How to Study Medicine and Surgery in Canada

Filed in Articles by on January 24, 2024

Study Medicine and Surgery in Canada with little cost compared to studying in other parts of the world, and obtain your certificate within a short period.

How to Study Medicine and Surgery in Canada

You might have had challenges trying to get the opportunity to study in Canada, but with this guide, your chance is highly secured.

For those who are currently in Canada pursuing other important degree programmes, you can explore this guide and struggle your way to the field of Medicine and Surgery.

There is already a lot for you to learn as far as studying Medicine and Surgery is concerned, stay on the page as the discourse flows.

Why Studying Medicine and Surgery in Canada is Good

The capability of Canadian medical students cannot be overemphasized by the degree to which education has attained there. It is one of the hot destinations for education especially among Indians.

Pursuing a degree in the field of Medicine & Healthcare will not only offer you quality but will also offer you ample opportunities.

Generally, Canada is a Northern country in Northern America. According to a 2012 report by the Organization for Economic and Cooperation and Development (OECD), Canada is one of the most educated countries in the world.

The country ranks first worldwide in the number of adults having tertiary education with 51 percent of Canadian adults having attained at least an undergraduate college or university degree. Canada spends about 5.3% of its GDP on education.

The country invests heavily in tertiary education (more than 20,000 USD per student).  As of 2014, 89 percent of adults aged 25 to 64 have earned the equivalent of a high-school degree, compared to an OECD average of 75 percent.

Since the adoption of section 23 of the Constitution Act, of 1982, education in both English and French has been available in most places across Canada.  

Canadian provinces and territories are responsible for education provision. The mandatory school age ranges between 5–7 to 16–18 years, contributing to an adult literacy rate of 99 percent In 2002, 43 percent of Canadians aged 25 to 64 possessed a post-secondary education; for those aged 25 to 34, the rate of post-secondary education reached 51 percent.

The Programme for International Student Assessment indicates that Canadian students perform well above the OECD average, particularly in mathematics, science, and reading.

How to Study Medicine and Surgery in Canada

First, you need to obtain a bachelor’s degree preferably a science major but not necessarily since not all medical schools require a science major.

Then you can choose from one of the 17 Canadian medical schools. Be careful while applying as some medical schools require you to be a resident of the same province. Then you need to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) to apply to medical school.

MCAT is a computer-based standardized examination for prospective medical students in the United States and Canada consisting of Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, and Biological Sciences sections in multiple-choice format and a Writing Sample section where you must write 2 essays.

Use a common application system, such as the Ontario Medical School Application Service, to apply to these medical schools

Once you get through medical school, the course of study is divided into two equal components: pre-clinical (consisting of theoretical courses in the basic sciences-2 years) and clinical (“clerkships” consisting of rotations through different wards of a teaching hospital-2 years).

After these 4 years, you need to sit for and clear medical licensing exams that are created by the Medical Council of Canada. After clearing these exams, you are ready for the job market as a doctor. However, you must still complete a residency before beginning your independent practice. The residency period can vary from 2 to 6 years depending on your chosen subject.

Age is by your side and so is time to study in the country of your choice with these steps.

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  1. Odongo Luke says:

    Am Luke Odongo,a clinical officer holding a diploma in clinical medicine and community health of the Uganda allied health examinations board;with a two year experience in general medical practices and minor surgery.Can this confer upon me the illegibility to apply or even join a Canadian medical school to study a bachelors of human medicine and surgery(MBChB)?

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