Interesting article in The Atlantic: Why America Has So Few Doctors
I found this fascinating. I had no idea that NAFTA made it especially hard for Canadian and Mexican docs to emigrate here to practice medicine.
Why America Has So Few Doctors (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sn00pygrrl Tags: Topics in Healthcare Source Type: forums
Medical BS/MD Degree, help!
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Source: The Student Room - February 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Alysiaaa Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Dentistry in Canada vs. the USA... is the sky falling?
Firstly, what are the major differences in practicing dentistry in Canada vs. the US? Can people weigh in on that a little bit, because from what I have read many dentists from the USA are telling students not to do dental because the corporate is taking over. However, I have yet to meet a dentist (GP or specialist) in Canada who is making less than $200k/year. Obviously I know there are dentists in Canada making less than that (semi-retired, brand new grad, etc.) but they seem less common...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 12, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dent1010 Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums
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Doctors in Canada can now prescribe national park passes to patients
A trip to the doctor can yield any number of recommendations, from bed rest to medicine. But as of late January, Canadian patients can be sent home with more novel note: a prescription for a national parks pass. "There's almost no medical condition that nature doesn't make better," said Melissa...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 8, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Pain Applicant1 Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Any Canadian med grads in USA for ortho?
Have heard the canadian job market is brutal, so just looking for opinions/advice from any who made the move! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 6, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: stu.dying Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums
How does a Canadian Psychiatrist go about practicing in the USA
Hi all,
Theoretically if I wanted to set up shop in the US with Canadian med school/psychiatry training what would I need to do? I read somewhere that American/Canadian boards recognize each other's training? Would I need to write USMLEs? Any insight would be much appreciated! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 5, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: retma12 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Switch from IM to FM
Well, currently PGY1 internist , loved outpatient, loved OBgyn, ped and outpatient procedures. (which IM does not have)
Please I am under a J1 visa sponsored by the Canadian Gov, doing IM = jobless when I return to Canada, because accreditation is a long process. and I do not want to do J1 waiver.
I got above average step 1/CK score and excellent ITE.
I know it is late in the game, but do I have an advantage? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 3, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: oscarmu25 Tags: General Residency Issues Source Type: forums
Advice for unsuccessful applicant to reapply again (Canadian)
Hi everyone, I am a Canadian pre-med who is Graduating from undergrad this Spring in a Bachelor of science. I applied this cycle (2021-22) to 26 US schools, and did not receive a single II. Considering the cycle is almost complete, I would like some advice for how to approach re-applying for the upcoming cycle. I do feel quite defeated, but I am willing to do anything I can truly.
Stats:
Undergraduate: cGPA: 3.91 sGPA (BCPM): 3.91
I am currently in my final year of Undergraduate study so I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 2, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MNEDrTwinz Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Forensic science as pre med
I'm planning on choosing BSc Forensics as my premed in Canada. Do you think there's any scope for it there in case I don't get into med school? Will a Masters in Forensics help me land a stable job with a stable income? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 30, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Irene Mariam Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
Electrophysiology fellowship
Is it possible for a US MD/Cardiology Fellow to do EP in Canada? Would it be hard to compete vs. Canadians? I have a strong desire to do EP however I have strong desire to live in a cold place with ski resorts not too far away. Also like the possibility of living in Canada in the future. Feel free to respond directly to this or message me personally. I am currently at a hospital for my general cardiology fellowship that will give me significant procedural EP experience in ablation and...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 1, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: asoutherner Tags: Cardiology Source Type: forums
2022 RCPSC Exam - Internal
How do I study for this thing? I just wrote ABIM — went ok. How does ABIM compare to the Royal exam?
I’m hearing a tonne of seemingly cooky stuff on these forums. There are secret past exams that are essential to passing?? Most takers study 4-8 hours per day for an entire year??
Uworld, coupled with a review of Canadian CPGs, is a good strategy, yeah? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 23, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: butterchicken Tags: Canada Source Type: forums
Locum in Canada
Does anyone have experience locuming in Canada? I've been doing lots of stints in Australia and want to head over there for a couple years and travel around. But there don't seem to be too many jobs openly advertised, and the physician locum companies I've contacted all appear to be identity fraud scams! Any suggestions for companies, or direct contacts? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 18, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: k_sheep Tags: Pathology Source Type: forums
Foreign trained dentists and OMS
Hello friends and colleagues.
I recently posted in a different forum, but I thought I would post something here as it might make for an interesting discussion. like you all, I'm a foreign-trained dentist (South Africa), and I have recently been accepted into a qualifying program in Canada. I'm wondering if there are any foreign dentists here on this forum that have completed a qualifying program, either in Canada or the US, and then gone on to do a residency in oral maxillofacial surgery...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 12, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MentalDental81 Tags: International Dental Source Type: forums
Help me decide between Neurosurgery and Ortho
I am a 2nd year med student in Canada and have been having a difficult time deciding on specialties. I have shadowed a lot of specialties, but only ortho and neurosurgery were the ones that I felt drawn to. Here is my experience with the two specialties:
Ortho: In general, I find myself to be a great fit in the ortho community. I somewhat fit the stereotypical bro image too (athletic, Muay Thai trained, work hard, play hard kinda dude), and most of my classmates already assume I am going...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 11, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: NSxortho Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Australian Medical School Entry 2023
Hi everyone! I’m making this thread for international students that are applying to medical school in Australia for 2023! I’m a canadian applicant that graduated in 2021 winter term!
My stats:
cgpa: 3.23
wgpa: 3.61
MCAT: still pending (writing in jan)
I plan on applying to Griffith, Melbourne, Deakin, flinders, Macquarie, UWA, and Sydney through Oztrekk. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 8, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: futureMD99 Tags: Australasia and Oceania Source Type: forums
