Hi folks, incoming MS1 and I’m just wondering what I can do to get ahead. I know that specialties are getting more competitive, and all I know at this point is family med is not appealing to me in the slightest. I have very few connections to medical doctors through family, so wondering what I can do right now to start
has anyone had an iud insertion at the ubco clinic? i heard they do them now but i don’t know the clinic well enough to trust them
Why are the vibes in Blk Box so weird? I went to the Landmark location to get yoghurt and the vibes were so bad … almost like the most toxic gym bro, alpha-male energy. The guy that checked me out didn’t even speak to me and was chatting with other people.
I had heard it was really good and I was hungry, so I stopped. Will not be returning!
FoS graduate, how do you tell if you got distinction? Is it on your diploma? My average was 92% so just a bit confused
This episode is by two Canadian physicians, both at UBC, about the intersection between Christian and secular practice.
As an incoming medical student, I’m trying to have a much more open mind as I am fairly against inserting religious beliefs into practice, but after watching part of this episode (will come back later), I’m having a lot of trouble seeing the Christian physician’s point of view and frankly, how some of it is ethical.
I wholeheartedly believe everyone is entitled to their beliefs, but I draw the line when you push those beliefs on patients. The Christian physician, Dr. Cottle, is involved in pushes to restrict MAID and abortion care in Canada, and I am just having a lot of trouble seeing how that could be aligned with patient informed care.
Thoughts? As I enter school, how can I learn to be open and accommodating to other view points, be open minded while still holding onto my beliefs of equity, justice and access?
What programs? What do you write down? Do you use Anki only?
Incoming med student, should I invest in a Series 11 Apple watch?
Are medfluencers/influencers (or just people who make social media content) looked down upon in medical school? I’m interested in making content about my admissions process as an incoming med student for the summer, but worried about how it will affect opportunities in medical school and residency as that is obviously my primary concern.
What is your perspective?
Hi folks! Last week, I was so thankful to receive and A at my dream school. While I am certainly a very traditional student, I think my background might resonate with a lot of people.
Getting to a point where I could even apply was very hard for me. I have lived with pretty severe OCD most of my life, but only receiving a diagnosis a couple of years ago. When I was still a minor, due to (what I know know to be) extremely distressing intrusive thoughts, I was admitted to a psychiatric ward for a week, but unfortunately, due to the limited resources at the hospital, did not receive an accurate diagnosis. In fact, the treating physician was reported by myself and my family after the unsafe care and verbal abuse I received. They had to do 3-weeks of paid leave and anger management classes, but are still practicing to this day.
I wanted to share because after I got my diagnosis, I thought there was no hope for me to get into medical school and make a difference for kids like me. But, as with all things, I have grown. OCD is not a bad part of my life anymore, nor is it a good part. It is just a part of my life. In the same way that being a social person is just part of my life, obsessions and compulsions are too. I just work to manage them the best that I can, as we all do. And, in addition to the more difficult parts, through therapy, I've also learned that OCD has made me an incredibly passionate, persistent and detail-oriented person, which certainly can't hurt for a career in medicine!
If you are going through something similar, just know you are not alone. Your story *matters*, and it WILL change lives one day!
Thank you to the encouragement of everyone here on r/premedcanada. I can't wait to see you all succeed, you are all wonderful humans!
If you are an accepted UBC student, please join the official class of 2030 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/951878147740212
There are also site specific groups.
SMP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smpclassof2030
NMP: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1H9AUKchZ1/?mibextid=wwXIfr
IMP: on the main page!
Does anyone know of places looking for servers or hostesses? I’ve sent some places online, but no luck so far!
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