Which states?

[Future_student]

Hi, just wondering where I can find out what states would accept students from Xavier-Aruba and will it be the same for Xavier-Panama? Which campus would be a better? If I am deciding to come to Canada will it matter what states are accept XUSOM?

[khsyed]

Right now the only states that we know that we know that Foreign
Medical students cannot practice in is California and Texas. For your
information and research you can find out what each specific state
requires by searching the Federation of State Medical Boards at
FSMB (http://www.fsmb.org).

[WiiGirl]

Any medical school will remain unproven until such time it can provide an example of a graduate with an unrestricted medical license to practice in the location of interest.

[WiiGirl]

Any medical school will remain unproven until such time it can provide an example of a graduate with an unrestricted medical license to practice in the location of interest.

[jameslynton]

...If I am deciding to come to Canada will it matter what states are accept XUSOM?Try Saba and SGU if you want to get back to Canada. They have the best luck in placing a few students (and I mean a few) back in Canadian residencies. Look on their websites at residencies. You would not buy a car without seeing it. So go see these schools before you go. You are going to spend a lot of money, time and effort. You don't want to get a MD degree that is useless for you to earn a living with in the place of your choice.

[khsyed]

Here's the thing... any MD Degree coming from Xavier as it stands right now will read Xavier, Aruba. The campus in Panama is just an english program using the Aruba charter at a Panama WHO/IMED listed school taught in spanish called Universidad Latina de Panamá (http://www.ulat.ac.pa/es/index.php) .

As far as Canada goes, you will need to go to a school that is WHO Listed, but good luck in getting a residency spot. Therefore, you will have to go to the US most likely and do your PGY's (residency) there. But, before you can get to practice in the USA you will then have to return to your home country for a min. of 2 years before you can apply once more for an immigrant visa to live and work in the USA. This is the whole J1 Visa/H1B Visa thing. And don't forget you are still not licensed to practice in the USA at this point. If on the other hand you wish to return to Canada, after residency, you will still have to find a state that will give you that opportunity for residency, and then what's worst, you will have to take your last year of residency over again as in the case in Ontario. However, I know of some FMG's from Canada who went to SGU or Saba, and returned to do residency in Manitoba. But, don't forget also, there are the Canadian licensing exams too in addition to the Step's.

So, plan ahead and early, this is not an easy route to figure out. Probably why most will tell you that it is easier to first try to get everything done in the USA/Canada. I really could ramble on all day about this, truly, but what I am trying to get across is there is NO simple answer or easy route to getting license as an FMG.

Trust me, I have become a quick study after learning about Xavier. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!




so is it easier for someone who is a U.S. (permanent resident or citizen) to go to a school like xavier or any other carribean school and then get into a residencey program in the U.S.????

[WiiGirl]

Any medical school will remain unproven until such time it can provide an example of a graduate with an unrestricted medical license to practice in the location of interest.

[khsyed]

well, that does not make sence, why do i have to get an H1B for staying in the U.S. if i am a U.S Citizen??..

[WiiGirl]

Any medical school will remain unproven until such time it can provide an example of a graduate with an unrestricted medical license to practice in the location of interest.

[WPW]

Short answer is yes. Anyone who is not a green card holder or citizen will have to get a H1B work visa in order to remain in the usa indefinitely. Otherwise the route is to get a J1 Visa that requires a 2 year absence from the USA after residency before you can return to apply for a H1B visa. FYI: The only way to to become a US Citizen in this regard is by getting a green card first, by marrying a US Citizen, or by green card lottery, or by getting a H1B work visa.

It's simple math really, if you are a "star" the hosiptal will try to obtain the H1B visa, otherwise, you'll be just another warm body.

USCIS Home Page (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)

You can get waviers on the J1 visa part after your visa expires. So you dont have to leave for 2 years.

[WiiGirl]

Any medical school will remain unproven until such time it can provide an example of a graduate with an unrestricted medical license to practice in the location of interest.

[WPW]

no the exceptions are not the norm, but since u print the picture black or white People should know about all options avaiable. This is not just to Xavier students. Lots of IMGz go this route and apply for J-1. Frankly being an IMG SUCKS!!! wish i would have gone to an american/canadian school!! Should have studied harder in undergrad! :(

[WiiGirl]

Any medical school will remain unproven until such time it can provide an example of a graduate with an unrestricted medical license to practice in the location of interest.