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Hi guys, I am a Canadian permanent resident, and I was fortunate this cycle to get into two of my top medical schools.
The problem I am facing now is trying to figure out which school to go to especially since I am considering a career as a neurosurgeon. My interest in neurosurgery are not final but it's something I am strongly considering.
As far as school is concerned both are fine and very comparable schools with abundant opportunities for research, some of the best clinical training and they are both highly ranked, although, Yale is more prestigious.
The most important factor that is influencing my decision is the fact that both these schools lie on different side of the border.
Cons of going to UofT:
- In Canada there are far fewer spots for neurosurgery residencies. This year there were a total of 15 spots across the country and it is unpredictable whether they will increase or decrease by the time I graduate.
- It is very hard to get a job in Canada after graduating from a neurosurgery residency program.
Cons of going to Yale:
- Very Very expensive. I estimate that by the time I graduate I will have accused a total of 420,000 CAD (includes both principle and interest) in debt which is double that of going to UofT.
- The immigration process and the process of getting an H1B in the US intimidates me, especially when Trump is on the loose, making it harder for foreign citizens to get H1B visas. Who knows by the time I graduate I might not be able to get one and will be screwed.
- It is also hard for foreign USMDs to get a residency spot for programs that sponsor H1Bs. This scares me too especially since there is no comprehensive directory that would provide such information.
Any feedback, suggestions and opinions will be welcome. Thank you.
The problem I am facing now is trying to figure out which school to go to especially since I am considering a career as a neurosurgeon. My interest in neurosurgery are not final but it's something I am strongly considering.
As far as school is concerned both are fine and very comparable schools with abundant opportunities for research, some of the best clinical training and they are both highly ranked, although, Yale is more prestigious.
The most important factor that is influencing my decision is the fact that both these schools lie on different side of the border.
Cons of going to UofT:
- In Canada there are far fewer spots for neurosurgery residencies. This year there were a total of 15 spots across the country and it is unpredictable whether they will increase or decrease by the time I graduate.
- It is very hard to get a job in Canada after graduating from a neurosurgery residency program.
Cons of going to Yale:
- Very Very expensive. I estimate that by the time I graduate I will have accused a total of 420,000 CAD (includes both principle and interest) in debt which is double that of going to UofT.
- The immigration process and the process of getting an H1B in the US intimidates me, especially when Trump is on the loose, making it harder for foreign citizens to get H1B visas. Who knows by the time I graduate I might not be able to get one and will be screwed.
- It is also hard for foreign USMDs to get a residency spot for programs that sponsor H1Bs. This scares me too especially since there is no comprehensive directory that would provide such information.
Any feedback, suggestions and opinions will be welcome. Thank you.
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