Prerequisite Changes – GPA Concerns
We have received a lot of feedback around the idea that because the science prerequisites are no longer required, applicants will not take them and will take easy classes to boost their GPA instead. It seems that many individuals are worried about others finding ways to “game” the system. We think this is no real […]
To recruit rural students, Faculty turns to videoconferencing
Last month, the Faculty held its first remote information session, connecting with students in Penticton and Summerland.
Building empathy through theatre: annual production enables medical students to walk in other shoes
For over a decade, UBC students in both the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry have been participating in MedPlay. The annual production is a tradition amongst the students, who enjoy the creativity and time away from their studies.
Prerequisite Proposal Passed
The prerequisite proposal has passed! Final approval has been reached and we can confirm that starting with the 2016/2017 application cycle, the science prerequisites will be strongly recommended rather than required. A full year of English will still be required. This change will not affect applicants currently invited to interview. All applicants currently eligible for […]
Oncology specialist returns to the North
Sarah Roberts, a graduate of the Northern Medical Program, returns to her hometown of Prince George to join the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North as an oncologist.
Pre-Medical Diversity Symposium 2016
Some prospective applicants may be a bit hesitant about applying to medical school because they consider themselves “non-traditional” applicants – maybe they are a little older, have experienced some challenges in the past, or come from a different academic or personal background than the type of person they think typically applies to medical school. If […]
Prerequisite Proposal Timeline Update
Happy New Year! We are still hoping to post an update on the prerequisite proposal by the end of January. Sorry again for the delay – there is one final step that has taken longer than anticipated due to holiday-related cancellations and closures. A lot of you are trying to plan your courses, we know, […]