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Few Things To Consider Before Selecting A Caribbean Medical School
- 5/25/2021 12:52:42 PM
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- Manikanth
- BMU
The United States is currently facing a shortage of doctors.
According to the Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), the U.S. will
"face a shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians by 2033.” The
coronavirus pandemic has magnified the need for doctors in the U.S.,
particularly as the population grows and ages.
However, despite this increasing need, many qualified
candidates struggle to get into medical school. Just 40.9% of applicants
matriculated into a medical school in 2019, with the competition getting more
challenging each year. For students with a lower MCAT or science GPA and less
medical-focused experiences than their peers, they might find themselves
receiving only rejection letters from U.S. medical schools.
For these types of students, Caribbean medical schools are
often an appealing option since many of them have higher acceptance rates than
their U.S. counterparts.
However, before committing to a Caribbean or foreign medical
school, it is crucial to choose wisely, because acceptance doesn’t always end
in success. While it might seem like an easier path to medicine, there can be
unexpected hurdles along the way.
What To Look For In A Caribbean Medical School
Medical schools located in the Caribbean have varying
accreditation levels, curriculum strengths and opportunities available to
students. However, four Caribbean medical schools—known as “The Big Four”—have
a solid reputation as an alternate pathway for U.S. students to study medicine.
These universities are:
- 1.
St. George’s University (SGU)
- 2.
American University of the Caribbean School of
Medicine (AUC)
- 3.
Saba University School of Medicine
- 4.
Ross University School of Medicine
Before taking the plunge and committing to a foreign medical
school, here are five things to consider.
1. Accreditation
Accreditation is important because it shows that
the medical school has met the national standards for a program that leads to a
medical degree. For U.S. and Canadian medical schools, the programs are
accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Read More
Source: Forbes Magazine