Medical Schools in Poland help?

Rand79 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-11-2005, 07:33 PM

I am considering attending a 4 year program in eastern europe, and it seems Poland is really the only country which offers these. Does anyone know which would be better quality and higher prestige in the US? My undergrad GPA is 3.8 and I have plenty of research experience. I have been out of undergrad for two years and I am currently attending a program where I can earn a PhD and an MD, but in 8 years. I have realized that I want to pursue just an MD and do not want to spend 4-6 years on a degree I feel I do not need. Also, I want to live abroad at some point in my youth and this is my last chance!! Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Rand79 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-11-2005, 07:36 PM

PS- I am planning on calling the NY office representing Posnan's medical school this week. Any advice on the admissions process?

josephmedman · #3 (**permalink**) 05-11-2005, 07:50 PM

if you want to goto school in poland go to the school in krakow or warsaw..i went to the school in warsaw so if you need any information on that school just email me at josephmedman@yahoo.com..take care

Miklos · #4 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by josephmedman

if you want to goto school in poland go to the school in krakow or warsaw..i went to the school in warsaw so if you need any information on that school just email me at josephmedman@yahoo.com..take care

On this thread you posted:

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Originally Posted by josephmedman

what is the best source to gain information on this topic..i think it is from someone who has actually gone to the school..not someone who is bitter at another school trying to compare it to an HMI affiliated school like any foreign school outside of the US matters in terms of rank..things you must look at are number 1..stafford loans..only three schools in poland offer that full interest free loan and my school in katowice was one of them..second..clinical rotations..how many hospitals they have..poznan cannot do more than 12 weeks outside of poland for rotations..that is garbage..the programs i have talked to requirew a minimum of two years that which i have complted in both NY and Chicago at great hospitals..if you need more info from someone who KNOWS about this contact me at josephmedman@yahoo.com..if you want to talk to some ignorant haters, talk to these people from poznan that havent even been given the opportunity to rotate in the US and expect to assimilate into the US system..haha..what a joke..delayed gratification my friend..Joe

In addition, you posted on this thread:

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Originally Posted by josephmedman

..it took me forever and a million phone calls to find that same information out..i actually used to goto school in debrecen but transfered out..i have a friend who went to school in debrecen, applied for residency in NY, not only did he not get it, but the NY state board of regents placed a law suit against him..this is no lie..his name begins with a B..i would rather not say the name but this happened about 3 years ago..i really felt bad for him..bottom line..he is doign fine in residency in chicago now..anyways..my point is..dont leave anything out, dont apply to NY if you ahve done more than 12 weeks and have attained credit from yoru school..its not worth it..take care

Now, I am confused.

Which school(s) did you attend?

Debrecen
Warsaw
Katowice

Or all three?

Miklos

gvanderv · #5 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 06:18 AM

Sounds like an agent to me!!!

Rand79 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 10:44 AM

So it looks like krakow requires the MCAT, so that option is out. I have been considering this transition for over a year now and I have finally mustered up the courage to quit the comfortable graduate program I am in. So please let me know if there are any critical flaws to these schools. By what was reported above, it looks like poznan is not worth the trouble? Other posts seemed to praise it, but I guess these could have been reps from the school.

dthomas · #7 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 11:57 AM

If he is an agent, then I would say that he is one of the most unprofessional agents. Can’t even lie consistently, can he? Joe, how long have you been in Medical School? It appears you have lots of experience and information about all these school.

JOE (if that is your real name), and everyone else, please do not mislead students like us. Post a reply only if you have actually been in the program or have enough evidence to support your claim. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not mislead student’s like us. We already have a lot to worry about while making a decision, and on top of that few people for few hundred or thousand dollars are jeopardizing at least 4 year and $60,000-$100,000 for many want to be doctors like us. Your small cut in getting a student to the school of your choice can cost him/her their entire life’s savings or a life time debt.

dt

Mikols, I have been busy with school lately; however, now I have some time on hand, and thus have started to get answers to the questions that you had posted earlier...about checking the accreditation and recognition of the schools affiliated with HMI.

opuscule · #8 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 01:39 PM

If you're interested in Krakow, you should call the school office and speak with them about the MCAT requirement vs. your academic achievement and current situation. They may very well be flexible if you can convince them of your suitability for the program (3.8 GPA + grad student is an excellent start). I believe the MCAT is only listed as required because it is assumed that all applicants from the US will have taken it. I know for a fact there is some play in the recommended requirements, as long is the student is clearly a strong candidate. Good luck wherever you end up.

gvanderv · #9 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerouac170

So it looks like krakow requires the MCAT, so that option is out. I have been considering this transition for over a year now and I have finally mustered up the courage to quit the comfortable graduate program I am in. So please let me know if there are any critical flaws to these schools. By what was reported above, it looks like poznan is not worth the trouble? Other posts seemed to praise it, but I guess these could have been reps from the school.

I think Poznan is "worth the trouble" and I am here. Unlike the troll that posted the flame against Poznan. Be careful with the information you take from this site as there are a lot of agents posting about. Or fishing if you will.

Bye ......... Gerry

mutig25 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-12-2005, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerouac170

So it looks like krakow requires the MCAT, so that option is out. I have been considering this transition for over a year now and I have finally mustered up the courage to quit the comfortable graduate program I am in. So please let me know if there are any critical flaws to these schools. By what was reported above, it looks like poznan is not worth the trouble? Other posts seemed to praise it, but I guess these could have been reps from the school.

Reps from the school? Are you joking? Gerry and I are first year students here. Trust me, if I were an agent, I wouldn't be so honest in my evaluation of the school and the program it offers. Overall, it works for me, but there is room for A LOT of improvement. However, in comparison of most of the 4-year programs in Poland, Poznan definitely has their act together.

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