Originally Posted by REPLEKIA/.

Okay then, so many of them will probably go back to their countries of origin. But if we can get even 2 of the 10 to stay they are easily going to the worth over $400000 to the canadian economy over the course of their career, thus offsetting costs of the scholarship. Likely we'd see even more than 2 of 10 staying though. this seems like a practical long term investment to deal with the shortage of doctors.

There are better ways of dealing with the shortage of doctors. Medical schools should take a more holistic approach when determining who receives admission. Canada loses on plenty of good doctors because they are unable to get into Canadian medical schools and are forced to go overseas and then practice in the United States.

Originally Posted by healthsci1

There are better ways of dealing with the shortage of doctors. Medical schools should take a more holistic approach when determining who receives admission. Canada loses on plenty of good doctors because they are unable to get into Canadian medical schools and are forced to go overseas and then practice in the United States.

Plus, we don't have many doctors because we only accept European/American/Canadian medical doctors.

Besides Canadian doctors, there are a few Eruopean/American docotors who would practice in Canada but they are PLENTY of medical doctors in other countries who can do the job just as well.

Seriously, my Parents know a Moroccan guy who got his M.D in Morocco. He knows his stuff, and practiced for years but wanted to move in for his kid's education. Unfortunately, Canada doesn't accept diplomas from countries like Morocco, India, and so on.

Originally Posted by Commander

Plus, we don't have much doctors because we only accept European/American/Canadian medical doctors.

Call the grammar police!!

Originally Posted by bcars

Call the grammar police!!

Ok , so I made a mistake. I know that much is only associated with things that can be counted. For example, "much sex".

Originally Posted by Commander

Plus, we don't have many doctors because we only accept European/American/Canadian medical doctors.

Besides Canadian doctors, there are a few Eruopean/American docotors who would practice in Canada but they are PLENTY of medical doctors in other countries who can do the job just as well.

Seriously, my Parents know a Moroccan guy who got his M.D in Morocco. He knows his stuff, and practiced for years but wanted to move in for his kid's education. Unfortunately, Canada doesn't accept diplomas from countries like Morocco, India, and so on.

What makes you qualified to determine if a doctor knows his stuff? Your parents knowing the guy?

Originally Posted by healthsci1

There are better ways of dealing with the shortage of doctors. Medical schools should take a more holistic approach when determining who receives admission. Canada loses on plenty of good doctors because they are unable to get into Canadian medical schools and are forced to go overseas and then practice in the United States.

Actually, compared to the states we're quite holistic. They're currently opening up more spots, but there's not enough training facilities for everyone.

Plus, we don't have many doctors because we only accept European/American/Canadian medical doctors.

Besides Canadian doctors, there are a few Eruopean/American docotors who would practice in Canada but they are PLENTY of medical doctors in other countries who can do the job just as well.

Seriously, my Parents know a Moroccan guy who got his M.D in Morocco. He knows his stuff, and practiced for years but wanted to move in for his kid's education. Unfortunately, Canada doesn't accept diplomas from countries like Morocco, India, and so on.

They can if they complete tests and retrain in a residency program.

Originally Posted by bcars

Call the grammar police!!

A few days ago I was walking by BSB and I heard a group of Asians say "I didn't do so good."

/cringe.

Originally Posted by maksym

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Politics.../15969791.html

The basic idea is that while We face the highest tuition fees in the world, Ontario and Ontario universities are giving 40,000 dollar (PER YEAR) scholarships to foreign students.

Well they argue this will bring a huge revenue to Ontario as it did last year... my reply to that is: then take the revenue from last year and use it to give the scholarships instead of taking it from our tax dollars and tuition fees (which are growing at 5% a year already).

McGuinty can eat my

International students pay twice as much tuition fees as residents but I understand your sentiments. They should work on reducing overall tuition costs instead of this.

Originally Posted by Afzal

International students pay twice as much tuition fees as residents.

But I understand your sentiments. They should work on reducing overall tuition costs instead of this.

My American friends are paying 16k and I'm paying 4.3k. I'm quite certain it's closer to three times as much, in most cases...especially since schools usually don't have to regulate international tuition in terms of increases like they do for domestic students.

Originally Posted by lorend

My American friends are paying 16k and I'm paying 4.3k. I'm quite certain it's closer to three times as much, in most cases...especially since schools usually don't have to regulate international tuition in terms of increases like they do for domestic students.

US citizens also pay Int'l fees? *Feels good*