Medical Training Pathways: Canada vs. US

What is the first stage in becoming a fully trained physician in both Canada and the US?

• Medical School

• Board Certification

• Pre-med

• Residency

How do Canadian medical schools differ from US schools in terms of pre-med requirements?

• Canadian schools require a bachelor's degree

• US schools have no prerequisites

• US schools allow any major without prerequisites

• Canadian schools have no standardized prerequisites

Which section of the MCAT is generally more heavily weighted by Canadian medical schools?

• Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

• Chemical and Physical Foundations

• Biological and Biochemical Foundations

• Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations

What is a significant factor contributing to the competitive nature of medical school admissions in Canada?

• Limited number of medical school seats

• Higher tuition costs

• Lower MCAT scores

• More medical schools available

What is the common application system used by Ontario medical schools?

• AMCAS

• OMSAS

• ERAS

• CASPer

In the US, what is the primary objective factor in residency matching?

• MCAT scores

• USMLE Step 1

• Letters of recommendation

• Personal statement

How do Canadian medical students' stress levels compare to their US counterparts during medical school?

• Higher due to more clinical rotations

• Lower due to fewer standardized tests

• Lower due to pass/fail grading

• Higher due to more exams

What is the average work week restriction for residents in the US?

• 60 hours

• 70 hours

• 80 hours

• 100 hours

Which specialty has a different residency duration between Canada and the US?

• Internal Medicine

• Family Medicine

• Pediatrics

• Surgery

What service does Med School Insiders offer to help students succeed?

• Board certification training

• MCAT preparation

• Medical school tuition assistance

• Residency placement