USMDCanadian Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hello, Recently I've had fears about my age interfering with my acceptance into medical school. I'm 18 (turning 19 in May), so I'll be one of the youngest in my interview groups. It doesn't help that I have very young facial features as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmen Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Are you in Quebec? If so, there is nothing special about your age and you shouldn't be worrying. I can't speak in detail for the rest of Canada but as a rule, I'm pretty sure what you say and your maturity level is much more important than your age itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FailureToThrive Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 57 minutes ago, premed_thr0waway said: Hello, Recently I've had fears about my age interfering with my acceptance into medical school. I'm 18 (turning 19 in May), so I'll be one of the youngest in my interview groups. It doesn't help that I have very young facial features as well. Seems like you applied to Ottawa, etc. How? Did you skip a few grades? I didn't know that was possible in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 If you look young but don't sound young (that is to say, immature), you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMDCanadian Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 32 minutes ago, médecine said: Seems like you applied to Ottawa, etc. How? Did you skip a few grades? I didn't know that was possible in Canada. Yes, I was in an accelerated program during my elementary years. Not really skipped a grade as much as my program was shorter than most elementary schools (i.e. 8 years instead of 10). Also, it's not THAT uncommon. Look at McMaster's class of 2019 http://mdprogram.mcmaster.ca/docs/default-source/admissions/classof2019.pdf?sfvrsn=2. 10 students 19 years and younger were admitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMDCanadian Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 47 minutes ago, Snowmen said: Are you in Quebec? If so, there is nothing special about your age and you shouldn't be worrying. I can't speak in detail for the rest of Canada but as a rule, I'm pretty sure what you say and your maturity level is much more important than your age itself. No, not Quebec. But thanks for your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMDCanadian Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, Lactic Folly said: If you look young but don't sound young (that is to say, immature), you should be fine. Do you know if the admissions committee, upon knowing my age, would expect more or less of me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eudaimonia Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, premed_thr0waway said: Do you know if the admissions committee, upon knowing my age, would expect more or less of me? Schools cannot discriminate based on age and so your age has no reason to appear on the file that your interviewers will see. I hope interviewers would not have any bias but if you do disclose your age, they could also be impressed by the record you have at your age. Either way you've made it to the interview stage because you were competitive enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 39 minutes ago, premed_thr0waway said: Do you know if the admissions committee, upon knowing my age, would expect more or less of me? Neither - you'd be expected to possess the level of maturity appropriate for someone entering a professional program, who would be seeing patients soon after, and potentially treating them independently in a matter of several years. This applies to all candidates regardless of age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edict Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 16 hours ago, premed_thr0waway said: Hello, Recently I've had fears about my age interfering with my acceptance into medical school. I'm 18 (turning 19 in May), so I'll be one of the youngest in my interview groups. It doesn't help that I have very young facial features as well. Just do your best. No one cares about facial features, there are 27 year olds who still look like they are 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goleafsgochris Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 The official answer is no, they cant discriminate based on age. The real answer is...no one knows. Interviewers unofficially discriminate for lots of reasons (theres a ton of literature on this--speaking with an accent is one of the biggest negatives). I would dress professionally like an adult (try and get a well fitted suit that's not too big), keep a tidy adult hairstyle etc. My guess is that its unlikely to play a major factor in your interview score. I'm not even sure it would be looked down upon more than an older applicant tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly_ Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Edict said: Just do your best. No one cares about facial features, there are 27 year olds who still look like they are 18. Completely agree. Age is just a number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMDCanadian Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Butterfly_ said: Completely agree. Age is just a number. And prison is just a room jokes aside, thank you everyone else for the reassurance. 99% of me knew there wouldn't/shouldn't be an issue but sometimes neuroticism takes over, ya feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMDCanadian Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 5 hours ago, goleafsgochris said: The official answer is no, they cant discriminate based on age. The real answer is...no one knows. Interviewers unofficially discriminate for lots of reasons (theres a ton of literature on this--speaking with an accent is one of the biggest negatives). I would dress professionally like an adult (try and get a well fitted suit that's not too big), keep a tidy adult hairstyle etc. My guess is that its unlikely to play a major factor in your interview score. I'm not even sure it would be looked down upon more than an older applicant tbh Appreciate your insights. P.S. Leafs will be a first round exit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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