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THINKING OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE?

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published by iain.jeffery on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 19:59

COMSA and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU-COM) are proud to present a unique opportunity for University of Waterloo students to learn about osteopathic medicine from the perspective of current Canadian DO students. Presented by current Canadian DO candidates and the Director of Admissions for Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU-COM) on Weds, May 29, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Tatham Centre, University of Waterloo. This event is open only to students of the University of Waterloo.

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Year 3 Elective Rotations in Canada

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published by laurenmcla on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 00:47

Hi All! First, happy belated Canada Day to everyone. What I am going to write about is my experience is organizing 3rd year away rotations in Canada and what I have learned about the process. I am interested in returning to Canada to practice medicine, specifically B.C., and I have tried my best to stay connected with the medical community in Vancouver. During my summer, after Step 1 USMLE/COMLEX, I returned to Vancouver for a two week rotation in Vascular Surgery. I also did one of my months of Family Medicine in Vancouver this past January 2012.

THINKING OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE?

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published by iain.jeffery on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 19:59

COMSA and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU-COM) are proud to present a unique opportunity for University of Waterloo students to learn about osteopathic medicine from the perspective of current Canadian DO students. Presented by current Canadian DO candidates and the Director of Admissions for Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU-COM) on Weds, May 29, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Tatham Centre, University of Waterloo. This event is open only to students of the University of Waterloo.

For Current Canadian DOs

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published by iain.jeffery on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 17:19

Over the past year, the Canadian Osteopathic Medical Student Association (COMSA) has helped hundreds of aspiring Osteopathic physicians navigate the path toward matriculation at Osteopathic Colleges across the United States. Over the next weeks and months we hope to establish a system to help current and future Osteopathic Students return to Canada to practice, where their expertise and passion is sorely needed in our many underserved communities.

New CaRMS Eligibility for DO Grads!

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published by iain.jeffery on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 13:34

COMSA are pleased to announce that Manitoba and Quebec have updated their CaRMS eligibility requirements to include Osteopathic graduates. Quebec has granted Osteopathic graduates access to the CaRMS FIRST ITERATION, equivalent to Canadian and US MD graduates; Manitoba has granted Osteopathic graduates access to the CaRMS first iteration as IMG's, and to the second iteration as equivalent to Canadian and US MD graduates.

RE: Discouraged

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published by iain.jeffery on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 16:53

Here's an exchange between a Canadian pre-med and myself on the subject of the qualifications and skill level of DO's, which I hope might be useful to anyone with questions or reservations about applying.

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Personal Statement Tips

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published by jillian318 on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 11:44
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Pre-Med Discussions

Hi!

I'm starting the brainstorming process for my personal statement, and I was wondering if anyone had tips on writing a strong one that emphasizes why osteopathy in particular. I'll be shadowing some DO's next week, which I'm sure will give me some ideas, but any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Capilano College/University in British Columbia

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published by WooMasta on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 20:38
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Pre-Med Discussions

Anyone attended capilano and is or had applied?
I know Capilano is accredited, but it doens't seem to show up on AACOMAS.
So I'm just wondering if anyone ran into this problem?

Transcripts

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published by Jadeon on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 19:27
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Pre-Med Discussions

Hello,

It appears that I will need to have my transcripts evaluated for US equivalence. Two questions, how long does it usually take and do I have to have it re-evaluated whenever the transcript changes? (I'm taking some summer courses) Thank you.

Semester hours

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published by FutureDO on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 18:05
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Pre-Med Discussions

Hello everyone,

I am in need of some help about the whole idea of semester hours. I have tried calling each school and asking people that I know but none were able to give me a definite answer. Majority of the schools say that they require 8 semester hours of ochem and 8 semester hours of physics. Now this is what I have so far from my school in BC:

- 2 physics courses (3 credits each) so total of 6 credits
- 1 ochem course with lab (total of 4 credits)
-1 ochem course (total of 2 credits)

Am I good for the requirements?

funding for service

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published by docmayer on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 10:14
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Financial Aid

Hey everyone,

Is anyone aware of any programs in Canada that will help fund your education in exchange for service in a medically underserved area in Ontario upon residency completion? I am having a very difficult time getting a LOC because I have "weak" cosigners and I am running out of ways to come up with the funds for school.

Thank you

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