almostmed Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 For those who applied this year, if you get offers for both schools which one will you pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renoir Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Calgary purely based on my desire to go into family. However, the rural residency program at the U of A is very attractive. They almost had me swayed the other way in the U of A interviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanAlmighty Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 U of A felt so much more professional when interviewing and I am not a fan of the three year program at Calgary. I feel like U of A's program is more thorough and will give a better view of the scope of medicine before deciding on a residency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azn_angel_099 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I heard that U of A is better if you don't know what you want to do because you have an extra summer since it is a 4 year program to explore whereas if you go to U of C you have less time to explore what specialty you want to go into since it is 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dream Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I heard that U of A is better if you don't know what you want to do because you have an extra summer since it is a 4 year program to explore whereas if you go to U of C you have less time to explore what specialty you want to go into since it is 3 years. Maybe that is why U of C requests the applicants not to apply until completing a degree - 3 year program. Good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBronto2019 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Maybe that is why U of C requests the applicants not to apply until completing a degree - 3 year program. Good to know. But you don't have to finish a degree to get in, few people get in after 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dream Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 But you don't have to finish a degree to get in, few people get in after 3 years How? I didn't apply U of C because I don't have a completed degree. Maybe for OOP, a degree is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 How? I didn't apply U of C because I don't have a completed degree. Maybe for OOP, a degree is required. Nope. I interviewed this year as a 3rd year OOP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Jay Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dream Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Nope. I interviewed this year as a 3rd year OOP. Thanks for the confirmation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12345c Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 If I had already finished my degree before applying, Calgary for sure! However, if I get accepted this cycle, I would choose Alberta as the year wouldn't make a difference. School wise, both seemed great; however, U of A's class seems really tight (like one big family).... City wise, I like Calgary A LOT better (warmer (chinooks), more things to do, more lively)... On the other hand, U of A's campus wins by a LONG SHOT.. (Katz, ECHA, and Med Sci are all gorgeous buildings!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.B. Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I think U of A would be my choice simply because of the longer program. I think that, especially because I'm young, that it would be extremely helpful to have that extra year of med school, and the summers, to think about and explore the different areas of medicine before I make a decision about what I would like to do for the rest of my career. ....however, both schools were awesome on interview day. Hard choice for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronicconic Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I like living in Calgary lots, but I would choose UofA for its 4-year program. I don't think I could do so well in a compressed 3-year program (but will apply to UofC nevertheless) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnect Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 I had to choose between U of A and U of C this year, and I made a pretty comprehensive excel sheet comparing the two (attached here)! This was created from many conversations with students (past and present) from both schools and with attending physicians, a look at each program's curriculum and stats, and the personal factors (e.g. friends and family) that I had to consider. Both schools are overall FANTASTIC and you won't go wrong with your choice if you trust your gut! I'm hoping this will help other people who have to make this decision, just keep in mind that what may be a pro for me might be a con for you and vice versa--it truly all depends on what you value. Good luck! UofA vs UofC.xlsx DSmith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N_Ward Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 On 4/15/2014 at 12:16 PM, Renoir said: Calgary purely based on my desire to go into family. However, the rural residency program at the U of A is very attractive. They almost had me swayed the other way in the U of A interviews. Why would you chose UoC for family? Are they highly regardedcfor their GP residency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcccxz Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, N_Ward said: Why would you chose UoC for family? Are they highly regardedcfor their GP residency? Teaching is very patient-based and the program is renowned for producing students that are excellent at effective communication. Aside from that, if you're aiming for a less-competitive residency (and have a decent idea what you might want to go into fo residency), a 3-year program is a good fit, while 4-year programs may be more for people gunning for ophtho/derm/surgery or people who would like the extra year to develop their interests in a specific field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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