International trained dentist--->MCAT????

[razoredgeinn]

Hi everyone,
I am a dentist trained in India, living in South Carolina now,& I'm looking at getting into a medical schools Do i have to take any prerequisites b4 appearing for Mcat? What kind of credential evaluation is needed? How long is the time period for this?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

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[Scottish Chap]

Hi everyone,
I am a dentist trained in India, living in South Carolina now,& I'm looking at getting into a medical schools Do i have to take any prerequisites b4 appearing for Mcat? What kind of credential evaluation is needed? How long is the time period for this?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Definitely take them - even though there is no rule prohibiting you from taking the exam when you want. Not only will U.S. schools expect 60-90 credits completed in the U.S. before reviewing a medical school application - usually including 8 credits in each of: chemistry, biology, physics, and organic chemistry - you'll be at a major disadvantage in writing the MCAT without this.

There are several DDS-to-MD programs in the U.S. (to train maxillofacial surgeons) that require part one of the USMLE only and not the MCAT; however, I am not certain if they accept those with a foreign DDS. You'd have to check. Good luck!

 

[Manaq15]

Hi everyone,
I am a dentist trained in India, living in South Carolina now,& I'm looking at getting into a medical schools Do i have to take any prerequisites b4 appearing for Mcat? What kind of credential evaluation is needed? How long is the time period for this?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Hello razor edge inn,
I was wondering if you followed your dreams and got into med school.
I am a foreign trained dentist my self, I practiced dentistry for 4 years and I am living in the u.s for the last five years and I have finally got the courage to try for med school which was always my dream. I am was hoping that you could give me some advise on where to start? Can I directly apply for mcat? Who would be the right person to get some counseling on this matter?
I would really appreciate your response.
Thank you and have a great day!

 

[premedbrah]

Hello razor edge inn,
I was wondering if you followed your dreams and got into med school.
I am a foreign trained dentist my self, I practiced dentistry for 4 years and I am living in the u.s for the last five years and I have finally got the courage to try for med school which was always my dream. I am was hoping that you could give me some advise on where to start? Can I directly apply for mcat? Who would be the right person to get some counseling on this matter?
I would really appreciate your response.
Thank you and have a great day!

That was 9 years ago, and they posted one time. I dont think they will be getting back to you anytime soon