What can boost my chances to get into US med school as an international applicant?

[dan_bli]

Hi SDN. I'm male 22 y.o. from Russia. I'm finishing 1st year biology major this year. Next 3 years i'll take important "pre-med'" courses like: organic chemistry, zoology, microbiology etc. I really want to switch to a med and enter US med school after graduation.
I've got couple questions i'd like to ask:
Do i have any chanses to match into US med school?
What factors can boost my CV/resume?
Are there any loans for international applicants applying into US med schools?

Thanks

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[Suzukaze]

Yes; welcome, and yes you will have a chance. I am an international student and my signature shows it's possible; it would not be easy however. For resume boosting purposes, you can ace your courses, get clinical experiences by volunteering and other (if your immigration status allows) activities, do nonclinical community services, and participate in research. As of loans, there are available loans but they usually have very unfavorable interest rates so it would be better if you can avoid taking them out.

Edit: You also need to study in the US or Canada for anything that I have said to be effective. Most schools won't take people who finish their undergrad outside North America. Thanks @gyngyn !

 

[gyngyn]

Are studying in the US? If not, the chances are vanishingly small.
Take a look here: Applying to Medical School as an International Applicant