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Do people have a good chance of getting into a caribbean medical school?

Do people have a good chance of getting into a caribbean medical school?

Lets say 3.8 decent mcat etc but not good enough for any u.s medical school?

oark   529   3 Replies

julietalbot6

What percentage of caribbean medical school graduates are able to obtain residency in the US?

What percentage of caribbean medical school graduates are able to obtain residency in the US?

can you tell me how you got your information ?

oark   503   1 Reply

julieziemba

Medical School- Will I get in with this GPA? ?

Medical School- Will I get in with this GPA? ?

I am currently a sophomore enrolled in a decent university. I am currently 16 years old (going on 17 in a couple of weeks). I want to apply to medical school but I am worried that I may not get in. I will graduate from my university in 2011 with a ps

monster   494   4 Replies

pokerryan

Medical School Questions?

Medical School Questions?

I graduated with a BS in Psychology and have decided that I want to go to medical school.
I have finished some of the prerequisites and still have some remaining. I'm 22 now, so if I start the remaining prerequisites now (I have six), will I be able

sengland2   589   4 Replies

jrclark1971

Medical School in 2 months...and my doggie....?

Medical School in 2 months...and my doggie....?

Hey guys
I am leaving to Medical School in the Caribbean soon 2 more months
I plan on taking my small little Maltese with me in the airplane underneath me seat..I am trying to see if anyone has flown with dogs before and has taken them out of their

little94   554   6 Replies

sengland2

Flying with my Dog Maltese 6lbs for Medical School..?

Flying with my Dog Maltese 6lbs for Medical School..?

Hey guys...I will be leaving in 2 months to an island in the Caribbean for Medical school .I already have a place to live and everything that will accept my dog, I also have called and have 2 vets on the island.I just bought my dog international heal

Jreid0834   408   2 Replies

littlefoot00

I need advice on SGU Caribbean pre medical program can i go their straight from high school?

I need advice on SGU Caribbean pre medical program can i go their straight from high school?

I am in my senior year of high school and looking for some advice.
I heard that if i go straight to the caribbeans after high school i can save time so any advice would be appreciated including what school is the best for premed program or am i just

Send9090   760   1 Reply

dymx86

Are Caribbean medical schools respected in North America?

Are Caribbean medical schools respected in North America?

I heard some people who don't get into Canadian/US medical schools apply to schools in the Caribbean. If I attended med school in the Caribbean and came back to Canada would I be able to practice as a physician and get a job here?

lisa201313   711   3 Replies

little94

If accepted into a Medical School in the Caribbean....?

If accepted into a Medical School in the Caribbean....?

how hard is going to be to do a Psychiatric residency in the US?

little man   537   2 Replies

dylankp

Will getting a masters, getting >3.5gpa in the program, help getting into medical school?

Will getting a masters, getting >3.5gpa in the program, help getting into medical school?

I have been accepted to a forensic science masters program at drexel and have been accepted to Ross Medical University in the Caribbean.  I am leaning towards getting my masters and then possibly med school afterwards if i still want to go to school.

dylankp   441   1 Reply

littlebeach

Is Medical School of Antigua, located in the Caribbeans, a recommended choice for US students?

Is Medical School of Antigua, located in the Caribbeans, a recommended choice for US students?

I've heard about his new medical school in the Caribbeans recently and I was wondering if it is recommended for US students. I noticed that one needs to take the USMLEs to practice in the US. Does anyone recommend going to this medical school?

senior2011   338   1 Reply

seniastardust

Is there a certain age restriction (max.) to get into US medical school? How about the Caribbean med schools?

Is there a certain age restriction (max.) to get into US medical school? How about the Caribbean med schools?

Is there a certain age restriction (max.) to get into US medical school? How about the Caribbean med schools?

Dylownius94   540   3 Replies

jrclark1971

What are the chances/how do I ensure practicing in Cali after graduating from ROSS School of Med (Caribbean)?

What are the chances/how do I ensure practicing in Cali after graduating from ROSS School of Med (Caribbean)?

If practicing medicine in California (specifically Southern California) were my endgame, how would I make sure this happened, given the fact that I were to graduate from an Accredited Caribbean medical school?

Do i pick an "easy" residency, such as

Monkey_butt94   473   1 Reply

dynamic

What is the name of the medical school in the Caribbean where you don't have to study very long??

What is the name of the medical school in the Caribbean where you don't have to study very long??

What is the name of the medical school in the Caribbean where you don't have to study very long??

lisa142   533   4 Replies

poklonik

Has anyone worked for Dr. Guha at St. James Medical School in Caribbean. Is he a real employer or fraud?

Has anyone worked for Dr. Guha at St. James Medical School in Caribbean. Is he a real employer or fraud?

Has anyone worked for Dr. Guha at St. James Medical School in Caribbean. Is he a real employer or fraud?

lisa201313   636   2 Replies

dylankp

Medical school in the Caribbean ?

Medical school in the Caribbean ?

I've heard a lot about medical schools in the Caribbean, and I'm just curious...What are the pros and cons? Also what are the admission requirements and average cost ? Also, any recommendations on schools would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in adva

seniastardust   386   1 Reply

sengland2

which medical schools are better... US med school or Caribbean med school?

which medical schools are better... US med school or Caribbean med school?

Can anyone give me anykind of information about the schools and the standard of medical school education in the caribbean. Studying outside united states, will it affect the matching for residency.....any info is appreciated.

right now i am junior a

lisa201313   834   3 Replies

littlefoot00

How will be the Medical Education at Caribbean ,clinicals at USA as promised by them is guaranteed.?

How will be the Medical Education at Caribbean ,clinicals at USA as promised by them is guaranteed.?

I have gone through many websites of caribbean medical schools, they say that the basic sciences are at caribbeans and the clinicals are at USA.I am interested to go to USA and i want to utilise these colleges. I want to know which is the cheapest an

little man   415   1 Reply

littlefoot00

Can I leave my college in US, and go to a Caribbean guaranteed medical school?

Can I leave my college in US, and go to a Caribbean guaranteed medical school?

Can I leave my college in US, and go to a Caribbean guaranteed medical school?

pokerryan   384   1 Reply

Dylownius94

What are some of the top medical schools in the caribbean?

What are some of the top medical schools in the caribbean?

i want to go to medical school in the caribbean, so what are some of the top choices? i want to get my residency somewhere near akron, ohio. how are these schools accredited? thanks

little man   434   1 Reply

littlefoot00

Are Caribbean based Medical school looked upon as favorably as USA based medical schools?

Are Caribbean based Medical school looked upon as favorably as USA based medical schools?

Are Caribbean based Medical school looked upon as favorably as USA based medical schools?

lisalisa123   1051   4 Replies

dymx86

Would I get into a Caribbean Medical School?

Would I get into a Caribbean Medical School?

MCAT: 24M
GPA: 3.21
2 years hospital internship
2 years undergraduate research
1 year pathology assistant/lab technician experience

thanks!

jreed53   460   1 Reply

Monkey_butt94

Does it matter which medical school you go to? What about Caribbean schools for American physicians?

Does it matter which medical school you go to? What about Caribbean schools for American physicians?

I'm interested in going to a medical school in the Caribbean, you do your first year or so there and then finish up in America, you take the US MLE's and everything and can legally practice in the US.  Am I going to have a harder time getting into a

jrclark1971   608   1 Reply

Dylownius94

My nephew is a green card holder, and would like to study in one of those Caribbean medical schools.?

My nephew is a green card holder, and would like to study in one of those Caribbean medical schools.?

He will return to US during those 10-day semestral breaks. Will this arrangement affects his green card holder status? Does he need to get a re-entry permit before leaving for school in the Caribbean?

littlebeach   385   1 Reply

poklonik

Are Caribbean medical schools better than the ones in the states?

Are Caribbean medical schools better than the ones in the states?

I'm just curious because this school called the University of Medicine and Health Sciences keeps on bugging me to join the program and all. Has anyone heard of it? And if so, what's it like and what is it all about? Oh and yeah, I still want to know

poklonik   388   1 Reply

littlefoot00

What do you think of Caribbean Medical Schools?

What do you think of Caribbean Medical Schools?

I am a first year college student, biology major, I want to go to medical school, i know that I have a long ways to go. But how less competitive are these schools? Can you easily come work in the U.S? any experiences?

seneefoster   501   3 Replies

lisa201313

Medical School in Caribbean or Masters in Canada?

Medical School in Caribbean or Masters in Canada?

If I have the chance, should I attend a Medical School in the Caribbean or do a Masters in Canada?
I've always wanted to be a doctor and I cannot dream of doing anything else, but it is extremely competitive here and I might not get accepted in Canad

seniastardust   467   2 Replies

lisalisa123

Are Caribbean medical schools a good choice?

Are Caribbean medical schools a good choice?

I have a passion to become a family doctor, but after reading how competitive medical schools are, I've been looking into ones in the caribbean.

monster   535   1 Reply

Jreid0834

In need of grants or loans to for forein medical school?

In need of grants or loans to for forein medical school?

I have a situation, I have been accepted to a caribbean medical school and it is a relatively new school. The scho dont have any financial aid as of date. I am supposed to start in Jan. 09 but I dont have the funds.  I want to know what kind of optio

lisa201313   534   3 Replies

Send9090

Is it a myth that going to medical school in the caribbean is bad?

Is it a myth that going to medical school in the caribbean is bad?

why?

lisa201313   675   8 Replies

seneefoster

Moving to a Caribbean School Medical with my dog?

Moving to a Caribbean School Medical with my dog?

WHat things should I take for him..? they don't make his food so i have to take enough of that for a yr abou t50 lbs...should i aslo stock up on shampoo flea med and heartgard ..? what else

littlechichen   330   4 Replies

seneefoster

Would you go to a Caribbean Medical School if accepted?

Would you go to a Caribbean Medical School if accepted?

Would you go to a Caribbean Medical School if accepted?

poklonik   491   2 Replies

seniastardust

Has anyone heard or gone to a Caribbean medical school? Is it easy to get in?

Has anyone heard or gone to a Caribbean medical school? Is it easy to get in?

Has anyone heard or gone to a Caribbean medical school? Is it easy to get in?

monster   389   1 Reply

monmon

Possibility of being readmitted to Medical School in the Caribbean?? HELP!!!!?

Possibility of being readmitted to Medical School in the Caribbean?? HELP!!!!?

What is the possibility of being readmitted to a Caribbean Medical school (American University of Antigua) after a year and a half?

The reason the person had to leave was because of familial economic collapse.  The house went to foreclosure, family

littlefoot00   356   1 Reply

dymx86

Is there noticeable discrimination against Caribbean Medical school doctors?

Is there noticeable discrimination against Caribbean Medical school doctors?

I'm mostly interested in hearing from any doctors or residents who graduated from AUC, St. George's, Ross, or Saba. How is working in residency with U.S. graduates? How about after residency? Do other professionals care that you went to a non-U.S Med

monster   399   3 Replies

lisa142

How to get into alternative medical school caribbean/abroad for US students?

How to get into alternative medical school caribbean/abroad for US students?

Hello, I am not your traditional us medical student. I was a premedical student and am considering going to medical school abroad because my gpa is not great at all. I am capable of high level science courses but, need some advice on which is a good

jreed53   381   2 Replies

pokerface

Would going to a Caribbean Medical School be the better choice?

Would going to a Caribbean Medical School be the better choice?

My GPA is not that high. It is currently a 3.2 but I still have a year and a half left to go. (Since I'm a third year in college). I'm taking the MCAT's soon so I don't have the score yet, obviously. I know I have no chance for MD schools in the US,

pokerface   387   1 Reply

seneefoster

Surgical Pathologist employment opportunity chances Caribbean Medical School Graduate?

Surgical Pathologist employment opportunity chances Caribbean Medical School Graduate?

Hi all, I was hoping to find a brilliant brain with a warm heart to answer the following:
Let's say that there is a Medical Doctor (MD) graduated from a Caribbean medical school that hopes to be accepted into a Pathology residency and at the end of t

Jreid0834   426   1 Reply

dylankp

My acceptance into a Caribbean medical school - PROS and CONS?

My acceptance into a Caribbean medical school - PROS and CONS?

Hey dudes,

I got accepted into UMHS (http://www.umhs-sk.org) and I was wondering if this school is legit.

It seems all they care about is my money, and I don't mind giving them my $100,000 away as long as they are a legit medical school.

What are

lisa142   2822   3 Replies

littlechichen

What are Pros and Cons of Attending Medical School in the Caribbean?

What are Pros and Cons of Attending Medical School in the Caribbean?

PLEASE DO TELL.

From what I have heard, once you're a student, you can't leave? That's just like Cuba...

I hear it standards are lower...so it's easier to get into...

Tuition is considerably lower than the states....

littlechichen   485   3 Replies

little94