Hi everyone,

The bottom line is: you will reap the efforts that you put into studying. Yes, UNIBE this UNIBE that, it has its ups and downs...it ultimately depends on the student. I have classmates that are studying for step 2 as they enter their first trimester of internado. Their USMLE step 1 scores have ranged from mid 80's to 90's. Others have taken off to Spain, France and US (Florida mostly) to do their internal medicine rotation..... UNIBE is ranked amongst the most competitive medical schools within the Dominican Republic. I personally know a few graduates that are in prestigious residency programs back in the states..... Sometimes its hard for the student because of the language barrier that exists between the student and the professor. If you happen to be bilingual, take it in spanish, buy your books in English (as I do) and do the course work in spanish. It might be a hard to get used to at first......it all takes time. This will allow for whatever question or doubts you might encounter to be fully addressed by the professor(s). I can tell you that personally I have had the opportunity to assists in many different procedures during various clinical rotation. Its up to YOU to take advantage of it or not...

Thanks.