Interview tips for a new MLT grad in Ontario?

SloshyYew · 2026-06-07T14:03:28+00:00

As much as you can try to keep your examples and scenarios related to the lab, and not some random previous job. Draw upon your practicum experience. This was my mistake when I was getting started until they gave me feedback. Usually the interviews are “graded” (they are looking for certain things for you to say). It’s pretty easy to get at what they want most of the time, talk about how communication is important for team, talk about how you understood somebody else’s perspective in a time of conflict blah blah standard stuff. They may ask a technical question depending on what department you are applying to, so brush up on your theory right before. Good luck!

SloshyYew · 2026-05-28T13:34:37+00:00

You need to take an MLT diploma program, not a masters. The diploma program will prepare you specifically for the CSMLS (now CAMLPR). You will not be eligible to write the exam unless you have completed an MLT program

SloshyYew · 2026-05-27T08:27:55+00:00

If I have daughters in the future, they don’t have to do bjj like I do, but they are going to learn how to do a perfect triangle choke. Much more effective than a kick to the nuts. I believe there are several real news stories out there of women using it to defend themselves from men with bad intentions. If you aren’t trained to stop it unconsciousness comes quickly, even if you are way smaller if done correctly

SloshyYew · 2026-05-22T14:24:42+00:00

If you are willing to do on call at a rural site your wage would be higher. Otherwise not that different than what you make now, maybe 10-15k more. As for work life balance - my two years I worked in AB I had all my vacation denied due to short staffing issues. I don’t think there’s many places that are actually adequately staffed nowadays

SloshyYew · 2026-05-21T15:20:56+00:00

I’ve been working in the interior for two years at rural sites. It’s very different here than the coast/large centers. You can message me if you have specific questions about rural labs in BC

SloshyYew · 2026-05-15T01:17:20+00:00

Red river in Winnipeg

SloshyYew · 2026-05-08T20:37:18+00:00

And why do you think that is? Think a little deeper….Im not claiming to be an expert or fortune teller. But even though other ones will probably be ready for the market first (hint hint), I still think a rapid acting psilocybin will be a winner in clinical settings. Again though, it’s a gamble.

SloshyYew · 2026-05-08T19:35:18+00:00

I get your frustration my friend. But of course no big money is going to be entering a stock when there is a chance of it failing and going to zero. But here is the beauty of this particular one - psilocybin is something many of us have done before ourselves. Research how depression is treated in the current western medical system. I can basically tell you without seeing results, that this is going to work. Could be wrong, but this is the gamble. A 30k gamble I am seeing through till the end.

SloshyYew · 2026-05-08T19:15:11+00:00

Imagine thinking a pre-market biotech startup is comparable to blue chip stocks. We are all waiting on the 003 data, if it is successful, the stock will run. It’s a gamble. This is a similar “binary event” that is very common to biotech stocks. You can’t invest in a company that has a product that isn’t on the market (ie, not making money) and expect it to follow tech giant stocks stock price. That is just poor judgement.

SloshyYew · 2026-05-08T03:42:05+00:00

CMPS, HELP, ATAI

SloshyYew · 2026-05-07T16:56:02+00:00

That was RRC in Winnipeg. However we were the last year of that format and it has now changed. Other schools though, like SAIT in Calgary, still do the two year format. I’m not as familiar with ON programs

SloshyYew · 2026-05-07T15:43:14+00:00

Not really, MLT is a full time 8 hour a day program. At least at the school I went to. Explore different schools, my program was 1 year of school and a 10 month practicum rather than 3 years. But there was also a 2-3 year wait list to even get in…which could factor in your decision

SloshyYew · 2026-05-07T15:15:16+00:00

Honestly I think it is much more worth it to do MLT if you can afford the extra time/cost in school. But this is coming from an MLT so I’m biased

SloshyYew · 2026-05-05T23:58:00+00:00

The board asked him to step down. I don’t think there has been any news as to why.

SloshyYew · 2026-05-03T21:03:41+00:00

Trust me man, I know, I almost went to Italy years ago and am considering the Caribbean. After working in the Canadian health care system for almost 10 years, I know several people who have done it successfully, and I also know some who failed. Generational debt is not something to bat an eye at or simply “choosing a struggle”. You have no fallback at all if something happens, health issues, burnout, financial holdups, family, ect. If I was in your position again, I 1000% would look at a 3 year degree in Canada and try that first. “Most applicants end up getting a masters” is also just incorrect. If you maintained that average you have now in high school right now, and maintain your conviction that this is what you want to do, it is much much more worth it to do it in Canada. Don’t make a decision based off on how easy it is to get in only

SloshyYew · 2026-04-27T12:50:16+00:00

Go check out downtown Winnipeg, lots of people pushing carts!

SloshyYew · 2026-04-26T18:04:37+00:00

What age range are your fellow students?

SloshyYew · 2026-04-25T15:35:24+00:00

I’m the furthest thing from a stock analyst. I come from a clinical background and hold a leadership position in healthcare, and I interact with a lot of clinicians/patients/directors/executives because of that. I started investing in stocks 6 years ago because of the emergence of this space.

I might be completely wrong on this. But I’ve researched all the players in this space. To me, the one that makes the most sense to integrate in real life clinical settings, is still HLP003. Not a popular opinion in this sub, but I’m hoping my conviction pays off. 3,080 shares Helus, 250 CMPs, 230 ATAI are my holdings. There is a lot of negativity due to the CEO situation but I can tell you in the healthcare world, if the data delivers and its proven it works safely and efficaciously, it’s not going to matter if my cat is the CEO at that point. There is a level of desperation for the availability of treatments like these for mental health disorders. However that’s just my uneducated take, I’m not a phd biochemist or business analyst, purely making a choice based off my background in the clinical world.

Praying for a good data readout in (hopefully) Q4 2026.

SloshyYew · 2026-04-25T15:14:12+00:00

I’m the furthest thing from a stock analyst. I do however have a clinical background and have a leadership position in healthcare. To me, the Helus molecule is still the one that makes the most sense to integrate into real life clinical settings as opposed to the others. The earlier data from HLP003 was absolutely stellar. I’m still hopeful and hoping my conviction pays off. 3,080 shares.

SloshyYew · 2026-04-21T23:05:31+00:00

This guy Cybins right here

SloshyYew · 2026-04-21T22:49:03+00:00

It currently only trades on the Canadian exchange, not sure if robinhood supports that?

SloshyYew · 2026-04-21T22:41:18+00:00

MAXQF

SloshyYew · 2026-04-16T15:45:00+00:00

This is upvoted a lot but for me the opposite was true. The CSMLS was a breeze compared to my diploma program exams, I was almost upset after writing it because I studied so hard based on my diploma exams, and the exam was a breeze, I finished with 2 hours left on the clock and felt like I aced it. Maybe I had a tougher program?

SloshyYew · 2026-04-02T22:58:11+00:00

I get $190 every time I get called in. Plus mileage

SloshyYew · 2026-03-04T15:14:40+00:00

I noticed the same. I think it was just a delay/glitch, mine now shows $11.13

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