How many greenbook sites does Windsor have?

[IluvMD]

To all current Windsor students,

My name is Tony. I was accepted in Windsor's Basic science program for Jan 2010. I was also accepted into AUA but decided not to attend there due to their current unstable loan situation. My question to you all is how many greenbook sites does Windsor have? Are all the core rotations green? I know that Windsor is very cheap, but does it give you the education needed to pass the Steps and make it into residency? I'm looking forward to hearing your answers and would appreciate if you take my question seriously.

I know that Windsor isn't accredited in any states and so i don't know how this will affect my chance of getting into residency. Can anyone that is in process of applying to residency tell me how many states we can apply to with regard to residency? Thanks

[Hiphopononomous]

Windsor is just like any other school in the Caribbean. The bulk of your learning will come on your own. Just like we arent Harvard students, we dont have Harvard professors. So count on doing most of your learning on your own no matter where you decide to go.

As far as rotations go, the school is not going to post where they're sites are. There is a lot of "rotation poaching" going on among the caribbean schools, but yes there are greenbook sites. You may have to wait in between rotations, but you can do all greens. The best way to get them is to pass your Step and do well, and it shouldnt be a huge issue.

The state accreditation issue in regards to NY and FL is only for clinical rotations. This means that you can only do a certain number of weeks in those states, but you can gain residencies in both. CA is the only state approval that matters in regards to getting a license. It is considered the Gold standard, and the likelihood of Windsor getting that is low.

Pass your courses and boards, and do greenbook rotations, and you shouldnt have a problem getting a residency in any state that does not follow the CA approval list.

[IluvMD]

thanks for the swift response. I really appreciate it :)

if you don't mind, i have a few more questions. How are the professors at Windsor? Do they prepare you well to pass the USMLEs? Are there any review classes that I can take while at Windsor to study for the steps? If the school does not post their clinical rotation sites, how are we suppose to set up our rotations or know whether they're green or not? Thanks again

[doctorMS]

im not sure how old you are but as a general note dont forget to look into the 60-90 undergrad credit limitation that will eliminate a few other states besides cali.

[IluvMD]

i've already graduated from college with a B.S. in Psychology. how many other states beside cali that i'm not allow to apply for licensure under this current condition?

[Hiphopononomous]

Just like any other school, you have your good teachers and those not so good. I wouldnt worry too much about heavy heavy USMLE review while you're down here. If you learn the material the first time, and not just cram for exams, then when you get to 5th semester, you will be reviewing and not relearning.

As far as clinicals go, you will find out in 5th semester what clinicals are available. There are quite a few in the Chicago area, and you are always free to schedule your own. Doing a search on this forum would provide you with the means to do that.

[IluvMD]

how much financial aid does a program like davenport gives you? Is it enough to cover tuition cost + living expenses? Is it legal to use the money that the government gives you to pay for tuition at Windsor?

[Born2BMD]

Just a quick correction, you can do a limited number of clinicals in NY (I think 12 weeks), you cannot obtain residency in NY without state approval, but you CAN apply for a unrestricted license and become fully licensed.

As for rotations a LOT will change by the time you go into rotations so too much can't be said, the school is changing and it is changing very fast.

The school provides you with the opportunity to work hard and ahieve your goals, the rest is upto you.

[IluvMD]

Just a quick correction, you can do a limited number of clinicals in NY (I think 12 weeks), you cannot obtain residency in NY without state approval, but you CAN apply for a unrestricted license and become fully licensed.

As for rotations a LOT will change by the time you go into rotations so too much can't be said, the school is changing and it is changing very fast.

The school provides you with the opportunity to work hard and ahieve your goals, the rest is upto you.

changing for the better or worse?

[Born2BMD]

Most definitely for the better

[Torontodoc]

Just a quick correction, you can do a limited number of clinicals in NY (I think 12 weeks), you cannot obtain residency in NY without state approval, but you CAN apply for a unrestricted license and become fully licensed.

what is an unrestricted license?