Just so everyone knows, I was in AEP and didn't do anything different than the rest of the med students...in fact, there are MANY students in the AEP program. Also, I graduated basic science with a fairly high GPA and in the same amount of time as the other med students. AEP is good if you need to use it, but if you don't then...well...don't use it. I didn't use it, I didn't go to the 'required' sessions...at least I don't remember doing it, but at least the option is there for you if you need it.

Havent been on this site for probably a year. Wow, life flies. I went to SGU from Jan 01 to May 05. Was accepted on the condition that I attend AED review sessions. I was suprised how many people were in the AED program, and yes it's true, most of the students do really well. I think I went to about 4 weeks of review sessions, than realized that I didn't really need them. But they are well taught and highly attended by students. But if you stop going, and you fail a class, they might not be as forgiving.

It's not that big of a deal if your in the program or not. You'll do fine either way. My MCAT's sucked thats why I was in the program. But ended up graduating in the top 15% of my class. Just a quick plug for this University. I'm incredibly grateful to SGU for giving me a chance to become a physician. You WILL get a good education, and have more fun doing it than any person attending any US school. Enjoy the Island. Its stressful, but you will miss it greatly when your done. SGU taught me how to take standardized tests..........I'm living proof that the MCAT is rubbish. I think I scored a big whoppen 21. I graduated from SGU with a 3.87 GPA, 22nd out of 220's in my class, 230's on both USMLES, and matched my number one choice at a Top 20 University program for Anesthesiology. If I can do it, TRUST me, you can too..........Good luck in Grenada. Look me up sometime if you want to pass gas for a specialty.

Sincerely,

Dr. Evil (Jason)

thank jason....ur an inspiration to us all.

thanks jason,

im going to st.georges this august 07 and i think ur post is a very big welcome sign for all of us.....

Always great to hear a success story, thanks.

please keep this thread ABOUT aep. thank you.

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Steph
If you get a warning, put on yer manpants and stop whining about it.

Hi all,
My interview letter says at the end that it will be conducted for the school of medicine, but may also be considered for the Foundation to Meidicine Program. Dis anyone receive a similar letter or have any information?

Wow!!!!!
dang, this is def. an uplifting story....congrats!!!

okay, a silly question..I just read the last 2 pages of this thread and didn't get my answer so here it goes.
Is AEP and Foundation of Medicine the same program??? If not, then what is the difference between the two?

no its not the same
FOM is basially the last semester of premed yr 3

AEP is straight to MD, but you are required to attend weekly tutoring session