Anybody knows if I earn 29 credits in a year and 31 credits in another year does that count as 10 FCEs in U of T system? Thx

I will get 29 credits in first year ( that’s what most of the BSc students will do) and take one course in the 2025 summer term. If I take at least 60 credits in second and third years, can I apply to u of t med school in my third year?

What I meant is I won’t get 30 credits (equivalent to 5 FCEs) in my first year fall and winter terms and seems like it doesn’t fulfill the degree requirement.

I don't even know if this is the right sub to post. My ex is a returning applicant and we broke up during the holidays. Have to say that we didn't end on a hateful note, and we are both very grateful for the memories we shared.

This is still quite fresh, and we haven't gotten used to the no-contact life yet. We are trying to focus on other parts of life, and wishing each other well from afar. He's interview prepping and looking for jobs. I'm working. We didn't stop caring for each other. Not too much to say about why the relationship ended, it's quite complicated and besides the point.

I knew he didn't get an interview from the schools that released results before mid-Jan. I am sad about it. He's disappointed, too.

There's this post that a lucky dude got Western interview invite but was unlucky to experience a breakup there and then, and when I saw the title my heart missed a beat. I really hoped it was my ex posting (I knew he's not the kind who posts this though), because that means he got what he worked so hard for. I kept reading, and the OP in that post said it was his relationship since high school, and okay that's not my ex. But this post makes me so keen to know if his hard work paid off, or if he needs comfort. I really want to know that he got one, and it means his life had gone better after we ended, and I know that's what he needs right now; I also don't know what to do if I learn that he doesn't get one.

At the end, I know I'm not supposed to still care about it or spend time in this sub. I have a career I am very passionate about, and it has nothing to do with healthcare. But part of me isn't so ready to move on. In some time I will, and it won't take ages. But the curiosity about his interview status is a question about now.

Hi everyone, I'm a first year medical student at UBC. I was thinking about everyone who interviewed today and I hope things went well. I know it's an absolutely crazy time!

Just wanted to open up a post here in case people have any questions about what first year medical school is like in terms of the program. I remember only having a vague idea of what med school was really like before I applied last year and would be happy to share more details.

I am a non-traditional applicant so I might have a bit of a different perspective.

Feel free to ask any questions and I look forward to connecting if I can be of any more help in your journey towards med school

Hey guys! I recently got an interview invite to Western which is super exciting. Unfortunately, my long-term relationship recently ended and it's making it super difficult for me to prep. Has anyone gone through a similar experience or have any advice? I'm really dreading this next month lol but feeling super greatful to have even recieved this opportunity.

(Everybody in my family are citizens, I don't have any American relatives.) I'd like to go to med school in the US, since I want to live and practice there. Also, many people I know have applied to med school here and all have been waiting for more than two cycles with stellar GPAs. I'm an average student and I'm not confident in my luck.

So which would be better? Attending an American or Canadian university? I heard it's hard to get shadowing in Canada if not impossible. But is it worth it? I mean are there exceptions as well? Like going to a good Can uni > a state school? Do med schools even consider you domestic or nah? Does it help you any in loans? My dream school is Johns Hopkins for med and undergrad but I'm also trying to be realistic LOL 🤣

Anyone who has experience would be super appreciated!

Hi everyone!

I am looking to form a small Western interview prep group with ~2-3 other people. I’m hoping to meet up regularly over the next few weeks during evenings.

Please let me know if interested! 🙂

while respecting the agreement ofc

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I didn't remember seeing the out of province tuition being higher on the website before? Is this common for other Ontario med schools?

I took a reduced course load this semester, 4 courses instead of 5 courses. I planned to take a course during the summer, but I just learned that summer courses do not count towards GPA, so would I have to take 6 courses for the Fall 2025 semester to compensate? Or does it just not count in GPA calculations, but the credit still counts towards my full-time course load? Please let me know.

Looking for med student to help prepare for Schulich panel interview, willing to pay, dm me

Im a Canadian citizen living abroad planning to finish med school and apply for residency in canada . My question is is it easy to get accepted noting that I didn’t graduate from a Canadian university

Hello! I’m preparing for the Western Panel and looking for people to practice with 1:1. If anyone is interested, please dm me!

Basically title. I took the MCAT last summer and while my score is lower than what I wanted, the distribution meets most med school cutoffs (127,127,129,128). Additionally, my ECs are pretty average (volunteering, a bit of research, clubs, job). I was wondering if it would be best to retake the MCAT and try for a higher score, especially in CARS, or if I should focus on refining how I write about my ECs and take on more meaningful projects in the coming months. For more context, I scored in first quartile for UBC NAQ. What does everyone recommend?

Anyone want to start a small prep group to practice for the upcoming interview? DM or comment if interested!

Are paid consulting services helpful? Does anyone have specific companies they recommend?

I have a panel interview coming up.

Thank you!

For those who got an invite and signed the NDA, have you received an email with additional information yet?

I’m high-key anxious waiting for U of C to come out this coming Wednesday (cries in OOP).

I booked a nail appointment and massage to distract myself/indulge in self care but it’s all I can think about. How are you coping?

(Are there any UCal applicant support groups)

For context, I did French Immersion from grade 1-8, and am doing IB French in highschool. I applied to FI because I’m interested in it, but I saw a video today about how you should take advantage of pass/fail courses for the sake of your gpa…

On the uOttawa website it says “qualitative grades (pass/fail) do not count towards your GPA, but you will receive credits for the course if you pass, which alleviates some of the pressure to maintain average-based scholarships etc”

The pass/fail courses are the courses you take in French. Can I just take notoriously known difficult courses in French, and pass them, while doing easier courses in English for my GPA? I’ll def ask the school about this and see medical school requirements and stuff, but just wanted to know if anyone pursued this or if any of this makes sense to y’all

Unless it was removed for an actual reason. Don’t leave links to comments, only posts.

Theres a bot or something that mass reported a ton of posts to get them removed by Reddit.

Thanks for your patience.

Psychology degree from University of Portsmouth (achieved a first) in the UK, MCAT score 511, 3rd quartile CASPer score. I did not take any credits or courses in biology at university, only my psych courses. What are my chances of getting in?

NGL I cant seem to find it, am I not looking close enough - or was it deleted?

Looking to see if anyone has any information/advice on how best to prepare for this interview. Based on what I've been able to find there's next to no information on what type of questions one can expect.

From what I've gathered between information shared by McGill and small bits of information from various forums, it seems like the stations are a lot shorter than traditional MMIs (the entire interview being ~20-30 minutes) and as though the questions may not be directly related to dentistry/healthcare. People have said that the questions are simple/surface level or that they just weren't what they were anticipating. One person said that you should practice improv to prepare.

If you have any other information, without violating the NDA, of course, I'd be really happy for any advice!

So I did an undergrad thesis and summer internship that ended up being publishable. After my internship ended, my supervisor and I were talking about getting a manuscript going and she had offered to basically write it and then I review it.

I assumed this meant I wouldn’t be first author which I wanted, so I politely told her I’d like to do more on the project. The only problem is I have way more responsibilities now than when I asked to do this. I work full-time and am studying for the MCAT and she has expanded the scope of our project, including more data and more authors.

Today, she told me to let her know if I change my mind about being lead author.

My original rationale was that this is my only research experience so I wanted it to really count for my resume/ECs, but I am going to be doing an accelerated nursing program and will have an opportunity to do research there as well I’m sure.

Should I let her take over first author? I’d likely still be second author and the journal is relatively low impact. I’m just not sure what to do.

Can someone explain to me how Western calculates GPA?

Do your best two years have to be full-time semesters (ie. five courses in the fall and five in the winter), or can it be less?

Hey! I tried looking at some of the other posts here but couldn’t find a clear picture on how to be a successful applicant into this program.

If any successful applicant had time and to discuss the process and anything I can do to be more competitive I would really appreciate it. :)

For context: I’m an undergrad in 3rd year, have been passionate for research since the beginning of undergrad. I don’t want to say too much specific cause I don’t want to get doxxed but if you’re willing to have a moment to talk please reach out/private message :)

Also my target schools are likely to be within Ontario or BC. But I am IP Ontario

Thank you so much :)

Edit: Grammar

Does anyone know if it would be possible to fulfill the Western course load requirements (30 credits Winter terms) with courses from multiple universities?

I'm lucky enough to receive an interview invite, but for the last year (current), I’ve run out of courses to take for my degree (all degree reqs are completed). My university won’t give me a letter of permission for transfer credit I don’t need, but I can take online courses elsewhere (just can't be transferred back). Due to special circumstances, I only had y1 exceeding 30 credits. As such, I'd need y4 to meet the two years full course load requirements.

Appreciate any inputs in advance!

Congratulations to all applicants who received an interview invite from the uOttawa faculty of medicine! Truly a big accomplishment! 

To keep up with traditions, the MD2028 class will be hosting virtual mock interviews for candidates who received an interview invitation. The mock interviews are open only to applicants that have been invited for an interview (proof will be required). This is a great opportunity to practice your interview skills before the big day and to receive feedback from current medical students. 

Registration starts Sunday Feb 2nd @ 9AM 

Please note that the sign up will be on a first come first serve basis! If you want to guarantee a spot, we strongly suggest signing up at 9am sharp. 

If the date for which you are available is full, please send us an email and we will add you to a first come, first serve waitlist. You will be contacted if a spot opens up.

Location: Virtual on Zoom 

Cost: 15$ - All proceeds from the event will go to our class charity, Doctors Without Borders.

Link for registration: Will be posted here on Sunday Feb 2nd.

Access code: 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the MD2028 Admission Representatives at uoadmissionsmd2028@gmail.com. 

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Félicitation à tous les candidats qui ont reçu une invitation à l’entrevue de la Faculté de médecine de l’Université d’Ottawa! C’est vraiment un grand accomplissement! 

Pour continuer la tradition, la classe MD2028 organisera des entrevues simulées virtuelles pour les candidats qui ont reçu une invitation à l’entrevue. Les entrevues simulées ne sont ouvertes qu’aux candidats qui ont été invités à l’entrevue (une peuve sera exigée). Il s’agit d’une excellente occasion de pratiquer vos compétences en matière d’entrevue et de recevoir une rétroaction de la part des étudiants en médecine avant le grand jour. 

L’inscription débute le dimanche 2 février à 9AM 

Veuillez noter que l’inscription se fera sur la base du premier arrivé, premier servi! Si vous voulez garantir votre place, nous vous conseillons fortement de vous inscrire à 9AM pile. 

Si la date pour laquelle vous voulez vous inscrire est comblée, envoyez-nous un courriel, nous vous ajouterons à notre liste d’attente. Cette liste d’attente est basée sur le concept de premier arrivé, premier servi, et vous serez contacté si une place se libère.

Lieu: Virtuel sur Zoom 

Coût: 15$ - Tous les profits de l'événement seront versés à l'organisme caritatif de notre classe, Médecins Sans Frontières

Lien pour l’inscription: Sera disponible ici à 9AM

Code d’accès: 

Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à contacter les représentantes d’admission de la cohorte MD2028 à uoadmissionsmd2028@gmail.com.

does anyone know if the times r in PST or EST? Also i’m kind of confused about the Windsor question, does it mean if we say no we could still get placed there if the london campus fills up? like would saying no just indicate a preference for the london campus and saying yes indicate a preference for windsor over london..?

Hey guys, is there a discord for uOttawa interview prep yet?