List of US Schools Accepting Canadians

[The Journey Man]

I'm trying to get a rough idea of which schools to apply to this summer and could use some advice. So far I have about 45 schools on my list so I need to cut it down dramatically. Are the California schools a waste of money (have Loma Linda on my list) and impossible to get into? What about Texas schools (have 2 Univ of Texas on there so far)?

 

Also, I only managed to find a couple "safety" schools and think I need to add a few more. I won't apply to Wayne b/c it's just too expensive and I'm left with schools like Meharry, Rosalind & NYMC. Not even sure if these are considered "safe" schools. Thoughts?

 

I think Cali schools for the most part are a waste of money. Meharry is difficult unless you are a URM. And for the record, there is nothing called a "safe" schools. Many of us get rejected by "safe" schools and get interviews from schools we didn't think we had a shot at.

 

Apply to broadly to Canadian friendly schools and early.

[joshto]

Who on this list accepts canadians by formality, but realistically, is not worth the time/money?

So far:

 

Cali schools,

Vermont,

[UserName]

I think you can exclude Loma Linda from the list of Cali schools.

[token]

UCSF and Stanford are good if you're competitive.

[Rach]

If there are any Canadians on here who did their undergrad in the US and who have insight into how that affects our potential list of schools to apply to, please PM me (or reply here). I am wondering if having done my undergrad in the US will simply increase my chances at most schools, or if there are certain schools that I should definitely add to my list.

 

ETA: maybe I am missing it on the list but U of Kentucky also accepts Canadians.

[Hackintosh]

why isn't NYU SOM not on the list. On their site it says they accept canadian apps for MD program.

[n00b]

yeah they accepted some people on this site

[lonelion87]

I've applied to a bunch of MD/PhD programs this year, and the following I've had luck with (acceptances/ and a waitlist):

 

University of Texas - Houston

University of Texas - Medical Branch (Galveston, Tx)

Texas A&M

 

I suppose there could be some differences in admissions policy with "MD-only" programs, though.

[iwh333]

does anyone know anything about University of Washington in Seattle??? I live right north of the border, so I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with the school.

 

Thanks!

[Dayne67]

I'm pretty sure that University of Washington (Seattle) does not accept Canadians. Hell, I don't think they even give acceptances to out of state applicants that are US citizens.

 

With the exception of Wayne State, no border-based US medical schools (i.e. UVM, UB, UW) accept Canadians.

[n00b]

With the exception of Wayne State, no US medical schools (i.e. UVM, UB, UW) accept Canadians.

 

that's completely false

[Rach]

I'm pretty sure that University of Washington (Seattle) does not accept Canadians. Hell, I don't think they even give acceptances to out of state applicants that are US citizens.

 

With the exception of Wayne State, no US medical schools (i.e. UVM, UB, UW) accept Canadians.

 

Yeah the second part is crazy, but I think you're right about UWash.

[Dayne67]

I forgot to insert "border-based" US medical schools in my post:

 

With the exception of Wayne State, no "border-based" US medical schools (i.e. UVM, UB, UW) accept Canadians. UVM, UB, and UW are all schools practically on the US border.

[n00b]

what's UB?

 

and UVM has accepted canadians in past years

[Dayne67]

UB = University at Buffalo or better known as SUNY Buffalo. One of my cousins (a US citizen) is studying medicine there. And UVM used to accept Canadians, but not anymore:

 

Does the University of Vermont College of Medicine accept applications from international students?

 

For the application cycle beginning in June 2009, the UVM College of Medicine will only accept applications from applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

[n00b]

right, but they have accepted in the past. there are some attending.

[Dayne67]

Definitely there are some attending. Sonyvaio who used to post here is in his second year at UVM. I even interviewed there last year, but was unfortunately waitlisted.

 

But future applicants need not bother with UVM.

[GolferGrl]

If there are any Canadians on here who did their undergrad in the US and who have insight into how that affects our potential list of schools to apply to, please PM me (or reply here). I am wondering if having done my undergrad in the US will simply increase my chances at most schools, or if there are certain schools that I should definitely add to my list.

 

ETA: maybe I am missing it on the list but U of Kentucky also accepts Canadians.

 

Rach I would be interested in finding out about your experiences in applying to schools in the US having done undergrad there. I'm doing my undergrad in the US as well on an athletic scholarship and was wondering whether schools will view me more favorably than a Cdn who did their undergrad in Canada. Certainly they will appreciate and be more knowledgeable about my EC's. What year are you completing? I'm a Freshman. How did Cdn schools view your undergrad from the US?

[flamesfan]

Tufts takes those with US undergrad over CDN i believe

[token]

UPenn as well will only take you if you've done undergrad in the US

[nmed]

wow thanks.

 

I guess what I'm asking is if the ODDS of acceptance are much smaller for Cali and Texas schools compared to elsewhere in the US regardless of stats? Since there are plenty of schools to choose from, is it generally wise to stay away from schools in these states compared to other states?

 

My question on which schools are "safety" schools still stands.

 

Texas medical schools have to accept 90% Texas residents by law. So you will competing for the 10% of seats that out-of-state Americans, International, etc will be also competing for.

[MSB]

Just thought everyone would like to know, Baylor only accepts Canadians that have done their undergrad in the US. Maybe weshould update the list at the beginning to differentiate between Canadians who did undergrad in Canada vs US.

 

I emailed Baylor asking about English pre reqs and this was their reply.

"We actually require undergraduate coursework be completed in the United States, so the Canadian coursework will not be considered. I apologize for any miscommunication."

 

Thank you,

 

Sheila R. Martinez

 

Baylor College of Medicine

 

Office of Admissions

One Baylor Plaza

Suite N104 MS: BCM 110

Houston, TX 77030

 

(713) 798- 4842

[token]

Thanks for posting MSB

 

There's a more up to date list here: http://premed101.com/forums/showpost.php?p=347393&postcount=5

[UserName]

Seems like SUNY Upstate requires a year of studies in the US to be considered:

 

Applications are accepted from foreign citizens who have completed at least 90 semester hours of college coursework in the United States at an accredited institution. The admissions procedures are the same as US citizens.

[token]

Hmmm did you ask them about Canadians specifically? I think we might count as OOS there.