Profile Link: https://acceptedtogether.com/consultants/Allison

Q1:What is your position and at which school?

MD student (MS1) at Schulich Medicine

Q2: Tell us a bit about yourself!

I am a first year MD student at Schulich Medicine and Dentistry. I am from Toronto and currently am involved as a research assistant for both the University of Toronto and University of Regina. I have a passion for health and wellness and have my own blog that focuses on maintaining balance as a professional student. You can find me on my days off at the lake running or recording a new podcast episode for my podcast: Be Here Now.

Q3: What’s one thing that others may not know about you? 

I have a twin sister and she is a nurse!

Q4: If you didn’t go into the field you are in right now, what field would you have gone into?

I would’ve probably gone into research in geriatrics and healthy aging. I am very interested in learning more about long-term care and improving the livelihoods and mental health of our aging population.

Q5: What is the most difficult interview question in your opinion?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? This can be a hard question to forecast as a pre-med student.

Q6: What do you think contributed the most to your success?

My support system and my ability to prioritize balance. I know that balance is key to continuing to strive to meet your goals, and without it, burnout is a very probable reality that can be a major setback.

Q7: What was your application journey like? 

I applied to medical school three separate times in my undergraduate journey and I was accepted into Schulich Medicine on my third try (2023).

Q8: Would you like to share some statistics with us? (This can be in the form of GPA/MCAT/Casper scores, the number of schools you applied to and got accepted, etc.)

Casper (4th Quartile 2x, other results not released in my first attempt), MCAT (516: 128/128/130/130), GPA (different for each school and based on five undergraduate years).

Q9: What services do you offer? 

Casper preparation, MCAT general tips, General Consults on the med school admission process, interview preparation (and other services based on need).

Q10: What’s your biggest tip for students applying to your field? 

Be realistic about your goals and don’t hesitate to take the time you need to meet them. Life is not a race and the time it takes you to meet the goal of getting accepted to your dream program is something that will only improve your practice in the future.