ACSOM: Your Pathway to Practicing Medicine in Canada
Empower Your Future
Are you a Canadian student determined to become a physician, yet frustrated by limited seats, fierce competition, and daunting tuition fees at home? The American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM) offers a highly credible, accredited, and supportive pathway to achieve your medical dreams—without waiting through multiple application cycles or compromising your goal of returning to Canada.
The Canadian Medical School Reality
- 14,000+ Qualified Canadian Applicants Each Year, Only 3,000 Get In: Admission to Canadian medical schools is extremely competitive, often taking applicants multiple cycles to secure a spot—if at all.
- Severe Physician Shortage: Canada faces a deficit of 23,000 physicians, which means more opportunities and support for students who are ready to meet this urgent need. Parents and the broader healthcare community are increasingly supportive of alternate pathways that bring more doctors into practice.
- Multiple Application Cycles & Extra Credentials: Many aspiring medical students consider pursuing a Master’s degree or extensive research experience just to strengthen their applications for Canadian schools—often still without guaranteed acceptance.
Why ACSOM is the Ideal Solution for Canadian Students
Fully Accredited
Global Accreditation & Recognition: Our IAAR (WFME-recognized) and preliminary ACCM (WFME-recognized) accreditations allow Canadian students to confidently return to Canada to practice, or to pursue U.S. residency if they choose.
Straightforward Path to Canadian Licensure: With the required clinical and academic benchmarks, you’ll be eligible for MCCQE Part I, NAC OSCE, and the CaRMS match—just like your peers who attend Canadian schools.
Make Your Dream a Reality—Sooner
No More Waiting Through Multiple Admissions Cycles: Because of Canada’s limited seats, many students spend years reapplying. At ACSOM, our selective 15% acceptance rate ensures we admit capable students who can succeed immediately, without endless waitlists.
Letters of Recommendation & Master’s Degrees: While these credentials strengthen any application, you won’t be locked out of opportunities at ACSOM if you’re ready to begin your medical journey right now.
Affordability
Without Compromise
Tuition approximately half the price of many other Caribbean programs), ACSOM offers a realistic alternative.
Scholarships & Financial Aid: We provide merit-based scholarships specifically for Canadian students, alongside student loans and financial aid counseling—minimizing the financial burden so you can focus on your studies.
A Credible Cost Comparison: Rather than paying exorbitant fees for less-accredited Caribbean schools or waiting years in Canada (potentially paying additional education costs for a Master’s), ACSOM gives you a clear, cost-effective route to an MD.
Smooth Path Back to Canada—or the U.S.
Growing Residency Opportunities in Canada: Over the past decade, the number of residency spots open to Canadian international graduates has grown from 400 to 700—and continues to rise. Canada’s urgent need for more doctors means demand for qualified candidates like you is only increasing.
U.S. Clinical Rotations for Broader Opportunities: Completing your final two years of clinical training in Los Angeles—with 2–4 students per physician—strengthens your candidacy for U.S. residencies as well. If you choose to pursue a U.S. residency, licensing reciprocity makes it simpler to return to Canada later.
“CSA” Friendly: Many Canadian Students Abroad (CSAs) worry about coming back to Canada. Thanks to ACSOM’s recognized accreditations, you won’t face the cumbersome roadblocks that previous generations did. If a Canadian residency isn’t immediately available, completing a U.S. residency allows you to “walk back” into Canada to practice without significant barriers.
Non-Profit, Student-Focused Education
Student Success Over Profit: Unlike for-profit Caribbean schools, ACSOM is a non-profit, ensuring all investments go back into enhancing your education, resources, and support services.
Personalized Support & Mentorship: Our low student-to-faculty ratio means you get the one-on-one guidanceneeded to excel. From academic advising to wellness programs, we are committed to seeing you succeed.
Clinically Integrated
Curriculum
Beautiful Dominica Campus (Years 1 & 2): Immerse yourself in a clinically integrated curriculum, participating in small-group, case-based learning amidst the breathtaking “Nature Island of the Caribbean.”
Los Angeles Clinical Rotations (Years 3 & 4): Sharpen your skills in accredited teaching hospitals with close physician mentorship—an invaluable experience recognized by both Canadian and U.S. residency programs.
Your Roadmap to Becoming a Physician in Canada:
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Apply & Enroll at ACSOM
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- Secure your acceptance without multiple application cycles.
- Benefit from scholarships, financial aid counseling, and a straightforward path to licensure.
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Build Your Foundation in Dominica
- Gain a solid medical education with small-group, discussion-based learning.
- Enjoy a cultural and global perspective that will shape you into a well-rounded doctor.
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Clinical Rotations in Los Angeles
- Get hands-on training in U.S. teaching hospitals.
- Position yourself strongly for both CaRMS and U.S. residency matching.
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Return to Canada (or Practice in the U.S.)
- Write your MCCQE Part I and NAC OSCE or prepare for the USMLE if you choose a U.S. residency.
- Take advantage of growing residency spots in Canada or pursue flexible cross-border practice through U.S. licensure.
Get Started Today!
For more information on eligibility, admissions, and deadlines, visit:
ACSOM Tuition and Financial Aid
Take the first step toward your exceptional medical career and apply today
Student Visa
ACSOM will work directly with the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica to facilitate your student visa.