This blog was written by a University of Toronto medical student in first year. This student has been a consultant with MD Consultants for almost a year. Disclaimer: the following responses are my opinion alone and do not represent those of the University of Toronto. All information provided here is not privileged and is publicly […]
The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is an interview style used by certain university programs as part of their admissions process. This format has become increasingly popular with medical schools, dental schools, and pharmacy programs in both Canada and the United States. At MD Consultants, we will be organizing MMI practice circuits in major cities during […]
The final, and the most important step for medical applicants is the interview stage. Medical schools across Canada, the U.S and International universities use a variety of interview styles including MMI (Multi-Mini Interviews), MPI (Modified Personal Interview) and Traditional (panel interview). This is the final stage for applicants to show what makes you unique and […]
The process of applying to French medical schools in Quebec is simple compared to other medical schools. In fact, the three French medical schools (ULaval, UdeM, Sherbrooke) do not require you to submit a personal statement, recommendation letters, or your CV. The pre-interview screening is solely based on your grades. After the MMI, the rank […]
On March 9, 2017, the co-founders of MD Consultants celebrated the hard launch of their free admissions guidebook, ‘Your Guide to Get Into Medical School,’ at the University of Toronto Alumni Speaker Series: Get Into Medical School event, co-hosted by New College, University College, Woodsworth College, and MD Consultants. The panel discussion featured speakers Dr. […]
Getting an interview is itself is an accomplishment. Now that you have gotten to this final and the most important, stage, how can you seize the opportunity and reach closer to becoming a doctor? Twin traps of under and over-preparation When I was asking around for tips and advice to prepare for my medical school […]
As the interview season nears, we get plenty of inquiries regarding how to answer tough interview questions. One of the most common questions we get is on the topic of “conflict resolution”. Well, I would like to inform you that this is an extremely common question and you must prepare for it. However, I want […]
With immediate effect, MD Consultants will offer interview preparation assistance to medical school or residency applicants whose interviews in the US are affected by the #TrumpBan. This offer will remain in effect for the duration of the 90 day ban, or until further notice as we wait for the ban to be lifted. To qualify, […]
In this article, Dr. Brophy will share 11 key points on how to manage stress during medical school interviews. 1. Be prepared for your interview. The more you are aware of how prepared you are, the more confident you will feel on the interview day. This may include practicing mock interviews, filming yourself, having experienced […]