Licensing question

[lampshade]

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I am considering applying to medical school in the Caribbean, but I was convicted and charged with a DUI recently (stupid I know). I am wondering if this charge will keep me from being licensced in the US, or prevent residency positions in any states. The charge will be pardoned 3 years into medical school if I got accepted this year (also I am a Canadian citizen, if that helps)

[BinFormed]

I would make sure that the particular government of the Island you choose will allow you to enter based on the DUI. I would also make sure you can do clinicals, and residency in Canada. I know that Canada will not allow American citizens to enter if they have a DUI on their record unless you get special permisson for a very limited stay.

[BinFormed]

As for doing clinicals and residency in the US you would probably have to check with Homeland Security, and or The State Department and explain your situation. As I see it your main problem would be the US federal government. I have it from a reliable source that Americans going to Canada with a past DUI (more than 10 years prior) still have a VERY difficult time and are turned away at the border.

[jameslynton]

DUI - no issue - you may have restrictions as to what you you can prescribe in some states.

[med etudiant]

Perhaps the OP can get the DUI "expunged" from his/her record? I'm not a lawyer though.