Possible?

[Dhavalp]

I am currently applying to UK med schools, currently have really good marks in a canadian high school. However, very little medical schools are willing to accept me because I will only be 16 years old when I graduate from highschool (Yes, I know im fast :D).

Im also applying to the KMCIC-AUA twinning program, and im pretty sure im going to get in there also.

My understanding of the process I have to go through is very minimal.

First Route (Not sure) :
1) Apply for Canadian residency (probably wont get one)
2) Apply for Statement of Need
3) Get a J-1 Visa
4) Complete Residency in the US
5) Come back to Canada for two years (unless I get a waiver)
6) Give all the exams (MCCEE MCCQE 1 MCCQE 2 and residency board exams)

Second Route:

Is it possible to get a H-1 visa and get a residency in the US and stay there? without having to come back to Canada for the two years?

How hard is it to get a H-1 visa ?(From my understanding, it is pretty hard)

Hope to hear positive answers.
Thanks

[tenordoc]

That's pretty much it. In order to apply for a H-1 visa, you have to have written and passed the USMLE step 3. That's not a huge deal, but can delay your entry into a US residency program. Those residency programs that sponser candidates for the H-1 tend to be smaller, non-academic programs, for what that's worth.

Also, once you are board certified in the US, you can apply to the RCOPS and apply to have your credentials transferred to Canada (that is if you want to practice in Canada).

[Dhavalp]

What are the criterias do those residency programs that sponsor the H-1 look at when accepting students into the program?

Also, when you mean that the USMLE Step 3 can delay my entry into the residency program, are you accounting for the times I can fail the exam or the processing time by the governing body?

And when I get my credentials transferred by the RCOPS do I have to give any examinations?


Thank you for your reply