This presentation provided an overview of the medical school application process in Canada, focusing on UBC. It discussed the 17 medical schools across Canada, application requirements including grades, MCAT scores, activities, references, and interviews. Traditional panel interviews and multiple mini-interviews were described. A timeline was provided showing the multi-year process from taking prerequisite courses and the MCAT to applying, interviewing, and hopefully getting accepted to medical school. The presentation aimed to give insider information while clarifying it did not represent UBC and could not guarantee admission.

1. Not just an MD dream!Presented by: Jesse OryChapman Learning CommonsIrving K. Barber

2. What this session is and isn’t notWhat it isIntroduce you to the process of applying to UBC Medical School

3. Sharing personal experiences

4. Get insider informationWhat it is notA guarantee of admission

5. A creation by UBC Faculty of MedicineInfosession ScheduleIntroduction to Canadian med schoolsUBC Medicine info and applicationActivityReferencesMed school interviewsGeneral timelineQ&A, feedback, and mingle time - everyone

6. Thoughts before we start and disclaimerAll Slides will be postedThere will be time for questions at the endAnd most importantly:DISCLAIMER: I do NOT represent the UBC Faculty of Medicine, and have no sway on their admissions committee or the application process!

7. How many and where?17 medical schools across Canada1

8. Most provinces have at least one medical school (some provinces have multiple)1. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=107737501858516526460.00046ebc86889b76a5351&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=48.107431,-93.339844&spn=33.890576,61.523437&z=4&source=embed

9. Which universities?BC: University of British Columbia, Vancouver

10. Alberta: University of Alberta, Edmonton University of Calgary

11. Saskatchewan: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

12. Manitoba: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

13. Ontario: University of Toronto Queen’s University, Kingston McMaster University, Hamilton University of Western Ontario, London University of Northern Ontario, Thunder Bay/Sudbury University of OttawaWhich universities?Quebec: McGill University, MontrealUniversité de MontrealUniversité Laval, Quebec CityUniversité de Sherbrooke

14. Maritimes: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

15. Newfoundland: Memorial University of Newfoundland

16. Distributed programs/locations (ex. UBC)Out-of-Province Applicants Attending any BC University for atLeast 2 years fulfills the UBC Medicine BC residency requirement2Limited seats for out-of-province (OOP) applicants Some schools don’t have residency

17. requirements (ex. Toronto) CHECK!2. http://www.med.ubc.ca/education/md_ugrad/MD_Undergraduate_Admissions/Admission_Requirements.htm#BC%20Residency%20Requirements

18. Rankings1 and Information2http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/wp-content/uploads/091104g_medical_chart.jpg2. http://www.afmc.ca/pdf/2010AdBk.pdf

19. Rankings1 and Information2http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/wp-content/uploads/091104g_medical_chart.jpg2. http://www.afmc.ca/pdf/2010AdBk.pdf

20. Questions?

21. The ApplicationWhat will your application look like? Find out before you apply.

22. Outline of the ApplicationThe BasicsGradesMCATPublicationsNon-Academic ActivitiesWork HistoryRural Training?**No Essay! Woohoo!**

23. Don’t make stupid mistakes!

24. The BasicsPersonal InformationCitizenshipResidencyEducation level** supporting documentation of residency?** High school transcript?

25. CoursesCredits6 of English6 of Biology (usually 121 and 140)6 of 1st year Chemistry6 of organic chemistry6 of Biochemistry**Official Copy of your Transcript

26. Grades - Overall

27. Grades!!

28. MCATno minimum score!Release your score!

29. PublicationsList all publicationsJournal?Poetry?

30. Rural TrainingUBC OkanaganNo stated impact on admissionsIndependent Decision Making

31. VerifiersCover your ass!Not a full referenceContact TitleFirst and Last nameEmailPhone number Contact them before you apply!

32. Work HistoryVerifiersStart Date to End dateDon’t need hours350 CharactersMASTER RESUME!

33. Non-Academic ExperiencesThis takes a lot of time!5 Categories:LeadershipCapacity to Work with OthersService EthicDiversity of ExperiencesHigh Performance in an Area of Human EndeavorCharacter limitMASTER RESUME!

34. What you need Activity nameActivity OrganizationDescription (~350 character) limit)Start and end dateTotal # of Hours by Application deadlineVerifiers

35. LeadershipCommands, guides or inspires othersInitiativeMotivation

36. Service EthicFor the benefit or welfare of othersVolunteer or workKey thingsLength of timeOutside “comfort zone”Preparation for medicine

37. Capacity to Work with OthersBeyond peers, friends, and co-workersIncludes:Diverse age groupsDifferent culturesDisabilitiesSocio-economic backgrounds

38. Diversity of ExperienceAccumulation of knowledge and skillsCan include:TravelSportsResearchMusicculture

39. High PerformanceSkill that exceeds what is expectedAward of recognitionMedals?

40. How to get aheadMaster ResumeList EVERYTHING!3 hours at a soup kitchen in 2006? List it!Helped a little old lady cross the street in 2005? List it!

41. Master Resume Activity Handouts!

42. ReferencesBut I don’t know anyone!!!

43. OverviewWhat you needThe Big ProblemThe Big QuestionThe Easy SolutionPicture from The Oatmeal

44. What You Need for UBCAcademic RefereeCommunity RefereeProfessional refereeBIG DIFFERENCE: time

45. What you need for OMSASThree references1 non-academic/character, 2 anything elseMust know you wellHand in with application

46. What you need for McGill Seven References!!!Be Prepared For Anything!

47. The Big Problem“I don’t have three people that I can ask for a reference!”Also known as:“I don’t have three people that I know who will write me a GREAT reference!”

48. The Big Question“How on earth do I approach so-and-so to ask them to act as my referee?”

49. The Easy SolutionMeetBuild a Relationship (start early)Ask!

50. Interview“One has a greater sense of intellectual degradation after an interview with a doctor than from any human experience” – Alice JamesCreated by Andy ChenChapman Learning Commons, Spring 2010

51. Interview Types2 types: traditional panel and multiple mini-interview (MMI)http://www.mmacanada.org/MMAC%20Interview%202009.pdfhttp://www.medaholic.com/2009/02/13/canadian-medical-schools-mmi-vs-traditional-interviews/

52. Traditional Panel Panel style interview1