<p>Are there any bs/md programs that accept international students?
I'm studying in a private high school in America right now
and I really want to be a doctor.
But I heard that medical programs rarely accept international students.
I hope to get a green card or citizenship, but it's gonna take time.
Does this mean that I have no chance of getting into med programs or med school?
Are there ones that accept international students without discriminating against them?
(I know that there are programs that do allow the internationals to apply, but really they don't accept them no matter how strong an applicant you are. I heard that in Brown PLME, there is only one Korean student--I'm Korean--so far who has been accepted, not including Koreans that have greencard or US citizenship. My mom keeps telling me to give up my dream of becoming a doctor because it is impossible here in America :( )</p>
<p>While I would not expect many BSMD programs to take more than a handful of internationals, if any, I wouldn’t give up on becoming a doctor. If you can get your permanent residency then I’d think you’ll be fine. Especially since you’ve been here since high school, they won’t be skeptical really as to whether or not you’ll take your education and run to another country, as that is what they are trying to prevent.</p>
<p>My dream is to become a doctor who works internationally, like being part of WHO or UN in general as a doctor. I don’t just want to become a doctor so that I can make a lot of money, for me that doesn’t really matter…
Anyways, if I indicate that I want to do that kind of stuff, would the admission officer look at it in a bad way because I’m “running off” to another country? (I’m guessing not, but just in case… I don’t want to state that in my app if it’s gonna work against me)</p>
<p>I do not see that as a bad thing, in fact that’s probably good. </p>
<p>What I’m referring to is someone who comes to the US, gets their MD and residency, and then goes back to their country to work in private practice or in a hospital or whatever, never to be heard from again. </p>
<p>Med schools want to get their name out there in this country, and to make themselves look good. That’s why they have BS/MD programs is to snag some of the best potential doctors early on. Working for WHO/UN would be very appealing for them. Taking your MD and going back to a small town in Korea would probably not be. The US already has a shortage of doctors (doesn’t the whole world…), they are interested in educating those who will stick around and do something rather than leave.</p>
<p>HI,</p>
<p>I am a host Mom here in New Hampshire.
At my high school we have hosted MANY S.Koreans who have stayed with us
all three years until graduation, and then gone on to college here in the US.</p>
<p>My recommendation is to go to college whereever you can get into, once
established in a University or College seek out the MD program or apply
elsewhere.</p>
<p>I personally have a couply of Koreans attending UNH, Keene State-both in NH,
and Binghampton University in NY.</p>
<p>Please feel free to email me with any questions.</p>
<p><a href="mailto:ptdion@gmail.com">ptdion@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>I don’t think it’s possible for you to apply to medical school unless you’re officially on the list for a green card. (aka they can prove you’re not an illegal immigrant and you have docs). The federal government actually invests a lot of money into the medical universities==>good doctors. If you’re waiting on a green card, then you’re fine. I’m also pretty sure you have no chances at financial aid though (because of the federal government blah blah blah) unless you’re a citizen.</p>