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ever thought about becoming a doctor?

doctors wear many “hats” healer communicator leader team player life long learner educator scientist counselor

choices are unlimited Psychiatry Emergency Family Medicine Obstetrics/Gynecology Urology Cardiology Oncology General Surgery Neurology Radiology Orthopaedics Pathology Respiratory Medicine Anaesthesia Gerontology Internal Medicine Dermatology Opthalmology Community Medicine Genetics Paediatrics Neonatology Immunology Endocrinology Haematology Nephrology

there are plenty of rewards

Opportunity Action Respect Security Excitement Mobility Flexibility

think about it

Could YOU be the right kind of person?

you don’t have to be genius to succeed … take it one step at a time … now what?

use your time wisely       volunteer in a health care setting job shadow a physician email a Medical Student develop good study habits manage your time effectively learn about the world around you!

finish high school    Physics 40S Chemistry 40S Math 40S (Pre-calculus or applied)  Biology 40S or 40G (optional – but a wise choice)  English 40S or French 40S

Post-Secondary Training & Education  Bachelor Degree (4 years)  Degree in Medicine (4 years)  Post-graduate residency training (2 – 6 years, depending on specialty)

go to university      know pre-requisites study volunteer, work, get involved with student groups enjoy undergrad don’t get stressed out

still interested?

take THE test… Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) The exam is normally taken after university level chemistry – both organic and inorganic, biology and physics

apply to med school it’s a challenge – accept it    submit application and transcripts if selected for interview - submit essay attend interview - your goal is to sell yourself prepare to make a good sales pitch blow their socks off

“what is Med School like?” oddly, it’s a lot like high school

4 years

pre-clerkship years 1 & 2 classroom clerkship years 3 & 4 clinical

“hey, this sounds stressful…” True, there is a lot of work, long hours and lots of responsibility, but … There are lots of supportive people.

(faculty members & staff, & counseling services) Did we mention that it is also lots of fun!

“it’s so far from home”     long distance is just $20 a month you weren’t planning on living with your parents forever, were you?

email freedom

you can always come home

need living proof?

it CAN be done, we’re standing right in front of you

For more information contact:

Manitoba Medical Students’ Rural Interest Group

[email protected]

or The Office of Rural and Northern Health Toll-free 1-866-244-ORNH (6764) Phone: 204-622-6210 Fax: 204-622-6211 [email protected]