Hi everyone, I'm hoping that there's someone out there who can offer some advice on what I should do.
A little background:
And if I write again and my score is still not competitive enough for Canadian or US, I'm thinking of applying to Caribbean and Australian medical schools. But which one is better for someone who wants to return to Canada and wants to become an ophthalmologist? I know that Caribbean and Australian medical schools are NOT ideal, but I have no other options at this point. I know that I will be an IMG and I will be competing with US and Canadian medical graduates for the residency positions. I know that my Step scores have to be phenomenal and I need good reference letters. Say I do kill the Step exams and receive good recommendations, Carib or Aus?
I would greatly appreciate any feedback/advice!
A little background:
- 3.71 GPA
- volunteered/shadowed an ophthalmologist for 7+ years, volunteered at hospital for 1.5 years
- wrote the MCAT three times (most recent attempt: 127 on chem & psych, 129 on bio, 120 on cars)
- applied to medicine three times
And if I write again and my score is still not competitive enough for Canadian or US, I'm thinking of applying to Caribbean and Australian medical schools. But which one is better for someone who wants to return to Canada and wants to become an ophthalmologist? I know that Caribbean and Australian medical schools are NOT ideal, but I have no other options at this point. I know that I will be an IMG and I will be competing with US and Canadian medical graduates for the residency positions. I know that my Step scores have to be phenomenal and I need good reference letters. Say I do kill the Step exams and receive good recommendations, Carib or Aus?
I would greatly appreciate any feedback/advice!