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Hello everyone, I guess what i'm gonna ask was asked thousands of times before me. First of all, sorry for this. I'm a medical student and i'm in my third year. I want to get matched in Canada for medical residency. (i'm from Turkey). The question is, besides all the examinations (MCCEE, NAC...

Hi, I am a 16 year old high school student and I have a lot of questions in deciding what undergraduate degrees that will be the best choice for me. I would really prefer universities that are in Canada as I really want to don't want to go out of the country for school. Like most aspiring med...

My partner is applying for a job in Vancouver. If I do postdoc in Canada would the hours count toward licensure in the US? I know this may vary by state but I was hoping to find some sort of general guidelines or hear some anecdotes. Also, any suggestions for post-docs in or around Vancouver...

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Hello, This my first post here, although I have been lurking around the forums the past few months. I have not completed/submitted the primary AMCAS app for verification for this cycle. I am also a Canadian, but I attended an American undergraduate institution. My school's pre-med adviser...

Hi all, Im a Minnesota girl looking for vet schools to apply to next year. I'm looking into the University of Saskatchewan. It is out of the states, yes, but it is SO cheap! I realize Canadian universities are all cheap, but if the largest burden of vet school is its economic constraints, why...

I currently have a BA degree, but at this point I want nothing more than to redo the last few years and study science instead, because I have realized that medical school was the right path for me. It's something that I've wanted to do all my life, but for various personal reasons in high...

Hello folks, I'm a 35 years old software engineer working in Canada. I have an undergraduate degree in computer engineering from India ('03; 7.45 CGPA) and Masters degree in operations research from uWaterloo ('07; ). Since then I have been working as a Software Engineer in the IT. I'm married...

Are we eligible to take the American Boards after doing Psychiatry residency in Canada? Since Psychiatry residency is 4 years in the US and 5 years in Canada, can we take the American Boards at the end of 4th year? Any ideas anyone? Thanks!

Hey guys, Have some interesting options, open to opinions! To get it out of the way, GPA ~3.4 and MCAT 517. So, recently accepted to an SMP program at BU, and also accepted to U of Queensland in Australia for the MD program, still waiting on Sydney. Do you think it's worthwhile to do an SMP...

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Hi There, I am a Canadian Medical Student (just finished 2nd year) and am thinking about writing the USMLE Step1. I have heard (through the grapevine) that it is beneficial to have if you wish to do a fellowship in the US following residency. Q1) Can anyone verify if this is true? Q2) Is it...

University of Waterloo gives numeric grades. They used to give an alpha transcript key until 2001, I was wondering if anybody had any experience applying from Waterloo and if they convert like other Canadian schools. Every other Canadian school (at least in Ontario) gives an alpha transcript key.

Hi everyone! I am going into my final year of high school next year, so I am considering my choices for university. I am currently an Alberta resident and I really want to specialize in companion animals in the future. I have a few questions about the possible vet schools I can attend! Between...

Hi, I'm interested in going into the PharmD program (Maybe university of toronto or waterloo), but what should my undergrad be? I'm thinking of doing life science as my undergrad for 2 yrs and PharmD for 4 yrs, but should I take life science with coop in uni? Also, do you guys know any good life...

I'm a Trinidadian IMG, and by IMG I mean straight out of medical school in the Caribbean. I'd like some advice on the relative prospects of eventually working in Canada provided that I became a permanent resident. I've read about the hoops and 5% acceptance rates etc for IMGS for hours...days...

Hey everyone, Michigan resident here. I was originally scheduled for May 20 MCAT but want to push back to June 2. The only open sites are about a 4 hour drive away in Toronto. Anyone have any insight into which of these might be the best? Thanks. PTC/Progressive Training College - McCowan 2...

I made a post earlier last week where I mentioned that this year was **** and how I want to go into dental school, also i am also a Canadian student and I finally got all my grades back for this semester, and they are better than I expected. I want to know if this is a good upward trend as it...

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So I had a really **** first year, and I really want to go into dental school and I really hope this doesn't **** me over in the future. Also I am a Canadian student, and I haven't gotten all of my grades from this part semester yet, so far I have gotten an A+, and an A- and I am predicting a B...

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Hi. I got accepted for Bio.med next year at Trent University in Ontario. Just wondering if anyone else on here is also going there. I'd be cool to meet some people before first semester. :)

Hi everyone, looking for a study partner preferably in Philadelphia, but will do with an online partner. I was inches away from passing my NDEB exam but choked. I would love a partner that would stick to a schedule of some sort and discuss things. In short, searching for someone to look out...

Hey everyone, I've been researching ways to compensate for my low CGPA and came across this post-bac program offered by Royal Crown College http://www.royalcrowncollege.com/pre-medical/ Anyone have an insight or attended this school? Thanks in advance!

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My legal case (content similar to letter below) got accepted on february 26th 2016 at the small claims of the provincial court in british columbia. Although I have contacted the Caribbean Medical University on more then 6 ocassions from January till March 2016 via all means available they until...

Hey everyone. This is my first post so I apologize if this might be in the wrong forum. I'm a Canadian student who's planning to apply to MHA programs in the US. My top 3 schools would be Columbia, John Hopkins, and University of Washington. I was curious to know how easy/tough it is to get in...

Hi, I guess this question has been asked here before ? 1. Are Canadian really not considered US grad since they fill out the same USMLE application (as opposed to ECFMG). Is there something within the application which separates them ? 2. How do we know the # of Canadian medical school...

I'm selling AATBS materials (2012) which include: 1) Study volumes, flash cards and flip cards 2) Overview cd's (great for studying in the car) 3) AATBS weekend workshop notes and tips Will also include: 4) PSYCH PREP weekend workshop (audio and notes) 5) EPPP Fundamentals and stats books **6)...

Hi Canadian, graduating this year with mediocre 3.5 GPA (3.9 in each of two last years). Last MCAT rewrite scored me a 127/128/129/128. ECs are average - founded group, group member, two conference presentations (one unknown, one very major upcoming), worked as (clinical) research assistant...

Hello guys I finished my engineering degree here in University of Alberta. Since the Engineering job market is brutal I am looking towards alternatives. I heard a friend of mines sister is studying optometry in the UK and planning on coming back. I was curious to know what kind of average...

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Hello everyone, newbie on the forum here :) I am a Canadian international applying to US schools (UToronto), I am currently finishing my 4th year and I will be applying during my gap year this summer. I would just like advice on a preliminary list of schools so I can prepare LORs and etc...

Hey everyone! Was anyone here interviewed for the 2016 class given admission into the 2017 class? I'm checking to see if you've received any correspondence from USyd and were you given certain deadlines to meet? Also, anyone know of bursaries/scholarships available to Canadian students hoping to...

Hello everyone, I was trying to find the answer to this online with no luck (obviously). Does anyone know how many students matriculate into PA programs at McMaster and UofT/NOSM each year? I know at Mac their first PA class had around 21 students, but I can't find anything beyond that one...

Hi guys, From the title of the thread. you can guess what Im going to talk about. My cgpa is horrible ( cgpa 2.6 out of 4.0) and (science gpa ~2.4/4.0) and Im in fourth year, some of you must be wondering how deluded I am to think of Med school at this point with low gpa....unfortunately I...

Hi guys, From the title of the thread. you can guess what Im going to talk about. My cgpa is horrible ( cgpa 2.6 out of 4.0) and (science gpa ~2.4/4.0) and Im in fourth year, some of you must be wondering how deluded I am to think of Med school at this point with low gpa....unfortunately I...

Hey Everyone, I'm a Canadian student currently nearing the deadline to apply to university. I've always wanted to be a veterinarian all my life, since a) I love animals, b) I love science and I find the study of disease and how the body functions absolutely fascinating and c) I want a job that...

Hey, my first time posting on this site! I haven't been on here too often, and i'm trying to get a hang of things. I'm currently a 3rd year Bio Sci. undergrad student at UofC (Alberta), writing my MCAT this summer. I'm looking for some advice as to which medical schools are appropriate for my...

Hi guys I am currently a high school sophomore in NJ. I know its is a bit early, but I would feel more secure knowing if what I plan on doing is actually possible. I love Canada and always wanted to study at school such as McGill in Montreal. A good amount of my family who lives in CA...