acadien99 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hi, I want to get into med school. I would like to get some medical experience. I have the 'first responder' and the 'emergency medical responder' formations. I would like to follow a doctor for a while and actually do some medical acts like stitching. I know that this can be done in other countries through volunteering. What I need to know is which country? Through which organizations can I do that? Do you know any doctors who has done that through the past? Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Come to Montreal where you can do EMS volunteering, then you arre actually hands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acadien99 Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Thanks for the advice, but I'm already getting a bit of practice through the red cross here in Quebec city. I'm more looking for an international experience where I could see and practice outside the limits of pre-hospital and more towards medecine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I wouldn't inflict yourself on a 3rd-world country so you can experiment on people. Just because they are poor doesn't mean they should be subjected to an EMR stitching them up (an Advanced Care Paramedic skill to perform which one must be trained under supervision and licensed). If you want to be more involved in medicine, continue with your EMS training and become a PCP or ACP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acadien99 Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I understand and approve your point of view. But: #1 You don't need 4 years of pre-med to perform certain acts. For example, I can do a traction splint in Ontario but not in Quebec since it's a medical act here . #2 I know that what I'm asking has been done last year in the Philippines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayven Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 You can do a lot of things in the Philippines if you've got the money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikky43 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 holy **** peanuts with my banana milkshake tastes amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindsideflank Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 hey im a medic and first lemme say asking someone to invest $20,000 and 2 years to become and acp after getting his pcp is a little bit much for someone wanting to do stitches. i had a friend do what u wanna do but i cant remember where, hmm i wanted to say costa rica but that doesnt seem right. i know in places such bolivia there you can volunteer in burn clinics etc. and they will let you do what they feel like you can/what they are willing to teach you. ill try to find out where my friend went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennethToronto Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Hi, I want to get into med school. I would like to get some medical experience. I have the 'first responder' and the 'emergency medical responder' formations. I would like to follow a doctor for a while and actually do some medical acts like stitching. I know that this can be done in other countries through volunteering. What I need to know is which country? Through which organizations can I do that? Do you know any doctors who has done that through the past? Any suggestions? Dude, to me, this sounds a bit odd, if not creepy. If you are so desperate to do some stitching, I suggest you go buy some chicken breast meat and then suture it to your hearts content. Other than that, I don't know why you want to (or think it's appropriate) to travel to another country with less stringent rules so you can "practice medical acts". Creepy medical voyeurism much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Dude, to me, this sounds a bit odd, if not creepy. If you are so desperate to do some stitching, I suggest you go buy some chicken breast meat and then suture it to your hearts content. Other than that, I don't know why you want to (or think it's appropriate) to travel to another country with less stringent rules so you can "practice medical acts". Creepy medical voyeurism much? I have to agree--you don't need to practice medicine until you start med school! Volunteer work is supposed to show your interest in your community, social-life, etc....not you skills as a first-aider. Don't worry about traveling to foreign countries so you can try and learn how to stitch people (your school may teach you different techniques anyhow), just volunteer in things that are accessible and that interest you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Stark Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 You will not be allowed to suture as a "premed" anywhere in Canada. Not on a person, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviathan Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I don't know what your obsession is with suturing anyway...it's not like you learn how to suture and suddenly you know everything about being a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I don't know what your obsession is with suturing anyway...it's not like you learn how to suture and suddenly you know everything about being a doctor. Must like surgery. I worked for a resident surgeon 4 or 5yrs ago...he would suture up the thanksgiving turkey. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 hey im a medic and first lemme say asking someone to invest $20,000 and 2 years to become and acp after getting his pcp is a little bit much for someone wanting to do stitches. Gosh, I know! I'm such a fool for thinking people should be trained and licensed to perform medical acts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieMike Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 you should try serial killing. You can do that here in Canada, and expose yourself to all sorts of medical acts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 you should try serial killing. You can do that here in Canada, and expose yourself to all sorts of medical acts! Muahahahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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