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Hi everyone!
Breaking in the first post here. If this is posted in the wrong section, or if a similar post has previously been suggested, please let me know to avoid heavy traffic.
I am a Canadian citizen, I am 23 years old, and I am itching to study medicine. I am currently at university, doing my first year science courses. I have a medical laboratory assistant certificate (essentially working in pathology department, bloodwork, ecg's etc). This has given me exposure as to what a physician does throughout the day. I love it. It is the only thing I think about these days.
Having previously lived in central/eastern europe, I have always wanted to go back and live there. Now, reading about the opportunity to study medicine in central/eastern europe, my eyes are lighting up. But with this option, of course, comes a great deal of stress, jumping through loops, language barriers etc. I am planning on taking off to study medicine in europe potentially next fall (september) if all things to smoothly.
I have a series of questions for those that have done this specific trek. From funding, to getting accepted, to why you chose europe, to why you chose the specific school that you attended. But first things first, these are the countries that i've narrowed my search to:
Poland - There are a plentiful amount of english programs, and from what i've read they are creditable and well respected. Although there are opinions that differ.
Italy - Now here is a grey area. I've read some opposing views on medical school in italy, one of my friends who is studying in Hungary, at the University of Debrecen said to me that he had a physician friend that he met who studied in italy and he wished he went elsewhere in europe. The kicker is, tuition is cheap. Especially having been self funding my life for the previous 2 years, it will be very cheap for me. IMAT test required. I don't see an issue with this as I am doing my first year science courses.
Has anybody/do you know anybody that studied medicine in italy as a non-eu?
Czech Republic - Schools like charles university are highly respectable. With a large number of applicants returning to north america, this seems like a great option. higher tuition rates.
Hungary - Having a friend already there, I have an in on what to expect, life etc.. From what he has told me, it has been a positive experience, and that your class size diminishes exponentially due to first year being a fazing out year. Be a good student and you will succeed (goes for any med school)
Romania - I've heard skeptical views on romania. Tuition is very low, and probably reflects the type of education you will receive.
I need more perspectives on medical school in europe. I know of a number of Canadian students who studyin the UK, but they simply had a better financial background (parent physicians etc) so they were able to take loans out, and have funding supported to them by family. I simply do not have this option.
What were your means of funding? Will I have to be co-signing a loan from a bank (RBC etc)? Most of these schools apply or Student Aid BC funding, which helps immensely.
Why did you choose your school?
What are your plans for after? My friend is taking his electives at the University of Ottawa, where he will then finish his degree.
What if I want to stay in the EU as a non-eu? What are my options there? Is it very limited, or do I need to learn the native language? surely there has to be a way around it, if I decide to practice in the EU.
How much money in total are you going in debt?
What were your grades in high school? For those that know the BC Educational system, I have a B+ in Math 12, A in Biology 12, A in Chem 11, and an A in physics 11. I do not know if these english schools will look at my first year science marks, as it says only high school diploma needed.
If you guys have ANY other information for me, i would be thankful.
Cheers, any help is greatly appreciated !
Breaking in the first post here. If this is posted in the wrong section, or if a similar post has previously been suggested, please let me know to avoid heavy traffic.
I am a Canadian citizen, I am 23 years old, and I am itching to study medicine. I am currently at university, doing my first year science courses. I have a medical laboratory assistant certificate (essentially working in pathology department, bloodwork, ecg's etc). This has given me exposure as to what a physician does throughout the day. I love it. It is the only thing I think about these days.
Having previously lived in central/eastern europe, I have always wanted to go back and live there. Now, reading about the opportunity to study medicine in central/eastern europe, my eyes are lighting up. But with this option, of course, comes a great deal of stress, jumping through loops, language barriers etc. I am planning on taking off to study medicine in europe potentially next fall (september) if all things to smoothly.
I have a series of questions for those that have done this specific trek. From funding, to getting accepted, to why you chose europe, to why you chose the specific school that you attended. But first things first, these are the countries that i've narrowed my search to:
Poland - There are a plentiful amount of english programs, and from what i've read they are creditable and well respected. Although there are opinions that differ.
Italy - Now here is a grey area. I've read some opposing views on medical school in italy, one of my friends who is studying in Hungary, at the University of Debrecen said to me that he had a physician friend that he met who studied in italy and he wished he went elsewhere in europe. The kicker is, tuition is cheap. Especially having been self funding my life for the previous 2 years, it will be very cheap for me. IMAT test required. I don't see an issue with this as I am doing my first year science courses.
Has anybody/do you know anybody that studied medicine in italy as a non-eu?
Czech Republic - Schools like charles university are highly respectable. With a large number of applicants returning to north america, this seems like a great option. higher tuition rates.
Hungary - Having a friend already there, I have an in on what to expect, life etc.. From what he has told me, it has been a positive experience, and that your class size diminishes exponentially due to first year being a fazing out year. Be a good student and you will succeed (goes for any med school)
Romania - I've heard skeptical views on romania. Tuition is very low, and probably reflects the type of education you will receive.
I need more perspectives on medical school in europe. I know of a number of Canadian students who studyin the UK, but they simply had a better financial background (parent physicians etc) so they were able to take loans out, and have funding supported to them by family. I simply do not have this option.
What were your means of funding? Will I have to be co-signing a loan from a bank (RBC etc)? Most of these schools apply or Student Aid BC funding, which helps immensely.
Why did you choose your school?
What are your plans for after? My friend is taking his electives at the University of Ottawa, where he will then finish his degree.
What if I want to stay in the EU as a non-eu? What are my options there? Is it very limited, or do I need to learn the native language? surely there has to be a way around it, if I decide to practice in the EU.
How much money in total are you going in debt?
What were your grades in high school? For those that know the BC Educational system, I have a B+ in Math 12, A in Biology 12, A in Chem 11, and an A in physics 11. I do not know if these english schools will look at my first year science marks, as it says only high school diploma needed.
If you guys have ANY other information for me, i would be thankful.
Cheers, any help is greatly appreciated !