The Trustworthiness of Premed101: What You Need to Know

Should You Trust Premed101?

Premed101 is one of the most commonly used resources for premedical students looking to understand and prepare for the medical school admissions process. It provides a forum for premeds to discuss their experiences, ask questions, receive advice, and get support from other premeds. Since its inception, Premed101’s user base has grown exponentially yearly, and thousands of students rely on its advice to guide them through this high-stakes journey. With such a great responsibility, it comes as no surprise that many would question whether or not such a powerful tool can be trusted. In this article, we look at Premed101’s reputation among both its users and advisors to get a clearer answer: Is Premed101 reliable?

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CanMEDS Roles: Making Stronger Professional School Applications

When you are applying to professional schools, it is important to showcase that you have the qualities that the program is looking for. One way to do this is by highlighting your CanMEDS roles. Each of the seven roles can be demonstrated through your academic and extracurricular experiences. In this blog post, we will discuss how you can make a strong application for medical school or dental school by showcasing your CanMEDS skills!

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Using Anki Effectively for Medical School: Full Guide

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re using Anki (or considering using it) to study for medical school. Congratulations on making a smart decision – Anki is a potent tool that can help you retain a LOT of information. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about how to use Anki effectively for medical school. We’ll cover the basics of what Anki is and how it works, as well as some tips and tricks for creating effective decks and studying with Anki. Let’s get started!

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Medical School Costs in Canada

Many students looking to apply to Canadian medical schools don’t truly appreciate the total costs of going to medical school. Although not as high as most American medical schools, the costs for medical school in Canada are still quite high. Many students forget to include the price of mandatory books, supplies, and equipment in their calculations. These additional costs make a medical degree one of the most expensive university degrees for students in Canada.

The cost of medical schools in Canada is an important factor in deciding which medical school you attend. We’ve compiled the most up-to-date information on the total cost you can expect to pay for each of the 17 medical schools in Canada. Additionally, we’ve included a list of resources and opportunities for students looking to help pay for their medical school journey. If you would like to skip to a specific part of this guide you can click any of the links below:

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Easiest Medical School to Get into in Canada

Let’s make no mistake, getting into any medical school is an extremely difficult accomplishment that one should be proud of. This is even more impressive given that the acceptance rate for medical school in Canada is extremely low at 5.5%! However, some medical schools are easier to get into than others in terms of their admission requirements and acceptance rates.

We’ve compiled a list of the 5 easiest dental schools to get into in Canada for both in-province and out-of-province students to help you out on your medical school applications. This order has been created using a mix of the acceptance rates for each university as well as their admission statistics.

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Medical School Acceptance Rates in Canada

All applicants should consider the requirements of each medical school as well as their acceptance rate before applying. 

The average acceptance rate for all medical schools in Canada in 2021 was approximately 5.5%. The total number of applicants, interview spots, and accepted students each year has been provided by the individual medical schools below.

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Requirements for Medical Schools in Canada

This is the most comprehensive and accurate information that can be found on the internet regarding the admission requirements for each of the 17 medical schools in Canada. Every year over 20% of applications to medical schools are rejected because not all the requirements are met.

The admission requirements are similar between the different medical schools and are categorized here in the priority of what an applicant must submit to be considered:

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