I have both Canadian and U.S. citizenships so I could go to school in either country.

There is no one "best" medical school, but you can use the US News ranking as a fairly good guideline of what people think. Anything in the top 20-30 is very prestigious. You should expect to spend $25-45k per year on tuition alone.

University of Toronto (Physiology)
McGill University (Anatomy and cell biology)
University of Michigan (Biology)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Biology)
University of Wisconsin Madison (Biology)
University of Washington Seattle (Physiology)

I also want to do a second major in computer science.
After undergrad, I want to go to medical school. I really like physiology and anatomy which is why I'm leaning towards the Canadian schools, but I'm having a tough time deciding between which one. I'm from Illinois, so I would be an international student there and out-of-state for all the schools except UIUC.

U Michigan (I assume you mean Ann Arbor) is a great school, and my cousin went there and loved it so much she stayed there for graduate school. U Wisconsin Madison is around the same prestige level. McGill is a fabulous school, but it might be a good idea to go to school in the U.S. if you want to practice medicine in the U.S. U Toronto and U Wash Seattle aren't on the same level as the others.

I really really messed up my first year at University by failing some courses and getting a few bad grades, it was so bad that I was asked to withdraw in my first year. But after taking a few community college courses and getting A+ in them, I was allowed back into my University and consequently proved myself with getting A- and A+ in all my courses, even though I was in academic probation for 1 year. Now I am in third year, my GPA is a 3.5 and I am wondering if that massive slip up I had my freshman year is going to haunt me when I apply to medical or law school next year? Will I be rejected flat out? Fellow academics and students feel free to add any and all input.

PS – I am a Canadian University of Toronto student looking to apply in the United States for professional school as well.

the fact that your grades got waay better is what's most important to them. in an interview they'll probably ask you about what happened that first year so be prepared also you may need to explain it in your personal statement. plus they're also more interested in upper level harder classes than core classes so because you got your act together I think it'll be fine

I am going to medical school in states. Is this what all i need?

1)I-20 form the school sent me
2)SEVIS fees paid off
3)Ties to Canada (will a Canadian passport work, bill???)
4)Acceptance letter from school
5)Proof of financial support (isn't that written in I-20 form?)

Anything else I should have?

All applicants for a student visa must provide:

-Form I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status-For Academic and Language Students or Form I-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1)
Student Status for Vocational Students. You will need to submit a SEVIS generated Form, I-20, which was provided to you by your school.You and your school official must sign the I-20 form. All students, as well as their spouses and dependents must be registered in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), an Internet-based system that maintains accurate and current information on non-immigrant students and exchange visitors and their dependents (F/M-2 visa holders). Your school is responsible for entering your information for the I-20 student visa form into SEVIS. Students will also have to pay an SEVIS I-901 fee for each program of study. Questions regarding your exchange program should be directly to your program sponsor;

-A completed application, Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant,Form DS-156, together with a Form DS-158. Both forms must be completed and signed. Some applicants will also be required to complete and sign Form DS-157. A separate form is needed for children, even if they are included in a parent's passport. The DS-156 must be the March 2006 date, electronic "e-form application." Select Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-156 to access the electronic version of the form DS-156.

-An interview at the embassy consular section is required for almost all visa applicants. The waiting time for an interview appointment for applicants can vary, so early visa application is strongly encouraged. During the visa interview, an ink-free, digital fingerprint scan will be quickly taken, as well as a digital photo. Some applicants will need additional screening, and will be notified when they apply.

-A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in the passport, each person desiring a visa must complete an application.

-One (1) 2×2 photograph. See the required photo format explained in nonimmigrant photograph requirements;

-A MRV fee receipt to show payment of the visa application fee, a visa issuance fee if applicable (Please consult the Visa Reciprocity Table) and a separate SEVIS I-901 fee receipt. While all F-visa applicants must pay the MRV fee, including dependents, only the F-1 principal applicants must pay the SEVIS fee.

-Students who are authorized for Optional Practical Training (OPT) must have an I-20 endorsed for OPT, and provide a USCIS-issued Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

All applicants should be prepared to provide:
-Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended;
-scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.;
-financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor own a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.

Applicants with dependents must also provide:
-Proof of the student’s relationship to his/her spouse and/or children (e.g., marriage and birth certificates.);
-it is preferred that families apply for F-1 and F-2 visas at the same time, but if the spouse and children must apply separately at a later time, they should bring a copy of the student visa holder’s passport and visa, along with all other required documents.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html

As a student studying in a Canadian high school, would going into a Canadian Medical or Law school be a better option for me, than going into a U.S. Medical or Law school? Does studying into U.S.A. make my chances for getting a scholarship less? I think so because the Canadian govt. grants higher scholarships to students studying in Canada than studying elsewhere. Also, will I be granted scholarships from an American University if I plan to study there. I am a Canadian citizen. Secondly, does Canada recognize Medical or Law education from the U.S.A. and vice versa? How are the job prospects in these fields in the U.S.A. as compared to Canada?

The US and Canadian medical schools are accredited by the same agency, so there is no issue of a Canadian education being different from a US medical school.

Your best approach is to complete your education in Canada. You have the opportunity to complete the US Medical Licensing Examination at the same stages in your education as US students, so at the completion of your education you can become licensed in the US.

There are very few scholarships to medical school in the US.

Yes, Canada recognizes the credentials of a US educated physician–same accreditation authority!

The pay for physicians in the US is better than in Canada, but the job prospects are relatively equal.

I don't know law school issues, sorry.

Hi people-

Okay, I am thinking about moving to Canada after I get my undergrad. (in the US, I am an American) and I want to know what is a good place to live if you have a pharmacy tech license in America and willing to get one in Canada and work as a pharmacy technican for awhile? Also, I am wanting to get my MD degree in Canada, so anyone know of some good Canadian medical schools?

In order to work here in a pharmacy, assisting a pharmacist, you would need to do a Canadian qualification course, first.

BUT, before that can happen, you will need to apply for Immigration approval, to come here from the USA. That will take a number of years, from 3 to 4 years, at this time.

Here is the link to the general information website for Immigration information, from the Government of Canada.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp

My advice to you is this. Finish your degree, and get some actual work experience in your chosen field of endeavour , then apply to come to Canada. Why ? We are looking for people with working experience, as well as a formal education.

As for attempting to get into a Canadian medical school, good luck, the required grades are very high and as an American citizen you will pay a much higher cost, than a Canadian would. All of our Universities are publicly owned, and are supported by all of us taxpayers. As you have never contributed to our economy, thru income taxes, it will cost you more.

Jim B. Toronto.