Caribbean vs. Puerto Rico

[Junito]

I was under the impression that the LCME was the only accrediting body for medical schools in the US.

Recognition of the LCME as the accreditation authority for M.D. programs. The U.S. Department of Education recognizes the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for accreditation of programs of medical education leading to the M.D. in the United States. For Canadian medical education programs, the LCME engages in accreditation in collaboration with the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS). The LCME is recognized as the reliable accreditation authority for M.D. programs by the nation's medical schools and their parent universities. It also is recognized for this purpose by the Congress in various health-related laws, and by state, provincial (Canada), and territorial medical licensing boards.

I'm not here to play semantics...I'll most likely lose But the LCME is the accrediting body for MD programs. So SJBSOM is not accredited by the LCME. I received info from students who attended the school and transfered to Ross from SJBSOM. They stated that the school was once accredited by the LCME. Is that info correct? Not sure. Bottom line, I hope SJBSOM gets LCME accredation. They deserve it. In the meantime, attending a non-LCME approved school that is on US soil is risky.

[Junito]

Let me add that SJBSOM is a great option for individuals who want to remain in Puerto Rico.

[Genossa maximillian]

But the school was never LCME approved. The students used to (right now I am in the process of verifying with IMED and ECFMG) take the USMLE by virtue of its WHO listing, but with the new IMED listing I am verifying if they still can take the USMLE or not. As I quoted you, many students have succeeded in getting residencies in the US graduated from this school and many enjoy privileged positions at prestigious US hospitals. I don't see how than can be weary or dangerous. I am aware of the LCME issue and I am aware they are in the process of trying to get it. Technically speaking, as an educational institution the school is accredited, recognized by its territory and a DOE regionally acrediting body, not by the LCME but by the aforementioned institutions which entitles their graduates to pursue medical licensing in their territory which then, by means of other technicalities may or may not pursue medical licensing in other jurisdictions.

Yes, you are right, it is a matter of semantics and technicalities, that is how I make a living.

Peace brother

Originally Posted by juni711

I was under the impression that the LCME was the only accrediting body for medical schools in the US.


I'm not here to play semantics...I'll most likely lose But the LCME is the accrediting body for MD programs. So SJBSOM is not accredited by the LCME. I received info from students who attended the school and transfered to Ross from SJBSOM. They stated that the school was once accredited by the LCME. Is that info correct? Not sure. Bottom line, I hope SJBSOM gets LCME accredation. They deserve it. In the meantime, attending a non-LCME approved school that is on US soil is risky.

[Genossa maximillian]

Originally Posted by juni711

Let me add that SJBSOM is a great option for individuals who want to remain in Puerto Rico.

I have a niece studying there. There you have my bias

[Infiri]

SJB is a good choice and if you take the Revalida, this is the Step 1 for PR, and do your residency in PR you can practice in some states of the US. Washington DC accepts the Revalida, and Colorado, t
Michigan if you had the PR lincense for 10 years.
Florida same story 10 years. But florida will give license to any doctor who has license to practice in 3 states or territory of the US,
You have the PR, you apply for DC and Colorado and you have the 3 states. and you can practice in Florida...
But you can work in any state with the Federal goverment in any Veterans Hospital, in the NIH, or army,navy, air force.
Right now there is a position open

Department Of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration


Vacancy Announcement Number:T38-2005-63 Opening Date:Monday, September 12, 2005Closing Date:Monday, September 11, 2006 Position:Physician (Gastroenterologist)Series & Grade:VM-0602-15/15 Salary:150,000.00 - 200,000.00 USD Annually
Salary to be determined by Professional Standards Board Duty Locations:1 vacancy - Austin, Texas


Who May Apply

Non-citizen candidates will be considered only after consideration of qualified citizen candidates

Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.



Additional Duty Location Info

Austin, capital of Texas, is naturally beautiful, culturally appealing, ethnically diverse and musically inclined. Austin Outpatient Clinic is the most rapidly expanding area of the CTVHCS.

Major Duties

Physician will work in Austin Outpatient Clinic and in Temple. Will also provide coverage as required on in-patient consult services in Temple. Physician will be required on in-patient consult services in Temple. Physician will be required to take calls at night and weekends for in-patients in Temple. Prior teaching experience is desirable. Candidate must be proficient in all routine diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. ERCP and EUS skills are desirable but not required.

Qualifications Required

1. Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
3. Must have a degree of doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine.
4. Must have current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.
5. Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407 (d)

Take a Good LOOK at number 4, if you have license to practice medicine in Commonwealth, meaning PR, the only commonwealth of the United states is PR, you can practice in this clinic in Texas. And all medical residency in Puerto Rico are Board Certified. San Juan Bautista Hospital is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Peds.
And the best thing you dont have to pay malpractice in this type of jobs...

[blueeyes]

Originally Posted by Infiri

...Take a Good LOOK at number 4, if you have license to practice medicine in Commonwealth, meaning PR, the only commonwealth of the United states is PR...

The states of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia are all officially designated "commonwealths", too.

[KaribeMD]

This is not in response to anything, but just as an update to this thread, San Juan Bautista is now fully LCME accredited for the next 4 years (which is the normal term of accreditation for any school) and their focus is on community medicine, but just as a philosophy that would not present a limitation in obtaining residencies. Also, integrated into their curriculum is a requirement to publish some form of research which bodes very well for their students when considering that everyone applying for residency is bound to have a 3.6 or 3.7 GPA and is becoming gradually more important, and apparently (according to 2nd year students I have spoken to) the classes are now being particularly tailored to the USMLE step exams and the class sizes being small is conferring a great comfort for 3rd and 4th year students. Hope this helps.