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Hello everyone, Here I am applying for the third cycle! Purpose of post: I really want this to be my last cycle. Not sure of any specific questions, but please inform me of your impressions/concerns. What I learned from the first cycle: I made a poor list (MSAR showed internationals mostly got...

Hello everybody. I'm a canadian ( 26M) who is looking to apply to an australian medical school. I have near 0 chance at Canadian or US schools due to terrible GPA, around ~3.4-3.5ish, my MCAT score on the other hand is at 517. my pharm degree GPA really dragged me down (grades are curved and I...

So, I already applied to MD schools and am in the process of applying to DO schools. I had 9 LOR's submitted to Interfolio and it turns out that 7/9 of them have my AAMC and AMCAS ID numbers in the actual letter. Considering that the AACOMAS application cycle is well on its way and that it took...

Would love to hear from any Canadians who graduated from a U.S. M.D. program and matched ophthalmology in the U.S.

Hi! First time posting here! I attended University of Toronto in Canada and am applying to MD/DO schools. Is there a grade conversion scale for DO schools? I know for AAMC says there is an grade conversion (I can't include links since I'm new) lol The one similar to my school is #85. I was...

Hi I am a Canadian citizen who is finishing my last year of a 5 year dental program at Griffith University in Australia. My plans are to go back to Canada and work there for a few years. The average income is slightly higher then some parts of Canada and Australia and that is what got me to...

I'm a Canadian applicant heading into my final year of undergrad and I'm uncertain of whether I should apply to Canada and US med schools this year, or just apply to Canada this year and apply to the US (and Canada again) the following year if this cycle doesn't work out. I have strong...

Hey guys, I've been studying for the MCAT (Coming up in august) and my motivation is slowly running out... as a result of that I've decided to come here and get opinions on what my chances are for schools in Canada. Now I know that Canadian med schools are notoriously difficult to get into...

Hello, I am a Canadian who got accepted to both of these schools this week. I think I only have 5 business days to decide. Hawaii (JABSOM) Pros Hawaii is beautiful. I fell in love with Hawaii and the school while I was there. I would feel like the luckiest person ever to go to medical school...

Canadian Student 3.38 cGPA 4.0 graduate at university of toronto Ms.c ( not post bacc or special masters) Lots of research- 2 pub 2 year of shadowing hospital volunteer 200 hours camp counsellor health technology firm intern MCAT 510 127 phys chem 127 cars 128 bio 128 psych My List 1...

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Hey SDN! I am a Canadian MSc. student who is applying to U.S. MD and DO schools this year. Here are my stats - GPA: 3.72, MCAT: 512, lots of research and extracurriculars Given the disadvantage that Canadians face as out-of-state/international applicants to the U.S., I want to hedge my bets...

Hey SDN! I am a Canadian MSc. student who is applying to U.S. MD and DO schools this year. Given the disadvantage that Canadians face as out-of-state/international applicants to the U.S., I want to hedge my bets by applying to a post-bacc program. I've read about the linkages that some programs...

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Hi, Canadian here, I'm currently in 4th year of undergraduate honors neuroscience. How competitive am I as an international applicant for MD and DO? Is it worth it to apply to MD at all? GPA 3.6-3.7 with progression of 3.85, 3.65, 3.94, 3.3-3.4. Are fluctuations detrimental to applications...

Hi, I'm a Canadian planning on applying to US DO schools this year. But I am really worried due to the tuition costs!! I know people get provincial loans (osap) + bank loans + family contributions but is it possible to get multiple government loans like osap + federal loan + bank loan...

So I am about to finish my dental education (outside of North America, all in English) and about to go through choosing what to apply for and what would be the best strategy to do so. I was wondering what is the best Advanced Standing program to choose and whether or not I have to do the TOFEL...

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Seems like most of the test-takers here are very US-centric. Was wondering if anyone around here took the cDAT on November 4. Thoughts on it?

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Hi all, Long time forum viewer but first time poster. I am just starting to look into American MD programs (not for this application cycle but next) since I know the US app cycle is a tedious process. I figure the earlier I start gathering information the better. I have also been having a hard...

Hey everyone, A bit about me: I'm 18 and just graduated high school this past spring (went to a US boarding school... think Andover, Exeter, etc.). I'm a Canadian citizen and I'm currently taking a gap year. Since I'll be applying to college this fall, I wanted to get some opinions on where I...

I'll be taking the canadian dat in november but have been studying off dat materials recommended by american students (dat bootcamp, destroyer etc..) For those who have taken both exams, how would you compare the two? I'm mostly worried about the bio section, since there's just so much...

Hey all, I received my score of 130/126/131/130. Should I retake it? This was the first time I've taken the MCAT. I am hoping to get into a Canadian med school. Thanks!

I'm a PGY5 in a Canadian Ob/Gyn residency program, planning to write/sit the Royal College Canadian exams in May 2018. I'm a Canadian and all of my training has been in Canada. I've passed the MCCQE1 & 2 and of course I'll hope to be an FRCSC next year. But more and more (like many Canadian...

I could use as much help as I can get, thanks everyone!! So, I'm currently in my last year in my undergrad in Ontario,Canada and my GPA isn't the absolute best.. but could be worse. I am planning on applying to Optometry school this year for the September 2018 year, and I know the registration...

I'm a Canadian with an engineering background (including a master's). I have a GPA of 3.7-3.85, depending on how you calculate it. I'm still waiting for my MCAT score and it will basically determine if I have good chances for Canadian schools or not. I'm trying to understand the entire process...

Just wrote my OATs today. I've always perused these forums but never posted, so I thought I'd share my experiences. First, about me: Graduated Health Science with poor grades, went to work at an ophthalmology clinic where my interest in the eyes began (also where I got my connections). After...

Like title states, I am an Canadian who went to a US medical school and got into a US residency. Currently in my Intern year on my OPT (from F-1 visa). I just finished my Step 3, and is looking into applying for H1b (my residency does do H1). Issue is, my state only give out 1 year temporary...

I am a 3rd year medical student in a US medical school. I am a Canadian citizen. I am hoping this thread can bring other medical students who are on the same boat as me to come here and discuss our plans with regards to applying to residency, either for J1 or H1B. It'd be awesome for people who...

Hello Everyone! I posted before with a similar topic, but have done more research I was wondering if I could get some help with my school list, thanks! MCAT - 507 (125,126,128,128) cGPA 3.99 Electrical Engineering Ontario Resident Clinical Hours ~ 50 will get to 100-200 before i apply...

I have two undergrad degrees, and I did poorly in my first one but did reasonably well in my second degree. Because I have so many credits, additional courses will do little to up my GPA, and I'm a little bit older too (30), so I'm slightly wary of doing a graduate degree. Would it be worth it...

I want to take both exams if possible. However, if I take the American DAT around October 12 and Canadian DAT on November 4th, would this be allowed? I mean are there any rules and regulations that don't allow you to take the two exams close to each other?

Hey guys. First time poster and looking for some realistic advise. I'm a non-trad Canadian applicant. Did a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in 2012 and hated it. Low GPA (around 3.0). After much shadowing and lots of research of career in medicine, I have decided to pursue medicine. Now that I...

Hey guys, I chose to do both the American and the Canadian board exams as it opens way more options and since I am studying, either way, might as well... I know the studying materials for the American Board and I have them and I am using them and very pleased with how they illustrate the...

Hey all, I'm a Canadian student, just graduated from my science undergrad. I am currently in the process of figuring out which route I want to take... it's incredibly stressful. My cGPA is a 3.65, GPA with lowest year dropped (first year) is a 3.85 MCAT is a 509, currently rewriting. My...

Bio: Canadian Major: Biology, finished this year! AMCAS cGPA: 3.99 sGPA: 3.98 MCAT: 515- 129/126(sigh)/130/130 Research: 600+ in a biochem lab 1st-2nd year, 1500+ in a human physiology/clinical research lab (both labs had volunteer hours and research award components. Have a publication with...

Hi all, Wanted to get some ideas from peeps about my predicament. Any input/further considerations I should be making would be highly appreciated! (Esp from those who choose in general US vs. Canada MD). I'm an international with a Canadian PR card and have gotten into Stony Brook and Queen's...

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Many Canadian universities use number grades for their students and in the past, AADSAS used each school's conversion format to allow students to enter equivalent numerical grades. This year, AADSAS updated their application and asked students to enter a percentage grade instead - update...