What are my options?

[mwissa]

I am an undergraduate student in the University of California Irvine and I am getting my bachelors degree in Biological Sciences and Genetics. I have a 3.1 GPA and a 30 MCAT and have strong extra-curricular credentials. Which Institutions would fit my profile. The University must give me the ability, if I choose, to return to an American Residency program or to return as a practicing doctor.
Thanks
Michael

oh please mention the tuition also

[roper]

Is this a setup question for the carib experts, pretending to be Euro students/teachers/mods, to come on here and direct you to the caribbeans?

[mwissa]

Actually Im a student, and Id prefer NOT to go to a Carribean school. I am most interested in Charles, the Irish schools, and of course any English (of course I realize I will not get in) schools. I have no problem with living in Europe after I recieve my degree, but my loans would have to be relatively small. I would definetly prefer that it be US, specifically California acredited. Anyway, Do I have the grades for the Irish schools and exactly how much is the tuition?

[Miklos]

Actually Im a student, and Id prefer NOT to go to a Carribean school. I am most interested in Charles, the Irish schools, and of course any English (of course I realize I will not get in) schools. I have no problem with living in Europe after I recieve my degree, but my loans would have to be relatively small. I would definetly prefer that it be US, specifically California acredited. Anyway, Do I have the grades for the Irish schools and exactly how much is the tuition?

See this thread for a comparison of "cheap" Irish six year programs versus CE programs; http://www.valuemd.com/ftopic33444.html

Better yet, check out the Atlantic Bridge program FAQ http://www.atlanticbridge.com/med/faqs/fqindex.htm to calculate tuition for yourself.

[neilc]

come on to charles, it is fun over here....not the easiest, most direct route, but a valid one nonetheless...drop me a pm or post specific questions and i would be happy to help