CJ12140 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Since there won't be much time for research in such a compressed program, are students at a disadvantage for specialties like the ROADs and neurology which seems to place a large emphasis on research Disadvantage? Maybe more like a challenge. You will have some designated time during your MED 440 course (Evidence Based Medicine) to take on a research project if you so choose...but any research you do end up doing will likely take more than the time allotted. You can also choose to spend all or some of your summer elective time doing research in your first summer (not a bad option). I wouldn't worry about it though. Our class matched very well this year to some highly competitive programs, including neurology, radiology, ENT, plastics, dermatology etc. You'll be okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfingers91 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Disadvantage? Maybe more like a challenge. You will have some designated time during your MED 440 course (Evidence Based Medicine) to take on a research project if you so choose...but any research you do end up doing will likely take more than the time allotted. You can also choose to spend all or some of your summer elective time doing research in your first summer (not a bad option). I wouldn't worry about it though. Our class matched very well this year to some highly competitive programs, including neurology, radiology, ENT, plastics, dermatology etc. You'll be okay Thanks . Are people able to do the summer elective at a different location if they want to so research or do they generally have to complete them in Calgary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureGP789 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Both pre-clerkship and clerkship electives can be done anywhere (international or national) as long as the UME approves them (i.e., they have to be through a legitimate medical school if international). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurstFracture Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 First week is mostly orientation stuff - lots of fun and really well organized - you'll get everything set-up from lab coats to lockers. 'IST' - ha, not really such a thing. Most IST, particularly in the beginning is filled up with lots of other stuff, including clinical core (i.e., you'll be in the hospital in your groups of 5 pretty much within the first 2-3 weeks of school). As you'll figure out soon enough, you have your main courses to deal with (1-7) but then tones of other 'unit' courses or secondary courses (i.e., population health, physical exam, communications, physicianship, procedural skills, ethics, global health, etc, etc...). There also isn't much of a gradual process into the curriculum - you'll pick up steam pretty much by the second week of classes and it really won't let up until graduation. Don't expect any basic biology either (i.e., this is an 'antibody' or this is the 'Krebs cycle')...the hematologists and gastroenterologists come in full swing for course 1 The program is amazing though and you will be blown away as to how fast it goes - you essentially 'giver' for 2 years, 9 months straight and then graduate as an MD... it's awesome Very practical too - like any program, you'll get lots of basic science, but the real curriculum goal is to make you into an excellent clinician (reflected well in the exams too). Hence, you really start learning 'medicine' on day 1 of the program. PM me if you have any questions. Best thing to do is relax all summer and don't open a book before day 1. First exam is like 6 weeks after you start, so believe me, you don't want to burn out before you even begin Oh also, don't make the mistake of buying textbooks like so many of us did on day 1 - there are only a couple of textbooks you'll need for the entire program (which upper year students will tell you about), the rest are a waste of money...congrats on getting in! This is an excellent post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfingers91 Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Both pre-clerkship and clerkship electives can be done anywhere (international or national) as long as the UME approves them (i.e., they have to be through a legitimate medical school if international). Thanks. Just on the research front though, is a month in summer really enough time to do any significant research, especially if it is not at a location accessible to continue research during the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ12140 Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks. Just on the research front though, is a month in summer really enough time to do any significant research, especially if it is not at a location accessible to continue research during the year? It would depend on what type of project you're doing, and your relationship with your supervisor. Chances are you are not going to be able to collect meaningful data, analyze it and whip up a publishable paper in one month's time. If you were able to do the analysis and writing it remotely, it might work out, but you'd have to find a supervisor willing to allow you to do so. Life is so much easier when you have access to your PI. If it's significant earth-shattering research you're interested in doing, you may want to consider the Leaders In Medicine program, which allows you to work on a Master's or PhD concurrently with your MD. The program is quite reputable, and several of my colleagues went through it. It adds a few years to your time in school, but good research takes time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicalEskimo Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Does anyone know when the White Coat ceremony is? I assume Calgary also has one (most schools do). I would think it would be one of the first couple days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear89 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I don't think they have a white coat ceremony, just a welcome to the profession ceremony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justthewife Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I don't think they have a white coat ceremony, just a welcome to the profession ceremony Yeah, I believe this is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psj Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 What exactly happens during this ceremony?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureGP789 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 What exactly happens during this ceremony?... It's a surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfingers91 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 are there any official observership programs at calgary or do students have to set these up completely independently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidhya Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 It's a surprise As long as there is a naked streaker somewhere in the ceremony I'll be content. Oh and they have to wear a cow head costume.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish19 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I just realized that our clerkship schedule doesnt include specialities like oncology, radiology, respirology, dermatology, cardiology, nephrology and etc etc etc... Does that mean that we'll be missing out on those areas during clerkship??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureGP789 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I just realized that our clerkship schedule doesnt include specialities like oncology, radiology, respirology, dermatology, cardiology, nephrology and etc etc etc... Does that mean that we'll be missing out on those areas during clerkship??? No - everything you need is covered throughout the curriculum in some way or another. Stop worrying about research, clerkship, rotations, etc...etc... it's a solid program and you will get a quality MD education. Enjoy the next three weeks and take a deep breath about everything. You are in for a steep learning curve and a very intense 3 years, but you will do fine in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish19 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Haha you are right! That's what I have been telling myself, to enjoy this "premed" time. I guess I will stop worrying over these small details for now No - everything you need is covered throughout the curriculum in some way or another. Stop worrying about research, clerkship, rotations, etc...etc... it's a solid program and you will get a quality MD education. Enjoy the next three weeks and take a deep breath about everything. You are in for a steep learning curve and a very intense 3 years, but you will do fine in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starling Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 I just realized that our clerkship schedule doesnt include specialities like oncology, radiology, respirology, dermatology, cardiology, nephrology and etc etc etc... Does that mean that we'll be missing out on those areas during clerkship??? You can do some of those as IM selectives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperalgesia Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 You can do some of those as IM electives. Exactly. Oncology, respirology, cardiology and nephrology are all Internal Medicine specialties, so you will have a chance to check those out if you choose to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorme Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 does calgary have a white coat ceremony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaVen777 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 does calgary have a white coat ceremony? Not an official "white coat" ceremony (you buy those on your own), but there is a "welcome to the profession" night. There are speeches and refreshments. It was a decent night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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