May 2005 Students Information Exchange!

[Siddman]

Hey, i got accepted for the May 2005 semester in Md program at Saba. Just a little info: - I am from Toronto, and have a Honor BSc. degree in Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology from University Of Toronto.
Thank you

Siddman

[wolfvgang22]

Nice to meet you! Congratulations!!
:-rainbow

I'll also be there in May 2005.
I deferred from Jan. 2005 to fulfill my current employment contract.

BA Psychology, minor Mass Communications
BA Theology, minor philosophy
** Chemistry & Biology, minor history
MEd. Science Education
EMT-B
Qualified Mental Health Professional, State of Texas
High School Science Teacher, State of Texas
Intended interest: Psychiatry, perhaps Child & Adolescent Psych.

[nikkinoodle11]

Congrats to both of you! :P
I also was accepted to the May term. A little information about myself.....
I will be graduating from in December with a ** in Biology from the University of Wisconsin. However, I am originally from a small town in Minnesota.
My intended area of interest is in PM&R.


I look forward to see you all in just a few months! :lol:

Nikki

[shrek]

I also was accepted to the May term.I'm from Canada and have an Anatomy degree :)

This forum really helped me when preparing for the interview. thanks!

[HafSabeen]

I'm also heading to Saba in May of next year. See you then :)

Sabeen - graduated from Smith College '03; major: Bio, minor: English lit.

[ULTR0N]

Hello, I'm ULTRON, got accepted for May 2005


** (Electrical Engineering), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign



Nice meeting you all.


ULTRON

[howardhoavan]

Hi,
I am in for may 2005. I am from university of waterloo,** in Biology and Post-Bac at Santa Monica, CA. It is nice to see we all make to here. I'll see you all in may, 2005.

[petenwe]

they have already started accepting people into may 05, COOL

congrats

[dr.holbs]

I just got accepted today. Info

Neuroscience Degree from BYU in Utah
25 M still in Utah.
Hope to see you all on the rock

[tjnyc2372]

Hey everybody, I'm in for May 2005.
** Biology (SUNY@StonyBrook)
There's been a lot of nice people at this place...hope to see you all in May

[sprvs]

Got my acceptance letter yesterday for May 05.

BA in Chemistry
Hunter College of the City University of New York

This forum has been very helpful. Hope to see you all at Saba.

[Nevermore]

25 male, ** Neuroscience UMass/Amherst. I will also be joining you at the beautiful island of Saba.

[maykel]

Hi, I got accepted for May 2005. I am 26 y/o and I going to be in a medical program for a second time. I attended at University of Havana, School of Medicine successfully completing 5 years. Recently I had the opportunity to immigrate to the United States as result of several years separated from my parents and family. Although I had to leave my studies unfinished still my biggest dream is to become a physician. I hope I have a great time with all of you guys. You are going to love the medical school. cya

[IMG X-Files]

That is good to hear, a good friend of mine will join your group he is from Toronto as well, MSc in Kinesiology and a DC (Doctor of Chiropractic.) After Reseraching several medical programs he decided to attend SABA. (Was accepted to Ross and AUC) However SABA was his first choice !
Again Congrads to all of you !

From my own research and from discussions in this forum I recommend:
AUC, MUA, ROSS, SGU, SABA as the best MD programs for IMGs.
Great Track record (established more than 5 years ! and cost effective, while comparing US/CDN Educational Standards )

Future MD programs that I think are great, and I am following up with graduates and curriculum are: St. Matthwes, Saint James and AUA, possibly Windsor as well.

Regards,

[cathyg]

Hi Guys - I'll also be joining you in May! I'm finishing up a Masters in Life Science at the moment. Spent several years in the military as a medical lab tech/intelligence and the last 4 as a science teacher here in Nevada. Looking forward to meeting you all!

[wolfvgang22]

Hey, I teach science also! What subject(s) do you teach?
Congrats on your acceptance!

[cathyg]

I taught Life Science and Environmental Science last year. I've also taught Biology, Physical Science and Chemistry. I took a leave of absence this year to finish my Masters and prereqs for med school. Looks like I'll be taking a permanent leave of absence now!! I'll miss the kids, they were instrumental in my doing this med school thing. What do you teach? Will you miss it?

[wolfvgang22]

All about me in this thread:
http://www.valuemd.com/ftopic5177.html
I'm half-way down the page.

Things I'll miss about teaching are those students who are curious and on-fire about learning anything and everything they can, kids who absorb anything I can teach them like sponges. I'll miss how students always seem to help me see a fresh angle on old problems or ideas. I'll miss that feeling when I'm teaching and I really get on a roll, and everything clicks and students get that "eureka" moment all of the sudden. I'll miss having my very own lab where I can blow up stuff, set the ceiling on fire, and get paid for it! :D

I won't miss the "No Child's Behind Left" legislation, our increasingly high-stakes state testing, getting my house vandalized for teaching evolution :shock:, babysitting career criminals and drug users, or watching girls with bright futures get knocked up by those drug users, only to miscarry and get pregnant again. (Of course, an MD sees the same and worse, but it's from a slightly different perspective.) I won't miss the ridiculously low salary and lack of respect from the community.

Overall it's been a good experience, I have had great colleagues who work really hard every day for the students. But I'm looking forward to moving on and realizing my own potential further.
My superintendant is mad at me for leaving, I think my principle may cry, but the fact a regular guy like me isn't afraid to chase his dreams seems to inspire the students to do the same.
That's an important lesson all by itself, don't you agree? 8)

[cathyg]

Well said! I feel the same way! :D

[aychamo]

I'm a 23 yro male, (will be 24 in May though). Accepted to Jan 05 SABA class, but I deferred to the May 05 semester. I graduate college w/ honors this semester, a ** in Biological Sciences.

I'm a bit nervous about life on the rock. I vacationed in Saba to check out the island. But I'll do it :)

[marsha_cup]

Hey all... I got accepted to Saba's May 2005 class a few weeks ago. Amazingly enough, I just found this forum now, so might as well start meeting people now. :) My info:

Personal: 22 years old (turning 23 my first week on the island) from very close to the "sweetest place on earth," Hershey, PA.
Education: Graduating this December from Penn State University with an Animal Bioscience major and minors in Microbiology and Spanish (coincidentally, anyone speak Spanish? I would love to keep it up while I'm on the Rock)
Interests: Music (piano, guitar, singing), Photography, Reading, Salsa Dancing (I'm not that good, I'm just learning and I love it!). I want to learn to speak Dutch, scuba dive, and sail, but I guess I should concentrate on my studies first, huh? :lol:
Intended interest in medicine: Hem/Onc or infectious diseases... I love diseases!

OK, gotta get back to reality... I'm having a hard time concentrating on writing my Honor's thesis when I know I'm already in Med School...

TTFN, ta-ta for now,
Marissa

[wolfvgang22]

Congratulations and welcome!

[aychamo]

Hey all... I got accepted to Saba's May 2005 class a few weeks ago. Amazingly enough, I just found this forum now, so might as well start meeting people now. :) My info:

Personal: 22 years old (turning 23 my first week on the island) from very close to the "sweetest place on earth," Hershey, PA.
Education: Graduating this December from Penn State University with an Animal Bioscience major and minors in Microbiology and Spanish (coincidentally, anyone speak Spanish? I would love to keep it up while I'm on the Rock)
Interests: Music (piano, guitar, singing), Photography, Reading, Salsa Dancing (I'm not that good, I'm just learning and I love it!). I want to learn to speak Dutch, scuba dive, and sail, but I guess I should concentrate on my studies first, huh? :lol:
Intended interest in medicine: Hem/Onc or infectious diseases... I love diseases!

OK, gotta get back to reality... I'm having a hard time concentrating on writing my Honor's thesis when I know I'm already in Med School...

TTFN, ta-ta for now,
Marissa

HEy ... :) I try to speak spanish! Are you bringing your guitar down?

[dr.holbs]

I know that a there are a few guitars on the island that students have brought in the past. We will have to jam. About learning dutch. I found out that altough some people still speak it, everything is done in english on the rock. :( I was stoked to be on a dutch speaking island, but oh well. see you all in may.

[aychamo]

hey just in case the guitars are in short supply, is there a supplier on the island?

[pttwomd]

Hello everyone,

I will be joining the May 05 class. I am currently a physical therapist. Have been practicing for 12 years and I fear that I am going to be the "old woman" of the class. Although I act twelve, I will be turning 35 in January. Is there anyone else from Oklahoma or close by me joining in May?

[wolfvgang22]

I'm from right next door in TX! Welcome to the club!
:dancepar:

[pttwomd]

Wolfie...my brother from Texas! Nice to meet you. I feel better already. If there is anyone attending the May 2005 class wanting to e-mail to become more acquainted I can be reached at pttwomd@yahoo.com.

[traumaRN]

......................

[isabelalfin]

I have also been accepted to the May 2005 class on the rock.

I went to BYU, and graduated with a spanish major and philosophy minor. Hope to see you all soon!

[asplat]

Hey everyone,

I'm in for May 2005. Just found out on Friday, great news to bring in the new year!!!

24F frm Montreal...Honours BSc in Physiology at McGill University.

I gotta learn to swim before I get down there :roll:

Best wishes to all of you guys for 2005!!!

:D

[gypsyfey]

My husband was given the news today, we will be joining your group in May
I do believe we have the previous poster beaten as fair as age, my husband willl be 40 by the time we hit the rock. We will be bringing along teenage kids (not sure yet how many, as they may revolt).
Ed has degrees in biology, computer data systems, is ex military and has been a practicing PA in Texas for the last nine years.
We are very excited and will be looking forward to meeting everyone.
BTW thanks to everyone that posts on this site, as it was an incredible help in the preparations and planning.
Bobbi

[old man]

Howdy everyone. I just got accepted today and will be attending in may.
My name is Ed and my wife gypsyfey (bobbi) has already given you my stats. figured i should say hello myself. Look forward to talking to you later.

[Siddman]

Congrats to you Ed and hope to meet you at the rock.....

[kara20]

Greetings,

I will be attending SABA for may 2005 semester. I am from Nova Scotia Canada and have a BSc in biology and psychology. I look forward to meeting everyone I will be staying in dorm and arriving at the end of April. This forum has been very informative.
See you all soon
kara

[Siddman]

Congrats to you Kara , i myself is planning to come at the end of april...may be a week before the orientation.....but that all depends on the air ticket....by the way...i am from Toronto....and hope to see you there on the rock.....

Siddman

[GD]

Hello everyone----

I found this site just by surfing the net----My name is Guy Domm and I will also be starting Saba in May 2005! I have been in pharmaceutical sales for a number of years. I have a BBA in Business and an MA in Counseling. I have been working and going to school full-time for the last 2 years to get to the ROCK! I am originally from Fargo, ND and with it being 65 below with windchill--I wish I was at Saba now. I have spent the last 5 years in NJ/NY and currently in Fargo until I leave for school. I am a bit nervous about med school but at same time excited to meet everyone and begin school. Anyone have any questions feel free to email me at soon2bgr8md@yahoo.com

See you in May

Guy

[GD]

Since there are a few students from Texas that will be in our May 2005 class, What are Texas' requirments for licensure and any problems with practicing in Texas after graduating from Saba? The reports I have seen are conflicting--can anyone help? Thanks---- Guy

[GD]

My husband was given the news today, we will be joining your group in May
I do believe we have the previous poster beaten as fair as age, my husband willl be 40 by the time we hit the rock. We will be bringing along teenage kids (not sure yet how many, as they may revolt).
Ed has degrees in biology, computer data systems, is ex military and has been a practicing PA in Texas for the last nine years.
We are very excited and will be looking forward to meeting everyone.
BTW thanks to everyone that posts on this site, as it was an incredible help in the preparations and planning.
Bobbi

Hi Ed and Bobbi----
Since there are a few students from Texas that will be in our May 2005 class, What are Texas' requirments for licensure and any problems with practicing in Texas after graduating from Saba? The reports I have seen are conflicting--can anyone help? Thanks---- Guy

[wolfvgang22]

If you do a search of ValueMD you will find that this topic is discussed a lot. Some basic things you should know about Texas:

1)If you want to get licensed in Texas, you must do all ACGME "green book" clinical rotations. A hospital having just being ACGME in family practice is not good enough. If you do a rotation in psych for example, the hospital must be listed as an ACGME psych program.
2) Texas requires a family practice rotation, and a neurology rotation. The scuttlebutt is that the neurology rotation may not be required after this year, but that's just a rumor so far.
3) You cannot do ANY clinicals in Texas, unless you are enrolled as a visiting student in a Texas medical school and still be licensed.

Texas appears to be loosening up a little; they may do away with the neurology rotation requirement, and they did give the OK to Ross for licensure of Ross grads. All other caribbean grads are still treated on a case-by-case basis.

Texas will not license someone who has lost their license, or been denied a license in another state. A good strategy in dealing with Texas would probably be to get licensed in another state, such as OK or an easier state like Maryland, become board certified, and then apply for licensure in Texas. At least, that will probably be my strategy.

[gypsyfey]

Hello Guy
Wolf has all the info, and like he suggests , we had planned on getting going elsewhere first. It helps to remember that there are Saba alum practicing here, so its not its not impossible.
When Ed goes to the boards he plans to use the fact that he has been a practicing PA, in good standing in Texas for the last nine years. All of the medical boards here are very tough, but not impossible. Although they do have hard and fast rules, they do also truly look at every application on an individual basis.
If you really have your heart set on practicing in Texas, I would double check the rules when you are set to do clinicals and act accordingly. Then I would double check again before residency and act accordingly. Then I would probably still go somewhere else first.
The three years of residency for IMGs is solid and unwaivering as far as I can tell, which makes a state with a two year rule a little more attractive to us.
Bobbi

[wolfvgang22]

Right. Regarding the residency thing, some states like LA and HW and Maryland only require two years of residency prior to licensure, which makes them good places to get your first license. (I think SC is 2 years too?)

Anyway, the thing licensure does for you is make it possible to make more money, particularly with moonlighting.

You will still end up doing at least 3 years of residency to get board certified in Family Practice or IM anyway, or longer if you choose a subspecialty of any kind.

[GD]

I have another quetion to anyone out there----with regards to ACGME accreditation--- On the ACGME accreditation page of listed clinical rotation programs---very few of Saba's clinical sites are listed--- On the site from valuemd that lists state licensure qualification ----it doesn't mention that Texas requires clinicals done at ACGME listed sites--- I believe everyone that says it's required---BUT this makes me wonder if other states require it as well but ALSO dont list it as a requirement. I guess I'm wondering if other states have the same stringent requirements in respect to doing clinicals at NON-ACGME sites as Texas? and if so which ones?

In addition to this I also heard that ALL rotations and clinicals must be done at teaching hospitals--which I was told that all of the ones listed meet that requirement--

thanks----
Guy

[wolfvgang22]

I have another quetion to anyone out there----with regards to ACGME accreditation--- On the ACGME accreditation page of listed clinical rotation programs---very few of Saba's clinical sites are listed--- On the site from valuemd that lists state licensure qualification ----it doesn't mention that Texas requires clinicals done at ACGME listed sites--- I believe everyone that says it's required---BUT this makes me wonder if other states require it as well but ALSO dont list it as a requirement. I guess I'm wondering if other states have the same stringent requirements in respect to doing clinicals at NON-ACGME sites as Texas? and if so which ones?

In addition to this I also heard that ALL rotations and clinicals must be done at teaching hospitals--which I was told that all of the ones listed meet that requirement--

thanks----
Guy
The ValueMD page listing requirements for state licensures is not complete, rather it is a rough outline. Check instead the rules for licensure stated on each states individual website. Links to the state medical boards websites can be found at http://www.fsmb.org/members.htm. Texas spells out that ACGME clinicals are required. ACGME sites most often are teaching hospitals. Other states, such as Hawaii do not require ACGME clinicals.

You can find a link to a list of Saba's clinical sites on the "advice" page of my website, which you may have only if you promise to vote for me as "most likely to win a Stevie Award" at Saba. 8)
Please note that this list is not complete. Agreements with hospitals can change from year to year. For example, I now hear that Oklahoma rotations may be available, but I don't know which hospital is available. My guess is one in Tulsa. Anyway...

Some of Saba's clinical sites are greenbook. However, if you want to avoid the challenge of getting all ACGME rotations, you can always do your cores in the UK and then your electives in the US. UK rotations are automatically counted greenbook. Also, greenbook electives are supposed to be easy to schedule in the US during yout 4th year.

One word of caution, however: If you schedule your own rotation you have to work with the clinical director at Saba to make sure that a written affiliation contract is put in place between the hospital and Saba in order for the rotation to count, at least in the eyes of the Texas State Medical Board of Examiners.

Oh, and one more little tid-bit for your reading enjoyment:
§155.004
Additional Eligibility Requirements for Graduates of Certain Foreign Medical Schools

A license applicant who is a graduate of a medical school that is located outside the United States and Canada must present proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(1) is a graduate of a school whose curriculum meets the requirements for an unapproved medical school as determined by a committee of experts selected by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;

(2) has successfully completed at least three years of graduate medical training in the United States or Canada that was approved by the board;

(3) is eligible for a license to practice medicine in the country in which the school is located, except for any citizenship requirements;

(4) holds a valid certificate issued by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates; and

(5) is able to communicate in English.
But I don't think that's a problem for Saba students.
Have a nice day. :)

[dr.holbs]

We now have 22 of us who will be going to the rock in May.

Siddman
wolfvgang22
nikkinoodle11
shrek
HafSabeen
ULTR0N
howardhoavan
dr.holbs
tjnyc2372
sprvs
Nevermore
maykel
cathyg
aychamo
marsha_cup
pttwomd
traumaRN
isabelalfin
asplat
old man
kara20
GD

That is so sweet. I am super excited to meet all of you except isabelalfin. I have heard some stories.....wink wink

[dr.holbs]

after reading my last post I thought I should let you know that chris(isabelalphin) and I are best of friends and super excited to be going to saba. Has anyone bought their tickets yet?

[wolfvgang22]

Yep. Cost me $494 from Texas. 8)

[hectorTR]

hello, i'm planning on pursuing an MD, starting with science course work, i didn't take in school. i was wondering how many current students, wrote the Mcat, currently i'm planning to take it and see if I can get into the brody school of med at east carolina, but i'm thinking, i would almost rather pursue school at saba, or neighboring schools, I've been reading the forums and obsessing over state medical board websites for so long (2 months) that, i can hardley wait to begin classes, I'm pretty much planning on taking most to all of the prereq classes (a few over again) at a community college, taking the Mcat and going from there. any advice from students that have gone/are going through the process, would be great :shock:

[Siddman]

You also have an option of doing premedical program at MUA and just do the credits you require to get into Saba medical program. I did not take MCAT and many other students coming this may 2005 have not taken MCAT but its always good to take it...you never know Saba will make MCAT scors mandatory due to high volume of incoming students.....

Regards and Best Wishes,

Siddman

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Faith it seems; is not without a touch of irony

[traumaRN]

just an update -- I'm heading down to Saba next week just for a visit. Spending two days on St. Maarten - two on Saba including a day of diving and a separate day touring the school then back to St. Maarten for one more day of drinking.

I was able to get tickets to St. Maarten for 535. I've seen as low as 435 from KC but those fairs weren't available on my short notice flight. I was getting a lot of different prices for winair to Saba ranging from 280 to 120. A phone call to the St. Maarten office got me "the special" of 56 round trip. I'm sure it only cost me $500 in telephone charges to get that rate LOL.

Anyways. I'll stomp around for yall.

-- Cord
zarc01@hotmail.com

[wolfvgang22]

I got the $120 rate from St. Martin to Saba, it's included in the $494 I mentioned above. I'll definitely be looking for the $56 deal next time...was that one-way?

[*miamigirl*]

Hello, Ill be joining the May 2005 class. Would someone please tell me the names of some nice apartments that are safe with A/C close to the school? My husband and cats will be accompanying me to the island. BTW, Ive been a PA for 5 years now in orthopedic surgery. I have a Masters in Clinical Medicine. Went To Baylor University in Texas. Can't wait to meet everyone! :D

[clean_press]

what's up bro,

I am in the may 2005 class for SABA, at the same time I am also applying to tons of schools in the US, I've been trying to get in for the last two years. I'm a new york resident so that works against me, I've taken the MCAT and eventually pulled a 38 total. But as of yet I've gotten mostly rejections, I still have about 30 schools left, but I had terrible undergrad grades and not much of an application, no volunteer experience .. etc.. I think if you are a resident , then you got a good chance of getting into brody, I looked at their numbers, I encourage you to take the MCATs and try your state school. If not you go to school on a tropical island, so that can't be to bad.

peace

[clean_press]

RAISING THE ROOF , raising the freakin roof

my name is ... my name is.. classified, all that is necesary to know is that I'm entering in the may 2005 class, as a CIA operative.

I did my undergrad in Math and gotz a little premed action goin as well.

:evil: - what's up with this devil face, when is it necessary to communicate evil via email?

westside gangstar,
I may see you in may

Ace Chou

[Siddman]

Nothing much bro....and welcome to the class of May 2005..hope you get lucky with U.S schools..so you can stay at your westside.....see yah at the rock

Eastside Gangster......dont forget to bring extra shells...for my shortgun,

Siddman

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Faith it seems, is not without a touch of irony

[hectorTR]

thanks for the input...i just finished my last day at my current employment, a hospital in raleigh and am off to the country where the air is crisp, the tuition is cheap and i'll have first shift, to be able to do the school at night

[Siddman]

All the best hectorTR and good luck.........

[ruchig]

Hi Everyone!! I will also be joining you in May 2005. I am 23 years old, with a B.S. degree in Biology from Univ. of North Carolina-Greensboro. I'll prob. be staying in the dorm first semester. Anyway, looking forward to meeting you all!!! See ya soon!

[larry]

Hey everyone. Received my conditional acceptance (need to finish up my organic series) for May. I'm pretty excited about it. 34 years old and moving from teaching to medicine...should be an interesting change, right? I'm looking forward to meeting you all and beginning the fun. Good luck in all the preparations.

[wolfvgang22]

Hey *****, I'm a teacher, too! What subject/grade level do you teach? Feel free to PM me. 8)

[Siddman]

Congrats to you *****, i guess Saba is very found of teaches.....it will be good to have some teachers around to teach us juniors good learning habits.....welcome to May 2005 class and hope to see you at the rock.....


Siddman

[clean_press]

Who among the incoming class is looking to get into herbal medicine?

I think y'all know what I'm talkin about,

now I don't encourage overuse to my future patients but once every 3 months is an appropriate protocol in my opinion,

This way there is no cumulative effects but you recieve the benefit of interupting your nervous system allowing breakthroughs to occur.

I'd like to start a club at Saba which studies the biological effects of these herbal remedies :wink:

[Siddman]

Who among the incoming class is looking to get into herbal medicine?

I think y'all know what I'm talkin about,

now I don't encourage overuse to my future patients but once every 3 months is an appropriate protocol in my opinion,

This way there is no cumulative effects but you recieve the benefit of interupting your nervous system allowing breakthroughs to occur.

I'd like to start a club at Saba which studies the biological effects of these herbal remedies :wink:


Will that involve weed...if so i am in.... :D ... :D .... :D

Siddman

[wolfvgang22]

I'm sure that's against school policy.

[larry]

I'm sure that's against school policy.

Oh yeah, I would say big time. Heck, in reviewing the materials they even mention "public drunkenness" and treatment.

Wolfvgang, I'm guessing we're just the old folks. :D

[Siddman]

Hey good freind clean_press.....A friend with weed is a friend indeed..... :D :lol:

[clean_press]

I am not encouraging the inappropriate use of these herbs,

but perhaps we good men and women of SABA can use then to benefit ourselves and others, I for one!!! will not accept the dismissal of a valud therapy without thorough analysis!!

or I just like to smokedy smokedy..


hippie accent " hey man.... like its all about .... like ..... expanding our consciousness ... man.... like totally.......man"

So let me guess showing up high to anatomy wouldn't be looked upon favorably??

[onamission]

I am not encouraging the inappropriate use of these herbs,

but perhaps we good men and women of SABA can use then to benefit ourselves and others, I for one!!! will not accept the dismissal of a valud therapy without thorough analysis!!

or I just like to smokedy smokedy..


hippie accent " hey man.... like its all about .... like ..... expanding our consciousness ... man.... like totally.......man"

So let me guess showing up high to anatomy wouldn't be looked upon favorably??

I like your thinking clean_press :wink: Wish you were going to AUC

[Siddman]

or I just like to smokedy smokedy..


hippie accent " hey man.... like its all about .... like ..... expanding our consciousness ... man.... like totally.......man"

So let me guess showing up high to anatomy wouldn't be looked upon favorably??

Hey look at the bright side.....we have the whole forest to grow them....and its tropical...so its aren’t going to be a problem...but somebody got to bring the roots...if you know what I mean.....

Siddman

[wolfvgang22]

OMG, Cheech and Chong are coming to Saba
http://img232.exs.cx/img232/9424/100457860wn.jpg

[Siddman]

OMG, Cheech and Chong are coming to Saba


:lol: Good one.. :D :lol:

Should i count you in wolfgang22..... :lol:


Siddman

[clean_press]

My sis is going to AUC in may , we both start together

[Audio]

What was the reason for picking different schools...besides not wanting to be in the same class with your sis? :P

Why did u pick Saba and she pick AUC? I hope you don't mind me asking

[chicago_gal]

I'm also heading to Saba in May of next year. See you then :)

Sabeen - graduated from Smith College '03; major: Bio, minor: English lit.
are you paki?

[HafSabeen]

Sabeen - graduated from Smith College '03; major: Bio, minor: English lit.[/quote]
are you paki?[/quote]

I'm Pakistani-American, yeah. You?

[ResearchingGuy]

I am so proud! I think we may be the only forum on the website with a picture of Cheech and Chong.

That said, let me remind you that Saba is pretty serious about it's anti-drug policy. They tell you there is random drug testing and there IS random drug testing.

Your glaucoma, UC, and nausea will have to take a back seat to staying in school. :wink:

Best of Luck Dudes!

[Siddman]

That said, let me remind you that Saba is pretty serious about it's anti-drug policy. They tell you there is random drug testing and there IS random drug testing.

Thanks for the advise......and letting us know in advance....



Siddman

[clean_press]

Yeah,

No I actually just happened to apply to SABA instead, and I think it'll be easier for me to stay focused on SABA rather than st. maarten. I think on st. maarten the partyin and women would tempt me .

[Siddman]

Yeah,

No I actually just happened to apply to SABA instead, and I think it'll be easier for me to stay focused on SABA rather than st. maarten. I think on st. maarten the partyin and women would tempt me .


You did the wise thing.....



Siddman

[aliyaz123]

Hello Everyone:

I got accepted for the May 2005 semester in MD program at Saba.
Just a little info me: - I am from San Diego, California, and have a Biochemistry background. See you all in May.


Aliya

[Siddman]

Hello Everyone:

I got accepted for the May 2005 semester in MD program at Saba.
Just a little info me: - I am from San Diego, California, and have a Biochemistry background. See you all in May.


Aliya

Hey congrats.....see yah at the rock.....



Siddman

[tjnyc2372]

Hey everybody, I was wondering if anybody wants to meet at St.Maarten, Im planning to be there around afternoon on Wednesday April 27th, if anybody from NY wants to fly there together, or if anyone wants to share a hotel and catch the boat early next day let me know.

[Siddman]

Hey everybody, I was wondering if anybody wants to meet at St.Maarten, Im planning to be there around afternoon on Wednesday April 27th, if anybody from NY wants to fly there together, or if anyone wants to share a hotel and catch the boat early next day let me know.


I have heard that getting a taxi and having a day to spend in a hotel can cost a lot of money at SXM....i am arriving on the 29th of May at 10:00pm and my best buy to save money is to either stay at the airport or to find other students that might share the taxi....and living expense for a day.....don't know how to do that though......



Siddman

[kara20]

Myself and another student starting in May are also arriving at SXM at 10pm on April 29th and we were just going to get a hotel for night close to airport (so far cheapest I have found on internet is 109 US) then take the ferry over in the morning. If there is a few of us, it might be cheaper if we all share the costs if anyone is interested.
Kara

[Siddman]

Myself and another student starting in May are also arriving at SXM at 10pm on April 29th and we were just going to get a hotel for night close to airport (so far cheapest I have found on internet is 109 US) then take the ferry over in the morning. If there is a few of us, it might be cheaper if we all share the costs if anyone is interested.
Kara

Hey kara,

I myself is trying to get a stay after 10pm at the Hotel and get a ferry in the morning.....you can count me in.....


Siddman

[GFLIP]

Hey everybody. I'm new to this Forum...wish I started this a little bit earlier...oh well. I will be arriving on the rock on April 27th.

Hey tjnyc2372, i can meet up with you on st mart...

Hey! Any runners out there? I love to run and will need a running partner. I also play some bball, but i'm a little rusty.

see you all in may.

-G

[Siddman]

Hey everybody. I'm new to this Forum...wish I started this a little bit earlier...oh well. My name is Gerald and I graduated from Stony Brook, NY with a ** in Biology. I will be arriving on the rock on April 27th.

Hey tjnyc2372, i can meet up with you on st mart since we did graduate from the same school and everything.

...I'm a 23 yo filipino male who will probably be the poorest one on the island. If anyone wants to email: premed@gmail.com

yeah i know. dorky email. I used it for my club.

Hey! Any runners out there? I love to run and will need a running partner. I also play some bball, but i'm a little rusty.

see you all in may.

-gerald

Congrats GFLIP and see yah at the rock....

Siddman

[tjnyc2372]

Hey GFLip, i wrote you an e-mail, but in case you didn't get it, yeah I'm interested, let me know what your flight plans are and maybe we can do it out together, congratulations on getting in and keep in touch. tjnyc2372@hotmail.com

[EmmmDeee]

hey Everyone. My name is Jawad. I will be attending May 2005. The way I see it is that we all will be stuck on a big 'ol rock so we better stick together. Anyway I get to St. Maartin at about 5pm on April 29th and my win-air flight is at 5:30pm. I have a feeling I might miss it. So the people who were discussing sharing expenses for the night of the 29th I would like to jump in on that. Hope to have a pleasant and successful 20 months with you all.

--- Jawad

[Siddman]

hey Everyone. My name is Jawad. I will be attending May 2005. The way I see it is that we all will be stuck on a big 'ol rock so we better stick together. Anyway I get to St. Maartin at about 5pm on April 29th and my win-air flight is at 5:30pm. I have a feeling I might miss it. So the people who were discussing sharing expenses for the night of the 29th I would like to jump in on that. Hope to have a pleasant and successful 20 months with you all.

--- Jawad


Congrats Jawad and see yah at the rock


Siddman

[bsiddiqui786]

Greetings and congratulations to all of you!!! :D

I have also been accepted to the May 2005 semester a while back, but this is the first chance I had to contribute to this discussion board.

A bit about myself...

21 yrs. old, male, B.Sc. in Life Science from McMaster University, Canada.

I look forword to meeting everyone.

Peace out.

-Budder.

[Siddman]

Greetings and congratulations to all of you!!! :D

I have also been accepted to the May 2005 semester a while back, but this is the first chance I had to contribute to this discussion board.

A bit about myself...

21 yrs. old, male, B.Sc. in Life Science from McMaster University, Canada.

I look forword to meeting everyone.

Peace out.

-Budder.


Congrats.....to you Budder

Hey...looks like a lot of new people are showing up.......


Siddman

[Dalal]

hello...
I am a Canandian student as well. I'm from U of T...I got accepted to SABA ( last Sept) for May 05. I'm looking forward to starting this new experience...
C U all there...

[finallydoc2b]

Hey 1st semesters,
Congrats on your acceptance!
I have a '93 Jeep Feroza for sale: $3000 not negotiable. I paid $4300.
Runs perfect. No maintenance needed. Oil just changed. New insurance for next 6 months. New sticker. She purrs. Cheap. Leaving island April 15th. Unless you live on the bottom, you need a car! You can send money order here to island or preferably to my US addy. Pictures on request. (PM me for pics.) Do like most of the smarter students, have a car waiting and beat the "Dash." (the mad blitz to get whatever car the 5th semesters are selling.)

[finallydoc2b]

Hey 1st semesters,
Congrats on your acceptance!
I have a '93 Jeep Feroza for sale: $3000 not negotiable. I paid $4300.
Runs perfect. No maintenance needed. Oil just changed. New insurance for next 6 months. New sticker. She purrs. Cheap. Leaving island April 15th. Unless you live on the bottom, you need a car! You can send money order here to island or preferably to my US addy. Pictures on request. (PM me for pics.) Do like most of the smarter students, have a car waiting and beat the "Dash." (the mad blitz to get whatever car the 5th semesters are selling.)

[GFLIP]

Does anyone know how long the stopovers are in puerto rico and st marteen??
.....from what you might have heard....

thanks for the info.

[Siddman]

I have a 14 hours stop at LGA ...New York airport....and another 6 hours at puerto rico.....its just carzy.......:x .....is there anything good to do near LGA, NY ariport after 7pm...anyone from New York please help...is there a good and cheap hotel near by to relax for the night.......any help will be greatly apreciated......


Siddman

[HafSabeen]

Sid - You can take a cab from LGA to nyc for less than 30 bucks and spend the night in new york city. If you ask me what to do there though... i think i'd be at a loss for words... ;)

[Siddman]

Thank you HafSabeen for the advise....30 Bucks is not bad but you never know...they might rip you off too....its NYC..... :lol: :lol: ...any insights on the hotels.....some cheap ones...i guess the taxi drivers will have a better clue........



Siddman

[asplat]

There's the Clarion really close by...its within 5 min walking distance (dunno how much luggage u have)...I think it offers a shuttle bus but I'm not sure tho...the cabbie might be pissed if u make him go 2 mins after waiting for a passenger for half an hr...hehe...hope this helps... :)

[marsha_cup]

Hey EmmmDeee, I'm on the 5:30 flight from SXM to Saba... But I get into SXM at 3. Maybe I'll see you there. :)

[Siddman]

Is there anything any important thing excluding the phone to buy from SXM before arriving to Saba....any advise will be appreciated......


Siddman

[brava]

This car is only worth $1000 top!!



Hey 1st semesters,
Congrats on your acceptance!
I have a '93 Jeep Feroza for sale: $3000 not negotiable. I paid $4300.
Runs perfect. No maintenance needed. Oil just changed. New insurance for next 6 months. New sticker. She purrs. Cheap. Leaving island April 15th. Unless you live on the bottom, you need a car! You can send money order here to island or preferably to my US addy. Pictures on request. (PM me for pics.) Do like most of the smarter students, have a car waiting and beat the "Dash." (the mad blitz to get whatever car the 5th semesters are selling.)

[wolfvgang22]

I think I'll wait to kick the tires on any car before I buy.

[ResearchingGuy]

I HIGHLY recommend that you wait to get to the island before you buy any mode of transportation.

-RG

[Siddman]

10 more days to go.....and counting.....



Siddman

[Siddman]

3 more days to go....and counting.... :D



SIddman

[wolfvgang22]

Well, I board the plane tomorrow morning, bound for Saba. I feel kinda like a deer frozen in the headlights right now...but here goes! 8)

[Siddman]

Well, I board the plane tomorrow morning, bound for Saba. I feel kinda like a deer frozen in the headlights right now...but here goes! 8)


Yah i know what you are mean...i actually feel the same...leaving Canada after like soo long....good luck with the journey and see yah at the rock.....


Siddman

[Siddman]

Two more days to go and counting.....



Siddman

[Siddman]

One more day to go and counting....


Siddman

[edoki]

Siddman, it seems you are excited and the same time relunctant leaving Canada. Are sure you are not mum's pet?

Edoki

[GFLIP]

Saba island life gets old quick.
These are words spoken from the upper classman.

I can see it coming.

[wolfvgang22]

Aww...you are such a worrier! :wink:
It could be much worse, we could be on a less nice island such as Dominica, where Ross is located.
Everybody gets tired and burnt out and whatever, and med school is hard. But we have an opportunity, which we did not have in the US or Canada. And we will keep helping each other out. Carpe Diem!

[Siddman]

Hey../..finally arrived here to Saba/../...nice place......the count down is done now.......hope to see yah all at the orientation....


Siddman

[edoki]

Sidman , I wait reading from you about the latest.

Edoki

[Siddman]

I meet some local goats...they are cool......and the Roosters....they make a lot of noise.....nice surroundings.....no pollution....the locals do drive around like crazy.......specially on small scooters.....its cool though.....I had a chance to see AUC too on my 2 days stay at SXM.....its very hard to study there at AUC ...I think I made wise choice in coming to Saba...less distractions and no crime...I even got robbed at SXM......can you believe it...hope for the best now.....



Siddman

[edoki]

Sorry, Sidman, I hope the robbers did not hurt you. What actually did they make away with?

Please' a little load-down of the new dorm and the best place to choose. I am for Sept class........ 4 months to go!

Edoki.

[sheikh1]

Hi, Sid...... I am travelling tomorrow to Nevis, any Idea how that Island is like. Good luck with your studies.

[Siddman]

Sorry, Sidman, I hope the robbers did not hurt you. What actually did they make away with?

Please' a little load-down of the new dorm and the best place to choose. I am for Sept class........ 4 months to go!

Edoki.

Well i rented a car there at SXm i got off to get a snack...and i heard my car alarm...by the time i reached it they took off with the money i had in the dash board....we locked all the doors but i guess they had a key......the new Dorms are amazing...i am at the old Mathew Dorm....a\but the new Hill side dorms are brand new...very well made......but you still dont have a stove....but the new dorms are worth the money...teh old dorm are not bad a bit noisy.....the ariconditioning makes a lot fo noice...where as the new dorm had central airconditioning and no noise...they have a thick conrete walls...well insulated....nice place to live......but a bit expensive for a single room is 700 bucks more ...but reasonable...

Hope this Helps,


Siddman

[Siddman]

Hi, Sid...... I am travelling tomorrow to Nevis, any Idea how that Island is like. Good luck with your studies.


Hey...i dont knwo anything about Nevis ...allthe info i got is from ol' man find him on MUA nevis forum and pm om' man


Good luck,


Siddman

[edoki]

Thanks Siddman, With your information, I think I will settle for the Hill side new dorm whereas it is once in the program time that we are to live there. It is worth paying for. I need only a room. I think, it will be cool though.

Sorry for the money stolen. Thank God your bags were not touched.

Have you started lectures? Any orientation yet.

I expect more down load at your convenience.

Have a great day!

Edoki

[Siddman]

Thanks Siddman, With your information, I think I will settle for the Hill side new dorm whereas it is once in the program time that we are to live there. It is worth paying for. I need only a room. I think, it will be cool though.

Sorry for the money stolen. Thank God your bags were not touched.

Have you started lectures? Any orientation yet.

I expect more down load at your convenience.

Have a great day!

Edoki

The hill side dorms are cool but still not enough spots...best thing to do is to book it as soon as possible.

Yes we had the orientation + Lectures they are all good......ver good profs..nothing to worry about they .....teach you all even if you have no Bio background....


Siddman

[edoki]

Sid,
Thanks a great deal. You have made my day. I think I have to talk with Gardner today. Glad to read that lectures are good!

Please always keep me posted on the recent info.

Edoki.

[drbt]

hi there...i priv msg'd some of you to ask for your opinion on SABA but i thought i might as well post it up here. these are questions for the Canadians attending SABA:

1. are you planning on coming back to Canada? how tough would be it be to come back here as a grad of foreign med school? do they accept SABA grads?

2. if you decide to work in the US, would getting into clinicals/residencies be tougher? (i.e. visa, etc..)

3. any other info that you can pass along???..........please do not hesitate

thanks,
drbt

[Siddman]

hi there...i priv msg'd some of you to ask for your opinion on SABA but i thought i might as well post it up here. these are questions for the Canadians attending SABA:

1. are you planning on coming back to Canada? how tough would be it be to come back here as a grad of foreign med school? do they accept SABA grads?

2. if you decide to work in the US, would getting into clinicals/residencies be tougher? (i.e. visa, etc..)

3. any other info that you can pass along???..........please do not hesitate

thanks,
drbt

Well its not tough to come back to Canada....all you have to do is pass USMLE step 1 and 2..or write Canadian exams and compete for residency. Its easier to do your residency in U.S and then come back to canada after you are done.

Well as a Canadian, you have to apply for H1-B visa to get a residency and you can only do so if you have got your ECFMG certificate.

WOrk hard and you will make it....


SIddman