C_tm Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 The interview email mentions: Please note that all of the interview day is considered your interview and not just the time spent with the interviewers Does anyone have any insights on how Ottawa evaluates interviewees when they are not with the interviewers? Do they have cameras and recording devices in the corners of the room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingplaid Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 The interview email mentions: Please note that all of the interview day is considered your interview and not just the time spent with the interviewers Does anyone have any insights on how Ottawa evaluates interviewees when they are not with the interviewers? Do they have cameras and recording devices in the corners of the room? I have led a tour and given a presentation. Not once was I told that you were being recorded (you're not being recorded) and I have yet to be asked my opinion on any candidate for the 2018 class. What is important to remember is that it is a professional setting and you should act accordingly. GP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katakari Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Yeah this question comes up all the time and basically don't be a **** - but if you made it this far you should know that. I asked the Queen's students about it yesterday and they told me that schools write stuff like that in case you "punch someone out." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_tm Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks for your response. I'm just a little worried because I remember speaking with other interviewees about some positive/negative interview experiences at other schools. Just wasnt sure if that was appropriate since at one point I think I even expressed my interest in another school, which may work against me for Ottawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughboy Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks for your response. I'm just a little worried because I remember speaking with other interviewees about some positive/negative interview experiences at other schools. Just wasnt sure if that was appropriate since at one point I think I even expressed my interest in another school, which may work against me for Ottawa. They don't care if you're interested in another school. They care if you're a raving lunatic who manages to hold it together and look normal for the interview but is then disrespectful to other applicants, current med students, the admin staff etc outside of the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PCPC Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I actually heard some people talking about questions they were asked in their interviews. Given non-disclosure forms were signed, I wonder if these actions would be noted (if overheard) and affect their applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I actually heard some people talking about questions they were asked in their interviews. Given non-disclosure forms were signed, I wonder if these actions would be noted (if overheard) and affect their applications. They did this AT the school? Oh my... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PCPC Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 They did this AT the school? Oh my... Well they didn't state the exact question of course... but just vaguely hinted at them as they were discussing their responses. It didn't sound deliberate though and they probably weren't intending to disclose anything significant, which is why I'm not sure if they actually breached the agreement. If an adcom were around and overheard, I don't know if anything will be noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 They did this AT the school? Oh my... I guess for a panel that's bad... At the two MMIs I've been to, people talked about the questions after because we all had the same questions. Varies depending on the process, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighopes100 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Is the interview time stated on the email the time the actual interview starts? Or are there other things to take care of first? (I'm booking flights) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeyoncéPadthai Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Is the interview time stated on the email the time the actual interview starts? Or are there other things to take care of first? (I'm booking flights) The time on the e-mail is when the interview starts but it is stated to arrive at least 45 minutes before ( I would say to arrive an hour before is a good idea ) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PCPC Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Is the interview time stated on the email the time the actual interview starts? Or are there other things to take care of first? (I'm booking flights) Depending on the time of your interview, you can even go on the tours and info sessions before your actual interview as long as you return to the atrium at the stated time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighopes100 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_tm Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Well they didn't state the exact question of course... but just vaguely hinted at them as they were discussing their responses. It didn't sound deliberate though and they probably weren't intending to disclose anything significant, which is why I'm not sure if they actually breached the agreement. If an adcom were around and overheard, I don't know if anything will be noted. In this case, I don't think they will note things like that since it seems unintentional, but I might be wrong as I've obviously never been part of an admissions committee. Have they ever penalized people for things like this in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weston10 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Is the interview time stated on the email the time the actual interview starts? Or are there other things to take care of first? (I'm booking flights) This is from the web page: Hey interviewees! It's go time! 7:45 am - 8:00 am: check-in/registration. (for every [1] minute you are late you will be required to do [1] burpees) 8:00 am-9:00 am: opening remarks by Dr Mark Hanson, Dean of Admissions 9:00 am - 1:30 pm: interviews/tours (please refer to your email invitation for information about interview format) I called and they said its likely to stay right until 130 or a bit after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerV Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 This is from the web page: Hey interviewees! It's go time! 7:45 am - 8:00 am: check-in/registration. (for every [1] minute you are late you will be required to do [1] burpees) 8:00 am-9:00 am: opening remarks by Dr Mark Hanson, Dean of Admissions 9:00 am - 1:30 pm: interviews/tours (please refer to your email invitation for information about interview format) I called and they said its likely to stay right until 130 or a bit after. I believe this is for U of T not ottawa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingplaid Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 This is from the web page: Hey interviewees! It's go time! 7:45 am - 8:00 am: check-in/registration. (for every [1] minute you are late you will be required to do [1] burpees) 8:00 am-9:00 am: opening remarks by Dr Mark Hanson, Dean of Admissions 9:00 am - 1:30 pm: interviews/tours (please refer to your email invitation for information about interview format) I called and they said its likely to stay right until 130 or a bit after. I'd show up late just so I could have that warm up GP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurefamilydoc Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I believe this is for U of T not ottawa! Yeah that's definitely for UofT lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I'd show up late just so I could have that warm upGP It's funny, because I actually considered doing this for UofT! Still deciding though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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