PostBacc/BSc?

[mansinmoh]

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Hey Folks,

I'm in a little quandary. Here is my situation:

I'm a Post-Grad, 23 years old, in Commerce. Now that I've moved to Canada, I am thinking to pursue the medical career. So, after I'm finished with my school science credits, what path should I advance with?
Should I enroll myself into a BSc or work it out in a Post-Bacc? If the later, then where/how can I pursue it? How does either affects my application?

See, I'm pretty naive with all this.

Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you.

 

[mspeedwagon]

Do you want to pursue medical school in Canada or the US? Might impact the answer.

 

[mansinmoh]

Do you want to pursue medical school in Canada or the US? Might impact the answer.

I haven't thought about that, yet. How would it impact though?

Thank you.

 

[mspeedwagon]

Schools in Canada are a lot more stats focused and as a result the best thing you can do to make yourself competitive in Canada is focus on GPA/MCAT. Depending on what your current GPA is you might need more than just a post-bac to make yourself competitive in Canada.

In the US stats are part of your application (to a greater extent). While for both Canada and US you need to shadow, volunteer etc., well-rounded is favored over solely high stats in America vs Canada. That's my input. I'm sure more people on here will be able to comment with a better plan of action. I thought the fact of US vs Canada would impact answers so wanted to make sure we were clear.

I haven't thought about that, yet. How would it impact though?

Thank you.

 

[mansinmoh]

Schools in Canada are a lot more stats focused and as a result the best thing you can do to make yourself competitive in Canada is focus on GPA/MCAT. Depending on what your current GPA is you might need more than just a post-bac to make yourself competitive in Canada.

In the US stats are part of your application (to a greater extent). While for both Canada and US you need to shadow, volunteer etc., well-rounded is favored over solely high stats in America vs Canada. That's my input. I'm sure more people on here will be able to comment with a better plan of action. I thought the fact of US vs Canada would impact answers so wanted to make sure we were clear.

Thank you for your prompt reply.
Bolded1: That was news to me, really.
Bolded2: Aren't shadowing, volunteer, research etc a vital part of ECs. Can you please elaborate what more can come into an account of a well-rounded applicant?

~M.