rmorelan Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Sorry had to create a new thread for this - good luck everyone! Invite/RejectionTime Stamp: DD/MM/YYYY - XX:XX AM/PMLocation: OOO, IP, OOPStream: English, French, Aboriginal, French (OOP (not QC))wGPA: on 4.0 OMSAS ScaleCurrent year:3rd year, 4th year, UG complete, Masters, PhDECs: Description at your discretion Casper: General thoughts Invite/RejectionTime Stamp: Location:Stream: wGPA: Current year: ECs: Casper: Bluecolorisnice, CardiacArrhythmia, PD23 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beepboopbot Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite/Rejection: invite!!!!Time Stamp: Jan 29, 2018, 5:36 pmLocation: IPStream: EnglishwGPA: idk, close to 4?Current year: 4th yearECs: 2 pubs, some random volunteer, club stuff, 3 years of research Casper: got rejected by McGill OOP but invite to McMaster so maybe ok? Note the email has a really really weird format, it's cut off at the margins. Interview date is Feb 23. the subject says "congratulations" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morinphen Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite/Rejection: invite!!!Time Stamp: 29/01/2018 - 5:36 PMLocation: IPStream: EnglishwGPA: 3.93 (2nd undergrad)Current year: Graduated, working as an RNECs: Lots of long term volunteering, research, random awards Casper: Didn't feel great but guess it went alright! SO, SO grateful to have another shot this year. To all the non-trads, never give up! Sincere, reticularlamina, RichardDegrasseSagan and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveyourdream Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 InviteTime Stamp: 29/01/2018 - 5:47 PMLocation: OOPStream: FrenchwGPA: 3.98 Current year: Masters ECs: volunteering+++, research (published papers), multiple jobs, various interests. Casper: I was very honest with all my answers. Good luck to all of you ! SuperMed and SpeedyPotato 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveyourdream Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 minute ago, liveyourdream said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMed Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite !!!Time Stamp: January 29th 2018, 5:30 PMLocation: IP Stream: FrenchwGPA: 3.899Current year: 4th yearECs: Not extensive, but very diverse! NSERC, played a few sports, grants, member of a few clubs, etc.. Casper: Felt okay about it! It's really hard to tell, but I was prepared. liveyourdream 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl heider Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite!!Time Stamp: Jan 29, 2018, 5:47 pmLocation: IPStream: FrenchwGPA: 3.82Current year:3rdECs: various, research, volunteering in psychiatric hospital etc, etc Casper: no idea, i felt it went bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakedocpizzaface Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite!!Time Stamp: Jan 29, 2018, 5:45 pmLocation: IPStream: EnglishwGPA: 3.98Current year: 3rdECs: research, 2 NSERC USRAs, intramural sports, club stuff, volunteering, etc. Casper: Got an interview at Mac with only a 127 CARS so I guess it was okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUUO Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite!!!Date Stamp: 29/01/2018 - 3:59PM MSTLocation: OOP (CFNS)Stream: French (OOP (not QC))wGPA: 3.8xCurrent year: 5th yearECs: Teaching Assistant, Peer Health Education Team (health promo), Foot Patrol, MedLife, Sunshine Foundation, Heart & Stroke foundation, worked for the Canadian Medical Association. Casper: Felt it was a bit more challenging in French vs. English. I learned that I can’t spell under pressure. I guess it was good enough? Bluecolorisnice, Deathnote and Habital 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttercream Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite !Time Stamp: Jan 29, 2018, 5:50 pmLocation: IPStream: EnglishwGPA: 3.87ish Current year: 5thECs: running a club, play a sport, board of directors for local charity, some random things Casper: Received an interview at Mac with 126 CARS and 3.78 cGPA so went well Big Shaq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApiarist Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite!!!Time Stamp: 29/01/2018 - 5:3X PMLocation: OOPStream: French (OOP (not QC))wGPA: 3.8XCurrent year: Masters ECs: Very diverse Casper: I thought it was tough, but I did my best to show who I really was. I used a lot of personal/professional experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habital Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 InviteTime Stamp: 29/01/2018 - 17:39 PMLocation: OOP (Québec)Stream: FrenchwGPA: 4.0Current year: 3rd yearECs: Lifeguard for 4 years, lifesaving instructor for 2 years, ice skating instructor for 3 years, president of a volunteering club in CÉGEP, president of my program's student society, NSERC USRA, emergency room volunteer for 1 year, taught english as a second language to children in rural China Casper: I did lots and lots of practice, read Doing Right, looked at MMI scenarios, did 4 practice tests from Astroff and got them corrected by a med student based on CanMeds and other competencies they learn in med school - PM me if you want more info on how to prepare! I thought it went very well and it wasn't as stressful since I had a lot of timed practice! LUUO, Focused, Bcm2019 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthicsForBreakfast Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 InviteTime Stamp: 4:44 pm central Location: OOPStream: EnglishwGPA: 3.94Current year: 4th year UndergradECs: Absolutely NO research besides like, 2 months spent volunteering as a research assistant's bitch getting general consent from people. So that's encouraging for all you babes out there that aren't interested in research. Don't say that in the interview though I'm pretty sure it's why I had to reapply I've done tons of community involvement, lots of clinical experience shadowing doctors (just ask! They're usually more than happy), working as a clerk at a hospital for over 3 years. I was very involved in high school with fundraisers and such and I got some pretty hefty awards based on high school academics. Involved in university senate committees and play some sports for fun. Used to be in a concert band for the university. Pm for deets if you want them Casper: I'll be level with you guys... I friggin LOVE CASPer. To me it's a good time and I find the situations always have a very clear direction they want me to go in. I have never skipped a question or run out of time and can get at least 5 sentences per question, so I think my speed might lessen the stress. I have not read Doing Right (cover to cover... I have it but have read maybe 10 pages). I have not experienced any MMI interviews (preps or the real things) and I've also never written the MCAT although I don't think it would influence CASPer at all. Before you think I'm insane for loving CASPer, I'm actually declining my interview this year to pursue an MSc. in Bioethics. I interviewed for Ottawa last year but have since realized I'm super passionate about ethics and would like to pursue that further for the time being. Follow your dreams y'all! Med is great but so are other things. If you are not 100% convinced you want medicine, you won't be able to convince a team of actual medical doctors... trust me I tried! I also have to stress that everything happens for a reason and what is for you will not pass you. To those without invites and to those with, you are exactly where you are supposed to be right here in this moment MHCClassII, Bluecolorisnice, Morinphen and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j17f Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite/Rejection: invite!!!Time Stamp: 29/01/2018 - 6:00 PMLocation: IPStream: EnglishwGPA: 3.96 (2nd undergrad)Current year: 2nd year out of 2nd undergrad.ECs: see previous posts. Since last year I also began in a clinic as a exercise and nutrition counsellor for high risk diabetic and cardio patients. I have also been working as a medical assistant. Casper: Felt like my best performance, good enough to get me a McGill interview as OOP. I was kind of expecting the interview since I have had one the past two years, but I am still happy/grateful none the less. Planning on practicing a lot less for eh panel interview this year so I don't sound so rehearsed. Bluecolorisnice and Sincere 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PD23 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 InviteTime Stamp: 29/01/2018 6:00PM Location: IP Stream: EnglishwGPA: 3.97Current year: Graduated 1 year, working in hospital ICU unitECs: research & music-oriented, quite diverse and mix of short/long term Casper: Read Doing Right. Must've done average if I got rejected from Mac pre-interview which wasn't enough to compensate for a 127 CARS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GITG Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite!Time Stamp: 29/01/2018 - 6:06pmLocation: OOOStream: EnglishwGPA: 3.93Current year: MastersECs: Stronger than average. Includes unique grad specific activities. Casper: Did not finish a couple of questions and I was worried this would take me out of the competition but apparently it is not that big of a deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyudodistome Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite/Rejection: INVITE!!!!!!Time Stamp: 3:33pm Location: OOP (not QC)Stream: FrenchwGPA: 3.7 (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)Current year: 3rd (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)ECs: pm for deets but very diverse Casper: I thought it went pretty well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mew Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite/Rejection: InviteTime Stamp: 29/01/2018- 6:06 PMLocation: IP, OOOStream: EnglishwGPA: 3.92Current year: 5th year UGECs: See previous posts- diverse and long-term volunteering, some research, a few minor awards, some unique life experiences Casper: Felt pretty decent about it! I never expected an invite with my lower wGPA- I'm ecstatic right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecolorisnice Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite!!!Time Stamp: 29/01/2018 5:45 PM Location: IP Stream: EnglishwGPA: 3.94Current year: Graduated ECs: Diverse and unique, nothing long term. Casper: Thought it went really well! Very grateful for this opportunity to interview at this amazing school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerpower Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 InviteTime Stamp: 29/01/2018 6:14 PM Location: IPStream: EnglishwGPA: 3.98Current year: 4th yearECs: 3 years research (1 poster presentation, provincial finalist at research competition, 2 publications - 1 first author, 1 manuscript submitted for publication; 4th year thesis), President of 3 clubs, shadowed doctor, medical mission trip, volunteered at nursing home, with at-risk children, brain safety for children, student business ambassador, makeup artist, file clerk, travelled. Casper: I thought that it went ok. I read Doing right and did a lot of practice, but I got rejected from Mac pre-interview with a 127 CARS Comprehensible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GITG Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 minute ago, arsi7 said: Invite/RejectionTime Stamp: 29/01/2019 6:14 PM Location: IPStream: EnglishwGPA: 3.98Current year: 4th yearECs: 3 years research (1 poster presentation, provincial finalist at research competition, 2 publications - 1 first author, 1 manuscript submitted for publication; 4th year thesis), President of 3 clubs, shadowed doctor, medical mission trip, volunteered at nursing home, with at-risk children, brain safety for children, student business ambassador, makeup artist, file clerk, travelled. Casper: I thought that it went ok. I read Doing right and did a lot of practice, but I got rejected from Mac pre-interview with a 127 CARS So invite or nah? varannnnn and PD23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premedstudent0307 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite!!! Time Stamp: 29/01/2018 - 6:11Location: OOPStream: French wGPA: 3.8 Current year: Graduated 2016ECs: Working with individuals with disabilities long term, hospital volunteering, volunteered as a research assistant, sports Casper: thought I bombed it because I didn't finish a couple questions but I guess it went well! Don't give up guys! Never thought I would be here posting about an invite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathnote Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 InviteTime Stamp: 6:11pm ESTLocation: IPStream: Français wGPA: 3.85-3.90 Current year: MSc completed ECs: Research Casper: Meh. Worse than English one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_dreaming Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Invite!Time Stamp: 29/01/2018 6:44pm ASTLocation: OOPStream: EnglishwGPA: 4.0Current year: GraduatedECs: Diverse. Lots of UG clubs/societies, some leadership positions. Mix of long and short term volunteering, with lots of medically-related volunteering. Worked part-time throughout UG. Lots of research experience & related awards. Casper: Felt good about it. Absolutely thrilled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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