Anikauoft Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hi Just wondering if anyone has gotten interviews for sickkids and mount sinai yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s5260205 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I would love to know about Mount Sinai. Got an interview but rejected from SickKids (only applied to one PI) in mid-January. Edit: not mid Jan, early Feb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
img11104320 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 hey just wondering what kinda question they ask in the sickkids interview? and when exactly you heard back from them? still waiting on a reply i applied to about 10 PIs really hoping i get one do you guys know of any other clinical research spots in toronto that are available for students? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depression Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I applied to two PI's last week. No reply yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamham Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Not sure about the one at sick kids, but for mount sinai, i had my interview in early march two years ago. Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ks-- Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm a volunteer research student at St. Mike's. I have other commitments every summer, so I wanted a year-round position. I emailed around a hundred PIs in Toronto until one of them said yes. The more people you get to know in the science and research field, the easier it is to find other opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenMemories Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I would love to know about Mount Sinai. Got an interview but rejected from SickKids (only applied to one PI) in mid-January. Edit: not mid Jan, early Feb You already got an interview from a PI for this year's application? If you don't mind, can you tell share which PI it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewmrew Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 heyjust wondering what kinda question they ask in the sickkids interview? and when exactly you heard back from them? still waiting on a reply i applied to about 10 PIs really hoping i get one do you guys know of any other clinical research spots in toronto that are available for students? Mt Sinai, Sickkids, St mikes, UHN (toronto west, toronto general, princess marg), rouge valley, baycrest, banting and best, UofT IMS, holland and bloorview, women's hospital, sunnybrook. All of the above have well established, paid summer research programs for undergrads. Many of which are clinical. Good luck guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamham Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just like to add that applications for these positions are very competitive (like med sch admissions). Most PIs are spoiled for choices (they received so many applications but can only accept one), and they usually prefer someone who already have the basic skills they desire. That's why prior research experience is very important. Whether it's volunteer or paid or part of a course, try to get some prior research experience. It will improve your chances in future if you are not successful this time round. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APYYT Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Think it's too late to apply to these programs for a summer placement? I have previous research exp (MSc).... but I'm not sure if time is against me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenMemories Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Think it's too late to apply to these programs for a summer placement? I have previous research exp (MSc).... but I'm not sure if time is against me. SickKids application was due in mid-January and the UofT IMS summer program applications were due in mid-February. Most of these applications fill up quite quickly as I, unfortunately, have come to realize when applying. It's best to start applying in December! I think the only application left is St. Mike's, which is due in early March. However, with your research experience, I think you can try informally contacting the many labs associated with Sickkids, UofT, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APYYT Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 SickKids application was due in mid-January and the UofT IMS summer program applications were due in mid-February. Most of these applications fill up quite quickly as I, unfortunately, have come to realize when applying. It's best to start applying in December! I think the only application left is St. Mike's, which is due in early March. However, with your research experience, I think you can try informally contacting the many labs associated with Sickkids, UofT, etc? Alright, thanks for the info! Knew I should've started planning earlier.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romenzing Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 do you guys know of any other clinical research spots in toronto that are available for students? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheManwithNoName Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Anyone here back from Mount Sinai yet? I am still waiting on that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goku Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I volunteered in a sick kids lab last summer. This year I applied for the SSuRe program in the same lab as well as a few others. However that lab didn't get the funding to pay for a summer student so they did not take anyone. Today I visited the lab and after speaking with the PI, he said they were willing to take me for the SSuRe program but it would be unpaid since they don't have enough funding. I accepted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ _ Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Not sure about the one at sick kids, but for mount sinai, i had my interview in early march two years ago. Good luck everyone! How was the program at mount sinai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleS Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I volunteered in a sick kids lab last summer. This year I applied for the SSuRe program in the same lab as well as a few others. However that lab didn't get the funding to pay for a summer student so they did not take anyone. Today I visited the lab and after speaking with the PI, he said they were willing to take me for the SSuRe program but it would be unpaid since they don't have enough funding. I accepted it. It might not be too late to ask your PI if there are some research awards you can apply for so you can fund your own stipend and not have to work for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemermaid Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Just like to add that applications for these positions are very competitive (like med sch admissions). Most PIs are spoiled for choices (they received so many applications but can only accept one), and they usually prefer someone who already have the basic skills they desire. That's why prior research experience is very important. Whether it's volunteer or paid or part of a course, try to get some prior research experience. It will improve your chances in future if you are not successful this time round. Good luck! What would be the best course of action if we have very minimal research experience? I have tried (and still am trying) to apply to PIs in general to join labs, but I feel like my GPA is probably weighing me down (only 3.53 from first year). What are some other ways I could increase my chances of being accepted for these kinds of research programs? i.e. should I try volunteering some more to improve my ECs etc... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaxop Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 What would be the best course of action if we have very minimal research experience? I have tried (and still am trying) to apply to PIs in general to join labs, but I feel like my GPA is probably weighing me down (only 3.53 from first year). What are some other ways I could increase my chances of being accepted for these kinds of research programs? i.e. should I try volunteering some more to improve my ECs etc... ? Try to get a volunteer or work-study spot in a lab if you can, as PIs are much less likely to turn away free labour. You might not start off with your own project like you would in one of the formal research programs, but you'll still be building valuable experience and learning new skills that will make you an asset to other labs in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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