<p>Typically, American Med Schools are easier to get into. The only exception appears to be Macmaster, where as they have a 3.0 GPA cutoff and base much more of the selection on interview and extracurricular. Apparently, Western is intending on dropping all perquisites for the 2006 or 2007 (essentially attracting a larger Art-Faculty population). However, the average GPA is still in the 3.7-3.8 range. Conventionally, those Canadians that are not accepted into a Canadian med school will head south (assuming they can afford it) and the third tier students may enter med school in the Caribbean.</p>
<p>I don’t think you should be asking yourself which school would be easier to get a good mark at. The reality is, 90% of your grade is based upon your work ethic. If you are a decently smart individual and consistently study more than it is needed… you will receive a high enough mark to get into medical school. The reality is, receiving a good mark from McGill is hardly any different from receiving a similar mark from Boston College. You must be smart and more importantly, dedicated. If you lack either of the two, you will not succeed in the ways you wish to. </p>
<p>Also, in regards to major selection. Pick what you like, as you will only do well if you truly like the content. What is important to understand is that there is only one clear cut path to medical school: The Perquisites, good marks, quality work ethic and sufficient e.c’. As you will notice, the major plays of no tangible importance in the selection process. However, as I stated before, Biology is saturated with those seeking to enter medical school. Thus, being an atypical candidate would be in your favour when faced with subjective selection. On a side note, the following majors have the highest acceptance ratios (roughly, atop of my head): English, Philosophy, Economics, Engineering. The lowest being Biology. Each of the “artsy” majors has an over 45% acceptance rate. Why? Because you have to be quite smart in order to excel in both arts and science.</p>
<p>Also note, differences between the Canadian and American medical education system generally only arise during the residencies. The length of residency in Canada is often longer than it is the states (depending on specialty). Thus, a post-residency Canadian may easily be licensed in the United States, but the vice versa is not always so simple.</p>