The Medical School Application Process – Facebook Live Q&A

The MDconsultants network currently comprises more than 170 medical students, residents, and attending physicians who practice in various specialties across Canada and the United States. Our company is led by 3 physician partners who graduated from the University of Toronto and is supported professionally by a full-time managerial staff. MDconsultants started out in 2009 to provide high quality consulting services to enable aspiring healthcare professionals gain admission into programs of their choice. Since then, we’ve evolved into a predominantly physician network of talented consultants who solve diverse and challenging problems. Our current range of capabilities include admission consulting, healthcare consulting, providing professional second opinions, and delivering healthcare in a variety of settings.

University of Toronto medical student Danning, speaks on her experience applying to medical school in 4th year of undergrad, also completed at the University of Toronto in Life Sciences. Danning provided insightful information about the medical school application process and the time leading up to applying by answering the following questions during the Facebook Live taping:

  1. What was your experience like applying to medical school?
  2. What was the most challenging part of undergrad?
  3. How many medical schools did you apply to?
  4. When did you write the MCAT?
  5. What advice can you give to medical school applicants?
  6. How can I stand out as an applicant?
  7. Do you have any tips for the CASPer test?
  8. Due to the pandemic, do you think there will be less emphasis on ECs since we are being encouraged to stay home?
  9. Any tips for grade 8 students who are interested in medical school in the future?
  10. How many schools did you apply to and how much time did you spend for each application or in total?
  11. Would you recommend applying to as many medical schools as possible?
  12. What is the hardest part about medical school applications?
  13. Can you provide any advice for the ABS?
  14. How did you prepare for the CASPer test?
  15. Last piece of advice for applying to medical school?

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Check out more blogs on the medical school application process:
7-Step Guide to Completing your Medical School Application
Start Preparing your CV and ABS for Med School
5 Tips for Applying to Med School
Perfecting your OMSAS ABS
Write a Solid Personal Statement
7 Tips for Applying to UofT