Doc2B2007, MartyBlack et al.

Dont listen to folk on this forum, man. Go to IUHS. The view of Basseterre & Nevis is lovely fom the corner of Wilkin & Wigley. These fellas want to deprive you of that man.

You might be suprised to know, however, that many on this forum who have sought to warn prospective students of this circus have actually studied, or taught at this place.

You might be suprised to know, that even the local folk dont take this school, Windsor or St Theresa seriously, or dont know that it (they) exists at all.

You might be suprised to know, that it is well known that the building at the corner of Wilkin & Wigley is closed most of the year in recent years (and this from friends who must pass there daily.)

The online has been a problem throughout because of its execution. The school has always been understaffed. The schooll has never really been about education- it has always been about greed and graft.

It continues to exist because of string pulling between corrupt government officials, and a school official who has well been described as "well connected."

You will never understand the degree of deceit that exists there unless you experience it first hand.

If you all knew what is good for you, you will forget IUHS.

A lot of good advice is given on this forum. But it is unfortunately not heeded. Go to SGU Ross AUC SABA MUA AUA be careful with the rest! Definitely avoid IUHS.

we are discussing the internet program not the on campus program. i have asked several times over the last 4 years for someone to show a fully licensed grad from the internet program...there are rumors of 1 in some nebulous state that accepts online credits but no one has been able to verify this. so is there anyone from the online program that has been fully licensed yet?

and those schools with 2 years have taken in 3rd and 4rth year transfers hence why they wouild be in the residency cycle even after a year being open...case in point look at st james and 'docsoahib' he transfered in to st james in clinicals and was in residnecy before the first class left the island...so who is saying things that aren't true?

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...have had my differences with you in the past, I back your comment.

"even the local folk dont take this school (IUHS), Windsor or St Theresa seriously, or dont know that it (they) exists at all."

In the Caribbean...."be careful with the rest! Definitely avoid IUHS."


The problem is the management. They really can do better, and should have by now.

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Licensing is not impossible for your graduates, but you have to concede this, it is a very limited amount of states, per my research as well as the research of now banned user NeilC.

I won't argue with you over this. Notice I am not saying NO STATE will license, no, that will be incorrect, I have checked it, there are some. But on the other hand, why make such a huge investment when you will be seriously limited in your options?

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I am a third year student who has done the online program and as all other students I have spent time on campus for classes! The campus is not closed and there are students who are on campus year round! I am in contact with several of these students on a regular basis! You are right about the view though it is GREAT! I know who several of the ex IUHS people that post here are and will not discuss their leaving with anyone but them as both they and I know why they left! There are Residents currently who completed the online program who again like all students spent time on island for specific course work. This program will get me licensed in the majority of states currently and the ones who will not do not concern me! If anyone wants to attend this school do not let others keep you from actually working with the school to see if it is what you want! If you do not want to attend this school it is OK just as it was ok for me to turn down the schools in the above quote! This school may not be for everyone but for those who find this to be what they are looking for do not hesitate to apply for admission!

..."This school may not be for everyone..."

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No school is for everyone! Thats why we all have the freedom of choosing where we want to apply!

I know they dont like this, no short cut in med eduction.

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One thing bothers me about many of the replies in this thread.

If you truly are a student at another school, why would you care what the discussion is on a thread in the IUHS forum. It is suspicious at best.

Forget the "whys", how about the "hows'? How would a student at AUC find the time to post about IUHS?

I have stated clearly in my two posts that I have no idea whether or not IUHS is an absolute failure. I do know they have managed to stay in business for nearly 7 years now. In fact, many of the replies in this forum are to posts made 2 and 3 years ago that predicted IUHS' demise. Yet. They still remain standing.

The only one I tend to think is objective is Maximllian. His response seems to be pretty easy to understand.."IUHS is not for everyone, and if you decide to attend there, you have no one to blame but yourself...and further....there are other less risky choices available".

I paraphrased there, but I believe that to be the general theme to his posts.

I agree with all of it. I agree that SGU, Saba, and Ross clearly offer me less risky paths to becoming a physician. The only thing that atrracts me to IUHS is the electronic component to the basic sciences. I am a self-learner, and I don't think I lose anything by completing Biochem/Embryo/Physio/Path online.

Which leads me to the place where I am at. I will apply to IUHS, I will fly down to the island. I will thorougly investigage the licensing issues in my home state. If I am dumb enough to throw away 20K without fully investigating the risks associated with IUHS, who is to blame? Obviously myself.

I can live with that.

And just to better understand the posters here. Can someone help me understand how or why a full-time medical student would give a single thought to the prospective medical school choice of a complete stranger?

The cynic in me believes that there is nothing altruistic in this, but rather a monetary influence at stake. It also makes me believe other programs and schools want the entire sandbox for themselves.

St. George's/Ross/Saba have no reason whatsoever to fear any competition. They clearly are doing it right. However, some of the less desirable schools could do better with less competition. Food for thought anyway.

There are no shortcuts at IUHS it is a four year program for all students No advanced credits, No diplomas without earning it! The program is intense and requires your complete dedication at all times!