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..ever thought about

becoming a doctor?

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choices are unlimitedPsychiatryEmergencyFamily MedicineObstetrics/GynecologyUrologyCardiologyOncologyGeneral SurgeryNeurologyRadiologyOrthopaedicsPathologyRespiratory Medicine

AnaesthesiaGerontologyInternal MedicineDermatologyOpthalmologyCommunity

MedicineGeneticsPaediatricsNeonatologyImmunologyEndocrinologyHaematologyNephrology

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 begenius to succeed …

… now what?

take it one step at a time

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?”

4 yearspre-clerkship years 1 & 2 classroomclerkship

years 3 & 4 clinical

oddly, it’s a lot like high school

“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

Manitoba Medical Students’Rural Interest Groupriguofm@gmail.com

or

The Office of Rural and Northern Health

Toll-free 1-866-244-ORNH (6764)

Phone: 204-622-6210

Fax: 204-622-6211

info@ornh.mb.ca

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