4everepi

Hey! I graduated from undergrad last year and worked full-time in epidemiology research for the past year (and worked there the last 1.5 years of my undergrad part-time). My major was wet-lab oriented and I wanted a "dry lab" experience. If you have community-based/PH organization experience, I think that would be helpful in finding an academic research position! I've learned so much from assisting different master's and PhD students on their projects (and sticking around long enough has allowed me to be co-author on a couple of publications). An academic (non-hospital based so I'm able to work remotely because of COVID) posting as a research assistant has been a great learning experience for me, personally.

I know someone who is finishing their MSc Epi after doing two undergraduate degrees (second attempt after a rough time during their first undergrad degree). He just finished his thesis, is one of the smartest people that I work with and is going to U of T for med next year. AND he's my go-to person for advice because he has been successful given unique circumstances. Just because taking more time to complete something is not normalized within the academic community doesn't make it wrong! Time = experience = maturity best of luck and don't lose faith!!!

just got an unofficial offer from mcgill! the deadline is April 28th for me

is anyone else still waiting to hear from mcgill? /has anyone been waitlisted?

Any more news from McGill?

I'm so sorry! I got rejected from McGill's MSc Epi program last friday...rejection freaking sucks. You aren't alone!!!!! stay strong ❤️