As a Caribbean medical graduate, this is the most accurate video I’ve seen explaining the path, and whether it’s worth it or not. I’ll be referring anyone with questions here.
hey even if the person is not from America could he practice medicine in us after graduating from Caribbean medical universities? if they get their residency rejected and trying to build their resume in the meantime?
The cost difference isn't as big as you make it. SGU is about $71,000 but, most DO school are over $60,000. And the cost of living is actually cheaper in the Caribbean that it would be in many of the US schools. Next you have to think about what it would take the same person to get into a US school versus a Caribbean one. Take a nontraditional student that has been out of school and has really work under some pressure to get in. If he is looking at doing a Postbacc etc he could be looking at a two year long break before he's even ready to get in. But if he decided to aim for Caribbean as a first choice then he could do his premed courses at an easier cheaper school while still working and really aim to get as high MCAT score as possible by spending money on a top review course. Then he applies to US schools for Fall entry. If he gets in great. If not he would have applied to someplace like SGU for Winter admission and started then. Most people say try two times to get in a US school before you apply but they don't know that the best Caribbean programs have a deal that they will refund your first years tuition if you then get into a US school right away. If you do it this way you get to be a Doctor 1 year earlier and at a minimum that is an extra $200,000 in salary that more than makes up for a slightly hirer cost. As for mostly becoming Primary Care Doctors, it's funny many US schools pride themselves on how they are set up to produce exactly that and here a school does and now people complain. But, the numbers say 20%+ of the Matches do go on to non-Primary Care Specialties. In my opinion, unless you would be happy to be a Family Practice Doctor in a Rural Town in the middle of South Dakota you commitment to medicine isn't strong or pure enough. Go to a school that is one of the Big 4, what should be called the Palm League.
Thanks for the video. How does candidate age factor in? That is, at what age does it make sense to go to the Caribbean immediately rather than delaying another year to improve one's application?
Any high end public institution is perfect for anyone, you just have to make effective use of the resources you’re given. At the end of the day, you’re training to become a physician in the real world.
I was thinking about going to the American University of Antigua but I keep reading and seeing videos thay contradict what they claim. And there isn't enough info about them either.
If your going to look at a Caribbean program look at sgu. They will give you the best chance to match. The step 1 pass rate is 96% for sgu and they matched over 1100 students into residency in the US in 2020. Last years match rate was 94% so it’s a no brainer. Only cons are larger class lectures and tuition is higher by about 70k. However your out of state ya Med programs is going to be about 270k and does not include housing as well. If you can’t get into your own state school the cost is going to be somewhat similar
Thanks for pointing that out, Shahbaz! We filmed this video before the USMLE P/F news came out. While USMLE will no longer produce continuous scores, we expect that IMGs, including Caribbean medical school graduates, will continue to pass USMLE at a lower rate than their non-IMG counterparts. Of course, if an IMG would have done REALLY well on Step 1 and boosted their residency candidacy, they will no longer have this advantage available to them.
It depends on your goals! If you want to practice in North America afterwards, make sure the international school you attend has an accreditation that will make it easy to work in the States or Canada.
Ihave my degree as a medic in foreign country when I was in the refugee camp in Thailand and I also have worked for The UNHCR in1987-8 before I came toUS in 1989. Should I apply for Caribbean medical school?
What specifically are you interested to know? While geographically in the Caribbean, PR med schools count among US medical schools given that PR is a US territory. Therefore, residency program directors tend to view PR med school graduates more favorably than Caribbean med school graduates.
Ii had my degree as medic in foreign country and had worked for the UNHCR in Thailand in 1986-7 before 1989. Can I apply to Caribbean medical school for further degree.
Thank you for your video …my son is a British and he got two offers one from American university of Antigua and one from American university of Caribbean ,from your experience which one is the best please ,I really confused and really don’t know which one is best. Thanks
so I haven't taken the MCAT yet, but I have a spot in SG university (they said no MCAT required rn). So here are my options: study for 4 months after I graduate with bachelors and take the mcat and apply and interview for a bunch of schools, which will take a year OR get into SGU right after I graduate....hmmmmm....which one will I regret when Im 90YO ? what would you do?
I'm finishing up my 3rd year with SGU. My best advice is take a year off of school following undergrad. Apply to US med schools for 2 years, if after the 2nd application cycle you didn't get in, then go SGU
@@slateralden4178 how is lifestyle, cultural adaptation, driving etc? i am thinking of applying but i feel like culture shock will keep me from being successful
@@prosoccerstar1188 My time in Grenada was incredible and got cut short due to the pandemic. It's incredibly immersive and you will spend the majority of time on campus with a huge group of peers and support around you 24/7. It's incredible what you can accomplish without distractions of everyday life that you're encountered with living back here in the US. My time down there was the smartest I've ever been and I miss not having been able to be down there longer than the 7 months I was. If you're driven and ready to start but don't get into US school, just pull the trigger, go down there and kick some ass, and when you come back you're gonna be glad you did
Anyone who thinks they have what it takes to be a doctor however want to avoid the mcat = you’re not going to be a doctor. We call those nurses/NP’s/PA’s lol. The Mcat will tell you if you have what it takes to be a dr or not. If you can’t score a minimum of 506 = go to nursing school. I truly feel for her. She seems like a nice kind hearted young woman. Any “med school” that doesn’t require an mcat = run away as fast as you can
@@Shemmassian Any particular reason why not? They are newer school and seem to be improving. In addition, they claim to have higher attrition rates than the ones you listed. Thanks
@@tailorforeman7082 🥺 thankyou very much , But Trinity's site shows that they have accreditation to USA Medical . And I've been thinking for months and been asking them "if I'll get job in USA or not because I'm an Indian student ?" And they say "yes you'll get great residencies and jobs based on your marks the levels will be variable" .
I'm finishing up my 3rd year with SGU, but the thing is education is what you make of it. I know students who are absolutely brilliant and one's who are definitely not. The point is that the opportunities to learn are definitely there and can be taken advantage of if you want to
