Just What the Doctor Ordered: The Insider's Guide to Getting Into Medical School in Canada (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781550597707)

Take the inside track to medical school with expert advice from a specialist.

Getting into medical school in Canada isn't easy--you need to stand out among a field of highly motivated and accomplished applicants. In fact, most applicants aren't successful the first time they apply. Christine Fader was an application reviewer and interviewer at a Canadian medical school for eight years and has worked as a career counsellor at Queen's University and in private practice for 20 years. After helping thousands of students through the medical-school application and interview process, she has a wealth of insight about what helps to elevate an applicant's chances and what doesn't. In Just What the Doctor Ordered, she shares her secrets, including:

• Starting to prepare for future medical school applications while still in high school can set you up for success--and needn't be stressful.
• Good grades aren't enough! Learn what experience you need--and how to describe it--to gain an edge.
• Take a smart approach to the MCAT and CASPer by knowing the keys to preparation.
• Make your application shine with examples and tips on the essay and short-answer sections.
• Ace your interview with strategies to help you prepare for the types of questions interviewers ask. Learn from stories about other applicants, just like you!

Whether you're a high school student laying the groundwork for a career in medicine or a university student working on med school applications now, Christine shows you how to maximize your chances of getting accepted to a Canadian medical school. Includes help for parents, too!