Why don't you just do a search on SDN for Irish schools? there's a whole lot of info. on this subject. Actually, check out the "anyone hear from Ireland?" thread. tons of good info. there. Look, there really isn't much difference between 4 years and 5 years. A lot of north americans studying there end up liking it because they feel it gives them more clinical experience, thus helping them excel on the boards exams.
1) if you apply to an Irish school, or actually the prominent foreign schools (UK, Ireland, Australia, Israel) people do not assume that you have bad grades...people generally realize that you want to experience something abroad :wink: .
2) the reputation is tremendous. You should talk to your premed advisor. IF she/he hasn't heard of RCSI or Trinity at least, I'd be very surprised.
3) most people who apply to Irish and Australian schools probably have good enough stats to have gotten into a US school, because their requirements are not substandard to ours.
4) in the same boat. I could get into a US school, I'll probably apply just to keep my options open. But I definitely want to go abroad. It's not the wisest option if you want to practice in the US, but those who make the decision usually feel it's something they have to do. Be prepared to answer exactly why you want to study abroad (besides the obvious
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