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  1. B

    UCSF vs McMaster

    Hi! Would really love to hear some outside opinions on this. Feeling very unclear from my vantage... I should mention that I'm a non-traditional student and that I can work in either country. UCSF Pros: +California +Near my husband's family and friends +Great school with a lot of prestige...
  2. S

    Need pre-med volunteer advice

    Hey, I need some advice with what to do this summer. I have just graduated from my undergrad in Biological sciences. I am a Canadian student looking to apply in both US and Canadian medical schools this cycle. I applied last cycle and received feedback from schools; my GPA and MCAT scores were...
  3. Future.miss.doctor

    Matching in Canada as a US MD

    Hello everyone. Does anyone know how easy/hard it is to match in Canada as a Canadian citizen who completed their MD in the US? I know according to CARMS they can match in the first iteration, but that does not necessarily mean there would be enough seats for them and/or no bias in favor of...
  4. L

    Physical therapy or Dentistry?

    Hi, I'm an italian student in the lasr year of high school, my dream is to live in Canada or USA and I enjoy health care jobs , I have to choose in few days but I can't decide between dentistry (5 years) and physical therapy (4 years) degree.. I'm not so rich to open a private practise , so I...
  5. P

    PhD/PsyD Suicide research in Canada

    Hey everyone, I am currently finishing MA in US and will be moving to Canada soon. I will be applying for Clinical PhD program there, perhaps after getting some more research and practical experience. I'm not sure if it's the right place to ask, but do you know if any professors in Toronto...
  6. T

    Atlantic Bridge From high school

    Hey guys, i am planning on applying to the six year program from canada and i am wondering if they weigh science marks more than other marks. I have a 93% in biology, 90% in chemistry, 90% physics, but 75% in advanced functions and about a 74% in english. I am currently doing my co-op at the...
  7. I

    Advertisement Buying Dr Collins 2017 - TORONTO

    Looking for Dr Collins 2017 sellers in TORONTO/GTA specifically for meet up. Please message me if interested, thanks!
  8. S

    Smart to do MHA in Canada after completing MBBS from Bangladesh?

    As the title would suggest, I have completed my MBBS degree from Bangladesh and will be starting my one year obligatory internship soon. I was using my free time to look up what I could possibly study in the future and happened to come across MHA. I have heard about MPH a lot, and it's...
  9. D

    Pharmacy critical skills essay test (MB and SK)?

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  10. S

    IMG from bangladesh, want to study masters in pathology in Canada.

    First off, some back story. I'm currently a medical student from Bangladesh. I just have my final exams and waiting on the results. Once I pass, I will need to do an year internship and then further studies. Me personally, I feel like I have an inkling for pathology and want to study masters in...
  11. B

    Anesthesiology Board Exams

    Hi there, I am a practicing board certified anesthesiologist just out of fellowship in the States. I am planning to take the Canadian boards to allow for some career location flexibility as I have a significant other in Canada. After reading the Royal College's website and...
  12. Filius

    Canadian federal loans: worse rates than bank lines of credit?

    Hi all, Canadian wrapping up med school in the States---took all my loans out from: (1) Canada Student Loans: prime + 2.5% (2) Alberta Student Loans: prime + 0% (3) TD line of credit: prime rate + 0% (!!) Now that I'll (almost) be making an income again, it's time to start figuring out a...
  13. W

    Moving to Canada post-US Internship

    Hey everyone, I'm about to go to internship, but I'm thinking about moving to Canada afterwards. As an American doctoral candidate and future Counseling psychologist, I'm curious to know what the experience might be like. Has anybody recently made the move to Canada (specifically Ontario or...
  14. shadowcat

    Masters or Pg diploma in canada?

    Hey, I am a international dentist, from India and would like to move to Canada for further studies. But i am in a dilemma whther to opt for "PG diploma health course or MHA/MPH/Health informatics" Could someone please help me which is best among it in terms of job scope? thanks!
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    MPH/Clinical Research careers for Canadian IMG

    What opportunities can i expect?
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    Matching for a non-citizen with an LCME-accreditation

    Hi everyone, I'm currently in a Canadian MD program and looking for some insight into how I can build up my CV in order to be a competitive applicant for residency. As of now, I'm a year into my program. Seeing as I will graduate with an LCME-accredited degree, I won't be considered an IMG...
  19. frank29

    Elmscott & Haxeleigh for MCAT prep

    I have heard good things about MCAT prep services from Elmscott & Haxeleigh. Just curious if anybody used their services; and how was the experience. I am based in Mississauga in Canada and wanted to go to good people for helping me prepare and enahance MCAT score. Thanks,
  20. kady

    MD MCAT (513), MSc (GPA 3.8), MPH (3.86), BSc (2.7). Chances?

    I currently work as the sole epidemiologist for Labradors hospitals and health care centers which are remote, rural and northern. I'm the lead for several health initiatives and work closely with physicians and nurses and other health care professionals. I am going to apply to medical schools in...
  21. D

    Getting into a Canadian Pharmacy School. Low GPA but with Biochem Degree

    I'm not sure how many canadian's are on here but I am wondering. So I am a dual citizen of the US and Canada and in Spring 2018 I will be graduating at my school in Utah with a Bachelors in Biochem. Now I have had some rough semesters where I had to take care of estates since family members died...
  22. D

    Ottawa Internal Medicine Interview

    Any tips for the Ottawa internal medicine interview? or any Canadian internal medicine interviews in general. Also how does UOttawa IM compare to other Canadian IM programs? Thanks!
  23. mashmetoo

    CCFP Study Partner/group For Spring 2017 Session

    Hello everyone. I'm looking for a study partner, or create/join a study group for the CCFP exam for Spring (April) 2017 (The Canadian family medicine specialty board exam) Everyone welcome - IMGs, Canadian/US grads. I have a lot of review material, but would ideally want to run a session once...
  24. Push101

    Studying Optometry in UK

    Hello, I'm currently in the process for applying for Optometry school. I am a Canadian student and have already completed a 3-year BSc. Biochemistry I'm writing my OAT in about 2 months, but in the mean time I also applied for Optometry school in the UK. So far I have received offers from...
  25. S

    What to do? Low first year. Canadian getting into Medical School?

    Hi! I am currently in my 4th year of undergrad in Bio Sciences, attending a university in Alberta. As I'm reaching the end of my undergrad studies, I am trying to weigh my options of what I should do. My GPA is in an upward trend from my first year which was quite poor: Year 1: 3.0 Year 2: 3.77...
  26. D

    BSc to MD??

    I was just wondering if I did my BSc in Canada or USA , what countries other than the US, Canada or Australia can I go to for medical school to do MD.I am an international student and I think that chances of getting into medical school into the US or Canada are very low, other than its expensive.
  27. Tea Leaf

    Med school in Canada?

    So... anyone know anything about Canadian medical schools? Like how to apply (from the US), which to apply to, admissions and like any and all pertinent information? Just asking for a friend ahahahahaha (cries internally). -This may or may not have been inspired by recent events.
  28. CurveballfromCanada

    Canadians applying to the Atlantic Bridge 5 and 6 year programs

    How do you do, fellow Canadians? I'm currently in my first year of undergrad, and I'm considering applying to medical schools in Ireland through the Atlantic Bridge program at the end of this academic year. I was wondering if there were any people here who had experience with these programs...
  29. CurveballfromCanada

    Chances for acceptance into Atlantic Bridge from Canada

    Hello everyone. I'm considering applying to the 5 and 6 year programs offered through the Atlantic Bridge at the end of this academic year. I'm currently in the first year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Toronto. Going by my midterm results (which I know aren't much to go on, but...
  30. D

    USA Surgical Residency IMG

    hi guys ive posted a few times here. need to keep my options open. im a canadian citizen, in a medical college outside of canada, outside north and south america. if i want to come to america and obtain a surgical residency program, how would i go about doing so? usmle scores? extra curricular...
  31. D

    Germany Surgical Residency

    Hi people so im in medschool right now. 4th year to be precise. i want to move to germany and live there. my status currently is from canada - citizenship holder. but im in a medical college outside of canada. german course is being provided near where i reside. and im aware that i may need a...
  32. D

    Canadian Citizen, Medical School Abroad, way to re-enter

    Hi everyone I am a canadian citizen. i left canada to come study at a medical college abroad. here the course is 5 years long and students get in right after highschool. also there is a 1 year of internship which the foreign students are not obligated to take (im considered a foreign student...
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    Psychiatry in Canada - applying, cost, age, family

    Good evening, I am in process of making it through my M.A. in Forensic Psychology in US and will most likely relocate to Canada after I'm done. I am still torn between Clinical Psychology PhD and Psychiatry. I have the better knowledge base for the first, and will probably take me less years...
  34. P

    Psychiatry in Canada - applying, cost, age, family

    (I apologize in advance, I'm not really sure which forum is the most appropriate for this type of discussion) Good evening, I am in process of making it through my M.A. in Forensic Psychology in US and will most likely relocate to Canada after I'm done. I am still torn between Clinical...
  35. P

    Psychiatry in Canada - applying, cost, age, family

    Good evening, I am in process of making it through my M.A. in Forensic Psychology in US and will most likely relocate to Canada after I'm done. I am still torn between Clinical Psychology PhD and Psychiatry. I have the better knowledge base for the first, and will probably take me less years...
  36. P

    Career path

    (I'm not entirely sure what "Help me decide" thread is about, so maybe this question belongs there) Hello! I find myself becoming increasingly confused regarding my future career path. Right now I'm a first year Master's student at Forensic Psychology program. While being fascinated by the...
  37. redkaiser

    Applying for a j1 under category C help

    If a Canadian IMG completed post-graduate training in the US in internal medicine (later than 2016), and have obtained the US licenses and completed specialty examinations of the RCPSC and passed MCCEE and MCCQE part 1&2, in order to be able to do a fellowship in the US the applicant must have...
  38. C

    Canadians studying in Australia

    Hi All, Are there any Canadians on here who are studying in Australia (maybe University of Sydney) and would like to offer any advice about matching to Canada, the US, or getting an internship in Oz? Thank you!
  39. E

    Crack DAT PAT vs Dat Bootcamp

    I've heard a lot of people recommend bootcamp over Crack Dat for the PAT section but they were mostly american. On the other hand, I know two people (canadaians) who have gotten amazing scores on PAT using Crack Dat. I don't want to buy both because knowing myself, I feel like i'd be even more...
  40. M

    MCAT advice for Canadian Schools. Canadian, but US undergrad

    Hello, I am a Canadian citizen, but I completed my undergrad in the U.S. Thus, I am not so familiar with the Canadian medical school application process and was wondering if you kind individuals could lend me some guidance/advice. First off, my stats are as follows: • cGPA: 3.843 and sGPA...
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