You said it, (reading between the lines) some students may be not be the best students and the program may not be helping/teaching to the USMLE examinations.

Faced with your hard facts, one can always get the Mexican License (6 years) and keep trying to pass the USMLE. Maybe this is the only way their dream can be met and they cannot practice is the US.

Everyone’s situation is different, but for sure I believe that all/most of us have a at least a 4 year degree from a university/college. I am not talking about fine art or music but science or engineering.

Some students are plain and simple poor test takers. What is easy for one is a nightmare for another but that is life.

What one student calls studying another may not.

Keep reading, reviewing, and working on questions and on ones comprehension to pass the UAG tests and the USMLE.

We should all be thankful that we are working on our dreams of becoming a Doctor!

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Yes, you will have the opportunity to become a doctor. I am just not willing to pay the price if I can correct the situation and change gears. One thing many people dont know is that the FPP was only for those who passed the USMLE eventually but many non-passing students decide to take the 6 years instead since they couldnt pass the test on time. So, even with no FPP , it is still ok for them to do 6 years. I just get surprised by the amount of students saying, " I will stay until 4th semester, pass the USMLE and then transfer out", it is not that easy people with the kind of education we are getting. The unofficial stats would comfirm such a suicidal adventure. But, hey, it is not my money, my time and my disappointment at the end, just like my friend's today, I will endure. Good luck

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From one of the speakers during Orientation, "There is nothing wrong with Mexico; it is JUST different"

This is what I would like to do to the "burros" of Megacable....

money lost is in leaving mid semester. its not transfering credits. its starting over. people have passed the usmle the first time taken. if the pass rate is 45% its high considering the quality of students here.

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6 years here is still cheaper than 5th pathway?

maybe not so much considering unearned income and accured interest...

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well, gonza. I have more to lose if I stay than leaving in mid semester. With so many question marks and changes I wouldnt be surprised that failing students will be a common practice. See, if you failed a class, no caribbean and/or US school will take you as a transfer unless you pass the USMLE and after 4th semester which is really 5th in UAG terms ( at least you will have to pay 5th in order to take the USMLE according to 4th semester student s here you go another 11K!). Unless you want to go Poland ( no cali ), no caribbean school will take any transfer credits for basic science. Starting over means I will still finish a year before you guys and with no so many problems. I have known personally only one person that passed the first time. All the rest, 2 or 3 or more times. I have had friends and family here for the last 6 years. Most people waited until the end of the 4th year to take the USMLE due to feeling incompetent. I respect your opinion and your decision. Just keep studying, passing your classes and doing well. You will need it once USMLE time come by. Good luck.

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From one of the speakers during Orientation, "There is nothing wrong with Mexico; it is JUST different"

This is what I would like to do to the "burros" of Megacable....

45% , where did you get that number? with the quality of students here and you know what I am talking about just by looking at our class I would say maybe 10% will pass the first time and the rest will take it a couple of times. By the way, say hello to Dr. Cornell and/or Mr. Laundrymatt

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From one of the speakers during Orientation, "There is nothing wrong with Mexico; it is JUST different"

This is what I would like to do to the "burros" of Megacable....

I agree with rasputndoc on this...I look at my own class and really question their drive and/or comittment. Slackers: I'm talk'n to YOU! You really should go to class...at least being there may stimulate some neurological pathways

I agree that everyone has a different ability and learning style. Make yours work for you and start studying as of 1st semester. In class, my goal is to actively listen, while simultaneously try to correlate and connect concepts from previous classes. (I think of this like a game; how much can I recall? and y'know it's actually thrilling to look back just in this 1st semester and see how much I've learned!) This is Medical School: you can't learn it and forget it. One day your patient's life may depend on the information you should be learning today.

Let me just share this sage expression, from back in the day, "He who walks with wise men will be wise.." -Proverbs 13:20

Surround yourself with others that are "smarter" than you and you'll probably learn to study better. What we consider "smart" is definitely subjective... but you know what I mean, right?

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Psalms 37:4 "Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart." (NASB)

Speaking of bad communication, 2nd semester was told randomly today (and written on the board) that Friday is now free and the school will be closed. The staff only found out a few hours before we did, so this confirms that the issues in communication are straight from the top.

Adding to the issue, the school will now offer NOTHING to a school that is not LCME accredited. That's right - my letter of reference from professors is written and in a folder, but because the schools I'd like to apply to SINCE DECEMBER (Canadian woes) is not LCME accredited, they can't release the letters.

They're written and signed by professors. They just can't do the "liberar." Like they're caged up.


The lady that deals with all this said: "y ni siquiera le puedo hacer el favor porque si le doy las cartas, ME MATAN!"

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