<p>OK, I really need input now. I got into the most prestigious and competitive ‘premed’ program in Canada (I say premed because it’s a huge feeder to medical schools here…something like 40% go to medical schools with another 20% off to dentistry, 10% to law, etc…and as you may now, in Canada, getting into medical school is very, very tough. Most schools won’t even interview below a 32 MCAT and GPAs of 3.85+ are the norm at some of the meds). </p>
<p>I need to know the following:</p>
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<li><p>Can I do my premed coursework in Canada and apply to US allopathic medical school? Are there schools in the US that want my coursework to be done in the US?..in particular, the Texas state medical schools.</p></li>
<li><p>Would anyone know how residency matching/the number of positions, etc. vary in the US v. Canada? Would it be tougher to get into a residency of choice if I go to a medical school in Canada v. the US? (Assuming US Perm. resident status)</p></li>
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<p>NOTE: I would like to practice in the US over in Canada for the following reasons:
-greater compensation in the US
-more options for work (private, etc.)
-much better facilities + equipment (trust me, it’s true, one of the best neurosurgeons in my province left to the US because he was tired of working with outdated equipment and he couldn’t improve as a physician…he was very disgruntled)</p>
<p>So, I’m confused. I need some answers and I hope I can get some from CC’ers!</p>