I believe you will forgo U.S. clinical experience (USCE) which will put you at a disadvantage relative to carib grads who have USCE, LOR from US physicians. Many programs have a requirement for USCE and US letters. I think you will still get a residency if you go to UAG but you will probably have more options if you go to SGU. I agree with the other posters that location should generally be a secondary factor in medical school selection. I don't think selecting UAG would be a disaster or prevent you from getting a residency; however, you will be a stronger candidate if you get USCE, etc.
I think there is an ethical angle as well. As a future doctor, you have a responsibility to obtain the best training you can. Ask yourself, "Would my future patients benefit more if I got clinical training in Mexico or the US?"
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Originally Posted by golakers
well, i don't know if i want to work in mexico long-term. i lived and worked there for 6 months and kind of fell in love with the culture. this complicates my decision, expecially since i do not see HUGE CONS against UAG in favor of another international school. i guess i don't see why everyone seems against UAG.
a month before i posted in this forum i felt about 80% sure that i would go to UAG, now i am completely confused.
my main rebuttal to all these arguments is, if i have almost the same chance of securing an internal med residency after UAG (compared to SGU), i should go there.
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