I have a few family members in different states, also I feel like academics don't play a big role in matching to programs here where as in USA with STEP 1 scores you can use your academics to match if it's your strength. For example, my MCAT scores didn't help me past the cut off points in Ontario schools where as if I was applying in USA I would've had a shot in some Ivy league universities. Of course, If I match to a Canadian program I would still consider it/accept it but I just want to give US programs a shot too if my hypothetical USMLE score turned out ok.
