Michael Kawaja Michael Kawaja

Applying to Med Schools in the Atlantic provinces of Canada

The vast majority of students accepted to Dalhousie and Memorial Medical Schools are from the Atlantic Provinces. However, these schools do accept students from outside of the Atlantic provinces. What is the best approach to applying to these schools?

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Michael Kawaja Michael Kawaja

Canadians Studying Medicine in the Caribbean

Over the last decade, there has been a steady rise in the number of medical schools in Caribbean countries. Can Canadian students who study there gain a Canadian residency position after the 4 years spent away from home.

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Michael Kawaja Michael Kawaja

The 2024 AMCAS® Application Portal is Open

A few years ago, one of my many successful graduate students, George W., left Canada for his medical education in the United States. I was happy to assist with and vet his AMCAS® application materials.

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Michael Kawaja Michael Kawaja

Let’s talk about CASPer.

What might the reviewers be looking for that stands out from your competitors?

What does your answer say about you as a person of your community and your society?

How might you be able to show “competitive fitness” for medical school in your responses?

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Michael Kawaja Michael Kawaja

What makes for a competitive Medical School application?

This summer marks eleven years since my mother suffered a serious stroke. When I think back on that experience, I think of the doctors that treated her and their various competencies. This weeks blog focuses on the 6 competencies set forth by #CanMEDS and how to incorporate them in your medical school application.

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