MilSarah Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Hi everyone! I am a 4th year medical student at the University of Ottawa. I am happy to answer any questions on this forum or through PM. Please don't hesitate to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSarah Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I'm still here if you have any questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMislove Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Do you find that, for the English and Out of Ottawa stream, that the majority of the matriculated or even interviewed students have a working knowledge in French, or are there some that just have a weak enough grasp that they wouldn't be putting it on their application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle_MD Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'd love to hear about your clinical rotations and electives, and specifically which ones you've enjoyed the most and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSarah Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Do you find that, for the English and Out of Ottawa stream, that the majority of the matriculated or even interviewed students have a working knowledge in French, or are there some that just have a weak enough grasp that they wouldn't be putting it on their application? In the English stream, most can't carry on a conversation in French. They might understand some words but that is it. Some do speak fluent French though but they are not the majority. You do have the opportunity to learn while in med school but you have to actively pursue the opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSarah Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'd love to hear about your clinical rotations and electives, and specifically which ones you've enjoyed the most and why. Wow I feel like I'm the one being interviewed haha! I really loved my med electives at the University of Ottawa because the ratio student/resident/attending is really good (especially at the Montfort Hospital). You are often one on one with them which is unheard of at other schools! There are also opportunities to do lots of rural electives - which are by far the best experiences for my colleagues over the years. Strongly suggested! My favorite electives were at the Royal Ottawa but I am bias as I love psychiatry. With the opportunities to start doing electives in the very first week of school, you can do as many as you want and figure out other opportunities as you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candie Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 In first year, how many electives is it realistically possible to do and how? Is there a weekly minimum time commitment for each (and I'm guessing no option to cancel in the middle)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMislove Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 In the English stream, most can't carry on a conversation in French. They might understand some words but that is it. Some do speak fluent French though but they are not the majority. You do have the opportunity to learn while in med school but you have to actively pursue the opportunities. This is great news, thank you very much! I was under the impression most english stream interviewees knew quite a bit of french. I would love to learn it at the same time, I saw there were classes for it. Let's hope I can own the new MCAT and get one next cycle xD> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSarah Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 In first year, how many electives is it realistically possible to do and how? Is there a weekly minimum time commitment for each (and I'm guessing no option to cancel in the middle)? You could do one every week if you wanted to ... but I don't recommend it you need a break and time to study! Some in my class have done close to no electives during their med school and others did one once a month. You can do a one day 3 hour elective, but you need a minimum of 10 hours for it to count on your MSPR (Medical Student Permanent Record). Same rule applies to interest groups. Oh and first year electives are usually observation electives, so you just follow the doctor around ... not too demanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StayCalmandBecomeaDoctor Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 My question is regarding the GPA in the French Class. What is the average GPA of candidates in the French Class, since I considering applying to the next cycle. My WGPA should be around 3.82-3.85. (I'm more confident in my ABS then my GPA) Let me know what you think, and congrats on your graduation this next year Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayCalmandBecomeaDoctor Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 *Correction: I meant to say congrats on your graduation this* year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSarah Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 My question is regarding the GPA in the French Class. What is the average GPA of candidates in the French Class, since I considering applying to the next cycle. My WGPA should be around 3.82-3.85. (I'm more confident in my ABS then my GPA) Let me know what you think, and congrats on your graduation this next year Thanks! My question is regarding the GPA in the French Class. What is the average GPA of candidates in the French Class, since I considering applying to the next cycle. My WGPA should be around 3.82-3.85. (I'm more confident in my ABS then my GPA) Let me know what you think, and congrats on your graduation this next year Thanks! I think your GPA will get you through for the French stream interviews but they do have different cutoffs if you are from the Ottawa region or a CNFS candidate and it varies every year. I would contact Chantal Renaud at Chantal.Renaud@uottawa.ca - she should be able to disclose the minimum GPA for the last couple of years for your group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMislove Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I think your GPA will get you through for the French stream interviews but they do have different cutoffs if you are from the Ottawa region or a CNFS candidate and it varies every year. I would contact Chantal Renaud at Chantal.Renaud@uottawa.ca - she should be able to disclose the minimum GPA for the last couple of years for your group. On that note, who would the contact be for the English, out of ottawa stream? Thanks in advance , also congrats on your upcoming graduation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSarah Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 On that note, who would the contact be for the English, out of ottawa stream? Thanks in advance , also congrats on your upcoming graduation! Same person! She is in charge of all admissions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayCalmandBecomeaDoctor Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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