“Tell me about yourself” One of the most dreaded four-phrase questions for a medical school applicant. Every interviewee should expect to be asked a question along the lines of the above. However, talking about oneself …
Factors to Consider when Choosing a Research Laboratory
Choosing a laboratory can seem overwhelming when pursuing a graduate degree in the sciences. While some of these factors may be difficult just by talking to your prospective PI via email, zoom, or during the …
8 Tips for Networking (Virtually & In-Person)
Networking is very powerful and oftentimes overlooked by individuals. There are different types of networking: group networking at large events, casually striking up conversation while you’re waiting in line for coffee, having conversations at career …
Why I Run 1 mile Every Morning
That’s right. One Mile, every morning. Sounds crazy right? I would be lying if I claimed I haven’t skipped a single morning, but for the most part, I try to be consistent and maintain running …
A primer on ‘deep’ reading and learning
Reading is the single most productive habit I picked up during my teenage years. As a kid, I indulged in spy books and horror novels (Goosebumps, anyone?) but started to properly incorporate disciplined reading into …
The First 100 (remote) Days
Given today’s new remote environment, onboarding and ramping up to a new role may be more challenging (and exciting!) than before. As work communication today is purely enabled by technological enterprise tools – Zoom, Slack, …
5 Essential Steps to Writing Outstanding University Essays!
During high school, I truly believed that to get into competitive Canadian undergraduate programs you’d have to do something as extraordinary as starting a successful business or participating in the Olympics. This isn’t true, what’s …
How to Approach the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI): Ethical Station
“You colleague Dr Cheung recommends homeopathic medicines to his patients. There is no scientific evidence or widely accepted theory to suggest that homeopathic medicines work, and Dr Cheung doesn’t believe them to. He recommends homeopathic …
Things to Consider when Choosing a University Major
University can be daunting. Options may seem endless and you can end up feeling a little lost. Thankfully, choosing a major does not dictate your entire future. I know physics majors who have become lawyers …
Choosing people to write reference/recommendation letters
If you are in the process of applying for university, scholarships, internships etc., chances are you will need to ask for one or more reference letters. By this point you’ve probably had dozens of teachers, …