Which Caribbean Med School Should You Go To?
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- Which Caribbean Med School Should You Go To? What are the best med schools in the Caribbean that will help you get residency in the United States as an international medical graduate?
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Dr. Buck tells his experience as an IMG and gives you advice on what medical schools in the Caribbean are the best for gaining a residency in the United States as a doctor, surgeon, nurse, etc. Where should you go to become and international medical graduate that plans on working in America?
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"It took off like a f**king rocket ship!" LOL
Hahahah glad u like!
That was a freaking hilarious!! 😂
Wow!! I am a current MS2 at RUSM & we got hit by a hurricane in the fall. We are currently in the states for a year because the damage was so bad! So refreshing to hear and see someone else go through the same thing and still doing well! You got yourself a new subscriber! :)
oh nooooo...so sorry to hear it!!! well thank u for subscribing!!!
Thanks, and no problem! Yeah it was really bad it started off as a tropical storm, upgraded to category 1, and within HOURS Hurricane Maria went to a category FIVE! It was a mess...I have countless stories lol! But again thanks for sharing your story it meant a lot! #KeepBeingGreat
This is actually insanely inspiring. I'm still in high school, but have been taking all my classes at a college, and I've consistently been a B-C student. I dream of becoming a physician, and I'm willing to commit to the grind. I'm not letting my past fuck up my future! Great video!
How’s college life going?
Legend has it, that shit is still swirling around the Caribbean.
hahaah
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Hello sir plz send me contact details of st Mathew clinical rotation admission office
I will be heading to veterinary school at Ross at the end of this month. To be honest, I was getting cold feet almost instantly after acceptance and the self-doubt started creeping up again. I actually did the same thing you did and just applied to one school, Ross. But watching some of your videos and others like it is helping me stay confident! Keep it up.
Uvun Ramachandran hey! How did you apply?
Only mainly consider St. George's University, Ross, SABA, AUC, or AUA (and I cannot even vouch for all of these but they are the ones that at least have some sort of minimum legitimate record). Even these schools have major issues but at least you have a chance to succeed and become a physician in the US. Also, first try to get in the US by applying broadly to both MD and DO schools before considering the caribbean route.
Here in Alabama we have a rural medicine program at UAB and I know a few people that got in there on their first try. The thing is though, I think this only applies to Alabama residents and you have to really sell the whole "country bumpkin" style and show a unique interest in family medicine (you can go into anything). So, those of you that read this and live in a rural Alabama area, consider this heavily!
Thanks for making this video!! I am finishing my second year at Ross and am glad to hear we are taken seriously. We have also just been in hurricane Maria and had a similar story to what it sounds like you went through, so that was fun to hear haha
Thank you so much for being so damn straightforward! This was wonderful and I’ve been looking a for a video like this!
Whichever school has the most exams during a semester or term (I think AUC does) and most opportunities to show you can do the work and do well is the best - schools that brag about placement of residents are advertising themselves, and they are all for profit, so that's good for them, and those maybe good schools for some, but in general you want to go to school that fits your style of studying and school that will not actively try to fail you so that they can fit people into limited rotation spots... go to school where the same number of students who check in also checks out at graduation (maybe 5% or so dropout rate is fine, but not 25-40+%)...
Great info!! Hahaha love your personality as well. One of the best videos I've stumbled upon in a while! Please don't stop making videos! You are freaking awesome :D
Great video Doc!! really helpful !
I'm going to start medical school in the Netherlands (Groningen, not Antilles) this September. Even though the content of your video doesn't apply to me, I still found it to be informative and defecatingly funny lol.
Now, I realize that this is several years old, and I can only speak to how things are now, but SGU lets students retake up to two semesters of basic sciences. I haven't had to do that (knock on wood) but there is definitely some leeway if you don't immediately step up to the plate. will say you are right about the "no bullshit, we're starting now better bring your A game", but they aren't just going to kick you out the minute you fail either. I think a huge part of it is they have TONS of resources available to help students succeed, and they have gotten to the point where there reputation is so good that they get their pick of the Caribbean applicants... they only accept about 45% of applicants, basically picking out the ones who show the most promise. having that ability to start with makes it easier to pump out high quality students and maintain shockingly low attrition rates for a Caribbean school.
That hurricane story is epic!
The video I've been looking for!
Thank-you for making this video
I'm currently a student at Ross University. We just got hit by a cat 5 hurricane that completely destroyed the school and our island and now are relocated in St. Kitts
holy shit!!!! yes this is what i'm talking about!!
Keep going brother 💙🏫
I was hoping you'd have St. Matthew's University somewhere in your short list.. Good video!
Bro. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😮🤣🤣🤣😂. I just fell off the chair laughing 😆😂. The bag took off
Now your story was really really funny... !! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 just spat off my coffee out lol 😂😂
Dr buck thank you, I'm a student from Ross. I love your videos
awesome!!!
Samir Chaudhry what is your tuition fee per semester and how many semesters?
Thanks for your honest opinion it gives me hope that it's not over.
It ain't over til YOU say it's over.
That was the finniest freaking story ever, I seriously laughed out loud, classic!!
Hi thank you, I am trying to raise the money to another Caribbean medical school. If I can't raise the money I will redo the MCAT test over and try for two of the best medical school. My scores on the test have to super high. I will know in a two and half month which way to go.
Thank you for your information.
Hey no matter what med school you went to you will always be considered smarter than a silly engineer like me! Hehehe! I enjoy watching your videos as I get to see what career paths are out there for Surgeons and doctors. Also there is a huge misconception around engineering as well - we are not allowed to call ourself engineers if we dont have a professional engineer registration. You have to do 4-5 years undergrad in engineering and another 4-5 years you work as an Engineer in training under the supervision of a certified engineer. So it takes us as well 9-10 years to call our self an engineer.
Dr. Buck, thank you so much for this video!! I actually just graduated from undergrad and applying to begin St. George in January hopefully, so hearing you pick this school as your #1 was great! would you be able to make a video on how getting rotations in the US for Caribbean medical school students works? thanks!
Awesome so glad you like the video!!! I'll get a video for you about the rotations;)
if you're from NY state, make sure you applied for a scholarship in exchange for working in a under serviced area. People think this means Alaska. It actually includes NY. I'm not sure of how long you need to work in these hospitals, but the good news is that if you do a residency in NY, that counts toward your side of the deal.
Pamela Clayton hi! do you have a email address or someway I would be able to contact you to ask a few questions? Thanks!
Love the scrubs 😍
2 girls and you, during a hurricane...yep shit went down.
naaaaaaaaahhhhh
well actually...literal shit did go down
or up, we dont have proof of the landing :/
Also mazel tov on your hard work and success
Thankfully my med school in Aruba lies outside of the hurricane belt!
You lucky B&^th!
AST what is the name please and the tuition costs?
@BuckParkerMD. .... Omg...you went to st. Mathews San Pedro??!!!!... I subscribed to your channel like a week back and didn't realise that. I went to Central America Health Sciences University in mainland Belize. Just passed out and doing pretty good in India; waiting on exams for residency.
P.S. I love your channel! Hoping to become a general surgeon (trauma surgery) myself.
Dr Parker, love this video! Any updates for 2020/2021?
I talk to my parents about going in med school in abroad help me decide please :( thanks
And what about elam in cuba? would getting into a residency programme be okay going there?
OMG hahahahahahah Mueroooo!! I just love your ingeniousness and frankness! I'm from Dominican Republic and I've seen so much Sh...t like that (pooping in a ziplock bag) it doesn't surprise me at all haha you're awesome Dr. Parker!
ooohhh yeeeaaaaa
Let’s go SGU! Hands down medical school is difficult. But this school provides you with all the support that you need. Also, I don’t know if this is a recent change for SGU but they do let you retake the term all over again for free without getting a grade the second time around. They have different cohorts that caters to the need of students. Just started my first term ! Great video Doc!
Hi m thinking to apply for SGU too...is it really worth it???Do they provide scholarships to those who cant afford???
Gonzalo Militar Im doing research on SGU and so far I haven't heard any bad stories☄
I'm thinking of going there 🌝
Hello doc, what about the University of the West Indies medical school (mona campus in Jamaica)
What are the chances that graduates from this school will be accepted into residency in the US?
Hello Sir...
I want to admission in Avalon University School of Medicine for MD.
What was the name of the Med school you went in Caribbean? Your top 2 are expensive as American Universities.
Nice Omega Speedmaster!
Hey Dr. Parker, I was just wondering if you’d make a video on ways to pay for med school and how different it is compared to undergrad. Thanks!
Is St Matthews the the school that St. George students had to do in their last term in st Vincent's?
sorry i don't know the answer to that
XD hahaha, I experienced something similar but with IRMA, you do what you have to do. Thank you for the information.
This video made me feel so much better! I am a sophomore in college at an extremely difficult university where getting a C is chemistry in considered good! I plan on going to Med school but I have always doubted myself just like you did! Thanks for the video :)
So glad you liked it!!! There is always a way to get into med school;)
Nothing's impossible. A "C" in Chemistry is not the end of the world. Ive helped people get into medical school with 2.5 undergrad GPA's, and in the lower 10% on the MCATS. Use whatever skills you're best at to get what you want. Be courteous, clean, and never try to outshine anyone in as far as material. There were people, including myself with beautiful cars (PORSCHE's, BMW"s & MERCEDES). There's attending who don't drive those kinda cars. I would never have got one if I'd known the type of trouble they make for me. II had a different Rolex for each day of the week, great clothes, and I was indirectly looking for trouble.
Pamela Clayton how did you help people with 2.5 undergraduate GPAs get into medical schools if you don't mimd me asking? & to what schools? If in the caribbean, which particular schools are you referring to? I'm in the same low GPA category just slightly a little higher than a 2.5
Pamela Clayton Hi! What do you mean by you helped people get into medical school? Do you provide those services still?
P Clayton how
I realize that there are "late bloomers" and many who come to medicine later in life. That speaks well of them for successfully undertaking a more difficult path. But, if you are strongly considering a career as a physician, by far the smoothest pathway will be to buckle down and work as hard as you can in HS and college. That's the best prep. for the MCAT. Do well and gain admission to the best U.S. school you can find which grants an M.D. degree. But remember that med. school is only the beginning of a NEVER-ENDING educational process. We are all always struggling just to keep up let alone trying to advance our skills. I would definitely NOT recommend a medical career to anyone who was not highly motivated. Over the years I've told several to do dentistry instead. Seriously!
Dentistry is saturated.Glory days are over besides when the economy goes down dentists lose business.
@@rebekatalebi8046 During economic declines, virtually everyone suffers. Fortunately economies usually recover well. Dentistry certainly isn't "saturated" in my state. It still provides a very good life style while being both useful and intellectually stimulating.
Great Video, I love the honesty. Do you have any advice/insight on Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara ?
Hey Dr. Buck! Can you tell us how you chose where you were going to apply for residency? and how many hospitals you applied to?
yes absolutely. will do a vid on that!
I took a sh*t in a plastic bag during hurricane Maria in my med school in Dominica 😭😭😭😭....I know exactly what he is talking about
ahhaahaha omg we r twins!
All the schools in Dominica have relocated out of the country for now ...the country was pretty crushed
OmG ohhh ! 😭😭😭😭😭😭/😂
Doctor Buck, It was great video. Do you know anything about Windsor University in St.Kitts. I am thinking about it for my MBBS.
I also need some information about this school. Are you there?
THANKS A LOT, VERY USEFUL ...
How much did the Caribbean beaches, culture, and lifestyle play a contributing role in your decision making matrix?
Hi Dr. Buck Parker...actually I’ve got myself enrolled to American University of Antigua and I wanted to know your opinion regarding that whether it’s the right choice or not. Because they do claim that they’re one of the best universities in Caribbean...is that really true...??
LOL. Your story was very funny!!!
good advice, and interesting story at the start hahaha :P
What is your take on going DO for internal medicine? You've mentioned a stigma or a chip on their shoulder, what do you mean by that?
I lived on Saba in the Dutch Antilles, what do you think of SUSOM ?
Hey buck what are your thoughts on the st Vincent med school in the carribean islands. Also this provided me with a lot of insight on med school selection.
sorry i don't really know much about that school so i can't comment good or bad.
hello doc, did you hear about this college, trinity school of medicine in st vincdnt?
Do they recognize the cuban's system? @Buck Parker
I honestly want to create a group me with people applying to these schools. I am having difficult time deciding what should I do
LMAO your story was hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great video :)
Do you have any idea about John F. Kennedy Medical School?
Hi Buck
I just found your channel, and the contents are very helpful. I would like to thank you for the great contents.
I have a BSN in nursing and I work on a med-surge floor. I want to apply to a medical schools in Cribean. Will the nursing experience will to get me matched in the US? I am nervous about not matching back in the US.
My brother graduated from St. George, very tough school. First year 1/3 of the students were cut, pretty much its straight As or nothing. After he graduated, he ended up getting into one of the top pathology programs in the east coast.
yesssssss. congrats to him!
sga86 really I’ve been really thinking about that school. Are students with B’s and C’s really kicked out?
Really? They have relatively low requirements for entry though... I talked to a coordinator and they said at least a 3.0 GPA and 500 on the MCAT...
pplrjustppl why are you kids so salty lol. It’s their life not yours they can do what they want. If they fuck up it’s their problem.
Hi! I was wondering if you have any info on programs like IUHS and Oceania. Do you know if these are viable medical programs and if students are actually eligible to get licensed in the US.?They have a distance learning for preclinicals and clinical rotations are done in the US. Just curious to see if you have info on this.
sorry i don't really know these that well
Margarita Morales hi dear, I am also enrolled in IUHS pls can you tell me if you have found out if students can actually get licensed in the US?
Buck, what do you know about Saint James Med School in the Grenadines? It IS accredited, but really inexpensive, and is for-profit.. thoughts?
UNIBE in RD, you graduate in 5 years with all steps done
I am dominican and I live in the USA. I am considering going back there for med school. Is that university the best one?
SGU is better
Did you try or consider a US DO school before Caribbean schools, or were you strictly set on going to an MD school?
I love this guy
What do you think about AUA ?!!!? I was thinking about going there
AUA is good too most of the grads get match residencies
So if I was a b/c student my freshman year, I can pretty much is med school goodbye??? Even if I pick my shit up from sophomore year?? Hope Simeon could help me out. You’re the man doc.
Hi Dr.Puck, thank you for your video,I will be St.Matthew student this Fall, but where did you live on the island? Will the fafsa cover all your tuition and room? Thank you
How is St. Matthew’s? I was thinking about applying.
Thanks for the great advice!! You're awesome!
Have you heard of Aureas University School of Medicine? Also, are caribbean schools tougher than regular medical schools?
I have not. I think maybe some are and some are not. Well I know for sure some are not as hard.
Hi dr. How's about spartan health and science University ?. Can we get residency in US ?
Where was your first, second, and third choice residency and why?
1. Henry Ford 2. U MO of Kansas City. 3. Creighton. Just wanted to get into some bigger programs and stay away from community hospitals. Note: i didn't match to any of those and i scrambled into my #1 spot lol
At St. Matthews do you have to take the comp exam (I think that's what it is called) and score a certain score before you are allowed to take the step 1 exam??
no i did not have to do that exam at st matts
Thanks for the reply! Do you know what I am talking about... I think there are some schools that require students to score a certain score on the comp (pretty much practice USMLE 1 test) before they can even take the actual USMLE 1 test. And unfortunately some students cant pass the comp test.
The school I attend has a comp/exit exam. It's a pain to have to worry about another (major) exam before Step study, but they are making sure you are able to pass Step 1 on first try. This is how the schools are able to advertise a 98% or 99% first time Step pass rate, however, it is also beneficial to the students. Students who don't pass comp, most likely will not pass Step. So this gives them extra time to study to do better on the Step exam.
What do you think of saba university?
Is it worth it?
What's the resudency match rate?
how much money should i have minimally so that i can study medicine in the caribbean?
Hi Dr. Parker, do you know about CMU (Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine)??
Please would you recommend all saints university for a high school graduate
The Dominican Republic is the best place to go! UTESA School of Medicine, fully accredited. I know of many who got residencies in the U.S. in several States.
Can u tell me more about UTESA? i am hearing that it's bad especially the professors. Also, do you know anything about INTEC & UASD?
Hey thanks for the video! I had a question. What do you think about St. James Medical School ?
can you help me with good medical university in caribbean in reasonable fees
So what would happen if I would go to a Mexican school? Would it be the same thing??
Hey I am an Indian medical aspirant and I want to come to carribean medical schools for my Medical studies. There is one particular caribbean medical school, Spartan health & Science university in st. Lucia which is getting crazy promoted in my country by a lot of admission agents. I heard many of their grads are actually doing good and working as a physician in many states of the US. Is this university legitimately good for my prospects of my future as a doctor in US? I am confused and sceptic that I might be fooled by these admission agents, so I might ask it from an actual expert. Will appreciate your help and response 🙂
what do you think of spartan school of medicine in st lucia?
Can u give me some information about Spartan Health Science university. Private university in Vieux fort, Saint Lucia.
Could you please tell about aaims in Jamaica. Is it a good medical school
Anyone know how good OHSU is?
Excellent video, thanks for sharing, much appreciated : )
What do u think about washington university of barbados???
Hi Dr. What do you think of American University of Antigua school of medicine? Is it one if the best top 3 or 5 of caribbean medical schools?
I don't really know much about that school sorry bout that
I've seen most, and throughout my career, Ive met Drs who were from every corner of the earth. Do you know what the difference is between an offshore vs foreign medical school? look into it. that but if info explains why your a better choice for a residency position. I found medical school difficult. try clinging onto someone who seems intelligent and can help explain things to you. Again, where you went to school doesn't really matter. do well on your exams, try doing well in school, and present yourself inn the best light possible.
I go to AUA yes it is one of the top on The Caribbean, just go to a school that has all accreditation !!! Ross AUA SGU
@P Clayton.. Are you sure that you're not a troll?
Lu Ve actually I’ve got myself admitted to AUA... and will be moving to it in the month of August. So I wanted to know whether it’s a right choice for Indians. I Would really appreciate your viewpoint...
Sir i would like to get some reviews from you regarding a Caribbean medical school in JAMAICA,known as ALL AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES(AAIMS, Jamaica in the town of St.Elizabeth facing Black river).
Sir how is that medical school with regards to getting an MD degree and for usa hospitals clinical rotations?( Also including the Indian students that are there at AAIMS)
It would be lovely and extremely helpful if you would make a session on AAIMS JAMAICA including these points along with your personal reviews about it.
What do you think of Saint James?
Do you recommend Washington university of health and science in Belize??
Do you have to go to a Caribbean School to become a Doctor in the U.S? Is it possible to go to a Medical school in the U.S to become a Doctor? I'm a Criminal Justice college student. I'm just curious at times if I should commit to the Medical Field.
Yes of course you can go to a US med school. They are difficult to get into that is why a caribbean school is a good alternative.
What would you say about Trinity School of Medicine?
wouldn’t it be better to go to a DO school rather than a Caribbean school?