs for Saskatchewan? (PAGE 7) C. References - Reference forms will be released at the time of interview offers. References are not scored; they are used on a rule in/rule out basis. On another note: How has the academic admissions changed from last year? Also, should I bother applying with 85% cGPA and 11/11/10 Q? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoktaEvergreen Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 (PAGE 7) C. References - Reference forms will be released at the time of interview offers. References are not scored; they are used on a rule in/rule out basis. On another note: How has the academic admissions changed from last year? Also, should I bother applying with 85% cGPA and 11/11/10 Q? Thanks This was answered in the other thread where you asked where to apply to. Since MCAT is distinguishing factor for OOP candidates, it's likely to be very high I'm guessing 36+ but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aishley Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 @ ondansetron, not too sure but I believe MCAT is just pass or fail; as long as you have minimum of 30 N with no section below 8, MCAT requirement is fulfilled for OOP applicants, but note that it has increased from previous years for OOP applicants. Requirements are only changed for OOP applicants; They are now required to have a 4 year degree so they can only apply in their final years, and now will need minimum cumulative average of at least 83% in all years, so no more two year average is required. But as indicated on College of Med site, "The College of Medicine admission requirements for out-of-province residents are tentative pending approval of the University Senate on October 20th, 2012. Please check the website after October 20th , 2012 for information regarding the final approval of the admission requirements for out-of-province applicants." Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasket Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Many of you have probably seen this already, but for people like me who are applying to U of S over the next cycle, this decision may be critical. I just saw this on the U of S med page today: "IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Admissions Committee has recommended to the College of Medicine Faculty Council that the College transition over the next two years towards requiring a 4-year baccalaureate degree of Saskatchewan residents at entrance to undergraduate medical studies. Faculty Council will vote on this recommendation on January 30, 2013. If approved, the recommendation will then go to the University Council for discussion and approval. Third and final approval would then be by the University Senate. Approval by the Senate in April would lead to implementation for the next admissions cycle (i.e., application deadline of October 15, 2013)." I really hope this does not mean that IP applicants will be considered by their overall GPA rather than their current policy of 2-year GPA. Ugh, I hate how much their admission policy is changing every year. Does anybody else have any information about this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpsons Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 ^Thanks for the update. Not sure what they are trying to achieve. 1)Reduce younger applicants- recent flux of 19 year olds getting in. Are young med students a problem? 2) Make the pool less competitive- why? 1/5 odds seem comparatively easy. 3) Inflation of grade averages- people taking bird course in 2 years and now everyone is getting 90s. Dr. Ziola referred to this in his admissions presentation and seems to be the most likely answer. In which case, best 3/4 year policy might be underway. I think this will just lead to some competitive SK applicants going OOP, since personally usask's greatest attraction was having a two year undergrad option. Admissions will also become a lot easier (academically) the year this is put in place since almost half the applicants would be removed. Meh, either im not affected or benefit next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_007 Posted December 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 4 year degree? I believed it was EITHER a 3 year OR a 4 year degree? Anyone want t validate this. As well, I agree with Simpsons on this... Sask's greatest selling point was its 2 year policy... I hope they bring MCAT into play as well... I'm presuming increased outflow of pre-meds out of Saskatoon given there are a few colleges still upholding the 2 year admission policy... At least its fair for the veterans... (the 30 year olds applying... honestly they deserve to be in medicine because of their insurmountable dedication) GOOD JOB BARRY!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebriz Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 If you want to start thinking about universities other then U of S for medicine make sure to take Chem 255. I wish I could take it but I hear it is hard and haven't taken 250 for a while and I don't want to screw up a competitive average year. As for the degree, Meh sucks for the younger people but makes it easier for people with a degree in that first 1-2 cycles it is implimeted like simpsons said But I really hope they don't drop the 2 year competitive avg unless its to make it a degree GPA average.. if they change it to all years im screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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