Birdy Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 We have 4 PEI students...and, though this is unrelated to everything, they get a special logo on their med backpacks here Because Islanders are extra special. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4Med Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 yesterday was pretty quiet, anyone hear today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
武田信玄 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I was IP for Dal because I went to high school in NS (even after spending 15 months pre-applying in ON), but I think Dal really puts a lot of emphasis on the Maritime connection, while MUN is a lot more holistic. If MUN has any preference for OOP, it might be related to rurality, but that's just a guess - the OOP's in our year, myself included, come from very different places in NS and Ontario. Thank you. It eases my mind quite a bit. I was worried the MUN might simply look at MCAT or GPA to rank OOP, but now I'm assurred that my ECs are at least not terrible. BTW do you also happen to know how many OOPs they interview approximately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
della19 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thank you. It eases my mind quite a bit. I was worried the MUN might simply look at MCAT or GPA to rank OOP, but now I'm assurred that my ECs are at least not terrible. BTW do you also happen to know how many OOPs they interview approximately? If you got a MUN interview, then your EC's are not terrible Dal is...really picky in a strange way. I don't know the exact number of OOP's - I do know that the afternoon cohort of 128 is mostly OOP's, so I'd say somewhere between 50-100 are probably invited, though again, I don't know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
della19 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Because Islanders are extra special. :-D Yes They also get to go back to PEI for their rural placement, which is cool too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmarshroad Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 anyone hear anything today? mature student applying in the NL pool here... been a while since I have been this nervous over a process that seems so out of my control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcon2run Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 anyone hear anything today? mature student applying in the NL pool here... been a while since I have been this nervous over a process that seems so out of my control Haven't heard anything here! Hoping there all out in the next three days or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippyMD Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 anyone hear anything today? mature student applying in the NL pool here... been a while since I have been this nervous over a process that seems so out of my control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippyMD Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Okay, I'm not familiar with posting/replying on message boards here;) I'm a mature student as well Blackmarshroad..and I feel you're pain. I'm 32 and another year applying for me will seem like an eternety! I wish they would send the regrets out so people know..holding on to hope here but really not feeling too posative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmarshroad Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 yeah ChippyDD I havent used a message board for an eternity either... this med school application is a very hard process when ya have a family who counts on ya, such a crazy process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippyMD Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Well fingers crossed for both of us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmarshroad Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med30s Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Good luck to my fellow mature applicants! I am 30 and this is not my first time applying. If it's your passion, keep trying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmarshroad Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 good to know there are mature applicants in this process as well, I am a professional engineer and have been working on this application for quite some time now. It is good to know there are others who are not from the traditional undergrad/grad school route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med30s Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yes very nice to see! Engineer, nice! Pharmacist here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmarshroad Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Pharmacist, excellent! It is always interesting to hear from other established professionals who are interested in transitioning to a career on medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm also a mature applicant. Not really coming from another career, but just worked on building my family before going to school. It's nice how many mature applicants there are! MUN seems to really look at life experience with the understanding that non-trads have a lot to bring with them to medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
della19 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm also a mature applicant. Not really coming from another career, but just worked on building my family before going to school. It's nice how many mature applicants there are! MUN seems to really look at life experience with the understanding that non-trads have a lot to bring with them to medicine. good to know there are mature applicants in this process as well, I am a professional engineer and have been working on this application for quite some time now. It is good to know there are others who are not from the traditional undergrad/grad school route Our class has lots of "non-trads" this year. We've got established nurses, accountants, lawyers, pharmacists, engineers and a physiotherapist off the top of my head, who all worked in their previous field for a period of time before coming here. The class age ranges from 21-39, so MUN doesn't have anything against non-trads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
武田信玄 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 If you got a MUN interview, then your EC's are not terrible Dal is...really picky in a strange way. I don't know the exact number of OOP's - I do know that the afternoon cohort of 128 is mostly OOP's, so I'd say somewhere between 50-100 are probably invited, though again, I don't know for sure. wow...~5% admission rate even after interview...wow. Any tips you could perhaps share for the interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
della19 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 wow...~5% admission rate even after interview...wow. Any tips you could perhaps share for the interview? The OOP wait list is about 10-15, and they usually go through the whole thing, so it's bit better than 5 seats, if that helps. My best advice for interviews, the MMI in particular, is prepare. Practice with friends, in front of the mirror, etc., with a timer, to know how long you are averaging. As for a strategy, treat the prompt like a MCAT essay. Thesis, antithesis, and synthesis. Start by paraphrasing the question back, state your position and 2-3 reasons why, and then state the opposing argument and 2 points of it, and finish with "but I support my position because..." Try to summarize your position again after the prompt questions, and if you find yourself repeating things in the body, stop and take a second to gather your thoughts. Make sure you have a position on some obvious issues (euthanasia, etc) and look up some legalities (patient rights, age of consent, etc) and know the CanMEDS roles - name drop those roles when you can. In the traditional, if you have any rural experience or connection, then mention it there. Gesture with your hands as you talk to look engaged and make sure you have eye contact, because you can get red-flagged if you don't. Have a suit (blazer and skirt is acceptable for ladies, or a professional dress) and look professional. Other than that, just do your best, and try to be as confident as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4Med Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Has anyone heard of people receiving invites yet this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmarshroad Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I haven't heard of any invites since Friday past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr-Joe Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Maybe they'll send more out this Friday? I applied last year and received and interview invite. I'm applying with essentially the same application so fingers crossed that I get another interview this year. Would be quite disappointed if I didn't. Just wondering if those who haven't received an interview yet had been contacted by the admissions office about their application. I was contacted 2 weeks ago about one of my transcripts not being received, when really it had been 'scanned' at CaRMS. I'm wondering if this might have something to do with a delayed interview invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4Med Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 its pretty strange that it's been three days with no news isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandersnatch Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Just called the admissions office. The woman said all decisions will be made by the end of the week. I got the impression that she had been asked that question frequently haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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