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I URGE EVERYONE CONSIDERING THIS SCHOOL TO CHECK ITS ACCREDITATION STATUS with Caam-HP CAAM-HP

Since this is a British Territory all schools to be recognized MUST be approved by CAAM. If it isn't, no IMED, no license whe you graduate. ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum azskeptic http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/187327-new-medical-school-turks.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/187254-positive-sign-gme-expansion.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:33:51 GMT

AMA Backs GME Funding for Nonhospital Residency Sites, Other Medical Education Initiatives -- AAFP News Now -- American Academy of Family Physicians

From the article specifically:

'
In other actions, the AMA house adopted resolutions that:

oppose any further expansion of GME funding to allied health residencies and insist that new GME funding or slots for primary care residency be available only to ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency programs ' ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum Shiz77 http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/187254-positive-sign-gme-expansion.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/187233-reputation.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:50 GMT

I asked a doctor, psychiatrist, if he had known anyone who graduated from a Caribbean medical school and he mentioned that he knew a few. I am posting because he also mentioned that they sometimes get the reputation of being "partiers". I told him that I had read that.

Do you think this will be a problem when trying to conduct yourself as a medical professional? ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum IM/Infectious_:0_Hopeful http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/187233-reputation.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/187058-texas-legislature-approves-increase-gme.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:47:08 GMT

UNTHSC should add M.D. program to its Fort Worth campus | Editorials | Star-Telegram.com

From the article

'To combat this, Senate Bill 1, passed during this year’s legislative session, included an 18 percent increase in state support for GME, as well as a significant increase in support for family practice residencies. A Fort Worth M.D.-conferring degree program would be positioned to capture more of those new GME slots. '


Glad to see states are taking initiative. ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum Shiz77 http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/187058-texas-legislature-approves-increase-gme.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186970-can-anyone-please-advice.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:19:21 GMT

Hi, I know there are probably lots of threads on this matter, but I want you to look at my personal situation.

I have 7 W's.

I have reasonable excuses for most of them...

I had a W in my freshman year; I was ultra stupid.

W General Biology

I then had another W in a summer class; I continued to be as you can see, very stupid.

W in Pre-Calculus

Technically I only have 2 inexcusable W's

For the other W's I have have a reasonable explanation.

I lost a full year because in the first semester I had transportation problems at the end of it, and in the second semester I had surgery and my doctor said I had to drop out temporarily.

So, what do you guys think? Do I still have a chance of getting in?

Honestly, I've tried many times to change my major, but there is something that really pulls me towards medicine.I like it a lot. I tried engineering and hated it, I tried business and ended hating it too. I cannot visualize myself doing anything more than being a physician, but I always lack in motivation and fear that I will not get what I most want in life. I'm too insecure. I have many fears. I'm desperate to find a good advice on this matter.

Thanks in advance. ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum rob_garcia http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186970-can-anyone-please-advice.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186936-invitation-university-torontos-annual-international-medical-school-symposium.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:59:32 GMT

Hello!

The Human Biology Students' Union at the University of Toronto would like to invite you to our 2nd annual International Medical School Symposium.

It will be held on Thursday, November 19th, from 5 to 9pm, at the Earth Sciences Centre (33 Willcocks Street, Toronto, M5S 3B3), Room 1050.

We'll have representatives of schools and organizations from Australia, Ireland, the Caribbean and the Canadian Armed Forces. HealthForceOntario will also be present to explain the process of practising in Canada after obtaining a foreign medical degree.

So if you're in town, come out and make sure you're fully informed about all your options. Feel free to bring along any friends who may be interested!

***FREE PIZZA AND DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED***

Hope to see you there!

All the best,
HBSU ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum mags12345 http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186936-invitation-university-torontos-annual-international-medical-school-symposium.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186927-anyone-situation.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:16:29 GMT I started medical school in the US and dropped out. I am reapplying in the US but getting in would be practically impossible. I might have to go international. I was told I would have a really hard time when residency rolls around because I would still have to be answering questions...

I started medical school in the US and dropped out.

I am reapplying in the US but getting in would be practically impossible.

I might have to go international.

I was told I would have a really hard time when residency rolls around because I would still have to be answering questions about why I didnt finish in the US.


Anyone ever been in a similar situation?

Thanks.

Sara ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum SyrianMD http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186927-anyone-situation.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186910-mbbs-ukraine.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:52:03 GMT

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+************ ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum dore0006 http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186910-mbbs-ukraine.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186859-studies-greece.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:36:32 GMT

Hello,

I'm very interested in medical studies in Athens. Now I'm studying in Lithuania medical university second year and I would like to move to Athens, but there is a problem that I can't find out appropriate information about studies in Greece :(...
So maybe somebody knows good medical university in Athens and if it's possible after two years studies in Lithuania to continue medical studies in Greece? And how much is the tuition fees? ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum MedRed1 http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186859-studies-greece.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186712-us-vs-international-med-education.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:29:43 GMT

Hello everyone!

I guess it goes without saying that I'm one of the many here planning to pursue a career in Medicine. I'm currently a freshman in an American college with a Bio major, and although it still seems a long way off, I'm already worried about how I'd deal with medical school.

Would it be better if I stayed in the US for medical school, or go somewhere international (Europe, Asia...etc.)?

What I'm mainly concerned about is whether or not I'd be able to get a good enough education and a degree that can be internationally recognized.

I'm an Asian American with dual citizenship and have spent a good majority of my life in East Asia, so getting a college education in the States is already more or less a foreign experience for me. I'm adapting well so far, so I don't think I'd find much of a problem moving to another country for med school.

The reason why I'm a bit hesitant in going to med school in the States is because of its insane tuition and the amount of debt after graduation.

But as it is, if a US education is considerably better than other places in regards to what you get out of it compared to what you pay, I'd still be happy to stay in the US.

So, will anyone be able to give me some advice on where best to study? ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum lyricnote http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186712-us-vs-international-med-education.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186663-aim-u-st-lucia.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:55:34 GMT Anyone have any news or info on this school?

Anyone have any news or info on this school? ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum canuckdc http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186663-aim-u-st-lucia.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186651-mbbs-then-practicing-usa.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:20:12 GMT Hello, All! I am completing a MBBS in Pakistan and am wondering what is the process to begin practicing in USA afterward. I was born and raised in USA, and am USA citizen, though my parents are from Pakistan. The cost of completing an MD in USA is very expensive so we are venturing on taking...

Hello, All!

I am completing a MBBS in Pakistan and am wondering what is the process to begin practicing in USA afterward. I was born and raised in USA, and am USA citizen, though my parents are from Pakistan. The cost of completing an MD in USA is very expensive so we are venturing on taking the MBBS route in Pakistan.

I have searched online and the conclusion seems to be that once you complete your MBBS abroad, you can take the USMLE exam and be certified to practice - of course assuming you have completed Residency.

My question is, is this the process after an MBBS? Can I complete my residency in USA? Or do I have to do it in Pakistan? Once I've completed the residency, what exactly is the process to getting certified to practice in the US.

My intention is to work in the ER or a public health clinic. I don't intend on opening my own practice for some time. Basically, I am very confused, from what I've read on this forum and elsewhere, about what exactly does a person do after he/she's gotten an MBBS to work and practice in America.


Thanks!:hail: ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum umairoomayor http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186651-mbbs-then-practicing-usa.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186599-brazilian-wants-study-medicine-us-help.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:09:52 GMT

I know this is an english forum, but if anybody could help, I'd apreciate ;]..

I'm 27 years old now, born and living in Brazil. I have completed regular studies almost 10 years ago and about 1 year ago I started to have interest on finally making to the college rooms.

I have been reading a lot about radiology , and I want to face the Medicine beast. Now, I come to you guys for advice.

What would be mostly interesting to me right now?

1. Try to apply to an american (if possible, Florida) medicine school ?

2. Study medicine in Brazil (6 years) and then try to find a residency in the US after that ?

Always having mind the "time factor", since I'm already 27.

Thank you guys for all the help,

*******. ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum costafinkel http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186599-brazilian-wants-study-medicine-us-help.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186594-applying-summer-student-placements.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:12:38 GMT Hello guys, I am currently in 2nd year medicine in hungary,does any one know if its possible to apply for summer placements in hospitals through any organisation? specifically how i could go about securing a placement say in france or africa for part of the summer?

Hello guys,
I am currently in 2nd year medicine in hungary,does any one know if its possible to apply for summer placements in hospitals through any organisation?

specifically how i could go about securing a placement say in france or africa for part of the summer? ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum tomaseen http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186594-applying-summer-student-placements.html http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186549-frazzled-need-advice-please.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:42:07 GMT

I've spent the last few days trying to do research on my options and I'm even more confused now than I was when I started.

Here's me: I have an honours degree in Geophysics along with a minor in Geology from a Canadian university with a GPA of 3.6. While this was one of the top five GPAs in my class it isn't really very competitive with Canadian med schools. I don't have Organic Chemistry or any of the 2nd year Bio courses that most people with a BSc have when applying to med school which limits where I can apply. I wrote my MCAT and got a 28p, I know that's not great and is probably mostly due to my lack of OChem (got a 9 on that part) but I REALLY don't want to re write.

Oh and I have European citizenship. Two doctor's in the family in the States. I speak French and English fluently.

So I was thinking of applying overseas.

Here's what I seem to understand from everything that I've read. Please correct me if I'm wrong or fill in any info that you think might be important that I'm missing.

Australia:

-My marks are good enough to get in
-I most likely won't get an internship as an international student.
-Will it be possible for me to get residency in US or Canada??? or will I be stuck with an expensive peice of paper and no job???
-Please can someone give me a simple explanation of the moratorium???


Caribbean:

-So the Big 4 sounds like good options but are they really??
-Are AUC and St George significantly better than Ross or Saba??
-Are there any expected changes in the future that will allow fewer residents to go back to the US or Canada??
-What are the major cons to going to these schools??
-Will my fiancee be bored out of his mind on a little island??

Europe:

-Is this something that I should consider??
-I'm assuming that I can only go to France, UK, Switzerland or Ireland
-Would I apply as a European or International student? What would give me better odds of getting in?
-Would I be able to get a residency?
-How long am I looking at? I was reading in another post that it was 15 years from start to finish in UK.
-Is it possible to get a residency in North America if I attend a European school?


I probably have a zillion more questions but those are the majors right now. I'm scared of limiting myself to a specific country. I would eventually love to work all over the world but I want to have the option of coming home to North America.

Sorry this is so long but if you can even answer a couple of my questions or post links to some legit statistics that would help a lot.

Productive advice is really appreciated ]]> Main Foreign Medical Schools Forum christine121 http://www.valuemd.com/main-foreign-medical-schools-forum/186549-frazzled-need-advice-please.html