START EARLY Applying to CaRMS can be a daunting process, however starting early can help you stay ahead of the curve and feel less overwhelmed. Key considerations to reflect upon include: How certain am I in my decision to apply to this specialty? Every specialty has its strengths and challenges, and it is crucial to […]
CASPer is a relatively new, yet crucial component of Canadian medical school admission. Recently, it has also become part of the application requirements for several residency programs. Hence, for both premeds and medical students, it’s important to understand this test and know how to prepare for it. It’s essentially a computer test that is run […]
Make sure to catch up on Part One! Medicine and nursing are careers that can feel like ‘two peas in a pod’ in the clinical setting. But when it comes to making the leap from nursing to medicine, there are a lot more ‘hoops’ to jump through than one may expect. In fact, the difference […]
Making the Leap from Nursing to Medicine Nursing is a trusted, respected, and valued profession in our society. Each day, nurses save countless lives in the Canadian healthcare system with their personalized care, attention to detail, and holistic patient knowledge. As well, nursing can easily serve as a lifelong vocation, offering rewarding learning opportunities and […]
It has often been thought that upon graduation, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduates have been limited to 2 traditional routes: Community and Hospital. However, in the past 5 years, career opportunities have diversified and PharmD graduates now have a choice in where and how they work. Let’s examine the different opportunities that PharmD can present: […]
Submitting applications for professional degree programs can be overwhelming when personal statements, letters of evaluation, and individual program requirements pile up. Below is a checklist I created and used throughout my application process to stay organized. Check it out to see where you’re at in your application journey! Apply early. Submit your completed application when […]
Full Mock MMI Circuits 2023 Start preparing for your MMI with MDconsultants Prep full mock MMI circuits! Your MMI circuit will be conducted by one of our medical student or resident consultants who will take you through a full mock MMI experience. A 90-minute appointment involves 6 MMI stations (6 x 10 minutes=60 minutes) followed […]
Receiving a medical school interview invitation is exciting, especially following the gruesome wait since submitting the application a few months ago. It can be daunting too. Here are 6 general tips for preparing for the medical school interviews. Prepare a document containing common interview questions, such as “Discuss a time when…”, “Why medicine?” or “What […]
During my time as an undergraduate student, I remember feeling very overwhelmed and confused with the process involving attaining a research position. It seemed that everyone around me was quickly finding projects and I was still trying to figure out the first step in the process. If you are in a similar position, please rest […]
Fellow IMGs! Completing medical school abroad adds many challenges that are unique to IMGs in the CaRMS process. Being able to navigate the challenges is half the battle. Here are a few key points that I, along with the help of many others, have learned along the way. Electives Electives applications begin early – often […]
