jmcleod1 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hello! Just wanted to know if anyone has heard whether the admissions office drops the lowest/highest mmi station scores in their scoring? I know it's a relatively elusive process, but I know some schools have done this in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear89 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I was under the impression they used them all unless there was a particular station that had a discrepancy for all applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I was under the impression they used them all unless there was a particular station that had a discrepancy for all applicants. You're right. They don't drop squat.These are rumors. Anyone at hotel alma at the moment? . Pm me if you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 You're right. They don't drop squat.These are rumors. Anyone at hotel alma at the moment? . Pm me if you are I was. I checked out this morning though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I was. I checked out this morning though !!! We should have met and had some coffee! Were you at the breakfast in the morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Good luck folks their music video is awesome btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Their music video and the first video was amazing lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcleod1 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 You're right. They don't drop squat.These are rumors. Anyone at hotel alma at the moment? . Pm me if you are This is what I figured; rumors! Thought I would check in though; there is so much speculation about the interview process! It was a fun experience, though. Thank you for clarifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 The music video was pretty great... I liked the other ones too but that one got the most laughs from me. I'm still in town. I was in the 0930 group yesterday. It was nice to meet a few people in person, but I wish I could have been at the social events or the medshow. I have a feeling the next 10 weeks is going to be really stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoote Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Good luck folks their music video is awesome btw Anyone know when they will put it on Youtube? Right after the last set of interviews?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 !!! We should have met and had some coffee! Were you at the breakfast in the morning? Nope. I interviewed Saturday morning so that's when I had breakfast there. Sunday morning I had to check out at 6:30 am to go hit the Rockies for some skiing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cee23 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Nope. I interviewed Saturday morning so that's when I had breakfast there. Sunday morning I had to check out at 6:30 am to go hit the Rockies for some skiing Did the fire alarm go off at 3 am like it did last year??? I have to say, I was a little relieved when I called Alma and found out they were all booked up for Friday night..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMFtastic Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I was going to stay at Alma but I was lazy and never got a spot there - hotel village is really close so NBD. I never got to see the post interview stuff. Anyone feel like giving a quick recap? THanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I was going to stay at Alma but I was lazy and never got a spot there - hotel village is really close so NBD. I never got to see the post interview stuff. Anyone feel like giving a quick recap? THanks Post interview: 2 vice presidents (the one with synthetic cow hide leg warmers) gave a talk and showed 3 videos. 1st video was based on how they decided to use MMI (comedy approach). 2nd video was UofC med Harlem shake (hilarious!!). last video was Backstreet boys (i think) parody of how they got accepted to med school (well made). Lastly, Dr. Ian Walker gave a talk on Calgary and answered questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMFtastic Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Post interview:2 vice presidents (the one with synthetic cow hide leg warmers) gave a talk and showed 3 videos. 1st video was based on how they decided to use MMI (comedy approach). 2nd video was UofC med Harlem shake (hilarious!!). last video was Backstreet boys (i think) parody of how they got accepted to med school (well made). Lastly, Dr. Ian Walker gave a talk on Calgary and answered questions. Thanks for the recap! P.s. Did any of you have an interviewer congratulate you during the interview? (maybe I got lucky on that one ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks for the recap! P.s. Did any of you have an interviewer congratulate you during the interview? (maybe I got lucky on that one ) I did - mine was on Sat. morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMFtastic Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I did - mine was on Sat. morning. Such a good feeling when they do that Sets the mood for the rest of the MMI. Happened pretty early for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Such a good feeling when they do that Sets the mood for the rest of the MMI. Happened pretty early for me too. Yeah I was surprised how nice the interviewers were. Calgary itself was pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Such a good feeling when they do that Sets the mood for the rest of the MMI. Happened pretty early for me too. Me too. Also- the talk they gave was about their curriculum and how it compares to other schools, advantages and disadvantages to the 3-yr program and the case-based curriculum. They talked about the RIC (sp?) program too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear89 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yeah I was surprised how nice the interviewers were. Calgary itself was pretty cool. That's nice to hear! I'm terrified for Saturday but excited too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMFtastic Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 That's nice to hear! I'm terrified for Saturday but excited too. Maybe it's weird, but I actually really enjoy MMIs. I find them really fun. I would honestly relax, be genuine, and positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 The above advice is great. I had a lot of fun too, once the butterflies settled down. Before the interview, my heart rate was 84 and I was sweating (I do not sweat much). Sympathetic nervous system overdrive. Once the talking started, I just became myself, I mostly forgot they were interviewers and just talked to them as if they were real people (which they are!). Your nerves will fire up but the good news is that most people find they go away once the interview actually starts, or within the first 2-3 stations. Have fun! Stick around for the tour and presentations, especially if you're trying to decide between UofC and other schools. The information was way better than the conjecture that often appears on this website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Oh, I almost forgot- watch for the PM101 shout-out in the music video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I think they are instructed to wish you luck and congratulate you at your first station. , I think we should limit on how much we expose about the interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks for the recap! P.s. Did any of you have an interviewer congratulate you during the interview? (maybe I got lucky on that one ) I had that too but it was one of my later stations. One of my early stations was someone who looked tired and exhausted, almost hung over, with a "why am here face". Showed no emotions whatsoever, was not welcoming as I stepped in, and didn't seem to care what I said. Asked questions in a completely uninterested manner. Glad that was only 1 station though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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