Guest premed81 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Hello all, I was wondering for those of you who are interested in international med schools or are at one right now, how easy (or difficult) is it to come back to Canada or US to get a residency position or even practice medicine? I would like some realistic info on this before I dare take the international plunge. Any statistics would be great. Also, a brief outline of what would have to be done to get a residency or establish oneself as a practicing physician would also be appreciated. I know it differs from place to place, but anything would be helpful. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeffsimz Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 here's my two cents, and let me say this info is from speaking with family friends that are in the Caribbean or Ireland now..it is by no means the authority getting a residency in the states will not be a problem, but don't expect to land any competitive specialties coming to canada will be extremely tough, and I wouldn't count on it but who knows what the policies will be in four years.. Just my opinion, again, I am not the authority on this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redshifteffect Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 I'm currently in med in Australia... Keep this in mind though who says you will want to come back after your 5-6 years of training? There is always the possibility that you are offered a job where you are getting ur degree from and u simply decide to stay there. That is one of the reasons I didn't pick the Carib...because I knew I couldn't stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cradlecrotch Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Except that in Caribbean schools you do only basic sciences on the islands and clerkship in the US, then residency in an American hospital...so if anything you'd be settling in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest premed81 Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Hi again, Yes, but how easy can one establish oneself in the States as an international student? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cradlecrotch Posted September 7, 2003 Report Share Posted September 7, 2003 Relatively easily...perhaps not in one's first choice of residency location, but afterwards it's wide open. If you want FP or IM, it's especially easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redshifteffect Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 http://www.usmile.us is a good website for some info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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