Why You Should Choose OttawaU Meds

[Dutch_girl]

There is no question that UO has one of the best medical programs in the country. We are rated the #1 accredited medical school in Canada and have the best balance between clinical exposure and integrative learning. As someone who was accepted into McGill, Toronto, UWO and Ottawa you can take my word that I truly believe the University of Ottawa is the best school in Canada. I believe that UO is the best option that will prepare you for your career as a physician and still maintain a life outside of medical school.

[aaronjw]

Originally Posted by Dutch_girl

There is no question that UO has one of the best medical programs in the country. We are rated the #1 accredited medical school in Canada and have the best balance between clinical exposure and integrative learning. As someone who was accepted into McGill, Toronto, UWO and Ottawa you can take my word that I truly believe the University of Ottawa is the best school in Canada. I believe that UO is the best option that will prepare you for your career as a physician and still maintain a life outside of medical school.

all medical schools will prepare you well for a career as a physician

[Dutch_girl]

Originally Posted by aaronjw

all medical schools will prepare you well for a career as a physician

Absolutely true - every Canadian medical school will give you a fantastic medical education. But I believe UO has placed a strong focus on clinical exposure and allows you the time to pursue all your interests outside of school!

[funnyboy6]

I really agree with dutch_girl's comment about accreditation. Unfortunately, Ottawa does not have the "prestige" of UofT or McGill, so it goes under the radar of a lot of applicants. But according to their last accreditation report, UofO got a near perfect rating in every respect. They provide as good a medical education as you can find in North America.

[gt3rs]

Are lectures video recorded?

[kinemed]

Originally Posted by gt3rs

Are lectures video recorded?

Nope, lectures are not video (or audio) recorded. There's been talk about it, but as far as I understand there's been a bit of a stumbling block re: intellectual property that the administration would have to address

[SetG]

I was just accepted to Ottawa med this morning, yay!!

I know nothing about Ottawa. Where do med students typically live? Downtown or near the hospital? Are there housing services? I'm so lost...help!

[kinemed]

Originally Posted by SetG

I was just accepted to Ottawa med this morning, yay!!

I know nothing about Ottawa. Where do med students typically live? Downtown or near the hospital? Are there housing services? I'm so lost...help!

This thread addresses other things as well (which you might find useful), but also has a good rundown of locations to live

http://www.premed101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52337

I lived downtown (around King Edward and Laurier) in both 1st and 2nd year. I have a 5 minute walk to the shuttle and an 8 minute walk to the transit way (main public transit route) - takes me about 25 minutes to get to/from school). Alot will depend on if you have a car - I don't, so I need to be able to get to the grocery store, gym, etc. easily - all are within 10 minutes of my place. Other popular locations: Lees, Freedom Private. I'm sure other people will chime in - think about starting a separate thread

[supafield]

Originally Posted by meds2013er

Hundreds of lecture slides to go through on your own. You don't have to go to the lectures you don't want to at UT, at least you get lectured on the material.

Haha, having gone through a couple years of the curriculum, this is absolutely untrue. The only teaching they really expect you do on your own are an average of one self learning module per week which is an online learning module that takes roughly 45 minutes, some quicker, some longer.

I think I can handle the extra hour a week of self teaching in exchange for 4 afternoons to do what I wish with.

[kinemed]

Second this - the only material we're expected to know is what we're lectured on. Yes, some lectures will feel rushed (see: immunology) - but hey, you have all afternoon or evening do go through that if you need to on those rare times. I get to do what I want with most of my afternoons - whether it's study, sleep, or go to the park with my dog.

Originally Posted by supafield

Haha, having gone through a couple years of the curriculum, this is absolutely untrue. The only teaching they really expect you do on your own are an average of one self learning module per week which is an online learning module that takes roughly 45 minutes, some quicker, some longer.

I think I can handle the extra hour a week of self teaching in exchange for 4 afternoons to do what I wish with.