Hello everyone here! I just noticed a lot of apprehensions from international students here. Let me tell you it is possible. I did it so can you! Just sharing my story I am Dr Mike, and I was an international student from India. After my senior year at High school I gave the JEE (Indian students will understand) and enrolled in chemical engineering at IIT Delhi. Later on after first year, I realised that my heart was somewhere else. Those days at an engineering school were the hardest and most stressful years of my life. I came from a low income family (Total family income of dad and mom was around 35000 USD) and for most Indians no matter what JEE and NEET(a medical entrance test in India) was a blind dream. As you all know Asian parents do not care what the child wants but thankfully my mom was different. I convinced my parents to take a drop year after my second year- they agreed and I began looking for options! Then I heard about the US medical system from my friends. I had varied interest- I was passionate about mathematics and Politics. So I ended up attending the College of Wooster, with majors in Political Science and Psychology and yes a Minors in Mathematics and a Pre medicine path. I graduated, and took a job as a Mathematical Analyst for a political firm. I was never satisfied so during this time I began preparing for the MCAT and thankfully I cleared it in the first go. I am thankfully to have secured a position in Cornell's Weil School of medicine. Yes, I did not get good funding and ended up taking enormous loans clubbed with that of my undergraduate years. Ah well, things ended up well and now I am a Oncologist at a nice hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana ! So trust me. There are many students (international) who have cleared it off. Why cannot you! Always strive to do your best and you will get it! Work hard- build your resume
Im tunisian and im studying economics in highschool, I've ranked first in my school all 3 consecutive years but deep down i really really love medicine, my country sadly isn't going through the best times so i was wondering what i could possibly do to apply in Canada or the uk (preferably in either medicine or economics) I'd really appreciate any help you can offer
I'm from Malaysia and in the Junior year of my pre-med education in the US, not gonna lie, the thought of the MCAT and applying to med schools as an international student is kinda overwhelming and has been stressing me out. I really need to get in as I have no idea where I would end up if not in the medical field.
Hi Eunisse! We totally hear you. The medical school admissions process can be a very overwhelming one. If you haven't already, please check out our free e-book with guidance on how to maximize your odds of admissions while reducing stress: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/medical-school-ebook/
Hii, my name is Eunice and I am from Malaysia too ! I am a junior undergraduate on the pre-medicine track as well, and I totally feel the same as you do with feeling stressed out and overwhelmed too
@@Shemmassian dear sir, I'm currently majoring in microbiology , bsc 1st year from Bangldesh. Can I complete my bsc 4yrs plus 1year of masters degree in Bangladesh and then apply for 1year course work in US? When should I start prepping for MCAT? What can I do to get a scholarship for med school since med schools expenses are very high.
Hi, just wanted to ask about what you mean by taking coursework for 1 year at a US institution. For example, if I have a bachelors degree from the UK do I still need to do this 1 year course and why? How would this coursework take place and do I need to do it in my last year (3rd year) of my bachelor degree from the UK or take out a extra year before applying? Thanks alot for the video.
Medical school is super expensive in the US, I got into Howard for BS/MD but ended up going to AUSOM In Curacao. After 2 years in Curacao, I'll be going for my residency in the US. It's a dream come true( and I never got an undergrad degree first ). I don't mind sharing how I got in, if this inspires someone to check out MD at AUSOM in Curacao 😊
I'm from Japan and just finished the second year of my pre-med education in the US. I have research experience that I did before the pandemic, but I don't have any experience in clinical settings in the US. Though, I have been working along with healthcare workers in Japan as an intern for almost a year. Do you think it would affect my odds of getting into med schools if I don't have clinical experience in the US? Thanks!
Hey I am a Doctor right now in the US- was an international student. My advice: talk to your school. An international medical school is awesome - use it to your advantage! They really want to see how you compare healthcare in your home country to that in the US. That's it buddy All the best
@@drmikeankushahuja835 Hello I’m a graduate in Psychology and currently pursuing Masters in Clinical Psychology; final year. In my high school I had took science. Once my Masters get complete I really to pursue medicine hence wish to go to medical school in the USA. I have been doing my research and I do understand that it’s very tricky and tough as well being an international student. However is there any way out since I have an undergraduate degree and post-graduate degree ( in progress) and I could take few core subjects/ prerequisites, then take MCAT and apply to med school in the states. Please help me out!
Thank you for this. I hope you see this and answer because I am starting to lose hope. I am an international student and transferred here as a Junior. I graduated with a BS in biology from the US but I am still an international student. Unfortunately my GPA is not too great but I’m hoping to ace the MCAT (taking it in may). The schools you listed are very competitive so I do not think I could ever get accepted to any of them 😭
Hi. I'm interested in attending a US medical school. I have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry,but from my home country. What step should I take, apply for another Bachelor's in the US or do a Master's?
Hi, I'm Lawrence and I am about to take a biological sciences degree in Nagoya University, Japan. I heard that you mentioned something near the end: "you also most likely need to have an education from American or Canadian universities and excellent English skills". I found that your statement is really similar to what I have seen from the AAMC website: "...AMCAS does not accept a foreign transcript unless they were accepted by an accredited US/US territorial/Canada post-secondary institution", so does it mean international applicants can only be accepted to American med school programs only if they have graduated from American/Canadian universities? If I were to take my biological sciences degree to apply for med schools through the AAMC, would I be rejected straight away? Thanks for the video regardless, it was very informative :)
Hello! Many schools have US educational requirements. Some are OK with one year of full-time education in the US, whereas others expect US degrees. You'll have to research each school to get this right.
Hi. Thank you for the video. I am a high school student in Ghana and I have a desire to read medicine in Canada. Would it be easier to obtain a bachelor's degree in Canada and then apply to a medical school in Canada ?
Tgis was an amazing video and help thank you million times🌻 Im 23 from Iran i was wondering if i could apply and should i start with passing mcat or imat?
May I ask how your accumulative/major GPA were? I have heard that you have to score at least 3.9/4.0 for an international student to get into medical school in the US.
Hi! I am an Indian student currently doing my a 3 year Bsc in India. To meet the requirement of 1 year coursework in the US, can I apply to medical school after doing a master's degree in the US?
Hey, Did u get the answer to your ques as i have the same doubt. I too wana attend Medical school in Us or canada and i am in 2nd year Bsc degree in India
Hello..Thank you very much for this video.Though, I'd like to ask..if it's possible to attend University or college as an Undergraduate pre-med student or do a bachelor's program in the U.S hopefully with financial aid and what colleges accept undergraduate aspiring medicine students?And what process of application should be taken by the would be student.your response will be highly informative.
hey there! thanks for sharing this information. I wanted to ask if you can apply for masters in US or Canada after getting a medical degree as an international student and if yes then how can you get into one of the prestigious universities and how exactly should I proceed?
Hi Rajvi! If you are an IMG (International Medical Graduate), you can apply for residency programs in the United States as long as you have been ECFMG certified. To become ECFMG certified, you must pass all USMLE step exams. You can read more about this here: www.ama-assn.org/education/international-medical-education/educational-commission-foreign-medical-graduates
Hi, your video was useful. thank you. I have a question. I have a bachelor degree in Audiology in another country and I'm U.S. citizen . I decided to start study for med-school but when I search on university sites they need some basic courses for acceptance for example math and physics and others. but in our country we don't have college but we pass these courses in high level in our high school . Now I'm confuse about how to start. Should I first take the MCAT test and then take the courses or first take those courses or go to college in the US then take the MCAT test?
Thank you very much for the video sir, but I still have some questions.... Are SAT I and II both required? MCAT?? Is it some kinda test taken by universities mentioned by you or the local MDCAT test in my country? If I complete my MBBS degree from my country then I apply for HMS will I still be eligible for that??
Hello sir I'm a medical student from India , I just wanna know , can I apply for international medical study for post graduation (md/ms) even if I'm a partial colour blind ???
Hey! I am based in the Philippines and I want to study medicine in the US hopefully. Are there any scholarship grants or student loans that medicine schools in the US offer international students like me? Hopefully, I can juggle both work and school abroad. Thank you for your response!
Hey there , I am currently a sophomore majoring in chemical eng from IIT Kharagpur I haven't taken any premed courses yet but i have deep intrest in pursuing medical sciences Can I have a chance to apply for mcat and medschool? How do I find, what all courses are equivalent to the prerequisites of medschool in my college
You definitely can, idk about usa but in Canada most med schools just have a requirement for a bachelors degree But the prerequisites differ for each one, and some don't even require mcat while others only look at the score of certain sections You should look up the requirements online and see whats your best option
@@nimrat1372 I am Dr Mike, and I was an international student from India. After my senior year at High school I gave the JEE (Indian students will understand) and enrolled in chemical engineering at IIT Delhi. Later on after first year, I realised that my heart was somewhere else. Those days at an engineering school were the hardest and most stressful years of my life. I came from a low income family (Total family income of dad and mom was around 35000 USD) and for most Indians no matter what JEE and NEET(a medical entrance test in India) was a blind dream. As you all know Asian parents do not care what the child wants but thankfully my mom was different. I convinced my parents to take a drop year after my second year- they agreed and I began looking for options! Then I heard about the US medical system from my friends. I had varied interest- I was passionate about mathematics and Politics. So I ended up attending the College of Wooster, with majors in Political Science and Psychology and yes a Minors in Mathematics and a Pre medicine path. I graduated, and took a job as a Mathematical Analyst for a political firm. I was never satisfied so during this time I began preparing for the MCAT and thankfully I cleared it in the first go. I am thankfully to have secured a position in Cornell's Weil School of medicine. Yes, I did not get good funding and ended up taking enormous loans clubbed with that of my undergraduate years. Ah well, things ended up well and now I am a Oncologist at a nice hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana ! So trust me. There are many students (international) who have cleared it off. Why cannot you!!
@@drmikeankushahuja835 Hii doc. Your story was all i needed to hear today. I am 2nd year BS Biology & Chemistry student at University of Delhi and really want to pursue Medicine from US or Canada. My mind's constantly wandering to find out ways to attend Med School abroad. I do not know the path but feel stuck here. Can you please tell me the path i should follow to get a desired direction.
Hello sir, thank you so much for this informative video. I am in India. I started homeopathic but due to some personal issues i had to drop out from the 3rd year. Recently i apply for dependent visa for canada. I want to be doctor. What is the way ?? Please guide me. Thank you
Hey there, I hope you answer my question. I am an international student currently completing a bachelor's degree in Canada. I am planning to write the MCAT this summer and apply to medical school after I get my Permanent residency in Canada. My question is that Am I eligible to write the MCAT as an international student. Do I need any eligibility requirements which I may not aware of to write the exam? On the AAMC website, it says that you are eligible to write if you planning to get enrolled in MD programs. I just want to confirm it from some else so I that I can completely focus on MCAT. Please let me know! Also, really good video. clam and confident. thank you.
Hi, Thankyou for your Video. I am currently an International applicant with 3.68 gpa. Confused whether or not to do Post Bacc (Non traditional applicant). If I manage to get a good gpa and maintain my gpa to be 3.68, and a MCAT of 514. What do you think my application will look like? Will I stand a chance in Rutgers or any state colleges like Davis in California?
Hi! Great video, sir! I'm currently a Full DP student in high school with Math AA HL, Bio HL, and Chem HL. My score for DP will range around 37-42 (next year, I will have an IB exam, so I don’t have the specific score yet). SAT 1470 ( will re-test and aim for 1520+) I want to ask two small questions: - Is there any BS/MD programs that allow for international students? Is there a list of that? - Can you please list some medical schools that are safer for international students and more welcoming for international students? Since the universities listed in the videos are great schools and I’m afraid I may need some backup medical schools that are easier to get in. Thank you
Hello! While we do not have a list of BS/MD schools that accept international students, you can view a list of med schools that do: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-schools-that-accept-international-students
Hello, I am a final year student studying Medical Laboratory Science in Ghana. I desire to further to Medical school upon completion of my course and require your assistance.
I did my undergraduate in chemical engineering in Colombia and i wanna applying to Medical School in US but i don't know how to complete requeriment of "almost one or two years studying in acredit university in US " , what can i do ?
I am an Indian student and want to study in Harvard medical school for that what I can chose as a subject in college for graduation for getting into harvad
Is it prudent to first have a Bachelor's degree in an American university before applying to med school as an international student even though you already have a first degree? Thanks
Educational requirements vary from one medical school to another. Some medical schools will require at least one year of education at a US (or Canadian) institution, whereas others may require a Bachelor's degree from a US (or Canadian) institution.
If i have bachelor out of northamerica , and have american or canadian master , am i able to apply for medical schools? Because i heard US universities wont accept forign undergrad
Hello! Research is more or less a must for MD programs, but it doesn't have to be your strongest extracurricular. And yes, you can get into med school without a published paper.
i have a bachelors degree in physician assistantship .can i get admission to a USA or Canadian medical school and how?also how about you already have bachelors in both human biology and physician assistantship. A friend of mine has these two undergraduate degrees and want to USA OR CANADA MD
Hi I had a bachelor's in computer science I'm from Saudi Arabia I wanna apply for pre-med preparation in undergraduate schools. How can I get this? I need a guide I wanna be a doctor.
@@Shemmassian hi tanks for getting back to me. What if haven't worked with any of the above ? What if I was to get later of retention from a English teacher?
I am an Egyptian student, currently a high school senior, who is attending a USA university this fall to get BS degree. I'm curious about my extracurriculars activities. can I do my PHYSICIAN SHADOWING, PATIENT EXPOSURE AND SOME OF MY COMMUNITY SERVICE IN EGYPT or do i have to shadow a physician in the USA?
Hi Rana! We recommend obtaining the majority of your hours in the US if you plan to attend to medical school there. However, you're welcome to supplement those hours with experiences abroad to demonstrate a more global health perspective. Make sure to read our guide on medical school extracurriculars for some strategies on developing a unique profile: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/how-to-choose-extracurricular-activities-medical-school Hope this helps!
@@Kaito1417 yes, I've applied as a transfer and been granted partial scholarships but I can't afford to pay the rest, but I'm applying to better schools again
Hi there… nice video… but can you explain to me what do you mean by taking coursework at an accredited university for at least one year ??? can you give me an example… because I am about to finish my undergraduate degree in Oman and I want to study medicine in the U.S… thanks
Hello sir my name is shemukhi dubey i'm from India i'm planing to apply to med school in US in 2022 . I have physician shadowing experience volunteering hours and i'm a coder too. My undergraduation will get completed in 2022. But i don't have any research experience. And it's really difficult in covid times to get a offline research opportunity. So can i apply without research experience???
Since SAT is now not available what could help Int'l students ( Indian in particular) to help through the admission process in HMS Also is MCAT required for pre med courses?
Hi my name is Israel am from Nigeria and I just graduated high school last year, am looking for a way to study medicine in Canada or USA, and I don't know anything about the MCAT preparation and exam, do u ave to go for d class or read some particular textbook, pls can u brief me on it, thanks.
I want to admit harvard medical school......I am from Bangladesh....how can I get scholarship and financial aid.... please help me. I read in class 12...
Sir i am shoaib from india i wants to do MD from US but i don't have appear in any exam like MCAT TOEFL so is it possible to do MD from there please help me sir
Hello I'm an aspiring Medical Doctor from Philippines, I plan to study Medicine in US after I finished my BS, particularly I'm currently a sophomore and taking up BS Nursing of one of the prestigious university in my place. Unfurtunatley I didn't excel much in my highschool year, here in Philippines, but I academically excel and have a good grades when I enter college. My question is Does it affect my chance to get accepted into med schood in US? Second does my BS or My subjects in my country accredited in US? if not do I have to take a pre-med course in US? Because we have a different grading system . I'm looking forward for your sincere responce😊 Thank you😁
I did bachelor from India and my GPA is 2.6, now i am living in canada and completed my two certificate courses with more than 3.7 gpa. Is it possible to get into Canadian med school with my certificate courses or they will consider my degree from home country.
bachelors degree from India is barely recognised even if it is from an IIT. My advice: do masters in Canada at UT or UBC or York in Business for 2 years with Pre Med. After this apply for MD
sharing my own story I am Dr Mike, and I was an international student from India. After my senior year at High school I gave the JEE (Indian students will understand) and enrolled in chemical engineering at IIT Delhi. Later on after first year, I realised that my heart was somewhere else. Those days at an engineering school were the hardest and most stressful years of my life. I came from a low income family (Total family income of dad and mom was around 35000 USD) and for most Indians no matter what JEE and NEET(a medical entrance test in India) was a blind dream. As you all know Asian parents do not care what the child wants but thankfully my mom was different. I convinced my parents to take a drop year after my second year- they agreed and I began looking for options! Then I heard about the US medical system from my friends. I had varied interest- I was passionate about mathematics and Politics. So I ended up attending the College of Wooster, with majors in Political Science and Psychology and yes a Minors in Mathematics and a Pre medicine path. I graduated, and took a job as a Mathematical Analyst for a political firm. I was never satisfied so during this time I began preparing for the MCAT and thankfully I cleared it in the first go. I am thankfully to have secured a position in Cornell's Weil School of medicine. Yes, I did not get good funding and ended up taking enormous loans clubbed with that of my undergraduate years. Ah well, things ended up well and now I am a Oncologist at a nice hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana ! So trust me. There are many students (international) who have cleared it off. Why cannot you! Hope it helps😁
@@drmikeankushahuja835 bachelor in Ayurveda medicine and surgery(5,1/2 years course with well recognized Maharastra university of health science), then i came to Canada,did my one year certification in Healthcare administration and one year certification in addiction and mental health.Now i am working as a Youth worker for Our place peel.
Hi, Iam from India. My academic background is not so sound, my 10 nth grade 90%; 12th 78%, UG =69% and PG= 69% but I aspire to become a doctor. I don’t know how to get into good med schools.
study UG in Mexico and then you can join UAG mexican medical school Give the USMLE step 1 and you are done. If you already have a PG then you will have to study PG again in Canada- my advice is Business. Thats it
I am not smart and poor girl from Russia with stupid dream to become neurosurgeon though I'm already 26. It seems to me that my silly dream just will be a dream alas. But all the same I watch this video lol
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Hello everyone here!
I just noticed a lot of apprehensions from international students here. Let me tell you it is possible. I did it so can you! Just sharing my story
I am Dr Mike, and I was an international student from India. After my senior year at High school I gave the JEE (Indian students will understand) and enrolled in chemical engineering at IIT Delhi. Later on after first year, I realised that my heart was somewhere else. Those days at an engineering school were the hardest and most stressful years of my life. I came from a low income family (Total family income of dad and mom was around 35000 USD) and for most Indians no matter what JEE and NEET(a medical entrance test in India) was a blind dream. As you all know Asian parents do not care what the child wants but thankfully my mom was different. I convinced my parents to take a drop year after my second year- they agreed and I began looking for options! Then I heard about the US medical system from my friends. I had varied interest- I was passionate about mathematics and Politics. So I ended up attending the College of Wooster, with majors in Political Science and Psychology and yes a Minors in Mathematics and a Pre medicine path. I graduated, and took a job as a Mathematical Analyst for a political firm. I was never satisfied so during this time I began preparing for the MCAT and thankfully I cleared it in the first go. I am thankfully to have secured a position in Cornell's Weil School of medicine. Yes, I did not get good funding and ended up taking enormous loans clubbed with that of my undergraduate years. Ah well, things ended up well and now I am a Oncologist at a nice hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana !
So trust me. There are many students (international) who have cleared it off. Why cannot you!
Always strive to do your best and you will get it! Work hard- build your resume
I am from India as well, and I would like to know the options I would have after an undergrad degree in India to get into a US med school?
Thank you so much for this comment!
Hey there ! That seems a very long path but you achieve what made you satisfied in life :)
Hi Dr Mike Ankush Ahuja, Can we connect as I need some genuine guidance. I am a non traditional pre med student from India.
1) Which country did you take loans from - India or US?
2) Does the US provide loans to international students?
3) What about your expenses?
People go through so much to study medicine in other countries... so so much. May all our efforts be rewarded, amen
You got all my respect and focus. This video is a boost . Thank you !!!
You're welcome!
Im tunisian and im studying economics in highschool, I've ranked first in my school all 3 consecutive years but deep down i really really love medicine, my country sadly isn't going through the best times so i was wondering what i could possibly do to apply in Canada or the uk (preferably in either medicine or economics) I'd really appreciate any help you can offer
Have you got your answer?
the first International Indian student accepted to University of Tororno was our alumni
Thank you a lot. I was waiting for this video for so long.
You're very welcome!
I'm from Malaysia and in the Junior year of my pre-med education in the US, not gonna lie, the thought of the MCAT and applying to med schools as an international student is kinda overwhelming and has been stressing me out. I really need to get in as I have no idea where I would end up if not in the medical field.
Hi Eunisse! We totally hear you. The medical school admissions process can be a very overwhelming one. If you haven't already, please check out our free e-book with guidance on how to maximize your odds of admissions while reducing stress: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/medical-school-ebook/
Hii, my name is Eunice and I am from Malaysia too ! I am a junior undergraduate on the pre-medicine track as well, and I totally feel the same as you do with feeling stressed out and overwhelmed too
@@Shemmassian dear sir, I'm currently majoring in microbiology , bsc 1st year from Bangldesh. Can I complete my bsc 4yrs plus 1year of masters degree in Bangladesh and then apply for 1year course work in US?
When should I start prepping for MCAT?
What can I do to get a scholarship for med school since med schools expenses are very high.
@@nawshadnasreen6825 u won’t get anything bc ur from india sorry to say bud
@@Marcus-kc6pr oh no no . I'm not from India...I'm from Bangladesh...
Hi, just wanted to ask about what you mean by taking coursework for 1 year at a US institution. For example, if I have a bachelors degree from the UK do I still need to do this 1 year course and why? How would this coursework take place and do I need to do it in my last year (3rd year) of my bachelor degree from the UK or take out a extra year before applying? Thanks alot for the video.
Did you find the answer?
Can you talk about Australia as well any time soon?
Medical school is super expensive in the US, I got into Howard for BS/MD but ended up going to AUSOM In Curacao. After 2 years in Curacao, I'll be going for my residency in the US. It's a dream come true( and I never got an undergrad degree first ). I don't mind sharing how I got in, if this inspires someone to check out MD at AUSOM in Curacao 😊
Hi! I hope you're doing well. Can you share your story with me please. I wanna take this path too
Maybe we could share email address to talk about it
@@genesiswrld Heyyy, sure on my TH-cam page there's a post with my mail address
@@genesiswrld it's under "Community." Ttys
Yess i want this to come true for meh
I'm from Japan and just finished the second year of my pre-med education in the US. I have research experience that I did before the pandemic, but I don't have any experience in clinical settings in the US. Though, I have been working along with healthcare workers in Japan as an intern for almost a year. Do you think it would affect my odds of getting into med schools if I don't have clinical experience in the US? Thanks!
While it's ideal to have at least US-based clinical experience, it's great that you are doing the best you can given your context!
Hey I am a Doctor right now in the US- was an international student. My advice: talk to your school. An international medical school is awesome - use it to your advantage! They really want to see how you compare healthcare in your home country to that in the US. That's it buddy
All the best
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Hello
I’m a graduate in Psychology and currently pursuing Masters in Clinical Psychology; final year. In my high school I had took science. Once my Masters get complete I really to pursue medicine hence wish to go to medical school in the USA. I have been doing my research and I do understand that it’s very tricky and tough as well being an international student. However is there any way out since I have an undergraduate degree and post-graduate degree ( in progress) and I could take few core subjects/ prerequisites, then take MCAT and apply to med school in the states.
Please help me out!
Thank you for very informative video. I need information about specific subspecialty course. Can you please help.
I am pursuing B.Tech in CSE from India .How can I do MD in USA?
Thank you for this. I hope you see this and answer because I am starting to lose hope. I am an international student and transferred here as a Junior. I graduated with a BS in biology from the US but I am still an international student. Unfortunately my GPA is not too great but I’m hoping to ace the MCAT (taking it in may). The schools you listed are very competitive so I do not think I could ever get accepted to any of them 😭
Getting in as an intl applicant is such a challenge in part the schools who accept intl students are so competitive! Hang in there...
@@Shemmassian thank you 🥲🙏🏾
@@melissaaugustin3981 You're welcome!
I'm currently going through the same thing. I'm stressing out!
@@aurelyjiotsa5238 hey I found a mentor through f1doctor on Ig, check them out! Maybe having a mentor will help you :)
Hi. I'm interested in attending a US medical school. I have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry,but from my home country.
What step should I take, apply for another Bachelor's in the US or do a Master's?
Hi, I'm Lawrence and I am about to take a biological sciences degree in Nagoya University, Japan. I heard that you mentioned something near the end: "you also most likely need to have an education from American or Canadian universities and excellent English skills". I found that your statement is really similar to what I have seen from the AAMC website: "...AMCAS does not accept a foreign transcript unless they were accepted by an accredited US/US territorial/Canada post-secondary institution", so does it mean international applicants can only be accepted to American med school programs only if they have graduated from American/Canadian universities? If I were to take my biological sciences degree to apply for med schools through the AAMC, would I be rejected straight away?
Thanks for the video regardless, it was very informative :)
Hello! Many schools have US educational requirements. Some are OK with one year of full-time education in the US, whereas others expect US degrees. You'll have to research each school to get this right.
@@Shemmassian Thank you!
@@karenlawrence7715 You're welcome!
Hi. Thank you for the video. I am a high school student in Ghana and I have a desire to read medicine in Canada. Would it be easier to obtain a bachelor's degree in Canada and then apply to a medical school in Canada ?
Tgis was an amazing video and help thank you million times🌻
Im 23 from Iran i was wondering if i could apply and should i start with passing mcat or imat?
What do u guys think a good plan B is?
May I ask how your accumulative/major GPA were? I have heard that you have to score at least 3.9/4.0 for an international student to get into medical school in the US.
Hi! I am an Indian student currently doing my a 3 year Bsc in India. To meet the requirement of 1 year coursework in the US, can I apply to medical school after doing a master's degree in the US?
I have the same doubt! What kind of coursework is required?
Yes, if you take all the required pre-med courses for you’re desired med schools.
Hey, Did u get the answer to your ques as i have the same doubt. I too wana attend Medical school in Us or canada and i am in 2nd year Bsc degree in India
@@sameekshagirdhar5611 hi! I didn’t receive an answer for that :/
Thankyou for the reply. Could you pls tell me what path did u choose.I too really wana get enrolled in medicine program abroad.
Do where I can do the mact or website in the UK
Hello..Thank you very much for this video.Though, I'd like to ask..if it's possible to attend University or college as an Undergraduate pre-med student or do a bachelor's program in the U.S hopefully with financial aid and what colleges accept undergraduate aspiring medicine students?And what process of application should be taken by the would be student.your response will be highly informative.
*I want to go for medical education in Canada after my PR. Can you please guide me* 😊😊
hey there! thanks for sharing this information.
I wanted to ask if you can apply for masters in US or Canada after getting a medical degree as an international student and if yes then how can you get into one of the prestigious universities and how exactly should I proceed?
Hi Rajvi! If you are an IMG (International Medical Graduate), you can apply for residency programs in the United States as long as you have been ECFMG certified. To become ECFMG certified, you must pass all USMLE step exams. You can read more about this here: www.ama-assn.org/education/international-medical-education/educational-commission-foreign-medical-graduates
Hi, your video was useful. thank you. I have a question. I have a bachelor degree in Audiology in another country and I'm U.S. citizen . I decided to start study for med-school but when I search on university sites they need some basic courses for acceptance for example math and physics and others. but in our country we don't have college but we pass these courses in high level in our high school . Now I'm confuse about how to start. Should I first take the MCAT test and then take the courses or first take those courses or go to college in the US then take the MCAT test?
You're welcome! Typically, you will want to have 80+% of your pre requisites completed before sitting for the MCAT.
Thank you very much for the video sir, but I still have some questions....
Are SAT I and II both required?
MCAT?? Is it some kinda test taken by universities mentioned by you or the local MDCAT test in my country?
If I complete my MBBS degree from my country then I apply for HMS will I still be eligible for that??
Hello sir I'm a medical student from India , I just wanna know , can I apply for international medical study for post graduation (md/ms) even if I'm a partial colour blind ???
Hey! I am based in the Philippines and I want to study medicine in the US hopefully. Are there any scholarship grants or student loans that medicine schools in the US offer international students like me? Hopefully, I can juggle both work and school abroad. Thank you for your response!
Hey there , I am currently a sophomore majoring in chemical eng from IIT Kharagpur
I haven't taken any premed courses yet but i have deep intrest in pursuing medical sciences
Can I have a chance to apply for mcat and medschool?
How do I find, what all courses are equivalent to the prerequisites of medschool in my college
You definitely can, idk about usa but in Canada most med schools just have a requirement for a bachelors degree
But the prerequisites differ for each one, and some don't even require mcat while others only look at the score of certain sections
You should look up the requirements online and see whats your best option
@@nimrat1372 I am Dr Mike, and I was an international student from India. After my senior year at High school I gave the JEE (Indian students will understand) and enrolled in chemical engineering at IIT Delhi. Later on after first year, I realised that my heart was somewhere else. Those days at an engineering school were the hardest and most stressful years of my life. I came from a low income family (Total family income of dad and mom was around 35000 USD) and for most Indians no matter what JEE and NEET(a medical entrance test in India) was a blind dream. As you all know Asian parents do not care what the child wants but thankfully my mom was different. I convinced my parents to take a drop year after my second year- they agreed and I began looking for options! Then I heard about the US medical system from my friends. I had varied interest- I was passionate about mathematics and Politics. So I ended up attending the College of Wooster, with majors in Political Science and Psychology and yes a Minors in Mathematics and a Pre medicine path. I graduated, and took a job as a Mathematical Analyst for a political firm. I was never satisfied so during this time I began preparing for the MCAT and thankfully I cleared it in the first go. I am thankfully to have secured a position in Cornell's Weil School of medicine. Yes, I did not get good funding and ended up taking enormous loans clubbed with that of my undergraduate years. Ah well, things ended up well and now I am a Oncologist at a nice hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana !
So trust me. There are many students (international) who have cleared it off. Why cannot you!!
@@drmikeankushahuja835 Hii doc. Your story was all i needed to hear today. I am 2nd year BS Biology & Chemistry student at University of Delhi and really want to pursue Medicine from US or Canada. My mind's constantly wandering to find out ways to attend Med School abroad. I do not know the path but feel stuck here. Can you please tell me the path i should follow to get a desired direction.
Is there a way i could consult you guys regarding this topic?
Hello sir, thank you so much for this informative video. I am in India. I started homeopathic but due to some personal issues i had to drop out from the 3rd year. Recently i apply for dependent visa for canada. I want to be doctor. What is the way ?? Please guide me. Thank you
Hey there, I hope you answer my question. I am an international student currently completing a bachelor's degree in Canada. I am planning to write the MCAT this summer and apply to medical school after I get my Permanent residency in Canada. My question is that Am I eligible to write the MCAT as an international student. Do I need any eligibility requirements which I may not aware of to write the exam? On the AAMC website, it says that you are eligible to write if you planning to get enrolled in MD programs. I just want to confirm it from some else so I that I can completely focus on MCAT.
Please let me know! Also, really good video. clam and confident. thank you.
Hi Ritik! Thanks for your kind words. And yes, international students are eligible to take the MCAT.
Hello, I am an international student looking forward to completing my studies in Canada. I was wondering, is it hard to get a permanent residency?
@@mahletyared5260 rt
hey did u get in a med school?
Hi,
Thankyou for your Video.
I am currently an International applicant with 3.68 gpa.
Confused whether or not to do Post Bacc (Non traditional applicant).
If I manage to get a good gpa and maintain my gpa to be 3.68, and a MCAT of 514.
What do you think my application will look like?
Will I stand a chance in Rutgers or any state colleges like Davis in California?
Hi! Great video, sir! I'm currently a Full DP student in high school with Math AA HL, Bio HL, and Chem HL. My score for DP will range around 37-42 (next year, I will have an IB exam, so I don’t have the specific score yet). SAT 1470 ( will re-test and aim for 1520+) I want to ask two small questions:
- Is there any BS/MD programs that allow for international students? Is there a list of that?
- Can you please list some medical schools that are safer for international students and more welcoming for international students? Since the universities listed in the videos are great schools and I’m afraid I may need some backup medical schools that are easier to get in.
Thank you
Hello! While we do not have a list of BS/MD schools that accept international students, you can view a list of med schools that do: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-schools-that-accept-international-students
Hello, I am a final year student studying Medical Laboratory Science in Ghana. I desire to further to Medical school upon completion of my course and require your assistance.
Hi!
Somebody can tell me, how I start to apply?
Am Kenyan
I did my undergraduate in chemical engineering in Colombia and i wanna applying to Medical School in US but i don't know how to complete requeriment of "almost one or two years studying in acredit university in US " , what can i do ?
How to get bachelor degree
I am an Indian student and want to study in Harvard medical school for that what I can chose as a subject in college for graduation for getting into harvad
What is the premed courses? Am I eligible for mcat for bachelor of physiotherapy?
Is it prudent to first have a Bachelor's degree in an American university before applying to med school as an international student even though you already have a first degree? Thanks
Educational requirements vary from one medical school to another. Some medical schools will require at least one year of education at a US (or Canadian) institution, whereas others may require a Bachelor's degree from a US (or Canadian) institution.
If i have bachelor out of northamerica , and have american or canadian master , am i able to apply for medical schools? Because i heard US universities wont accept forign undergrad
Hello! Read this: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-schools-that-accept-international-students
I'm from India and I'm currently persuing bsc nursing in india, I'm eligible for mcat if i don't take 1 year course at usa or canada..pls reply sir
Is research a must to stand out? Could i get accepted without publishing a paper?
Hello! Research is more or less a must for MD programs, but it doesn't have to be your strongest extracurricular. And yes, you can get into med school without a published paper.
sir,currently i am doing my bachelors in physiotherapy .i want to do my masters in usa .what should i do ?
i have a bachelors degree in physician assistantship .can i get admission to a USA or Canadian medical school and how?also how about you already have bachelors in both human biology and physician assistantship. A friend of mine has these two undergraduate degrees and want to USA OR CANADA MD
You can get into medical school with a bachelor degree in any major. Read this: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/pre-med-majors
Hi I had a bachelor's in computer science I'm from Saudi Arabia I wanna apply for pre-med preparation in undergraduate schools. How can I get this? I need a guide I wanna be a doctor.
hello i am from srilanka, may i know what are my requirements and quick note i do london A/Ls
Sir do we have scholarship in medical school in canada.
Are students accepted as international students with a student visa ?
Where can u find the list of medical schools that accepts international students I live in the uk ?
Hi Louise! You can find that list here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-schools-that-accept-international-students
@@Shemmassian hi tanks for getting back to me.
What if haven't worked with any of the above ?
What if I was to get later of retention from a English teacher?
I am an Egyptian student, currently a high school senior, who is attending a USA university this fall to get BS degree. I'm curious about my extracurriculars activities. can I do my PHYSICIAN SHADOWING, PATIENT EXPOSURE AND SOME OF MY COMMUNITY SERVICE IN EGYPT or do i have to shadow a physician in the USA?
Hi Rana! We recommend obtaining the majority of your hours in the US if you plan to attend to medical school there. However, you're welcome to supplement those hours with experiences abroad to demonstrate a more global health perspective. Make sure to read our guide on medical school extracurriculars for some strategies on developing a unique profile: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/how-to-choose-extracurricular-activities-medical-school
Hope this helps!
Did u get accepted ? i wanna know the update
@@Kaito1417 I have actually had second thought s about medical school and decided to study computer science 😊❤
@@ranar6319 Are u still planning on studying In the US ?
@@Kaito1417 yes, I've applied as a transfer and been granted partial scholarships but I can't afford to pay the rest, but I'm applying to better schools again
Im from Sri lanka and im 4 th year Biomedical Science student then i want to know can i apply for MD in canada plz explain
Hii I'm doing my undergraduate program in Canada(I am an international student from India)am I eligible to give MCAT
Hi there… nice video… but can you explain to me what do you mean by taking coursework at an accredited university for at least one year ??? can you give me an example… because I am about to finish my undergraduate degree in Oman and I want to study medicine in the U.S… thanks
Taking classes in an American University
Ya Alamri, my advice is you make a quick masters degree in the US and it may help with the MCAT.
Thank you. I'm a Bsc.Biological Sciences graduate. Can I apply to read medicine??
Sure! You can apply to med school with any major.
@@Shemmassian Thank you. So how do I go about it to apply??
Hello sir my name is shemukhi dubey i'm from India i'm planing to apply to med school in US in 2022 . I have physician shadowing experience volunteering hours and i'm a coder too. My undergraduation will get completed in 2022. But i don't have any research experience. And it's really difficult in covid times to get a offline research opportunity. So can i apply without research experience???
It will be very difficult to get into MD programs with no research experience
Since SAT is now not available what could help Int'l students ( Indian in particular) to help through the admission process in HMS
Also is MCAT required for pre med courses?
Maintain high grades and make sure to do an excellent job with extracurriculars!
Hi my name is Israel am from Nigeria and I just graduated high school last year, am looking for a way to study medicine in Canada or USA, and I don't know anything about the MCAT preparation and exam, do u ave to go for d class or read some particular textbook, pls can u brief me on it, thanks.
Hello! Learn everything about the MCAT here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/mcat
What exams do you take to get into med schools ??
MCAT
Hello is it possible to apply and study medicine in the US with a nursing degree obtained from a foreign country
So long as you meet the other requirements for a given school, sure. Keep in mind some schools also want to see 1+ years of education in the US.
I want to admit harvard medical school......I am from Bangladesh....how can I get scholarship and financial aid.... please help me. I read in class 12...
Watch this: th-cam.com/video/lQ8whGEGFxw/w-d-xo.html
Sir i am shoaib from india i wants to do MD from US but i don't have appear in any exam like MCAT TOEFL so is it possible to do MD from there please help me sir
If you're looking to get into US MD programs, you'll want to take the MCAT!
Can I study in med in Australia as an international student?
You'll want to look into specific programs, but some are likely to be open to international applicants
Hello I'm an aspiring Medical Doctor from Philippines, I plan to study Medicine in US after I finished my BS, particularly I'm currently a sophomore and taking up BS Nursing of one of the prestigious university in my place.
Unfurtunatley I didn't excel much in my highschool year, here in Philippines, but I academically excel and have a good grades when I enter college. My question is Does it affect my chance to get accepted into med schood in US? Second does my BS or My subjects in my country accredited in US? if not do I have to take a pre-med course in US? Because we have a different grading system .
I'm looking forward for your sincere responce😊 Thank you😁
me too! hope both of us can study medicine abroad. laban lang
@@iya-wr1fs yeah! Kakayanin para sa pangarap😊💪
@@iya-wr1fs see you po ate sa abroad😊
I did bachelor from India and my GPA is 2.6, now i am living in canada and completed my two certificate courses with more than 3.7 gpa. Is it possible to get into Canadian med school with my certificate courses or they will consider my degree from home country.
bachelors degree from India is barely recognised even if it is from an IIT. My advice: do masters in Canada at UT or UBC or York in Business for 2 years with Pre Med. After this apply for MD
sharing my own story
I am Dr Mike, and I was an international student from India. After my senior year at High school I gave the JEE (Indian students will understand) and enrolled in chemical engineering at IIT Delhi. Later on after first year, I realised that my heart was somewhere else. Those days at an engineering school were the hardest and most stressful years of my life. I came from a low income family (Total family income of dad and mom was around 35000 USD) and for most Indians no matter what JEE and NEET(a medical entrance test in India) was a blind dream. As you all know Asian parents do not care what the child wants but thankfully my mom was different. I convinced my parents to take a drop year after my second year- they agreed and I began looking for options! Then I heard about the US medical system from my friends. I had varied interest- I was passionate about mathematics and Politics. So I ended up attending the College of Wooster, with majors in Political Science and Psychology and yes a Minors in Mathematics and a Pre medicine path. I graduated, and took a job as a Mathematical Analyst for a political firm. I was never satisfied so during this time I began preparing for the MCAT and thankfully I cleared it in the first go. I am thankfully to have secured a position in Cornell's Weil School of medicine. Yes, I did not get good funding and ended up taking enormous loans clubbed with that of my undergraduate years. Ah well, things ended up well and now I am a Oncologist at a nice hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana !
So trust me. There are many students (international) who have cleared it off. Why cannot you!
Hope it helps😁
what is your certificates on
@@drmikeankushahuja835 bachelor in Ayurveda medicine and surgery(5,1/2 years course with well recognized Maharastra university of health science), then i came to Canada,did my one year certification in Healthcare administration and one year certification in addiction and mental health.Now i am working as a Youth worker for Our place peel.
Also , I think my GPA would be good, its not 2.6 coz my one friend she is in US and her score was less than mine,she had GPA of 3.7.
Hi, Iam from India. My academic background is not so sound, my 10 nth grade 90%; 12th 78%, UG =69% and PG= 69% but I aspire to become a doctor. I don’t know how to get into good med schools.
study UG in Mexico and then you can join UAG mexican medical school
Give the USMLE step 1
and you are done. If you already have a PG then you will have to study PG again in Canada- my advice is Business. Thats it
I am not smart and poor girl from Russia with stupid dream to become neurosurgeon though I'm already 26. It seems to me that my silly dream just will be a dream alas. But all the same I watch this video lol
Don't say it you can do it I'm trust you 😊
Applying to US/Canadian medical schools as an international student? Let us know where you're from in the comments!
I’m trying to apply for my son he is in Kuwait and he wants to apply for med school as under graduate
I'm from Sierra Leone and l'm a high school graduate wanting to study mbbs in canada what are your advise to me
@@amildaallen7665 Thanks for reaching out! Make sure to start here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/how-to-get-into-medical-school