FAQs
1. I have a prior commitment during O-Week, can I miss some of the events?
There are two types of events during Orientation week: Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) events in the morning and student-run events in the afternoon. While the UGME and Class of 2027 don't recommend that anyone misses parts of O-Week, we realize that people have lives outside of Queen's Medicine. For the UGME portion of the week, you should contact the office ASAP if you are unable to attend any of their sessions as they are mandatory.
As for the student-run elements of O-Week, none of the sessions we are putting on are mandatory for your participation in the week as a whole. If you have to miss some of our O-Week events we will do our best to accommodate you however, we recommend you try to attend all O-Week events so not to miss out on the initial bonding moments of your Class of 2027 and introductions to the QMed community!
2. When does class actually start?
The UGME events in the mornings during O-Week are mandatory, however they aren't your typical lecture class. These sessions are primarily introductory and administrative where the UGME goes over things such as policies and expectations and an overview of the curriculum. Your first true classes where professors start to teach material will begin on September 3rd. All of the UGME session dates can be found on the UGME website.
3. I have specific dietary restrictions, who can I tell about these for O-Week?
It will be in the O-Week registration form once it is posted! Make sure to keep an eye out for that either through the 'announcements' on the homepage of this website, or through the Class of 2028 Facebook Page!
4. I have other concerns and comments about O-Week, where do I send these?
You will have the ability to mention comments and concerns in the O-Week registration form. If it is pressing, feel free to email us at qmedinterviews@gmail.com (Kingston) or cclakeridge@qmed.ca (Lakeridge).
5. Does Queen's have a white coat ceremony? When is it?
Queen's Medicine does have a white coat ceremony, but it takes place at the beginning of your 3rd year before clerkship.