Princess Margaret Hospital, Roseau, Dominica

[chickshpro]

[quote=DrVinsk;501171]There are many ways to 'give back'...going back to Dominica to do a rotation isn't one of them. I don't see how you feel you need to give anything to Dominicans...but that's your business. As far as rotations go, try and take your medical career seriously. Dominica is far behind in health care and you will be robbing yourself of information by going to such an underdeveloped country. Did you not know the nurse that worked in the Ross clinic on campus? Why she was even allowed to be in that office is beside me.

I cant imagine having u as my doctor with that view and attitude...obviously u where so muchhhhhhhhhhh better you went to get your education in a 3rd world country. I agree with what was said above... obviously u did not learn humbleness

[nrai2001]

Originally Posted by Student_02

MEEeeoww.. okay enoug on that.

ANYWAYS --> there are always options even if your advisor(s) tell you differently... NY clinical sites do have alot of limits to how many students can take and you do unfortunately have to wait for these sites other then Wyckoff for surgery (Peds is actually a good program at Wyckoff and most likely, you'll have to wait there too in getting a spot) -- ANYWAYS, last resort is Chicago hospitals -- YES -- Chicago -- as much as your advisor will say it's competitive to get in, it's acutally not. For chicago rotations, you have to call the hospitals medical director yourself and set up those rotations with him/her and then notify your advisor (you can't go through your advisor first to get the spots cause they will tell you it's full which is always not true)... hopes this helps.

ok.. no cat fights please

Why are the Chicago programs a last resort?

[BrotherMan]

For anyone who has done, or knows someone who has done pediatrics on the island: What are the hours like? Did you (they) live in Portsmouth and commute, or live in Roseau? What is the call schedule, if any, like? And whom did you schedule the rotation with- the Ross office in New Jersey, or contacting Dr. Cooles?
Any answers would be much appreciated.
Chris

[nrai2001]

Originally Posted by BrotherMan

For anyone who has done, or knows someone who has done pediatrics on the island: What are the hours like? Did you (they) live in Portsmouth and commute, or live in Roseau? What is the call schedule, if any, like? And whom did you schedule the rotation with- the Ross office in New Jersey, or contacting Dr. Cooles?
Any answers would be much appreciated.
Chris

Why would you do any rotation on the island?

[BrotherMan]

I would prefer not to, but considering the situation that is currently present at Ross concerning our clinical rotations, or rather, lacktherof, there are not many options considering pediatrics. I have asked the former advisor LD on many occasions, for the past year for this rotation, and still have not been able to get it. I have even gone to the Ross office in New Jersey to obtain this rotation on multiple occasions. So, I am really fed up with this situation and in an act of desperation, I am resorting to this option.

[Junito]

Originally Posted by BrotherMan

I would prefer not to, but considering the situation that is currently present at Ross concerning our clinical rotations, or rather, lacktherof, there are not many options considering pediatrics. I have asked the former advisor LD on many occasions, for the past year for this rotation, and still have not been able to get it. I have even gone to the Ross office in New Jersey to obtain this rotation on multiple occasions. So, I am really fed up with this situation and in an act of desperation, I am resorting to this option.

Before going that route, contact the Graduate Medical Consultants group (GMC) and try to get a peds rotation in Youngstown, Ohio (Forum Health???). Call the people up and see what they can do first: Home - Clinical Rotations for International Medical Students and Graduates from GMC

Another option would be to do a rotation at San Juan Municipal Hospital. Don't know how if you have to go through Ross to do this one.

[pure_jkz]

Originally Posted by BrotherMan

For anyone who has done, or knows someone who has done pediatrics on the island: What are the hours like? Did you (they) live in Portsmouth and commute, or live in Roseau? What is the call schedule, if any, like? And whom did you schedule the rotation with- the Ross office in New Jersey, or contacting Dr. Cooles?
Any answers would be much appreciated.
Chris

Start everyday at around 8am.
I lived in Portsmouth and drove down everyday...but only because i tutored on campus every night. Though Roseau is a pretty ok place to live; unfortunately not a lot of Rossies know, but you can find ANYTHING you want in Roseau.
There is no call. You schedule with Ms. Pascal down on the island, though i'm sure Dr. Cooles or NJ could also direct you.
Overall it's a pretty chill rotation. You round in the morning with the interns, who are really nice and always take time to teach you. Then you either round with either Dr. M or Dr. O...or go to clinic. (Dr. m and Dr. O are absolutely brilliant and they're awesome at teaching by the bedside)
You get to do a lot: iv lines, IVP, neonatal intubation, neonatal ressusc, suprapubic urine draws... not sure if we'd be allowed to do these at US hospitals due to legal issues.
The latest i stayed at the hospital during my Ped rotation on the island was 1:30pm. Great for someone like me who gets more done reading a Peds book by myself than having conferences/lectures.
Overall i enjoyed it, and would definitely do it again.

[BrotherMan]

Originally Posted by pure_jkz

Start everyday at around 8am.
I lived in Portsmouth and drove down everyday...but only because i tutored on campus every night. Though Roseau is a pretty ok place to live; unfortunately not a lot of Rossies know, but you can find ANYTHING you want in Roseau.
There is no call. You schedule with Ms. Pascal down on the island, though i'm sure Dr. Cooles or NJ could also direct you.
Overall it's a pretty chill rotation. You round in the morning with the interns, who are really nice and always take time to teach you. Then you either round with either Dr. M or Dr. O...or go to clinic. (Dr. m and Dr. O are absolutely brilliant and they're awesome at teaching by the bedside)
You get to do a lot: iv lines, IVP, neonatal intubation, neonatal ressusc, suprapubic urine draws... not sure if we'd be allowed to do these at US hospitals due to legal issues.
The latest i stayed at the hospital during my Ped rotation on the island was 1:30pm. Great for someone like me who gets more done reading a Peds book by myself than having conferences/lectures.
Overall i enjoyed it, and would definitely do it again.

Hey man, thanks for the heads up.

[BrotherMan]

Well everyone, I am 99% confirmed to do peds on the island. P.P scheduled me for the 30th of this month; all I have to do now is have the ross office in NJ send a letter of good standing. I'll be leaving on the 28th or 29th of April and finish on the 8th of June and leave the next day. Does anyone know how to obtain housing in roseau since the housing office does not list housing in that area?

[pure_jkz]

Most of us (clinical students and 5th semester students) just walked around and asked the locals in Goodwill about apartments. Most locals know which neighbor is renting etc.

(Goodwill is the name of the area that the hospital is in. That's where you wanna live. You won't actually be living 'in' Roseau, though Roseau as you remember is only about 10 min walk from the hospital)

A better option is to try to get a hold of the current 5th semesters, and ask them about apartments. If you're lucky, some of them might even want a roommate. Also ask PP, she might know people. Back when i did it about 6 months ago, one of the doctors was renting a room, and PP hooked a student up with that room.

Make the most of your time down there....rent a car, go hiking on weekends, go scuba diving, and just relax and take it easy!