| If you are a foreign student looking for admission | | | | the English language. Communication skills are an |
| into a US medical school your opportunities are on | | | | important skill that American medical schools require. |
| the increase. The admission doors for foreign | | | | Foreign students will also have an adjustment period |
| students into medical schools are wider. With the | | | | to the US culture. Sometimes this can be difficult but |
| slow-down of applications to American medical | | | | most students learn quickly and make the |
| schools this means that more opportunities exist for | | | | adjustment. Many universities offer special help for |
| foreign students to gain admission. That is good | | | | foreign students to learn how to deal with cultural |
| news for many students who look forward to | | | | differences. |
| attending the prestigious US medical schools. | | | | The cost for foreign students will be high in US |
| Another reason why this is happening is that US | | | | medical schools. Most foreign students will have to |
| medical schools are now looking for students with | | | | pay a premium tuition rate. Housing is readily available |
| diversity. There is research that suggests "well | | | | but sometimes it can be high as well. Travel will be |
| rounded" students make better physicians. This | | | | another expense that can be high. Travel costs |
| change in philosophy has brought about changes in | | | | continue to soar because of high fuel costs. Foreign |
| qualifications for admissions. No longer do US medical | | | | students should be aware to apply early for |
| schools place sole emphasis on grades and tests | | | | admission and to have all of their paper work |
| scores. Many American medical schools no longer | | | | completed for the appropriate visa passes. |
| require a B.S. degree exclusively in the sciences. They | | | | There is good news for foreign students. If you |
| now accept other academic degrees in other fields | | | | have the right qualifications and you have a passion |
| such as the Humanities. The basic requirements and | | | | for medical school your chances for acceptance are |
| basic coursework is still required but medical school | | | | growing. You might be able to land a spot for |
| like to see a wide range of academic interests. | | | | admission to a US medical school program. If you |
| There is one factor that still remains a disadvantage | | | | have the motivation and do the hard work you will |
| for foreign students in some cases is that of | | | | find success. The goal of becoming a medical doctor |
| language. You will have to show a high proficiency in | | | | is a worthy endeavor for anyone. |