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advair250 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 It works the same as a USMD to do away rotations In Canada, you do some rotations in the US to get US experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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summergirl Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 With 3 recent years of As, why are you not applying to Canadian schools? With your MCAT, schools like Queens, Ottawa, and Western are almost sure bets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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psyphon_asl Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 are there any US schools that do the same sort of best or last 2 years policies like we have here in canada in a number of places? Hard to imagine a 43 on the MCAT won't peak someones interest but I am still learning about the US routes I can't quite speak for all US schools, but the general consensus is that US schools do not follow strict formulas in assessing candidates. They use a "holistic" approach. It gives them a little leeway to consider unconventional candidates, but it does make the process seem more subjective. I strongly re-emphasize the SMP! You kill that, and you're going to medical school somewhere -- most likely the SMP school itself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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psyphon_asl Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Here's a thorough list of the schools that offer the SMP degree. https://career.berkeley.edu/medical/MorePostBacs.pdf However, many only take US PRs or residents. The two that would be at the top of my head that accept internationals are Rosalind Franklin SMP http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/Degreeprograms/BiomedicalSciences.aspx and Boston University http://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/gateway/prospective/masters-in-medical-sciences/ A word to the wise about Boston University. It is known as a massive grade deflation school. It may be seen as the U of T of the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Falling Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Got An Interview Invite From A Pretty Good American School! What was your overall GPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advair250 Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I did my undergrad in the states and loved it. I think I'll be interested in doing clinicals and residency in the states so thats why. This makes a large difference, familiarity with the US education system. Good luck OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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canucks_14 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Two More Invites Today!!!!!!! congrats! looks like everything is looking very up for you! awesome news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyClarkson Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Two More Invites Today!!!!!!! Woo I love reading stories like this. Go get 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Brule Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 your canadian, and theres tons of applicants you are the bottom of the barrel....no one one wants you. Unless your leaps and bounds above the american students, your always at a disadvantage. GPA is to low for MD (you will get stuck at interviews..ive seen many people get interviews and cannot get acceptance year after year ) DO will be acceptance id do Canada if theres a shot 4 you DO to get it over with then smp then another undergrad/reapply again all the best dude just my 2 cents If you understood this you automatically get 15 VR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dannny Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Did you apply to top tier schools? You should. They assess you much more holistically then the lower tier schools. Usually, they actually have people go through all applications by hand (and not use a computer to make cutoffs). Then again, I am making a huge generalization but I do know you have a shot (they also LOVE upward trends). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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advair250 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Holy moses I got an interview invite today from my dream school. I have never been happier. Congratulations, would love to know where if you want to share via PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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advair250 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 advair250, I inboxed you. I got another rejection today, they sure do come fast! For each rejection, comes an amazing interview invite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD2B2019 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 209, will you share your interview invite schools' name? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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