Kunfuzed101 is here to answer you ?'s about medical school admission in Pakistan.

cutesobia · March 10, 2007, 8:12pm

Do we need to take the SAT or SAT II to get into DOW or Baqai med school?

And, whats the deal for foreigners for these two schools?

If i move there...i will be staying at my daadi's house. So, i dont have to live in a hostel...however, i had a 3.6 GPA at the end of my senior year. I did fairly well in my science classes...i made ehh B's mostly i guess. In, English though i was excellent. But, my main question is...do they require SAT or SAT II for DOW or Baqai...and if not that...then do they require you to take an entrance test...keep in mind i would be considered as a Foreigner. Thanks a lot!

sara_sara · March 11, 2007, 11:13am

Does anyone know when the DMC entrance test is for year 2007-2008 for MBBS

kunfuzed101 · March 12, 2007, 8:18pm

cutesobia:
You would need to take the SAT 1, unless otherwise stated. Also foreigners are not required to show up for the entrance examination (hence that requirement is mandatory for pakistani students not foreigners like yourself.) Govt. medical schools do not require foreigners to take entrance exams, but a majority of private medical schools do.

sara_sara:
Entrance examinations are usually held in the fall. Hence the above statement, if your a foreigner than you would not need to take it. That is why we (foreigners) must submit our SAT scores.

cutesobia · March 13, 2007, 4:48pm

So do government med schools require SAT I? Because, ive heard that they dont require SATs, entrance exams, nor SAT II...they strictly base it off of your IBCC and your courses...

And, how well would u think someone would have to do on the SAT I?

Thanks for the help...

and, would u happen to know if baqai and DOW are easy to get into?!?! You might have more information than i do lol.

seriously, thanks a lot though!

kunfuzed101 · March 14, 2007, 11:04pm

Here is what I know: most foreign applicants take the SAT, I graduated from high school three years ago so I'm not familiar with the new SAT, but what I can tell you is that I took the ACT and got into K.E. And "no" you (foreign applicant) are not required to show up for their examination, and "yes" your IBCC calculation/marks will account for 99 percent of their criteria for admission. Most foreign applicants have and IBCC score of 850 or above on a scale of 1100. I'm not too familiar with Baqai, but from what little I know I can tell you that it is private, and you might/might not have to take an entrance exam (even if your a foreigner), and that is school is indeed recognized by W.H.O. and PMDC, therefore its safe for you to apply there. As for Dow, I see that many of Dow's graduates are practicing here, moreover a huge amount of foreign qualified M.D.s have studied from either Aga, K.E. or Dow. Also refer to my post #16 for additional comments on Dow.

ghostfacekiller · March 31, 2007, 9:47am

If i decide to go to Pakistan its either Aga Khan or King Edward i wanted to know since i'm a us born citizen who went to the high school in the us how will the USMLE be hard or easy and what scores percentile do i need to get into American residences?????

Also what type of residency do the International students get particularly at King Edward will i get a crappy residency or one of the top in the US. Also can u please tell me like what the residencies have been over the years for international students?????????

kunfuzed101 · April 2, 2007, 2:54pm

One's performance on the USMLE, will obviously vary. Although I have not reached that stage or intend to, I have heard that many medical students independently study on their own, often covering areas that were not mentioned in lecture prior to completing their medical education. Some even take 1 year to study. As for residencies, I'm not too familar with what happens and where one is placed after their USMLE examination. Hence no residency is "crappy," infact landing a residency especially in the U.S. is a difficult and selective process. Plus to be honest, I am not sure about the whole residency process and as evident I would not be qualified to even give you advice or direction in this are considering I did not complete my medical education/nor intend to. I suggest you talk with a practicing M.D. who studied and graduated from medical school in Pakistan for information.

srkkrazy · April 8, 2007, 5:29pm

Hello everyone:

I am a U.S. Citizen looking to apply to medical school, specifically, a private medical school in Pakistan. I would like to attend in Lahore, Islamabad, or Faisalabad. I am a High school graduate. What are my best options?

Thank you for your help.

Please e-mail your responses to <a href="mailto:shabb100@canton.edu">shabb100@canton.edu</a>

kunfuzed101 · April 9, 2007, 12:44am

Lahore Medical and Dental School
Fatima Memorial Hospital College of Medicine (Lahore)
Islamic International Medical College (Islamabad)

Malaika · April 26, 2007, 7:12pm

Salamzz..
I'm currently in US and would like to apply to Pakistan's Medical Colleges, specifically in Lahore. I am from Punjab and was born in Pakistan as well.
1) Is it possible for me to apply as a local student and not foreign, is there any way i can get around the restriction??
2) The donations fees for foreign students are extremely high, as well as self-financial for medical colleges, are there any loans/scholarships/government help anything available for help?

PLEASE do let me know.. i really need help....as my grades are excellent with Gpa of 4.75. pleaseee hellp mee !!
Thanks...
Jazakallah

Malaika · April 26, 2007, 7:14pm

You have also mentioned above that foreign students do not have to take the entry test for admissions. But if i'm trying to apply to Fatima Jinnah or King Edward, do they require to see my SAT scores or only my high -school performance?
Thanks once again...

Malaika · April 28, 2007, 4:15pm

my question?? :(:( please answer

kunfuzed101 · April 29, 2007, 12:44pm

First of all, yes you have to apply as a U.S. national. Im assuming you went to high school here in the U.S. so unfortunately you are subject to apply on the foreign basis. Also, Fatimah Jinnah will look at your SAT score and high school performance if you have not recieved any Bachelors degree from college. Also there are is no "financial assistance" available for foreign students.

ahhzkhan · May 9, 2007, 10:35pm

hi,currently i'm doing A levels and have done senior schooling outside pakistan.my grades are 9AS in all science subjects including GCE O level english,but still I'm a pakistani citizen living abroad with my parents and wants to come back.would I be considered a local or foreign student.I really want to join Dow medical college.what might be my status.

Malaika · May 14, 2007, 2:37pm

okzz..
but we are planning on moving back to Pakistan. Is there anyway i can apply as a local student or am i still considered as a foreigner..
Once again thankss for alll your help :)

Malaika · May 14, 2007, 2:39pm

I'va also heard about some Quota system for foreigner students, what's the deal with that?

ahhzkhan · May 16, 2007, 11:14pm

Can you please send me answer, i really need to know this!!!!!!!!!

ahhzkhan · May 16, 2007, 11:15pm

I mean i REALLLLLY need this info!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ahhzkhan · May 16, 2007, 11:17pm

I would reaaly appreciate it.

tangents · May 17, 2007, 8:11pm

Quick Question:

Let's say I'm going into my second year in college in the US and I want to complete the four years, earn my bachler's and then apply for medical school in pakistan. Now, I know that it's normally 5 years but if I did the pre-med requirements here can I skip a year and go straight into the medical stuff as I would in a US med school? Also would they still look at my high school grades even if I graduated from college? Also, do they also want recs, MCAT scores and EC like US school do or is it primarily only based on your grades.

Last question, although this might subjective, what at the top 5 med schools in pakistan (gov't&private).

Thanks again!