Have you ever wondered what the journey to medical school was like for people currently at the Island Medical Program?
L – R: Anika Brown (IMP Class of 2024) and Shan Rajapakshe (IMP Class of 2023)
Now you can listen to two of those stories online.
Shan Rajapakshe (IMP Class of 2023) and Anika Brown (IMP Class of 2024) recently spoke about their individual journeys to the IMP on the UVic-based podcast Meet Me in the Quad. In the interview, Shan and Anika discussed their education and extracurricular activities during undergrad, taking the MCAT, self-care, and more. They also talked about their experiences at the IMP so far.
You can listen to their episode “The journey of getting into medical school with UBC medical students” on Spotify or Anchor.
Admissions Note: Everyone’s journey to medical school is different. Shan and Anika’s interview should not be considered admissions advice for the IMP or UBC MD Undergraduate Program. For the most up-to-date admissions information, please visit the IMP Prospective Students page or the UBC MD Undergraduate Program’s Admissions website. You can also attend information sessions at IMP or UBC, or email the IMP’s admissions coordinator at impadmcom@uvic.ca.