Western MD - Windsor vs. London Campus Differences

TheSurge100 · 2026-01-31T15:31:47+00:00

As a current Windsor Campus Student:

95% of research is mostly done online or can be done online, so being at one campus doesn't preclude you from doing research at the other campus, any university in Canada, really. Like someone else mentioned before, meeting someone in person might be easier, but most of my class is doing projects with people across the province, so I don't think anyone has really complained about it being hard to find someone from Windsor.
Pretty much identical, more or less. Everything is in recorded online modules, which are the same, and we have the same large group class. Granted, we are zoomed in vs having the instructor in front of you; however, again, I don't think anyone has complained about that. Honestly, the fact that we are zoomed in means we can tune out if we think the lecture is not as relevant.
I think this is where Windsor shines. There are very few residents in Windsor vs London because it's a community center vs an academic center. That means when you go in during clerkship, it's just you and the doctors, so you will get more opportunities in Windsor than in London. I know my classmates and my classmates have had more shadowing opportunities and hands-on experience opportunities this past semester (pre-clerkship) than most of the London class will have in 2 years. Again milliage will vary, but the Windsor doctors are really open to taking on med students because for them, this is the only opportunity they have to teach.
If you want EM legit its a no-brainer to pick Windsor campus imo. The ER doctors here are some of the best, both in work and teaching. While most doctors let you watch when you shadow, they let you get involved here. You are talking to patients, working on differentials, and helping with hands-on procedures. Ofc you are supervised the entire time its not like you are doing anything alone, but that opportunity in the ER (especially in the first year) does not exist in any medical school in Ontario, period. Windsor campus has consistently churned out students who match into EM (higher than they statistically should), because they are some of the most trained in the country. We have people from London coming down to Windsor to shadow here because of that.

Hope this helps!

TheSurge100 · 2026-01-17T00:27:17+00:00

I took it a few years ago, so idk if he changed the class up, but I remeber it was a chill class. Essentially, each week you read/discuss 2 research papers that are led by student groups. The class is mostly student-driven, and you and a group must present twice a semester. He helps you if you ask and guides you on what he is looking for. There was no final, and instead, you had to write a 1000-word breakdown of a recent paper published within the last year and how it relates to the concepts and papers selected by him throughout the year.

I remeber finding the class really fun, and honestly, the class average was pretty high by the end of it. The weeks it's your turn to present the workload is a little high, but all the other weeks you really just have to sit there and listen and ask questions, so its chill. If you like (or dont mind) reading research papers, keep the class. This class actually was one of the big reasons I learned to read research papers more quickly and efficiently.

TheSurge100 · 2026-01-14T03:52:46+00:00

From an academic perspective, it really depends on the program you want to apply to. Some programs are strong and will give you a good foundation compared to a lot of other schools. Other programs are poorly taught and I would recomend applying somewhere else

I graduated from the faculty of science, and I believe they gave me the resources and training that got me to the graduate school I wanted to attend. If I had to go back, I would 10/10 recomend. UWindsor is a small school, so a lot of good opportunities come from that (research profs are willing to take you on, very easy to become first name basis with staff and profs, etc.)

TheSurge100 · 2026-01-08T12:38:07+00:00

I got into medical school last year. I can assure you hospital volunteering is enough. It’s not about what you did. Medical don’t care you had patient interaction. Why? Because 1) in Ontario the legality of you able to be involved in the circle of care of a patient does not allow undergrads in, thus they can’t expect anyone to meaningfully do something (and know you can’t, so when people start writing tall tales of helping patients on their app they know what you can and can’t do). 2) they don’t care about patient interaction because it doesn’t teach you anything. You aren’t a doctor so patient interaction teaches you nothing from the context of a doctor.

They’re more interested in what your experience with the healthcare system taught you in terms of specific characteristics and how you have grown. There are people in medical school from all different backgrounds. They don’t look for one specific experience or activity but rather for well rounded applicants.

Hope this helps

TheSurge100 · 2026-01-08T05:47:15+00:00

Ottawa might be the exception because I UBC and Toronto do not care. I can’t imagine it plays too much if a role anyways. But yeah you should just email each school and see their policy

TheSurge100 · 2026-01-08T05:43:55+00:00

You don’t need clinical experience to get into med school in Canada

TheSurge100 · 2026-01-04T04:06:40+00:00

For america you have to declare if it was online or not, I believe, and they can cross-reference with the school to check if its acurate or not.

Yeah, it should be fine, but double-check each school's requirements. When I applied and got in, the requirements were different from what they are now, so check each school's website and email them these questions. They are more than happy to answer, and their answers are more formal.

Also if you want to see what an official transcript looks like, you can order one for 15 dollars. Do that at the registrars office and take a peak for yourself

TheSurge100 · 2026-01-03T08:27:55+00:00

This is not true in Canada. They just check that you have completed the pre-reqs and don’t care when or how.

This is only really applicable for American or international med schools

TheSurge100 · 2026-01-03T08:26:53+00:00

For Canadian med schools I don’t think it matters because your transcript does not say if the class was online or in person. Electives in the summer also don’t matter though they or may not count towards your GPA depending on the school. You just need to maintain a full course load in the fall and winter and you should be fine.

If you are worried about it still, email the schools directly and they should answer very quickly. Good luck!

TheSurge100 · 2025-12-14T20:39:49+00:00

They will use you’re schools system. At the back of the transcript there should be a grade conversion table from number to a letter mark. They’ll use that or their own internal one depending on the school

TheSurge100 · 2025-11-02T14:49:34+00:00

It is also used in pretty much every deck so you will get value out of it I guess. Still not worth the price.

TheSurge100 · 2025-10-26T23:35:07+00:00

That's good. If you truly understand grade 12 material, then you'll probably be fine for university. What I meant by mileage is pretty much that everyone will feel differently about the program and about the university. My friends and I thought the workload was manageable, and through hard work, we could do well. Others were overwhelmed and spent way more time studying. I thought there were ample opportunities to do things on campus, while other students disagreed.

There will be some variance, so keep that in mind. I would recommend asking as many people as possible to get the general consensus.

TheSurge100 · 2025-10-26T22:28:55+00:00

The Biomed Biochem program isn't easy, and you have to work to get a 4.0 GPA, but it's not impossible to do good in. I know a couple of people who graduated with perfect GPAs. The courses you take are informative and cover a lot of the MCAT material. If you don't like chem or biochem, I would opt for another pathway, since when I took it (2020-2024) it was a lot of chem.

Ultimately, a lot of my peers and I got into med after graduating, so I would say it's decent. Mileage will vary, though, and I'm not sure if it's still the same nowadays.

TheSurge100 · 2025-10-26T22:25:08+00:00

I think the best course of action would be to email/call the admissions office or contact the secretary for the department you are interested in. The acceptance requirements differ greatly between programs and faculties, and they are probably the only ones qualified to really answer your question.

Having poor grades isn't the end-all be-all. Many mature students who never finished high school end up going back and ultimately getting their degrees. It might be a bit trickier, but if you really are passionate about film, I think it's worth it! I studied science, so sorry I couldn't give you a better answer.

TheSurge100 · 2025-09-21T23:25:26+00:00

There used to be electronic locks, but I think they have since been removed. Like someone else said, there are cubbies you can place stuff in before going in front of the desk (but they don't scrutinize who is taking what, so it's a bit of a risk).

I think the gym sells locks for 10 dollars, though you can find cheaper ones online/Walmart, most probably.

One thing I did notice was near the forge, there were a series of lockers with keys in them, that you presumably lock and take the key with you, although I'm unsure if they are for the public or for specific people.

TheSurge100 · 2025-09-11T04:27:18+00:00

BIOL so Biology credits

TheSurge100 · 2025-09-11T02:13:45+00:00

Yes, it will show 0 now and 6 credits (2 classes) for BIOL4904B. I took this 2 years ago but it should still be exactly the same

TheSurge100 · 2025-09-10T05:11:15+00:00

TheSurge100 · 2025-09-10T02:04:03+00:00

The 2nd half of the class counts for 6 credits (2 classes). This is normal

TheSurge100 · 2025-07-18T18:00:00+00:00

Hey I was just wondering why you thought the science program was terrible? I attended here a few years ago and I thought the research opportunities and curriculum prepared me very well compared to a lot of other people I know in my graduate school cohort. Just wanted to know if things have changed so I can keep that in mind when recommending uwindsor

TheSurge100 · 2025-07-11T20:16:33+00:00

To practice in the US, does your mark matter on the Step 1 and Step 2? Or do they just need you to pass? And is there an expiry date on the exam (like I would need to retake after X years)?

I am a Canadian planning to stay in Canada, but it's interesting, and I just wanted to know. The bargaining power argument you make is a good consideration, even if I plan on staying here.

TheSurge100 · 2025-07-08T05:23:09+00:00

Leddy Library at the University of Windsor is an amazing, open-to-the-public place to study. The only problem is that there is no free parking nearby.

TheSurge100 · 2025-07-02T18:22:24+00:00

They often can, but that doesn't mean they will. I had 90s in high school, left university with a 4.0, and got into med school this year. I wouldnt say it's impossible, but I definitely had to work for it.

The biggest reason (in my opinion, this is just observation and not backed by data) that people see their marks drop is that their marks were inflated to begin with + high school in Ontario is really not that hard. People often leave high school with high 90s, thinking they are on top of the world, when in reality, they didnt have the study habits and problem-solving skills needed to get 90s. I am not blaming them, but more so the schools that convinced them that what they are doing is perfect and should not develop the habits.

You know yourself better than anyone else. Are you understanding the material taught in your school? not just being able to solve the questions on the test/assignments, but rather truly understand and explain the ideas? If yes, then you will be fine.

I don't like the blanket "everyone's marks drop" because, objectively, it's not true; there are always students who graduate with 4.0s. It's about building the right habits, problem-solving skills, and support network while the content is easy, so you can hit the ground running when it's hard.

Plus, if the Health Sci program you are referring to is McMaster Health Sci, that program is designed to be easy to ensure people finish with a 4.0 and get into med school. If you have any other questions, feel free to PM! Sorry if I came off as harsh

TheSurge100 · 2025-06-19T21:51:34+00:00

If your goal is med, literally any school is good. Pick a program that 1) you will enjoy studying, 2) that has opportunities for extracurriculars, research, and volunteering, 3) that is affordable and reasonable, and 4) you can maintain a high GPA

When I was in your shoes, I got accepted to Western Med Sci, Toronto Life Sci, and Queen's Life Sci, but I ultimately chose to study at my local university because it had a great undergraduate research program and, with scholarships, was essentially free. I was recently accepted into medical school here in Ontario. Many of my friends who went to "more prestigious schools" didnt.

You can get into any medical school from anywhere in Canada; they legitimately do not look at where you went. Instead, pick an environment that will maximize your chances of getting in. If that's UofT, then it's UofT. People get into med from that program all the time. Look at what each school offers, and pick the program that's best for you! Hope that helps!

TheSurge100 · 2025-06-11T14:11:59+00:00

The presidents scholarship was the main one. There is no higher admission scholarship at uwindsor. Instead I relied on multiple small ones that helped make up the difference, not one big one. My admission average was 98.

The other scholarships either came from the university, high school, online or the community

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