WAMC: 3.32 GPA/508 MCAT, No luck anywhere :( not even any II
BCPM GPA (sGPA?): 3.55
cGPA (overall): 3.32
MCAT: 508 (129/123/129/127), taken 3 times, this is the most recent score.
State of Res: Canadian, Alberta Resident
Ethnicity: Arab (disadvantaged?)
Undergrad: BSc Honors Physiology, University of Alberta, 2022
Clinical Experience: volunteered in a psych hospital for 6 months, and a bit of clinical research. Hospital volunteer totalled to approx 40 hours
Research Experience: Volunteer...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: melkhouly1 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Are Prerequisites as Canadian Non degree student are accepted by aamc ? US med schools ?
Hello everyone,
I am a Non trad student, age: 28. Have a master degree in engineering from US, bachelors foreign degree(India). I will be applying to US med schools this cycle.
I checked some Prereqs for the schools i need to take. It will take close to 3 semester of work to complete them. I dont live in states anymore. i am in Canada (permanent resident), can i take these prereqs courses here? they are way cheaper for me since i am a resident.
Do i take as a degree seeking student or non...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: aftaab_md Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Impact of Leave of Absence on matching
Hello SDNers,
I'm a Canadian M3 medical student, interested in a competitive specialty (highly competitive in the US, and moderately competitive in Canada).
I'm a strong medical student academically with no concerns thus far. Received outstanding evaluations during all the rotations I completed, and have adequate research in the field I'm interested in.
Unfortunately, last summer, right before beginning M3, my mother was involved in a major car accident resulting in severe injuries to her...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lifehappens Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Top Canadian MD now or try again in the US
Hi Everyone,
I'm a dual Canadian/US citizen. My MCAT expired last year and due to substantial personal and career-related time restrictions, I was unable to retake it. Instead, I decided to apply to just the handful of US schools which would take me, as well one top Canadian school. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it didn't work out with the US schools (though I did get an HMS interview). However, I have been invited to interview at the Canadian school! Post-interview acceptance rates are very...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Seldon Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
US trained and board certified now coming back to Canada?
Hi there
Wondering if there's anyone here is US trained and certified and is on the pathway back to Canada (particularly Ontario) as am I? It would be nice to touch base and provide support navigating through the process. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sarendipitousmd Tags: Canada Source Type: forums
WAMC 3.98GPA (3.45grad GPA) 512 MCAT, nontraditional
Hi there - I am seeking help on a school list, please!
I see myself in primary care with an interest in research (perhaps not as a clinician-scientist, but at least contributing to clinical trials, etc.)
Undergraduate: cGPA 3.97, sGPA 3.98 from a liberal arts institution
Graduate: 3.45 GPA with a PhD in a physical science from a T20 research institution
MCAT 512 (129/127/128/128) - I was aiming for higher and am contemplating an idea of a retake. Thoughts on this are welcome.
US/Canadian...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 7, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: blurrynerd Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Canadian students applying to medicine in uk
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If your query is answered by one of the Megathreads o...
Source: The Student Room - March 1, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TSR Hippocrates Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
WAMC | ORM CDN Applicant | sGPA: 3.96, 516 MCAT | Competitiveness for US MD
Hey guys, this is my first post on this sub. Was hoping to get an impression of how competitive or not of an applicant I'd be if I was to apply to the US the upcoming cycle. I've been able to attain interviews in Canada, but with no post-II success thus far, I'm looking to widen my net. I have pretty decent research/employment experience, with a clear commitment in music, mentorship, and service. I think the most gaping hole in my application would be the lack of shadowing experience given...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: OhCanada! Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Anesthesia-CCM fellowships with closed, mixed ICUs?
Hi everyone,
I'm a Canadian Anesthesia resident interested in doing Anes-CCM training in the US and hoping for some advice.
At most Canadian centers, ICUs still run in a closed unit, mixed-ICU model (with trauma/micu/sicu etc patients all in the same ICU) with most academic centers having specialized CSICUs (run mainly by cardiac anes without formal ICU training). As many of you know, our CCM training is standardized across all base specialities and we all do the same 2 year fellowship...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: posthumousmyrtle Tags: Critical Care Source Type: forums
Asco gi & asco gu
Hey!
ASCO-GI abstracts are out, ASCO-GU abstracts will become available in mid February.
My picks for ASCO-GI:
https://meetings.asco.org/abstracts-presentations/217307
Neo-AEGIS demonstrating comparable OS with either Magic/FLOT or CROSS. CROSS leads to better downstaging and less toxicity. Limitation: majority of Magic/FLOT arm had Magic, which isn't as active as FLOT.
https://meetings.asco.org/abstracts-presentations/215519
Reasonable randomized Canadian trial looking at...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 13, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Palex80 Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
Internationally Trained Physicians: The Myth of Canada
Recently released report from Simon Fraser University on marginalization of ITPs in Canada. Systemic barriers seem to make little sense in the face of shortages of physicians Canada is currently facing in all provinces.
https://radiussfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/The-Myth-Of-Canada_DIGITAL.pdf (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Highlander455 Tags: Canada Source Type: forums
3rd time reapplicant - help!
cGPA: 3.77 sGPA: 3.76
MCAT: 510 --> 514(129/128/129/128)
No in-state residency (lived in Canada but have US citizenship. Open to residency anywhere)
Undergraduate institution or category: University of Toronto
Clinical experience - ~500 hrs clinical volunteering in a hospital
Research experience and productivity - 5 years (>3000 hours), 2 year MSc, 3 pubs (2nd, 3rd, 4th author) + 2 first author manuscripts in progress, 3 conference abstracts, 2 federal research awards
Shadowing experience...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bpremed4lyfe Tags: Re-Applicants Source Type: forums
How can I get US Private Loan co-signed by American Relative?
I am a Canadian citizen thats going to school in august of this year. I am unable to secure a Canadian Loan as I don't have any Canadian co-signers. I have an American uncle who is willing to co-sign for me. What is the process like for that? Has anyone used an American relative to co-sign for them on a student loan? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 1, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: aiikookie Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
USMD student (US citizen) interested in practicing in Canada after residency - should I take MCCQEs now?
I'm a third year MD student, US citizen, looking to practice in Canada (maybe Ontario) after completing residency and fellowship in the US.
As a US citizen, I know CARMS is out of the question, so I have to do NRMP / residency + fellowship in the US first.
My question is, should I take MCCQEs or not? Are there any pros / cons that are substantially different between these 2 options?
Option 1: take MCCQEs around the time of my USMLEs -> receive LMCC, look for jobs in Canada after...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BT_Mastermind Tags: Canada Source Type: forums
Optometry School Requirements
So for most optometry schools, under their pre-req requirements, it says "one course" or "one semester or one quarter." I'm a Canadian student, what is the difference between the two? Also, for calculus, many of these schools want "one course," but introductory calculus is only offered as a 0.5 credit for a half term (one semester) at my university. Does this mean I will have to take another calculus course as well? Secondly, how are Canadian GPAs translated in America? Do they remain the...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 24, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: preopt1 Tags: Pre-Optometry Source Type: forums
