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Old 03-06-2007, 07:39 PM
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Hi gorjuzkuri, welcome to Med Studentz.

I want you to know that as impossible or difficult or stressful as all the IBCC stuff and pakistani admissions stuff seems to be right now, it is all possible. Planning ahead for your future is great and everything, but don't become super stressed out over it. Believe me, this is all small stuff to the pressure you will be under once you're actually in med school and have to perform under all the competition.

Do not listen to rumors. The entire Pakistani medical school admissions lends itself to the generation of tons of rumors, some based off of some truth, while others are totally ridiculous. You're in the same spot I was just a few years back and I felt the same frustration at having to try and weed out what was real information and what wasn't when I was applying from America---and that's why I started this site, so that you and other applicants don't have to fall prey to the terrible rumors.

So, as MastahRiz said before, if you studied on the American method (meaning you graduated from high school with a diploma) you do not need Islamiyaat, or Calculus. You do need one full year of study of chemistry, physics, and biology. You also need to show that you studied English every year in some form (it can be a Literature class -- it doesn't always have to have the name English).

Now, IBCC may still give you some trouble, but rest assured that it is trouble without any real basis, which means that ultimately, if you have all those requirements, you will get certified to attend a Pakistani medical college.

If you hear any other terribly inaccurate rumors (ie. some colleges have accelerated 4-year programs rather than 5, etc, etc) just ask here. If I can't help you, someone else will. We have a great community of people all wanting to help one another succeed.

Until then, my advice to you is:
Work hard. Ace physics. Enjoy life.

Hope this helped a little.
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