cheesesister Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 I've been accepted to UBC and McGill and am having a really tough time deciding between the two. Does anyone have any insights or advice? Both schools have great programs and seem to be pretty academically equal but I'd like to hear more about the programs and lifestyle between the 2 schools and cities. I'm originally from BC so I'd also love to hear about some pros and cons of living in Montreal in general as well. Thanks in advance xx Edit: I was born in Quebec so I'm an IP (but have lived in BC since I was really young) and I went to french immersion so my french is decent haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 From B.C., your roots and family are there. Things being equal, you likely will want to practice there. Montreal is a vibrant city, bilingual city. Assuming it is unlikely you will become bilingual, you may be happier practicing your profession where language won't be a cause of concern. I think you need to be functionally bilingual to be able to practice in Quebec. So, if you are more likely than not to leave Montreal anyhow,it would be smarter to build up your contacts, networking in B.C. where you already have a head start. My gut would be to stay in B.C. as it is a more sensible decision to me. Less potential curve balls down the road. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeandadu Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 I tend to agree! Unless you were the cute asian girl interviewing on Tuesday afternoon, then come to McGill! Just kidding, hope everything goes well for you and congrats on the acceptance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheeler Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 UBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indefatigable Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 UBC - even if you did go to McGill and become somewhat bilingual, the conditional ROS contract that you would have to sign with the Quebec government would disadvantage you from staying and practicing in Montreal say, compared to doing training outside the province. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesesister Posted May 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 From B.C., your roots and family are there. Things being equal, you likely will want to practice there. Montreal is a vibrant city, bilingual city. Assuming it is unlikely you will become bilingual, you may be happier practicing your profession where language won't be a cause of concern. I think you need to be functionally bilingual to be able to practice in Quebec. So, if you are more likely than not to leave Montreal anyhow,it would be smarter to build up your contacts, networking in B.C. where you already have a head start. My gut would be to stay in B.C. as it is a more sensible decision to me. Less potential curve balls down the road. Just my 2 cents. UBC - even if you did go to McGill and become somewhat bilingual, the conditional ROS contract that you would have to sign with the Quebec government would disadvantage you from staying and practicing in Montreal say, compared to doing training outside the province. Thanks for your guys' input! All very valid concerns to bring up but I went to french immersion for a good chunk of schooling so my conversational french is actually pretty decent. I haven't used it in a while but I think I'd be able to manage. The thing is I am not sure that I will want to leave Montreal... I also have quite a bit of family in Montreal as well. Also I guess I should have mentioned that I was born in Quebec (but moved to BC when I was really young) and I count as an IP...so the ROS contract doesn't apply to me. I was kind of hoping people (perhaps current/past students or those who know current/past students) could give me some insight into the actual program and lifestyle as a med student at McGill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesesister Posted May 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 I tend to agree! Unless you were the cute asian girl interviewing on Tuesday afternoon, then come to McGill! Just kidding, hope everything goes well for you and congrats on the acceptance! Haha! Very flattered, guess I'm coming to McGill then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeandadu Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Haha! Very flattered, guess I'm coming to McGill then Yeah I thought that was you. Congratulations on both acceptances. You were really nice and down to earth. No doubt in my mind that you will make an incredible physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribou Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 There are several points raised about the curriculum and program in another similar thread: http://forums.premed101.com/index.php?/topic/95222-mcgill-vs-mcmaster/ Do you have any specific questions that aren't answered in that thread? Montreal is a great city to live in, with tons of diversity, great food, lots of culture - but November to April, it is a frozen wasteland. Winter isn't all bad, but the drawn-out months of cold and snow can certainly take a toll on your morale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMedHopeful Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hiii have you chosen McGill or UBC yet ? Congrats on both Haha! Very flattered, guess I'm coming to McGill then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 UBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicodin Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Lots of people I know are going to UBC this year. It's so beautiful there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ny Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 We have Poutine here, so there that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicodin Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I'm convincing everyone to go to UBC to save all the poutine for myself We have Poutine here, so there that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMedHopeful Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Are you saying cheesesister chose UBC ?? Maybe that's where the 1 waitlist movement today came from lool UBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palefire Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Are you saying cheesesister chose UBC ?? Maybe that's where the 1 waitlist movement today came from lool I think that was cause of jeandadu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palefire Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 We have Poutine here, so there that. Poutine is overrated cheesesister. UBC looks like this Meanwhile, McGill.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMedHopeful Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 No jeandadu was #5 on waitlist (not accepted yet) so waitlist wouldnt move because of him now...someone who was accepted (maybe cheesesister) declined their offer... the list is moving sooo slow I think that was cause of jeandadu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicodin Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Just stuff poutine in your ears to not hear the construction Poutine is overrated cheesesister. UBC looks like this Meanwhile, McGill.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunAndMoon Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I think that was cause of jeandadu nope, neither! someone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palefire Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Just stuff poutine in your ears to not hear the construction Should we tell her about the 20 min detours to get to campus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicodin Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Poutine can't fix everything Should we tell her about the 20 min detours to get to campus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Just stuff poutine in your ears to not hear the construction UBC has been under perpetual construction for the last 15 years, if not longer. UBC is a fine school, but I still would pick McGill if you want to try something new. You'll probably regret an adventure back to your roots, if you go with the "safe" bet of UBC. If during medical school you decide you really want to come back to UBC, you can apply for residency here. Sure it may be slightly harder if you do residency in a different province to move back to BC, but people move all the time and its perfectly possible and probable. You'll make things work if thats what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStar Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Poutine is overrated cheesesister. UBC looks like this Meanwhile, McGill.... I was on campus the other day and guess what y'all????? They're finally working on the road on mctavish. If this doesn't make you believe in miracle, i don't know what will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribo7173 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Poutine is overrated. This is just so inconsiderate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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