Tachy Talks

Watched our last episode and not feeling quite ready to commit to a full PhD yet? Don't worry, this week is for you! Today we're chatting with our classmate Chris Nguyen about Thesis-based Masters Degrees. Chris completed his MSc in Biochemistry at the University of Windsor in 2019, and is now a second year medical student! Tune in to hear about the ups and downs, completing your thesis on time, and whether that MSc really gives your application a boost. Still have questions? Go give Chris a follow over on insta @cnguyening

Ever thought about becoming a DOUBLE DOCTOR? This week the Tachy Talks Team chat with our classmate Braden, who completed a PhD in organic chemistry before entering the meds class of 2024. Tune in to hear about the unique challenges of a PhD, the transition from graduate school to medical school, and how Braden thinks his experiences will translate to success as a medical student. If you're a MSc or PhD student (or thinking of becoming one!) this episode is jam packed with advice, wisdom, and more! (And by more we mean lots of conversation about Pokemon)

Still wondering exactly how to approach those tough ethics questions? or how to manage the nerves that inevitably come along with interviews? The Tachy Talks Team has got you covered! This week the crew is answering your questions, including approach frameworks for certain question types, and hot healthcare topics to review! Still have questions? Send as a DM @tachytalks! Best of luck crushing those interviews, we believe in you!

Back at it and better than ever! Join the Tachy Talks Team for what may be their most ambitious episode yet - this week the crew is joined by Emergency Medicine Physicians Drs. Shah and Sabga, PGY1 Dr. Alex Presello, and third year med student Julia Cirone (that's FOUR generations of mentorship!). From how to choose a specialty to tips for building and maintaining a mentor-mentee relationship, this episode covers it all! As a bonus, we get to take a little peak into the world of emergency medicine and find out what draws our very own host Kylie to pursuing this path. Trust us - this is NOT one you want to miss!

This week the Tachy Talks Team is back and ready for interview season! Join Kylie, Advait, and Hailey as they chat about everything from panels to MMI, the best interview prep resources, and their own tips & tricks that you can use at any interview! Still have questions? Keep an eye on the Tachy Talks social media where we'll be helping you navigate the ups and downs of Medical School Interviews Szn!!

Have you been wondering what it's like to be a medical student during the pandemic? How do we get that crucial hands-on experience? How will it impact our medical education? This week the Tachy Talks Team brought on their good friend and classmate Peter to discuss Med School: Zoom Edition at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. Join us as we chat about the ups and downs of online learning, doing observerships during the pandemic, and the utility of anatomy class! As we head into one of the toughest finals szns we've probably encountered so far, remember to keep reaching out, scheduling zoom dates with your pals, and taking time to take care of yourself! The Tachy Talks Team's DMs are always open

Looking for some tips on clerkship, thriving in medical school, and a dash of really good life advice? This week's episode of Tachy Talks features the team's classmate and friend, Ilinca - and she's got all three! Ilinca is currently a third year medical student, but she completed a BSc, MSc, and worked as an ICU research coordinator before deciding to embark on her medical school journey. Join Advait, Kylie, and Hailey as they chat with Ilinca about staying motivated, comparing yourself to others, and learning how to get the most out of your experiences - seriously, this is one you don't want to miss!

Want to get to know the trio behind Tachy Talks a little more? Join the team this week for a change of pace as Advait, Kylie, and Hailey answer the questions you submitted to them! From favourite coffee orders to dealing with 'over-enthusiastic' classmates, this week's episode is full of non-academic advice, stories, and lots of laughs (as per usual!). Have a question that wasn't answered here? Remember to hit up Tachy Talks on any of our social media - we love chatting with you!

Still have questions about making the jump from nursing to medicine? Or going back to school after starting your career? Don't worry - the Tachy Talks Team has answers! This week the team continues the theme of last episode's conversation about coming to medicine from a nursing background with their classmate Le Gao. After earning his BScN and working as a Registered Nurse, Le returned to school to complete a BSc and (after a brief stint with a second career) applied to med! Le answers questions about returning to school, why he chose medicine, and advice for others on the same path. Want to chat with Le a bit more? Check him out over at @leggo824

We've got a super exciting episode #13 featuring the team's classmate Abrahim Mula! Abe was in his second year of university when he realized he wanted to pursue medicine - right in the middle of a nursing degree. This week the Tachy Talks team chats with Abe about the challenges he faced along the way, how his nursing degree has helped him succeed, and what advice he has for nursing colleagues who may be thinking about medicine as a career. Plus, he answers questions about how nursing students can prepare for the MCAT, who to ask for reference letters, and more! Still have questions? Make sure you go give Abe a follow on Instagram @mulamd_ !

With the fall semester in full swing many premeds have research on their mind. Do I have to do research to get into med school? What kind of research? How much time do I need to spend on it? Do I have to publish?! This week on Tachy Talks the team is talking about their experiences with undergraduate research and how it fit into their medical school applications. Plus, don't forget to join us over on Instagram and YouTube - we have lots of exciting content in the works and can't wait to give you a little more insight into life as a Canadian medical student!!

Advait, Kylie, and Hailey are back with more tips and tricks to get you through undergrad and med school! This week the Tachy Talks Team chats about how they really study the seemingly endless amounts of medical school content (spoiler: lots of Anki!) and how their study habits have changed since undergrad. Plus, the team talks about navigating your way through the many study resources out there, and give a brief run down of their first weeks of second year!! Psst...2021 application cycle getting ya down? Keep an eye on the insta @tachytalks this weekend for a special announcement!

Welcome to episode 10! A super special episode with lots going on! The Tachy Talks Team celebrates their tenth episode with some treats, and finally gets to reunite! In preparation for their imminent return to medical school, Advait, Kylie, and Hailey reminisce about what they wish they knew before starting med school. This episode has lots of laughs and good vibes all around!

Welcome to Tachy Talks' first ever collab! This week is jam-packed with advice, tips, and tricks as we chat with Molly from The Med Trek! (Make sure you've checked out part 1 over on her channel, linked on our YouTube, Insta, Twitter, and Facebook). The team talks about those pesky Western admissions essays before delving into Molly's non-traditional journey to med school. Plus, Molly tells us all the ups and downs of getting ready to enter medical school during a pandemic. This episode is full of laughs, stories, and advice - you definitely don't want to miss it!

You've made it! This week the Tachy Talks Team wraps up their fifth and and final video in the admissions series, talking all about minimum requirements and special pathways at the four Quebec medical schools. Join Advait, Kylie, and Hailey to chat about GPA, pre-reqs, and everything else you need to know when applying to these schools. As always, you can check out a PDF guide to these schools by visiting the link posted on any Tachy Talks social media - Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter!

This week the Tachy Talks team tackles their fourth episode in the admissions series, talking about all the different application pathways for Canadian medical schools outside of Ontario and Quebec. Tune in to hear about pathways that may be open to you, and exactly what's required to apply to each! Having trouble keeping track of all the admissions info from the past few weeks? Head on over to our Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to check out the latest edition to our resources page! 

Whether you're from outside of Ontario, applying outside of your home province, or even applying outside of your home country, this latest episode in the admissions series has everything you need! This week, Kylie, Advait, and Hailey walk through admissions requirements at the seven medical schools outside of Ontario/Quebec, outlining deadlines, MCAT scores, GPA, and more! Don't forget to keep checking out the Tachy Talks resource page (link in our instagram bio) for a fantastic summary of all this information, and join us next week to chat about special pathways that each of the schools offer. 

SWOMEN? MMTP? BSAP? ISAP? QuARMS? All the different application pathways for Ontario Medical schools can get a little confusing, but don't worry - the Tachy Talks team has your back! This week Advait, Kylie, and Hailey chat about the application pathways available at all the Ontario Medical schools and the process of applying to each. You might want a pen and paper for this one…or just head over to our brand new resources page where we've packaged up all the info! (Link on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook!) 

It's the first step towards the rest of your life! For some of us, the journey to medicine starts right here with the Ontario Medical School Application System (OMSAS). Join Kylie, Advait, and Hailey as they walk through each section of this year's OMSAS and share their tips and tricks for ANY medical school application. Grab your favourite drink, settle in, and log onto OMSAS - the fun starts now!

Research? Volunteering? Studying? Working? SLEEPING?!? Join the team this week to chat about the best ways to use your summer vacation while in medical school. It can be difficult to decide whether you should spend your time 'getting ahead' for CaRMS, catching up on relaxation, or working on your hobbies outside of medicine! Kylie, Advait, and Hailey will be talking about the advantages and disadvantages of each and sharing a bit about what they're up to this summer. In a three year program or working all summer? No problem, we've got you covered too!   

This week the Tachy Talks team chats about every premed's most dreaded test - the MCAT. From study tips to whether those pricy prep companies are actually worth it, we're discussing it all. Plus, Kylie, Advait, and Hailey talk about the current COVID changes to test day, share their own experiences with the test, and answer your questions!

Join Advait, Kylie, and Hailey - three Canadian medical students - as they get together to talk about the journey from premed to physician and the many different routes to get there. In this episode, the med students talk about who they are, what their goals are, and what Tachy Talks is going to be all about!