Non-trad Canadian Citizen seeking advice to get into a US Med School
Hey Everyone,
Before I begin, I would like to say please excuse my ignorance as I'm pretty early on in my med school admissions journey.
Background:
I am a recent graduate from the University of Toronto (UofT). I did my undergrad in Finance from Rotman (the business school) however around my second year I kinda realized this wasn't really something I had signed up for or was interested in long term. I wasn't really into the corporate culture and wanted to do something that was more...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: stonkbroker Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
Re: The world expected more of Canada
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Source: BMJ Comments - July 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
WAMC: 3.6 GPA, 503 MCAT, Canadian
-3.6 GPA
-503 MCAT (126/125/124/128)
-Canadian
-ORM
-Few hundred volunteer/shadowing hours
I'm only applying to DO this cycle, but I'm worried about my chances with my MCAT. I know DO schools commonly accept an average of around 504 on the MCAT, but does that also apply to Canadians? As a Canadian, are my stats good enough for US DO's? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 19, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: boomhauer Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Is there any chance for me as a Canadian applicant to US schools with an average GPA?
I'm a Canadian citizen with a 3.5 cGPA and roughly a 3.6 sGPA. Will take the DAT at the end of July (this is why I didn't do a WAMC post instead) but I've been consistently scoring 21-22 AA on DAT Booster recently.
I'm just wondering if there's any chance for me to get accepted to an American dental school with this average GPA and a (hopefully) decent DAT. I plan to apply broadly to all Canadian-friendly schools, including NYU. I guess I've just been looking at my friends with 3.9+ GPAs...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 14, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: roschella Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
Deadline for taking the Step 1 for this ERAS cycle?
Hello,
I am a current Canadian PGY1 who will be applying to US residency this cycle and will be planning to take the Step 2 and then the Step 1 this summer.
Unfortunately, seems that there are no possible test dates available for a whole month from mid August all the way up until Sept 21 - which is the earliest possible test date within that window (at least from a Canada location). There are some US locations still scheduling tests within that window - but they would be a bit of a drive...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 13, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DrShock Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Source Type: forums
Acsom
Looks like the new American Canadian School of Medicine is starting up in September 2023 on Dominica in the old Ross campus. Not seen anything on this so far on SDN, so thought I'd post this as a FYI.
To be clear, with no track record, its high risk, and I'm not suggesting it, just noting its launch.
American Canadian School of Medicine - Caribbean Medical Education | ACSOM
ACSOM is a non-profit medical school in the Caribbean offering an exceptional medical degree program with clinical exposure from day one, world-class faculty, and quality residency opportunities in the...
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Highlander455 Tags: Caribbean Source Type: forums
Title: Convenient and Accessible Health Consultations in Ontario, Niagara, Markham, and Beyond: Your Doctors Online
Are you looking for a hassle-free way to access medical advice and professional healthcare services? Look no further than Your Doctors Online! We are thrilled to announce that we now offer health consultations without the need for an appointment in various regions of Canada, including Ontario, Niagara, Markham, and many others.
In today's fast-paced world, finding the time to visit a doctor's office can often be challenging. Whether you have a pressing health concern or simply need some...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jennifer Ashworth Tags: Canada Source Type: forums
Repeating a prerequisite for the third time?
I'm an international fourth-year pre-dental student in Canada and I'd like to apply to several schools across both Canada and US. My cGPA is 3.46 and my science GPA is 3.39. I'm taking the American DAT later this summer, but I have taken the Canadian DAT and got 20 on all categories (only one try). I'm hoping for a higher score this time.
Biochemistry at my university has been a nightmare for me. In other schools in the province, biochemistry is usually distributed across 2 semester, but...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SilentFighting Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
WAMC Canadian applicant, cGPA:3.92, MCAT 514 (CARS126) - Please help with school list!
Hello, I am limited financially so I can't apply to many schools; I'd appreciate your help in narrowing my school list down to schools I really may have a chance in (10-15). Coming from Canada, I don't have a lot of clinical experience other than 300h of volunteering at hospital.
ECs:
2000h research + 2 pubs
Leadership, around 2000h at various school clubs
300h volunteering at hospital
A number of awards + poster presentations
just getting started with non-clinical volunteering in may will...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Starmk Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
WAMC, Canadian student 3.3 cGPA, 3.83 GPA in last 2 years/60 credits
Hi everyone,
I completed my undergrad in lifesci with a 3.3 cumulative GPA and 3.83 GPA in the recent two years of undergrad. I graduated in 2021 and have been working in sales since because of responsibilities and having to take care of finances and survive on my own. I am yet to write my MCAT but since I work FT and PT I am giving myself 9-10 months to prepare and write it. I do understand my chances depend heavily on my MCAT. I have research experience, a lot of clinical hours under my...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: idkanymoretbh Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Transferring to Yale School of Medicine
I was recently fortunate enough to be accepted into medical school in Canada. However, the PI I have been working with for the last two years is based at Yale. As I am getting involved in more projects, it would be better if I could be there in person to continue my work (I would have applied to Yale last cycle except I took the MCAT in September of last year). I was wondering if anyone knew what the Yale transfer process was as I know there have been previous transfers to Yale but I do not...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: noah_fence Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Any other Canadians who have applied to Cornell Vet School?
Hi everyone, I am new to SDN, but love to see the positivity and support in this community.
I am wondering if there is anyone in this community that has applied to Cornell Vet School as a Canadian student and been accepted? Or even just has experience with the application process? I was hoping to get some input on grades and how the GPA is converted from a 4.3 GPA scale to the 4.0 scale. I also have a MSc in Neuroscience from Queen's University, and wonder how this is taken into...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 12, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: alex.livie.ryckman at gmail. Tags: Pre-Veterinary Source Type: forums
Critical care fellowships
Are there any CCM Anesthesiology programmes that people would say should be avoided? Either because of poor teaching, too much of a “workhorse” mentality rather than education mentality or because of overtly toxic personalities.
Also can those of you who’ve recently done a fellowship in CCM who can talk a bit about your average day/week? I know it’s a bit painful lifestyle wise but just wondering roughly what to expect.
Interested in people’s thoughts both re US and Canada. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BritAnaesthesia Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
School List for Canadian Student with cGPA 3.42 (upward trend) MCAT 515
Hello
I'm a Canadian student applying to US medical schools for the first time and would like some advice on my school list. I'm ORM (Asian), first-gen college student, and an immigrant. My stats are: cGPA 3.42 (uGPA was 3.3, but did a DIY Postbac in non-science, 25 credits with 4.0); sGPA 3.3, MCAT = 515 (131/124/129/131).
I have about ~300 hrs of research (with no pub/poster yet), ~1000 hrs paid clinical exp (working with vulnerable populations), ~200 hrs clinical volunteering, ~100 hrs...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 9, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: icedrinksonly Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
