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[Carl Richards]

Hi,

Thank you very much for your extremely detailed account of your life in Malta so far. The advice you're giving to people who are considering the big move to Malta is also very valuable.
I am hoping you'll be able to answer some difficult questions for me. I am an undergraduate student (Bachelors of Science) in Canada and my ultimate hope is to practise medicine. After considering the fact that Malta ranks high in healthcare and that it is an English-speaking nation, I have been considering getting my medical education in Malta and practise in Malta in the future. Is it worth it? I think you may be able to relate to this since you've lived in the U.S...I live in a fairly urban area (Toronto) and work here. I am used to a relatively quick lifestyle. It is a well-developed city that has a fantastic hospital (I'm currently working here as a summer student). However, recently, the med school application process has become quite cut-throat. So I was thinking about widening my horizons and thought I'd try foreign medical schools. Do you know anything about medical training in University of Malta and do you know the job prospects after I'm done with my degree (in Malta). I also figured that I would be a Canadian citizen, so would it be any more difficult to get a position as a doctor in Malta? I really don't know what to do because med school is expensive and the sad part is that international trained M.D's don't have a high chance of getting jobs in Canada either. So I don't want to get my medical degree, be in huge debt and then not even have a secure job anywhere. I realize I'm asking a lot here, but even if you could address a part of my question, I would be extremely grateful! Thank you so very much for your time!

~Carl

[Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name)]

Hi--if anyone has an answer for Carl, would they let him know. Meanwhile, I will be emailing Carl privately---Ilene