Rita Said:

How to become a diagnostic medical sonographer step-by-step in Canada?

We Answered:

I wish I knew :( I'm a Sonography student here in the US, and we go through an accredited DMS program so we can be registered after we graduate. If I were you, I would contact a local hospital and speak with someone in the Sonography department - they should be able to tell you how to go about getting in the field there.

Sorry, wish I could be of more help!

Kathy Said:

I am 21 years old, and I want something new and exciting to live in, Should I move to toronto, Canada?

We Answered:

a) living costs are pretty high. Toronto's an expensive city.
b) It's OK. Nothing special
c) Toronto has almost 6 million people in the metro area.
d) Yes, but... (see later)
e) the best education opportunities in Canada are in Toronto.
f) As in A, Toronto is an expensive city to live in.
g) Apartments are nice, but you're talking a grand a month for anything even somewhat nice.
h) people are nice, but generally mind their own business. Pretty much standard issue big city.

That said, your career choice is probably not going to get you into Canada as it stands - not one of those fields where they really like to hire or admit people with - , and even if you could get in it is one of those fields where they only recognize domestic credentials so your current studies are pretty much worthless here. (edited: and of course, medical billing is much different in Canada where it's public and you don't have to chase insurance companies for payment)

If you can get in, by all means do it, Toronto's way nicer than Miami.

Roberto Said:

Which are the medical research clinics in Toronto that recruit participants?

We Answered:

I don't know the names of the companies you are looking for, but I know they always have ads in the freebie newspapers (Metro and 24).

You can also try looking on Craigslist for ads in search of study participants:
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/search/j…

Carla Said:

What are the best Canadian universities for studying medicine?

We Answered:

mcmaster university....it is in hamilton, ontario...not the nicest city, but the medical school there is truely a cut above the rest!! it would be worth your while to look into mcmaster for your studies....i strongly encourage you to do so!! all the best to you no matter where you choose...you will know what is right for you and where you wil learn the best!!

Emma Said:

What is the process when you go to a medical school outside of Canada? How will you become a doctor here?

We Answered:

www.google.com

Charlie Said:

York University or University of toronto (uoft) biomedical science preparation for medical school?

We Answered:

Congratulations on your choice of medicine. Biomedical science is a great choice, because its a versatile degree. You can use it to go into med school, or into many aspects of science and medicine if you decide to go into graduate school. With a biomedical degree you could work for a biotech company, or even as a scientist for the government. Remember, that if you have a bachelors degree you will be eligible for an entry level job, so it may be in your best interest to get an advanced degree. A good thing about getting a masters or PhD, or even an MD/PhD degree is that many schools will pay for you to go. With an advanced degree, you are able to make sometimes as much as 3 times the salary of a bachelors degree. I am honestly not familiar with York or Uoft, but the college is a personal choice, and as long as you do well it shouldn't matter. I went to a university that some saw as below others, but nevertheless students from my school still graduate, get into ivy league summer internship programs, and go on to medical school.

To get into med school and a good graduate program that will pay for you, you need great grades. Most schools have a minimum of 3.0 GPA, but applicants rarely meet the minimum, and usually have closer to a 3.5 and up. A good GRE/MCAT/letter of recommendation may offset an academic deficiency. They will also like for you to have some research experience. While it is not required for medical school, it can help. Good job at volunteering at a hospital already. Med schools like to see community service hours and shadow experience. Do you know which type of doctor you would like to be? If so, you can start shadowing early, and maybe you will even score a paid position, as well as get a glowing letter of recommendation from a doctor. You can also join the premed club at your university. Don't have one? Start one. That leadership looks great on your application. It may not be the best idea to cut yourself off socially, because that can put a lot of stress on you, and your academic performance can actually suffer. It's not the worst thing to attend an academic event or two. Taking a break is actually something you should do every once in a while, as long as you rememeber why you are there.

One piece of advice I will give you: Think about applying for summer research internships, especially if they are being offered by a university through their medical school program. The people you will meet here know people, people that can be very advantageous to you in the future. For example, a friend of mine did a summer internship at a TOP U.S. university's medical school. The person she reported to was the wife of a VERY important person of the medical school. VERY important. You sound like an intelligent and ambitious person. Keep doing the things you are, and you will be just fine.