Applying for medical school in Europe (mainly considering Switzerland), Canada or US.

[kadaj13]

I am a student from a middle east country with an engineering background. After several years of spending my engineering life, I am now thinking of switching my major and start studying medicine to become a medical doctor rather than an engineer.

I also do not want to study in my country and I prefer to start a school in either one of the European countries or Canada (or at last, the USA).

From my understanding, I have to take the MCAT exam and then apply. But is that also true for European medical schools/Canada?
Is it possible to get a scholarship if I can achieve a high MCAT exam?

I appreciate your help.

Thanks

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[FalconSlice]

I am a student from a middle east country with an engineering background. After several years of spending my engineering life, I am now thinking of switching my major and start studying medicine to become a medical doctor rather than an engineer.

I also do not want to study in my country and I prefer to start a school in either one of the European countries or Canada (or at last, the USA).

From my understanding, I have to take the MCAT exam and then apply. But is that also true for European medical schools/Canada?
Is it possible to get a scholarship if I can achieve a high MCAT exam?

I appreciate your help.

Thanks

Welcome to SDN, @kadaj13 !

Unfortunately, people on this forum will know next to nothing about applying for medical school in foreign countries (i.e., not the US) especially in a non-traditional applicant. However, I strongly encourage you to visit the International Forums here on SDN (General International Discussion). I have a feeling more qualified and well-read people will be able to help you there.

 

[PapaGuava]

Thread moved to the appropriate forum.

 

[kadaj13]

Thank you very much. I understood.

 

[Smoothbrain]

A lot of people do medical school in places like Hungary, then complete the USMLEs and go to the U.S to do residency. If you dont have any other options its a good solution = )