relaxer12 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 So, I'm taking this year off after undergrad. Recently I am given the option of either doing some average volunteer work (nothing more than paper work and vital signs) here in Toronto at a fairly good hospital, OR doing some VERY involved work (the doctor I would be working with practically said that I would be given the chance to do/observe/help with everything a doctor would do except writing prescriptions) at a hospital in China. If all other things considered equal, I think the opportunity in China sounds more promising. Even if it wouldn't improve myself that much on paper (due to reasons mentioned below), it would be tremendous help in preparing for my future medical studies just because of the level of involvement I would get there. However, I have two major concerns: 1) Although the hospital is one of the best there is, I don't know what the adcom will think when they look at the fact it's a Chinese hospital. Would they still consider it as legit experience? 2) The healthcare system in China is very different from that in Canada. It's a private system and I would say it's very similar to that in the States. I need your guys' opinions on this. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 China - enjoy! There is no other choice and nothing to talk about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxer12 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 China - enjoy! There is no other choice and nothing to talk about ..........Is that sarcasm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Do whatever you'll enjoy more. Don't worry about how it will look to adcoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Dr Norman Bethune was canadian physician who was unknown in Canada and became a heros in the whole China. Most Concordia's students see Norman Berthune every days but probably they don't know who he is Don't worry ... go ahead ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 It is simple truth - if I were you I would grab this opportunity for China. And I would not worry about adcoms who will look favourably upon this experience. It is the opportunity of a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxer12 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Great! Thanks guys! I have made up my mind then~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronjw Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'd stay unless of course you really want to go see China. General rule: if its too good to be true it generally is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Great! Thanks guys! I have made up my mind then~ As I said before, it is a no brainer. Relax relaxer :p and have a marvelous experience that will be life changing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMarauder Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'd stay unless of course you really want to go see China. General rule: if its too good to be true it generally is. anything's possible in china.. when you have $$ and know the right people. Going to china might not be such a bad idea. My friend in McMaster Medicine spent a few weeks in a Shanghai hospital during her 2nd year of med at Mac. I'm not quite sure what she did there, but she was able to see the major differences in the two healthcare systems. The experience may or may not translate to any experiences in Canada, but you can use it to your advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronjw Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 anything's possible in china.. when you have $$ and know the right people. I don't disagree. I've been and enjoyed. Was more or less talking about the work he's going to be doing with this doctor. It seems almost *too* good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Be careful about what you say regarding the government and what you search online. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 unfortunately, another no brainer plus there is far less confidentiality in emails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Be careful about what you say regarding the government and what you search online. Just saying. Thing change a lot in China. If you are not social troublemaker ... you're fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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