Born in canada,
My gpa based on American scale is 3.65.
MCAT: 36
Do you guys think I got a good shot?
My gpa based on American scale is 3.65.
MCAT: 36
Do you guys think I got a good shot?
The answer would depend on BCPM GPA, how comprehensive your ECs are, what country you plan to apply to, what type of schools you plan to target (DO and/or MD), and whether you are a "special snowflake" in any way.Born in canada,
My gpa based on American scale is 3.65.
MCAT: 36
Do you guys think I got a good shot?
What about peer leadership and research? And how many hours of nonmedical community service do you have? Your hospital volunteering and shadowing are below average compared to US applicants (though you might get a pass on the shadowing since it's harder to find in some parts of Canada), so I hope you plan to do more of these activities. The teaching looks good, though.
Thank you, I have purchased the MSAR. Will be going through that soon.There are 74 MD schools that accept applications from international students. Many of them only take 1 or 2 a year. You need to buy the MSAR and apply to most of them after heeding the advice given above.
Most schools require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent by the time of matriculation.Thank you, I have purchased the MSAR. Will be going through that soon.
Will USMD take third year applicants? (Can I get in after I finish 3 years of UG or 90 credits)
Okay awesome, hopefully if everything goes accordingly, I'll get my BSc next year (which is my third year) and apply in the summer. Hoping for the best. My ultimate goal is to be a physician (a family or ER Doc) practicing in Ontario (my ideal location). I have a ton of USMD friends (my brothers friends) that are canadian but got their MD in the states and had no problems matching or coming back to canada in the primary care field.Most schools require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent by the time of matriculation.
Yes, US med schools take applications after the third year of college. But considering that you will be competing with applicants with far stronger credentials than yours, you might consider waiting to further develop yours. Many of the schools taking internationals are research-oriented and/or strive to train future leaders in medicine, so your application won't appeal to them, since you have neither at this time. Humanistically-oriented schools prefer years of dedicated service to those in need. I'm not sure that you have that, either. Why not consult with your friends who've had success and ask for the details of their activities to get some ideas.