Month: June 2020

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Med School & Premed FAQS

Posted on by shannacyeung

Hey guys, these are the videos that answered some frequently asked questions Can you describe your specific journey to medicine?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qax80Z4DGyI&t=1s Why did you choose medicine? 2. Tips on Extracurriculars in Undergrad? 3. Research Tips? 4. Application processes—Particularly keeping yourself flexible for other Canadian med school requirements. When did you start applying? How did you prep for interviews? MCAT prep/ overall feel of the test. How did you prepare? How long dod it take? Video coming soon! My blog posts: How to Study for the MCAT  – The Ultimate MCAT Study Guide How to study for the MCAT CARS section When Read More

Extracurriculars for Med School

Anti-Racism Conference Notes

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I attended an anti-racism discussion initiated by Dr. Bonnie Mason for female physicians and medical trainees. I am so grateful to the women who shared their stories. Their stories made many of us, including myself, choke up that discrimination is such a heavy burden on these women every single day.  Here are notes to share what I’ve learned. I am educating myself on how to be a better ally, and I encourage you all to too. Let’s do better together. To answer the question of “What can I do right now”, realize that fighting racism is not any quick actions. Read More

Extracurriculars for Med School

Non Traditional Med School Applicant Journey and Gap Year (Canada)

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Brandon is a UBC med student whose non traditional path to med school included a dual degree in music composition and biology and a gap year studying music composition in Paris. Watch to hear his advice for other non traditional med school applicants. Going forward, I want to show a diversity of paths in addition to science-> med, such as a variety of majors, extra years, gap years, etc.  We filmed and edited this a while back so the video doesn’t include words of support. Please check out some educational resources and donation link regarding the Black Lives Matter movement. Read More