joshto Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 If I want to practice in the US after graduating from a Canadian medical school, how does the difficulty of the overall process compare to practicing the US after attending a US medical school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerv12 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I wouldn't know the complete answer but I guess I can add something... If you want to practice/do you residency in the US, you need the green card or apply for one if a program sponsors you a h1b visa. Correct me if I'm wrong. Second, if you want to practice in the US, go to an American school then...theres far less competition at most schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I wouldn't know the complete answer but I guess I can add something... If you want to practice/do you residency in the US, you need the green card or apply for one if a program sponsors you a h1b visa. Correct me if I'm wrong. Second, if you want to practice in the US, go to an American school then...theres far less competition at most schools. Obviously, OP, going to a US school will make things much easier than going to a canadian school. Same deal applies tho, J-1/H1b visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I agree that you're better off just going to the US if you want to practice there anyway. It'll be so much less of a headache in the long run. Not to mention the ethical issue of taking a highly coveted seat here and then bailing on us afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I agree that you're better off just going to the US if you want to practice there anyway. It'll be so much less of a headache in the long run. Not to mention the ethical issue of taking a highly coveted seat here and then bailing on us afterwards. Yes, if you manage to get into a Canadian school and are blessed with low tuition, please do not desert the Canadian citizens that paid for your education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserName Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Yes, if you manage to get into a Canadian school and are blessed with low tuition, please do not desert the Canadian citizens that paid for your education. Perhaps the Canadian citizens should fight for better health care that would attract the best doctors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Perhaps the Canadian citizens should fight for better health care that would attract the best doctors. are you for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Yes, if you manage to get into a Canadian school and are blessed with low tuition, please do not desert the Canadian citizens that paid for your education. yeah but you also gruelled for years on end. Its not just one-sided. You don't sign a contract telling you to stay here and if that's what they wanted its what they would have done. The government has no problem doing that to IMGs with the RoS contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserName Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 are you for real? yeah why not. you don't expect people to fix the system out of their own pockets right? if there are problems with our health care system that makes it more rewarding for doctors to leave Canada while there is a huge doctor shortage.. then something ought to be done.. and when voter turnout is ridiculously low.. then it's the citizens who are to blame, at least partially, for their lack of participation. it's just pure supply and demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I think the whole argument is moot since specialist salaries in the US will likely be falling as a consequence of healthcare reform. (And most Canadian doctors flee to the states for cash, not better care). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 yeah why not. you don't expect people to fix the system out of their own pockets right? if there are problems with our health care system that makes it more rewarding for doctors to leave Canada while there is a huge doctor shortage.. then something ought to be done.. and when voter turnout is ridiculously low.. then it's the citizens who are to blame, at least partially, for their lack of participation. it's just pure supply and demand. Um, No. Will rebuttle this when I get back, it's too nice a day to discuss healthcare microeconomics for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 *waits for alastriss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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