http://www.valuemd.com/ The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, located on St. Kitts in the Caribbean. UMHS Information en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:48:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://static.valuemd.com:81/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.valuemd.com/ http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187307-img-residency-match-statistics.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:33:02 GMT

so...i was looking up some statistics on past IMG residency matches...well, i was attempting to. anyway, does anyone out there know the total number of residency spots open for the 2009 "season" and how many applicants applied for said spots? how about the percentage of IMGs that applied and received a resdency on their first attempt?

i did read a small article about some graduates that didn't match at all! they had to wait for a year before reapplying...:faint:...and these were graduates of U.S. medical schools. again, i am aware of the fact that how we do on the Step exams is going to be the deciding factor...so what is a really high first and second step score?

good thing i don't party anymore! :p ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) sarcomere700 http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187307-img-residency-match-statistics.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187274-how-many-students-drop.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:24:54 GMT

Just curious how many students drop out of basic sciences, say if 100 started how many finish? I know that's a generalization and a hard question, I've just heard a lot of people drop out of carib schools in general and wondered if people at UMHS had a drop out rate of notice, I doubt it, but I just thought I'd ask.

Thanks ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) dandaman486 http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187274-how-many-students-drop.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187221-deposits.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:32:40 GMT Does anyone know if the Royal charges a deposit for a room? I was looking into the smaller ($650) room. Between the plane ticket, the deposits, the tests, passport and everything it seems like it will cost me $3k before I even leave! Sheesh!

Does anyone know if the Royal charges a deposit for a room? I was looking into the smaller ($650) room. Between the plane ticket, the deposits, the tests, passport and everything it seems like it will cost me $3k before I even leave! Sheesh! ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) KyMDHopeful http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187221-deposits.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187163-prospect-federal-funding-sept-2010-a.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:41:47 GMT

Is there a chance there will be federal funding by Sept 2010? I ask this because the UMHS pres was chosen by the Dept of Ed. Is it realisitc to hope for that.

After reading the threads on here about Citi, I'm nervous about taking a out loan with them.


Also how long until we have to send or $200 tution deposit after we are accepted?

Thanks ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) dandaman486 http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187163-prospect-federal-funding-sept-2010-a.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187095-white-coat-ceremony.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:09:42 GMT

I was just wondering if anyone knew when is the White coat ceremony for the Jan 2010 class?
I didn't see it anywhere on the academic calender. ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) Seit El Doctora http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187095-white-coat-ceremony.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187092-block-3-coming-up.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:35:45 GMT The semester is almost over! Hopefully I can make up for the epic fail that is block2 And yes John, I made a block3 thread before responding to my block2 post

The semester is almost over! Hopefully I can make up for the epic fail that is block2

And yes John, I made a block3 thread before responding to my block2 post ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) oishii_onigiri http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187092-block-3-coming-up.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187082-umhs-state-liscensure-question.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:11:33 GMT

This has probably been addressed someplace else, can someone provide evidence and interpret of how UMHS graduates are eligible to practice in a state that hasn't taken on the cali disapproved list. Every board I've read says it has to be accrediated by the LCME or Recongized by the U.S Department of education, which they're not, to my knowledge. Maybe I'm reading these wrong?

Also states that claim cali disapproval, like oregon or Washington, have a post residency rule, where you can practice in another state for 3 or 5 years and then apply for a liscense to that state?

Thanks and sorry if this has been asked ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) dandaman486 http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187082-umhs-state-liscensure-question.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187037-information-sessions.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:40:13 GMT Hi all. Has anyone attended one of the US info sessions put on by UMHS? I attended the Chicago session last week and thought it worthwhile. It was nice to put faces to names, and ask questions. The main speaker was the VP of Admissions Mgmt. She also had her husband speak and answer questions. He...

Hi all. Has anyone attended one of the US info sessions put on by UMHS? I attended the Chicago session last week and thought it worthwhile. It was nice to put faces to names, and ask questions. The main speaker was the VP of Admissions Mgmt. She also had her husband speak and answer questions. He is a practicing MD and a graduate of Ross, but no affiliation with UMHS. The session lasted about 2 hours, but I was suprised how few people asked questions, considering more than a few had traveled pretty far to be there. I knew just about everything I wanted to know before I got there thanks to these forums, but thought it useful to hear the presentation and talk to the staff. Of interest was the fact that if you visit the school prior to attending, and then are accepted and do attend, they will credit you $500 off your tuition. Also, If a family member visits with you, they will credit an additional $500 off your tuition. They addressed several issues, including class size (and limiting potential future growth to keep the student-teacher ratio down), rotations and housing. Again, nobody seemed to be asking any questions that I would have thought important to a prospective med student unable to readily visit a school in the carribean (although maybe they asked individually after - I did). They also stated that they may/will require the MCAT in 2010. They stated they still had a few open slots in the January and May classes, and that if considering attending, plan on 6 - 12 months lead time. I know from what I've read here that some people have been applying and getting in on what seems like very short notice, but this is what they said. They said they had a large amount of applications to process, and it would benefit you to apply early. They seemed to stress the visa taking some time to acquire. They conducted 4 interviews following the presentation (I wasn't one of them), and then had a presentation for their School of Nursing (only saw a handful of people waiting for that). I was impressed with everything I have read about UMHS here in the forums, and their presentation solidified that. So, anyone else have any input? ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) MDintheSun http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187037-information-sessions.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187010-current-students-oppinions-about-using-tablet-pc.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:51:57 GMT I have a pc that works great and has everything required except it is not a tablet. I want to know is the tablet a great asset in class? Do you recommend me getting one or will my pc do the job? Also, what benefits do students gather by having a tablet if any?

I have a pc that works great and has everything required except it is not a tablet. I want to know is the tablet a great asset in class? Do you recommend me getting one or will my pc do the job? Also, what benefits do students gather by having a tablet if any? ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) StLouie http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/187010-current-students-oppinions-about-using-tablet-pc.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186906-fridge-marriott-royal.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:40:12 GMT

for those who are living in the marriott or royal, how do you manage to live out of the fridge in the hotel room. I'm looking to move into the marriott but am concerned about the small fridge. How is it possible to stock enough food to go into the fridge/freezer if it's that small? Are you constantly ordering room service or something? ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) BigCat http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186906-fridge-marriott-royal.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186855-why-do-people-stay-hotels-instead-apartments.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:43:56 GMT Just Curious why do so many people stay at hotels instead of apartments? Is there discounts hotels give? Is there an advantage? Any comments would be appreciated! thanks

Just Curious why do so many people stay at hotels instead of apartments? Is there discounts hotels give? Is there an advantage? Any comments would be appreciated! thanks ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) dandaman486 http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186855-why-do-people-stay-hotels-instead-apartments.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186828-transfer-query.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:10:11 GMT Hi, I have a few questions about transferring into UMHS. I have completed basic sciences from MUA. I understand that one needs to repeat Med 5 at UMHS however, I also heard that this is treated like a credit for clinicals as an elective. Is there any truth to this? Thanks

Hi, I have a few questions about transferring into UMHS. I have completed basic sciences from MUA. I understand that one needs to repeat Med 5 at UMHS however, I also heard that this is treated like a credit for clinicals as an elective. Is there any truth to this?

Thanks ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) dbg3214 http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186828-transfer-query.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186767-ws-huge-problem.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:18:22 GMT

I just read that someone said 2 withdraws are a serious problem. I have 12 w's so does that mean I'm just plain out screwed even for a caribbean medical school? All I really have to say right now is FML. ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) RedRaider_01 http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186767-ws-huge-problem.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186752-housing-maine.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:10:13 GMT

I've spent tons of time looking for furnished places in Maine. I was just curious how much rent ppl are paying in Maine right now? How many bedrooms? and how far they are living from the school at that price? ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) hanhnee http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186752-housing-maine.html http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186716-total-indebtedness.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:35:47 GMT So I was conservatively figuring up the total indebtedness of all semesters at UMHS using the Citi option. I came up with $175000. I also plugged this into a mortgage calc and found that at 9.5% you could pay it off in 8 years for $2600/mo, or in 5 years at $3600/mo. I am pretty sure I could live...

So I was conservatively figuring up the total indebtedness of all semesters at UMHS using the Citi option. I came up with $175000. I also plugged this into a mortgage calc and found that at 9.5% you could pay it off in 8 years for $2600/mo, or in 5 years at $3600/mo. I am pretty sure I could live conservatively for 5 years or so and get that sucker paid off. All I have to do is see the amount of interest paid and it makes me OK with a higher monthly payment.

Any input? Think $175 is too high? Low? ]]> University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) KyMDHopeful http://www.valuemd.com/university-medicine-health-sciences-umhs/186716-total-indebtedness.html