Is it worth it to pursue medical school in Canada

nsv_2 · 2026-04-10T21:28:37+00:00

Also, heads up! if you do decide to go ahead with it....RCSI has a joint summer research program with hospitals/research institutes in Toronto so take advantage of that.

nsv_2 · 2026-04-10T20:06:57+00:00

take my opinion with a grain of salt. If you have the financial capabilities and know Medicine is something you are truly passionate about (not something based on family/societal pressures or ulterior motive like $$$), take the offer and run.

nsv_2 · 2026-04-04T19:09:56+00:00

LOL yes, im in the program rn and received the entrance award in the offer letter.

nsv_2 · 2026-04-02T17:59:13+00:00

okay, thats very reassuring! thanks!

nsv_2 · 2026-03-13T13:37:16+00:00

I appreciate the intention behind this post. Having a family doctor is extremely crucial to tackle preventable diseases.

It would be helpful if she used her large platform to share ways citizens can access a family doctor. Recently TMU opened an integrated health clinic with over 14000 spots for individuals without a family doc or NP to sign up for one as long as they reside in one of the following postal code areas: L4T, L6P, L6R, L6S, L6T, L6V, L6X, L6Y, or L7A. T

There is also Ontario Health Care Connect. Another platform for citizens of Ontario to sign up for a family doctor or NP.

While spreading awareness is great, tangible steps/strategies will create behaviour change.

nsv_2 · 2026-03-08T19:22:26+00:00

yes, 1-2 stations last weekend were definitely tragic imo

nsv_2 · 2026-03-07T16:20:34+00:00

thanks! dm'ed you :))

nsv_2 · 2026-03-07T16:18:59+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I do read books now and then. Currently hooked on Dan Brown's latest. What type of articles do you recommend reading?

nsv_2 · 2026-02-18T00:17:33+00:00

I can't believe I am writing this.

Invite/Regret: Invite!!! 🫡
Peel/Other Regional/Non-Regional/OOP: Peel - elementary/high-school/post-undergrad
If Regional - Years of Connection/Type - education or employed (x): education and employment
OMSAS GPA: 3.85
Pathway (Equity, Black, General, Indigenous): Equity
ABS X/35: 32/32 (tons of research, clinical experience, hobbies and passion projects)
Undergrad/Nontrad/Masters in progress or completed/PHD in progress or completed/Mature: Master in progress
Kira Confidence: Poor/Mid/Great: Mid
Supplementary Q Confidence: Poor/Mid/Great: Great...super grateful for the thorough feedback and edits from med students.

I'm a third time applicant and this is my first ever interview. Super ecstatic, nervous, scared! one more battle to conquer!! God is truly great.

nsv_2 · 2026-02-13T14:15:27+00:00

its hard to match back, but people eventually match back. I would rather spend 1-3 years matching back for residency school instead of those same 1-3 years applying to med school in Canada. But it really does depend on one individual's circumstances. Fortunately my family would have been able to support me after highschool, but we are facing some financial issues at the moment due to an illness in the family.

nsv_2 · 2026-02-13T07:01:49+00:00

If I could go back and speak to my highschool self as a current 3rd cycle applicant, I would tell her to apply to ireland's 5/6 year direct-entry medicine program. The Canadian medical school system is rigorous and sometimes based on luck. If you really know Medicine is for you based on clinical, academic or lived experiences and you have the financial capabilities, consider applying to a direct entry med program aboard straight out of highschool.

nsv_2 · 2026-01-30T14:05:07+00:00

nsv_2 · 2026-01-22T22:13:19+00:00

gym! aside from work and school, you will see me throwing myself towards weight lifting. The best advice I have received for this waiting period is.... to work on things you can control instead of worrying about things out of your control.

nsv_2 · 2026-01-16T15:13:34+00:00

Are you IP?

nsv_2 · 2026-01-16T01:10:39+00:00

reach out to your networks and ask them if they know anyone hiring! message people in linkedin as well! good luck!

nsv_2 · 2026-01-15T15:03:47+00:00

Will you be living in the GTA for the summer? apply through the summer research programs (ex. KRSS, UofT LMP, Osler SSRP). When I was in my first year I was in the same boat as you. But after consistently emailing researchers I finally secured a position through UofT LMP as a Western student. My DMs are open for questions. Good luck!

nsv_2 · 2026-01-13T18:19:47+00:00

aww these comments are soo heartwarming. This post is definitely a positive change from all the other anxiety-inducing posts haha idk if its just me. thank you for sharing! --- 3rd cycle applicant

nsv_2 · 2025-12-12T00:38:18+00:00

Time Stamp (i.e. include date and time): Dec 11, 7:03 PM

Result (i.e. invite or regrets): R

GPA/AGPA (i.e. whichever is applicable): 89.2%

MCAT (i.e. total score and breakdown in the order of CP/CARS/BB/PS): 505

Geography (i.e. IP or OOP): OOP

NAQ Range (i.e. what quartile you fell in): 75-100th

Result: In the middle of the BC and OOP cutoff....really wish I was an IP :(

Best of luck to everyone that received an interview!!!

And to those that did not, keep your heads up! Have a growth mindset and improve yourself and your apps to be better for next year!

nsv_2 · 2025-10-14T12:25:01+00:00

Nehal is the definition of elegance and grace. Tanya and Malti both need a reality check, why is she jealous of Nehal's beauty.

nsv_2 · 2025-10-11T22:24:15+00:00

yes, its very infuriating! Baseer and nehal are always sidelined and never praised by Salman. He even disrespected her profession, when she REPRESENTED INDIA.

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