Not to be discouraging but one thing you might want to consider that absolutely no one will ever tell you about carribean medical schools is the attrition rates. I am in clinicals now and I am thankful to ross for giving me this oppurtunity but I should probably tell you that my class started with 157 students, by the end of second semester we had 105 of the originals left (I am not counting the repeaters because they didnt start with us). By the end of 4th semester we had 79 originals left. Next we went to 5th and took the comp exam to be eligable for the USMLE step 1 and only 52 of use were qualified to take the Step right away. I was the second person in the class to take the step and I passed. In the end I believe that only around 40% to 60% of Ross students (and probably other carribean medical students) ever make it through and go on to clinicals.

U.S. medical schools have to publish their attrition rates and the average is only around 7% were I believe carribean medical schools have an attrition rate of around 50%. Looking at from this perspective I see now that I was taking an enormous chance with going to a carribean medical school. I must say if I knew then what I know now I would have still gone through it but one thing is for certain, unlike U.S. medical schools attending a carribean medical school is definetly risky from the financial and career standpoint.

If you really want it and you have no other choice but a carribean medical school then go for it!!!!!!!

Just keep in mind that it will take more effort than you have probably ever given before.

Good luck and I hope everything goes well for you.

Sincerely, a satisfied ross clinical student.