❓ MMI & Panel Interview Questions: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iNTJ9R6DL7yVdRn-aVgeuK5O9UZKHSCl?usp=sharing Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:26 Did you use prep companies for application essays or interviews? 2:37 Do you need to complete a bachelors degree before starting at a Canadian Medical School? 3:23 What are the top three things that got you into medical school? 3:42 Principles of Time Management 3:58 The Growth Mindset 5:45 Stop Overvaluing Other People's Opinions 8:27 GPA, MCAT 9:34 My Application Experience
Thank you so much for this video. Your message about focusing on the long-term and having a growth mindset, really resonated with me! I look forward to watching your future videos and congrats on getting into med school!
I’m interested in applying to medical school within the next couple of years, but I did my undergrad in nursing and will most likely need to do extra prep for the MCAT. Do you recommend upgrading each science course, or do you think that an MCAT review book/class will be enough?
I think you should avoid taking more courses since that’s going to be costly and these courses aren’t specific enough (content-wise) for the MCAT. Even after taking the relevant science courses, there were still things I didn’t know and had to learn for the MCAT. The MCAT is all about learning by yourself, although knowing less of the content going in will mean you need to spend more time doing content review. Also, I made a video on how I prepared for the MCAT, which I think you would find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/kB1HO4KhTiY/v-deo.html
@@DaniKilani my only issue is that I have a limited Chem and Physics background, I only took biology courses in my undergraduate. Any chance you have the Kaplan review books that you’d be willing to sell in Calgary?
Does your journey to med school work out better with a tradition pre med major such as bio or chem or is it alright pursuing a non traditional premed major such as psychology or sociology
In Canada, you can really go either way and do just fine since only a few medical schools have course requirements. Speaking from my own experience, I liked doing a science major because even though I didn't remember/know everything I needed to prepare for the MCAT, having a solid grounding in the sciences was fairly helpful. Another thing that I am realizing now is that my medical school makes the assumption that you have some level of background in the sciences (nothing more than what is covered in the MCAT), so it is nice not having to review that again. What it really comes down to is your ability to get a high GPA in your program, so choose a program that you think you'll be able to do well in. One more factor to consider is alternatives to medical school. Many people learn over time that med is not what they envisioned it as and find other paths. There is nothing wrong with thinking about alternatives that fit along the same trajectory as your path to medicine. My backup was public health research on infectious diseases like tuberculosis, which is something I was also passionated about and was able to use my research experience on my Med Application. Hope this helps!!
Mohamed Ibrahim Looks like you’re right. These things change year to year, so definitely check out what the University where you’re applying has said most recently. For anyone looking for the specific place to reference for UCalgary, the July 2020 (most current) application manual states “In order to be eligible, you must have completed, by the time of application, at least two full-time years of university education at an MD-PhD-granting institution or have completed two years of full-time post- secondary studies that are fully transferable to an MD-PhD granting institution.”
❓ MMI & Panel Interview Questions: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iNTJ9R6DL7yVdRn-aVgeuK5O9UZKHSCl?usp=sharing
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Did you use prep companies for application essays or interviews?
2:37 Do you need to complete a bachelors degree before starting at a Canadian Medical School?
3:23 What are the top three things that got you into medical school?
3:42 Principles of Time Management
3:58 The Growth Mindset
5:45 Stop Overvaluing Other People's Opinions
8:27 GPA, MCAT
9:34 My Application Experience
Thank you so much for this video. Your message about focusing on the long-term and having a growth mindset, really resonated with me! I look forward to watching your future videos and congrats on getting into med school!
Thank you for watching them 😁. Best of luck on your journey!!
Loved this so much Dani!
Thanks Brittany!! Glad you did 😊
This is fantastic! I am applying next cycle so I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos. New subscriber!
Excellent, so happy to hear you found it helpful! Let me know if there are any topics you would like to see me cover 😀
I’m interested in applying to medical school within the next couple of years, but I did my undergrad in nursing and will most likely need to do extra prep for the MCAT. Do you recommend upgrading each science course, or do you think that an MCAT review book/class will be enough?
I think you should avoid taking more courses since that’s going to be costly and these courses aren’t specific enough (content-wise) for the MCAT. Even after taking the relevant science courses, there were still things I didn’t know and had to learn for the MCAT. The MCAT is all about learning by yourself, although knowing less of the content going in will mean you need to spend more time doing content review. Also, I made a video on how I prepared for the MCAT, which I think you would find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/kB1HO4KhTiY/v-deo.html
@@DaniKilani my only issue is that I have a limited Chem and Physics background, I only took biology courses in my undergraduate. Any chance you have the Kaplan review books that you’d be willing to sell in Calgary?
Loved this so much! Thanks for the info Dani!! -Caitlyn
Thanks for checking it out Caitlyn!! Happy you found it helpful
How come you went to uwo med sci but you’re also an Alberta resident
Hi Eli, I went to high school in Alberta before going to uwo which allowed me to meet the criteria for being an Alberta resident
After completing associate degree in bio of 2 years can i go with uni of Toronto? Or have to take admission in 3rd year
U of T Medicine requires you to finish at least three years of an undergrad degree (for a total of 15 credits) before you can be admitted
Great content my man!
Thanks Saud!! Happy you checked it out
Does your journey to med school work out better with a tradition pre med major such as bio or chem or is it alright pursuing a non traditional premed major such as psychology or sociology
In Canada, you can really go either way and do just fine since only a few medical schools have course requirements. Speaking from my own experience, I liked doing a science major because even though I didn't remember/know everything I needed to prepare for the MCAT, having a solid grounding in the sciences was fairly helpful. Another thing that I am realizing now is that my medical school makes the assumption that you have some level of background in the sciences (nothing more than what is covered in the MCAT), so it is nice not having to review that again.
What it really comes down to is your ability to get a high GPA in your program, so choose a program that you think you'll be able to do well in. One more factor to consider is alternatives to medical school. Many people learn over time that med is not what they envisioned it as and find other paths. There is nothing wrong with thinking about alternatives that fit along the same trajectory as your path to medicine. My backup was public health research on infectious diseases like tuberculosis, which is something I was also passionated about and was able to use my research experience on my Med Application. Hope this helps!!
UofC does not allow second year applicants....that was abolished 7 years ago..they do allow third year applicants like many schools.
Mohamed Ibrahim Looks like you’re right. These things change year to year, so definitely check out what the University where you’re applying has said most recently. For anyone looking for the specific place to reference for UCalgary, the July 2020 (most current) application manual states “In order to be eligible, you must have completed, by the time of application, at least two full-time years of university education at an MD-PhD-granting institution or have completed two years of full-time post- secondary studies that are fully transferable to an MD-PhD granting institution.”