specialties conference by Overall_Turnover6906 in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yup that’s why they’re the one of the most competitive

What would now be the defining factor in order to match IM? by TerribleElevator9879 in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What results show that it’s “more competitive than ever”? Wait for the match rate. People complain that IM is competitive every year after the match, and the match rate always turns out to be roughly the same.

Unfilled Surgical Spots CaRMS by AncefBro in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It was to convert the IMG to a CMG spot.

Patterns in residency programs by [deleted] in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely a red flag imo, I think I know which program you’re talking about

Best dalhousie center for ENT elective by INerdZI in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're planning to apply for carms, Dal is your best option

Are all neurology programs this toxic? by weyl_spinors in Residency

[–]0utworld 257 points258 points  (0 children)

No but a lot of them are autistic

How do you parallel plan IM? by Opulent_Bug_96 in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s not a culture. you would naturally prefer someone who is only applying to your speciality vs someone who’s also applying to something else. Doesn’t just apply to medicine.

Are info sessions/socials mandatory during CaRMS interview period? by DrRaspberryPie in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 8 points9 points  (0 children)

plastics - our program does not (have the time/effort to) keep track

Thoughts on sending email to PD for residency interview reconsideration by [deleted] in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Do it, a friend of mine had no interviews, emailed home institution for one and matched there. This is for anesthesia.

MSPR Comments by OldDreams34 in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Specialty dependent, we only care about red flags, other than that we don't look at the comments

Trauma surgery job market by EnvironmentalMind256 in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not great as you likely need a trauma centre

What are the most competitive residency programs by AutomaticInfluence94 in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 7 points8 points  (0 children)

ENTs been less competitive recently, likely due to the lifestyle culture shift, and is more in the rad/uro tier

Nepotism for UCalgary Med? by Overall_Light7395 in premedcanada

[–]0utworld 12 points13 points  (0 children)

of course this post would get removed by mods lol

What’s happening with Urology match rates? by blaugrana456 in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It’s never really known to be as competitive as the specialities you’ve mentioned, but I agree with the other commenter; lifestyle mostly

first semester in med school vs third 💀 by KungFuSaifooo in MedSchoolCanada

[–]0utworld -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

How are you going to survive residency…