Course Repeats >2x

[latemedgirly]

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How to do Canadian Med Schools treat more than 2x repeats of a course? I have one I repeated 4x and failed, not due to lack of of ability but more like extenuating circumstances due to which I couldn't take the exam and those excuses not being considered/accepted.

 

[AJS59]

Is it a pre-req or science coursework?

I don't know about Canadian schools specifically, but maybe worth emailing to confirm. If it's a pre-req that they'll take, you should still probably explain your situation in a secondary or other (non-personal statement) essay - failing a course 4 times is worth an explanation.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

You can ask them...

[Webinar] Canadian medical school recruitment webinar

Johns Hopkins University PreProfessional Advising office is hosting an admissions session with Canadian medical schools. Just a reminder that JHU is hosting a Canadian medical school panel on Wednesday April 17th at 6 p.m. ET. Here is the zoom link if you would like to join: Join our Cloud HD...

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[latemedgirly]

Is it a pre-req or science coursework?

I don't know about Canadian schools specifically, but maybe worth emailing to confirm. If it's a pre-req that they'll take, you should still probably explain your situation in a secondary or other (non-personal statement) essay - failing a course 4 times is worth an explanation.

I have a 4.0 in my second degree. This was my first degree that I neither completed (didn't go past first year) nor transferred credits from to the new institute where I'm doing my second degree. The F had nothing to do with my ability, it was because of various situations due to which I couldn't even sit the finals. My academic consideration department is really anal about medical considerations therefore leading to the Fs but I don't know how to explain that without sounding like an irresponsible and entitled brat!

 

[latemedgirly]

You can ask them...

[Webinar] Canadian medical school recruitment webinar

Johns Hopkins University PreProfessional Advising office is hosting an admissions session with Canadian medical schools. Just a reminder that JHU is hosting a Canadian medical school panel on Wednesday April 17th at 6 p.m. ET. Here is the zoom link if you would like to join: Join our Cloud HD...

forums.studentdoctor.net

I tried. They copy and paste answers from their website and as a Canadian, I don't even know who to go to for the US schools! I am totally on my own there.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I tried. They copy and paste answers from their website and as a Canadian, I don't even know who to go to for the US schools! I am totally on my own there.

The webinar hasn't been held yet.

Canadian schools have a reputation of being heavily stats leaning and love Casper to further weed out students. However if you can't get a straight answer from them at this webinar, would you believe your experience in medical school would be any different? They do not have a reputation or incentive for the same type of holistic review as American schools.

 

[latemedgirly]

The webinar hasn't been held yet.

Canadian schools have a reputation of being heavily stats leaning and love Casper to further weed out students. However if you can't get a straight answer from them at this webinar, would you believe your experience in medical school would be any different? They do not have a reputation or incentive for the same type of holistic review as American schools.

Do you mind putting a link for the webinar please? The one you've provided seemed to have been held last night!

 

[latemedgirly]

I do see the link for the recorded meeting. Is there a different one that is yet to take place where I can ask questions?

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I do see the link for the recorded meeting. Is there a different one that is yet to take place where I can ask questions?

I think you can only ask questions during the live session today at 6pm ET. I don't know if you can send questions ahead of time. I have yet to look at their YouTube channel to see if they have prior recorded sessions with Canadian medical school admissions staff/leadership.