It’s a post specifically for international students who are hoping to pursue their medical education in the U.S. It’s highly unlikely that an international student gets an admission in a U.S. medical school. The competition is so much that even U.S. residents try for years to get into a medical school. Then it’s about the finances. As an international student, you can’t have the federal grant for a scholarship to your rescue. You’ll have to arrange for a lot of money and it’s not easy.
But if you still want to do it, here are some tips to make the process easier for you.
1. Plan in advance: Begin early by sorting out the list of medical schools you want. Make a list of their requirements, especially the fee of the course. A lot of universities require you to pay the full course fee and put it into an escrow account in advance. Even if that’s not the case, you’ll need to show your finances to get a visa. Therefore, begin by making a plan to arrange all that money on time.
2. Consider studying for an undergraduate course in U.S.: Your chances of pursuing your medical education in the United States improve if you have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or one year worth of coursework. You should consider doing an undergraduate degree in the United States before you apply to medical schools. If you’ve already finished your bachelor degree in some other country, consider spending a year doing U.S. coursework.
3. Go for M.D. or Ph.D.: The competition is lesser in these fields, and you’re more likely to get admission as an international student. So, why not!
4. Consider a Carribean medical school: Caribbean medical schools like AUSOM provide a brilliant alternative to people who want to be able to practice in the U.S. after completing their medical education. These schools are often affiliated with U.S. medical centers and allow you to do your rotations in the U.S. After passing the medical qualification exam USMLE; you can practice in the United States. It’s easier to get into these schools as they offer less competition and are more flexible in accepting international students. They are also more affordable but at the same time, they provide the same standard of medical education as a U.S. institution. Remember that only the affiliated schools offer such advantages.
If the Carribean medical school isn’t affiliated, it cannot fulfill your dream of practicing in the United States.
Do you think you can make a better decision with all these tips? Remember that it’s a lot of hard work for a lot of years and you must take every step after thorough research. Start working!
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