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jelaeris

07-08-2008, 02:13 PM

Hi everyone! I am really interested in Keith B Taylor Program but I have no clue how it works, except that you go to England for a year and after a year of studying they give you are certificate. But there is no information about how financial aid is provided (like does it cover tuition and books?), which countries you can go to serve (can you chose yourself or the program directors do it for you?)

Thank you!

cavalletti

07-08-2008, 03:28 PM

which countries you can go to serve (can you chose yourself or the program directors do it for you?)

There's no service requirement. Many US students attend this program. It is supposed to mirror the Grenada program.

jelaeris

07-08-2008, 08:04 PM

I thought you are required to serve a year in an underdeveloped country... at least thats what it says in the booklet I have...

Kongakut

07-08-2008, 08:26 PM

Please check other threads on GSP, as there are other issues with NJ (residency) and Cali (clinicals and/or residency and/or licensure). You can search under GSP.

Kongakut

07-08-2008, 08:40 PM

I thought you are required to serve a year in an underdeveloped country... at least thats what it says in the booklet I have...

From SGU web page:

Prospective students who wish to apply for this program (GSP) must include a 500-word essay which demonstrates a commitment to dedicating at least a part of their professional lives to practicing medicine in developing countries or underserved regions of a developed country.

IMO, you decide what your level of commitment may be and then write about it.

NYladoo

07-08-2008, 09:05 PM

From SGU web page:

Prospective students who wish to apply for this program (GSP) must include a 500-word essay which demonstrates a commitment to dedicating at least a part of their professional lives to practicing medicine in developing countries or underserved regions of a developed country.

IMO, you decide what your level of commitment may be and then write about it.

That's kind of funny considering those students study in England (a developed/industrial/post-industrial, whatever you call it these days) and spend less time in a developing country like Grenada. :)

Bluefirex7

07-09-2008, 09:24 AM

I am going GSP this fall and i thought i had to serve time or something too..but when i got in back in March i realized you didnt have to...Jelaeris it is one yr in england, one yr in grenada and then pass step1 that summer i believe, then clinicals then residency

ameyer1211

07-09-2008, 04:16 PM

I think it looks like a great opportunity to study in Europe, gain some understanding of the medical practices in developing countries and hopefully be the exact same as grenada. it is kind of humorous that the focus is medicine in developing countries as new castle is much more developed then grenada.

jelaeris

07-09-2008, 06:57 PM

rokshana

07-09-2008, 08:56 PM

oh great! thanks for the information bluefirex7. I didnt know that after 2 years I can take the exam and be a resident. (or is it same for "regular" SGU medical students, or do they jus take step 1 exam after 4 years of education in Grenada?) Please forgive my ignorance on this step 1 exam because for now all my concern is getting into a medical school (hopefully to SGU) (im going to take the MCAT tomorrow actually)...
Thanks again for the info...

no you cannot take an exam after 2 years and be a resident...you take step I after the 1st 2 years, take step II CK and CS after the 3rd year and finish all your rotations, THEN you will be a resident (if you match somewhere)...

jelaeris

07-09-2008, 10:12 PM

wow... I have tons to learn... thanks rokshana..

Bluefirex7

07-10-2008, 12:53 AM

haha gotta pass step 1, then go through clinicals/rotations, then pass 2 and then u match for residency, after first yr of residency i believe u pass 3 and then u get your license..but if uspecialize..u gotta finish specialty training then take the board for it and pass it to be board certified in that specialty, im pretty sure thats the lineup..but i could have something mixed up..