How good is Windsor university?

[Kermun]

:confused: I'm looking into applying at Windsor University, but from the looks of the website it does not look to appealing? However it did catch my interest that you finish in four years. Do you guys have any clue how it is?

[Anisha2939]

every medical carribean school gets done in 4 years....

[DOCplucinski]

:confused: I'm looking into applying at Windsor University, but from the looks of the website it does not look to appealing? However it did catch my interest that you finish in four years. Do you guys have any clue how it is?
generally speaking, all medical schools finish in 4 years. some schools that run on trimesters (Ross, AUA etc.) you finish up your basic science earlier than US schools or SGU for example which run on semesters with a summer break. does this mean you become a doctor quicker than other schools? - yes and no

the match only comes once a year. depending on exactly which semester you start and how much time you take to study for your step 1, you may actually finish your clinicals in your final semesters much earlier than the match. this will give you free time but you can't start residency any earlier. as far as Windsor goes, i'm not sure how their curriculum is structured but it is no surprise that a student can finish their MD in four years there.

[MDIN2009]

Kermun,

Do you want to know how the school is or if you can finish in 4 years?

I can't help you with the website question, that is something you will have to take up with the school.:D


:confused: I'm looking into applying at Windsor University, but from the looks of the website it does not look to appealing? However it did catch my interest that you finish in four years. Do you guys have any clue how it is?

[Kermun]

Thanks for your help. Also I was wondering how the school is, and how the curriculum is aswell, if you have any idea I would greatly appreciate it.

[rannush]

Hey there, if I can choose between AUC/Ross and Windsor, wat do u recommend? I was told Windsor students have lower USMLE scores but is that mainly due to education there or cuz of students? I can't resist the lower tuition and free housing, but is it worth it?



Do you want to know how the school is or if you can finish in 4 years?

[MDIN2009]

rannush,

Do you have any facts...any that back up your claim?:bored:


Hey there, if I can choose between AUC/Ross and Windsor, wat do u recommend? I was told Windsor students have lower USMLE scores but is that mainly due to education there or cuz of students? I can't resist the lower tuition and free housing, but is it worth it?

[nevisbutterfly]

I have heard they offer online classes which you should stay away from because you will have a very very difficult time getting a state license.

I did meet one guy in a Step 1 review course that went there. I think he might be the only one in residency. I looked at hundreds of family practice residency websites and only saw him listed. No other people I can think of was listed.... I am sure there are a few more. Check out their website they do have a few listed and those that passed Step 1.

Go to a tried and true medical school. Even if the cost is more, it will be worth it in the end......MUA, SABA, SMU are comparable in costs. AUC and Ross are good too. SGU is very costly but I am sure is good.

Some of the people that go to these schools don't practice in the states, they go back to their home countries and don't have to worry about Step 1 or getting a state license.

[MDIN2009]

nevisbutterfly,

You are very,very miss guided. Windsor never has and does not offer internet classes. There is another school in St.Kitts IUHS that is internet based.

And if you want a list of current Windsor residents that are searchable online here is the link (http://www.valuemd.com/windsor-medical-school/134630-list-residents-us-programs-who-went-windsor.html). As you can see there is more than one. You should check your facts next time you post.


I have heard they offer online classes which you should stay away from because you will have a very very difficult time getting a state license.

I did meet one guy in a Step 1 review course that went there. I think he might be the only one in residency. I looked at hundreds of family practice residency websites and only saw him listed. No other people I can think of was listed.... I am sure there are a few more. Check out their website they do have a few listed and those that passed Step 1.

Go to a tried and true medical school. Even if the cost is more, it will be worth it in the end......MUA, SABA, SMU are comparable in costs. AUC and Ross are good too. SGU is very costly but I am sure is good.

Some of the people that go to these schools don't practice in the states, they go back to their home countries and don't have to worry about Step 1 or getting a state license.

[DOCplucinski]

Hey there, if I can choose between AUC/Ross and Windsor, wat do u recommend? I was told Windsor students have lower USMLE scores but is that mainly due to education there or cuz of students? I can't resist the lower tuition and free housing, but is it worth it?
AUC & Ross do not even compare to Windsor. I know nothing about their education but the track record and the ability to practice in all 50 states is a big divided between AUC/ROSS and Windsor

[AUCMD2006]

generally speaking, all medical schools finish in 4 years. some schools that run on trimesters (Ross, AUA etc.) you finish up your basic science earlier than US schools or SGU for example which run on semesters with a summer break. does this mean you become a doctor quicker than other schools? - yes and no

the match only comes once a year. depending on exactly which semester you start and how much time you take to study for your step 1, you may actually finish your clinicals in your final semesters much earlier than the match. this will give you free time but you can't start residency any earlier. as far as Windsor goes, i'm not sure how their curriculum is structured but it is no surprise that a student can finish their MD in four years there.

you can actually start residency earlier than the match. there are a few off cycle spots that start in nov/december/january and march. if you finish med school after that year's match you can get your ecfmg cert and you can start at oen of these. i know a few auc people in my class that started residency back in january and didn't even go through the match.

[abuamani]

Nevis butterfly,

You mentioned in your post the following words:

"I have heard"
"I have not heard"
"I think"
You then go on further to speak in a matter of fact tone about the Windsor program. Like MDin2009 asked: Do you have any facts to support your claims? Any body can express an opinion but most people visit these threads looking for sincere guidance based on the truth. I would hope in your practice of medicine that you give your patients facts as to how to procede in issues of their health and not conjecture which is a disservice.

[rannush]

Honestly no, thats why I asked you. I know of one student who just finished her second year and is back in VA now looking for rotations. She said shes having difficulties with that. She still hasn't taken her USMLE and shes not confident she can make it. Thats why I asked if this is mainly due to students themselves, or the school? I don't like to generalize anyway.

I am amazed by the USMLE step 1 review course offered by the school, however I'm not sure if this is also similarily offered by other schools.

thnx 4 feedback

rannush,

Do you have any facts...any that back up your claim?:bored:

[MDIN2009]

rannush,

To answer your question I believe whole heartedly that it's the student who is responsible for their outcome. The School can only do so much, at a certain point you have to be responsible. If that means doing 50 USMLE questions everyday or watching Kaplan videos. And even using Value MD as a resource to help you pass the boards.

Every day I see my classmates getting caught up in everything except the reason why they came. A lot of that has to do with maturity but some of it is just laziness. Now this is not only common here but at other medical schools as well. Every semester we get more and more transfer students who lost sight of their goal.

Are there students that attended Ross/Saba/SGU that did not pass the USMLE? Sure their are but do you ever see anyone questioning the school?
Windsor has many students that passed the USMLE and many of them are doing residency. And many more will in the future.

If I may offer a piece of advice..tell your friend to stop trying to do clinical s and put all her efforts into passing Step 1. Because the clinical s are pointless unless you have passed the Boards.


No matter what endeavor you choose in life your commitment to it will determine your out come.

Best of Luck to you and your friend.

:)

Thats why I asked if this is mainly due to students themselves, or the school?

[rannush]

Best of Luck to you and your friend.

:)

thnx. shes not really a friend. she speakes highly of the school and says she only transfered to it (after doing 1st yr at another carib school) because its much cheaper.

About clinicals, I asked her again to clarify, she's having a hard time changing to another hospital (location wise) so i suppose not much of a problem.

Do you know anything about deadlines? Is it realistic if I apply now for sept 07?

[MDIN2009]

You should be fine for Sept. If you get in please come early because housing will go fast.

thnx. shes not really a friend. she speakes highly of the school and says she only transfered to it (after doing 1st yr at another carib school) because its much cheaper.

About clinicals, I asked her again to clarify, she's having a hard time changing to another hospital (location wise) so i suppose not much of a problem.

Do you know anything about deadlines? Is it realistic if I apply now for sept 07?

[MDforLIfe]

Come here early for decent housing. I got here late and I live probably in the worst place. Regardless, come here and find a safe place. You don't want to waste time during the semester trying to find a better place. Come early enough, but not so early when no one is here and you are bored out of your mind. Come just few days early to get settled, get some groceries, etc.

Windsor is improving and it will get even better. Just come with a positive attitude and everything will work out for the best.

[Prophet_x]

I tried doing a forum search to find out which states are approved for Windsor and which are not, but I didn't find what I was looking for. Does anyone know where I can get this info from, or can provide it? Thanks.

[pac2md]

Isn't AUC a veterinarian school ?...oh should one have facts before making remarks ? the remarks made by people who don't attend Windsor seem to innocently be made out of ignorance but verge on defamatory.
If there is a person wishing to attend any medical school they should interview that schools administration as well as students of that institution, both past and present. That is the best way to get a fair and accurate assessment.
FYI, i have practiced as a PA-C for ten plus years, scored a 29 on my MCAT's and was accepted to Rush Medical, U of I and Creighton Medical. I am in a program that was designed for medical professionals here at Windsor...what that means to you is the school works with their students and honestly wants their students to do well. my biggest reasons (2) for choosing windsor was cost and schedule. What I've found is an excellent, one or two exceptions, staff who care about the students. There are students here i would pit against any other students, at any other school, to test knowledge. there are students here that are taking up space and should be doing more undergraduate work to prepare themselves.
a person could almost compare the difference in schools with the Hyandi Elantra commercials...same horse power with less cup holders for a third of the cost.
bottom line this school will get you where you need to go...how well you do when you get there is totally up to you...for anyone who wants to do residency in any state...contact that states licensing board and if you don't get the answers you want contact you congressman...it is all political.

[ironmic90]

I second that....Windsor will give u your ticket to USMLE. How far you go on the trip....is totally up to u! With any institution....ultimately...it's the students that make the institution not....the institution which makes them.:roll:

[Quash]

Isn't AUC a veterinarian school ?

Oh dag! LOL sorry that brought me good laffs. For clarification: AUC is a medschool in St. Maarten. Ross University is in St Kitts, it is a vet school. They also have a campus in Dominica, a Medical School.

[AUCMD2006]

couple of points:

-first and foremost 99.999999999999999999% of transfers from one carib to another carib school are due to academic reasons anyone that tells you otherwise is usually covering their ego

-second is that 99.999999999999999999% of people that say they got admitted to a US allopathic school but 'chose' to go to our islands for an international experince, wanting to live in a different country, because they just want FP/IM/psych, they know a program director in X residecy so it doesn't matter where they go are also highly suspect. this may be that one ecception and even so in the off chance that someone actually chooses any carib school including sgu, auc, ross, saba over a US allopathic school it is just gonna hurt you in the long run by limiting where you can do rotations, then limiting where you can apply for residency, the limiting you on who will interview you, and lastly either by limiting where you can practice or adding hoops to jump through that US grads don't need