Caribbean Med School (NIGHTMARE OR A SECOND CHANCE??)
Caribbean Med School (NIGHTMARE OR A SECOND CHANCE?)// Caribbean medical schools can’t seem to shake off a terrible stigma. From the top four schools like grenada medical school or barbados medical school, these for profit institutions offer students a second chance but their attrition rates can suggest otherwise. Caribbean medical schools reddit threads are nightmarish with anecdotal information, but this video will share research based findings on carribean medical school. If st maarten medical school, or top dog st george medical school grenada is on your list, let’s sift through the noise and decide if these institutions merit your attention. Caribbean medical university do have so many alums practicing family medicine in the US, so let’s discuss why caribbean med schools may or may not be right for you. The best caribbean medical schools have their pros and cons. Doing your research on aua medical school, european medical school, or even the Cinderella of schools st georges medical school may be the opportunity you are looking for, or it can be a money pit that crushes your dreams. With so many to choose from like saba medical school, auc medical school, caribbean medical school no mcat is a great proposition, but what are you getting is the question. At Write Your Acceptance, I have worked with a few students who have successfully attended Caribbean schools and matched at competitive specialties in the US but what is your dream? I trust this video will share valuable context while you navigate your decision.
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How's that personal statement coming along?
Thank you for your honesty
@WriteYourAcceptance
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Are you considering med school in the Caribbean?
Great Point about doing the Homework.
@WriteYourAcceptance
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by.
Ma'am I'm an Indian , if I want to get into competitive residency like ortho going to sgu will it be a good choice
@WriteYourAcceptance
3 жыл бұрын
That's a question for their residency statistics. You should look into how many / what percentage of their students 1. match (that are allowed to take the exams versus how many students are in the class) and 2. match in a specialty like ortho. My experience with former students have all matched in family medicine.
As for the skew, at least from my experience, osteopathic medical schools do a pretest as well. If you do not hit the mark you are not approved by the dean to officially sit for the actual STEP exam
@WriteYourAcceptance
3 жыл бұрын
Good detail. Thanks for sharing!
@NO1xANIMExFAN
Жыл бұрын
lol which school would that be? i'm at a do school and there is no pretest and my friends at different DO schools don't have pretests either.
@jeatificar
Жыл бұрын
@@NO1xANIMExFAN AZCOM
Question! I hope you can answer. How do you think medical schools will accept hours for shadowing now that the pandemic is happening? In my area it’s almost impossible to get them now.
@WriteYourAcceptance
4 жыл бұрын
Tough call...short answer I haven’t heard directly. Long more complicated spec - . I have seen dental programs cut the hours expected but I haven’t seen much of that. Honestly I think a lot of the shadowing should have been done prior to mid March...so it would be a positive if they see you had been shadowing then it’s the pandemic that halted your activity versus last minute is when you were trying to get as many hours as possible and then you couldn’t. Typically 50-100 hours is really competitive. 25-50 hours can still play well this cycle especially when minimum hours are like 8.
Do you know anything about Saba university and it’s pass rate ?
@WriteYourAcceptance
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve only had a couple students attend Saba and they were happy but here’s a site that has some info. I would compare a few though to corroborate info - m.valuemd.com/saba.php
Hi, Can you do the Residency in U.S.A.? Thanks.
@WriteYourAcceptance
3 жыл бұрын
Hi yes but again with doing your due diligence. For example - Without certification from the ECFMG, students at Caribbean medical schools will not be able to pursue clinical rotations in the U.S., and graduates of Caribbean med schools cannot secure U.S. residencies and fellowships. For more here’s a great article from 1/2020 www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/articles/what-to-know-about-caribbean-medical-schools#:~:text=Without%20certification%20from%20the%20ECFMG,secure%20U.S.%20residencies%20and%20fellowships.
Hey there! I found your channel through one of my subscribers asking me to collaborate with you in the comments of my recent video. I’m a second year resident and trying to do a series of informative videos with pre med/med students or professionals like yourself! Would love to do something with you if you’d be willing! Maybe zoom or something! Let me know :)
@WriteYourAcceptance
4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to connecting!
@DrAdamHotchkiss
4 жыл бұрын
Write Your Acceptance can’t wait!!
😢 darn it
@WriteYourAcceptance
3 жыл бұрын
have you been thinking of applying?
I think it is a Second Chance.
@WriteYourAcceptance
3 жыл бұрын
If you know what to expect i would agree.
its way way easier to get into Caribbean
They are fraud
@WriteYourAcceptance
2 жыл бұрын
did you attend or have a negative experience?
stay in the US trust me
@georgelampros4593
3 жыл бұрын
SGU is 400k and you're gonna match into family probably lol lots of things to think about
@lelabb4110
3 жыл бұрын
@@georgelampros4593 whats wrong with family medicine is the need is there?
@WriteYourAcceptance
3 жыл бұрын
@@lelabb4110 definitely a plus if you are focused on family medicine...but a potential draw back if you don't really get to consider all other specialties
@WriteYourAcceptance
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for offering feedback...did you or someone you know have a negative experience?
@lelabb4110
3 жыл бұрын
@@WriteYourAcceptance What are the top 5 Caribbean Medical Schools if had to choose..or what do you think about AUA? Thanks