Important things to know about a Caribbean medical school

Studying in U.S. medical school is a dream that stays unfulfilled for thousands of aspiring medical students. If you’re based in India and you want to practice in U.S., it’s a tough nut to crack to get into a U.S. medical school. A Caribbean medical school is an alternative that can still land you in the same position after your degree is over.

It’s easier to get into a Caribbean medical school as the process is less strict. You don’t need to take aptitude tests and have a minimum score. The competition is less, and most of such schools take three intakes per year. You can save a lot of time by getting into such a school instead of waiting for a year to try and get into a U.S. medical school or even Indian medical school as a matter of fact.

The cost of Medical education is relatively lower even when you consider the cost of traveling abroad and student insurance. As a person aspiring to settle in U.S., you cannot go to a U.S. school unless you’re way too rich to pay for the school. To get an education loan is also very tough for such schools. The process is much easier for a Caribbean medical school.

If you pick a school that’s genuinely accredited, you can live your dream of practicing either in U.S. or Canada. But be careful! Many schools use misleading terms like ‘approved’, ‘listed’ etc. and they don’t mean it’s an accredited school. Only the schools that are accredited will use the term directly and provide you enough proof to back their claims. Those are the schools you need to go for.

Keep in mind that you understand the language of teaching in the school. Keep it at the top of your checklist as many Caribbean medical schools teach in their native language. You as an international student wouldn’t be able to understand the language and it will be way harder to study and grab good marks. Getting good marks is vital as you’ll need to pass a test after your course to be able to practice in U.S.A.

You should also do good research about the US clinical rotations and its setup in the school you’re considering for your medical studies. What are the options you have and where will these happen? All such are essential things to know.

There are no significant disadvantages of studying in a Caribbean medical school if you’re careful with your research and perform well. There are certain claims about low acceptance rate in U.S. after courses from such school, but it’s not because of the level of education but merely because of an individual’s capability. Check more information at AUSOM.