US schools will expect you to have an understanding of what it's like to practice medicine in the US. Shadow internationally if you like, and go ahead and list it, but plan to have at least 50 hours of US shadowing, too.
I actually think it's great to get unique, varied experiences. It adds to your sense of diversity. I shadowed in another country and it helped me observe how some things, like patient-centered care, are evident in many otherwise different circumstances 🙂 and learning in a new culture was also a good experience. If I were you, I would go for that experience! Just make sure to observe and not practice (ie, don't operate on patients if you do not have the medical skillset and licensing, etc).
Was it difficult to get into med school as an international student? I’m asking because I, too, am an international student & people always tell me how hard it is for international students to get into US med school & all that.
