Best Carribean Med Schools that do not require MCAT

[lanou]

Hello, I am going to be a senior in Undergrad in Michigan and studied Pre-med as a neuroscience major. My overall gpa is 3.3 and my science is about a 3.1. I studied for the MCAT for 8 months but after taking some practice test decided that I did not have the score to get into the USA med schools. I have great EC and letters of rec. I was thinking of switching to pharmacy but I really can not see myself doing that field. I am applying and taking my PCAT in the mean time as a backup. I was wondering what are the best Caribbean school that don't require mcat, or hahah take a pcat instead (longshot)

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[WhovianDO]

Hello, I am going to be a senior in Undergrad in Michigan and studied Pre-med as a neuroscience major. My overall gpa is 3.3 and my science is about a 3.1. I studied for the MCAT for 8 months but after taking some practice test decided that I did not have the score to get into the USA med schools. I have great EC and letters of rec. I was thinking of switching to pharmacy but I really can not see myself doing that field. I am applying and taking my PCAT in the mean time as a backup. I was wondering what are the best Caribbean school that don't require mcat, or hahah take a pcat instead (longshot)

I can't imagine this being serious, but...

I don't think any medical school, even one in the Caribbean will take a PCAT instead of MCAT. If they did, it would be a degree mill only out for your money.

Just take some time and do some post-bac work, and study for the MCAT. DO schools have grade replacement and you will not have to jump through hoops for a residency.

And a note: if you can see yourself doing something other than medicine, do it. Don't make the investment if you're not committed.

 

[Medstart108]

Being committed doesn't necessarily mean you have be able to do only medicine. Fact is, if medical compensation was cut by 75% you will find a lot of people suddenly discovering that they could see themselves doing another line of work.

People say that medicine has to be a life calling. It doesn't, it can just be a job, just make sure you are good at your job.

 

[Top Gun]

You only did a practice test. You haven't even taken the real MCAT yet. Just study harder and take it. If you score about 24 or 25, you might have a shot at some DO schools. If you don't get in the first time, do some extra science courses or a post-bac, or retake your MCAT if you have to. Try at least twice to get into a US school before considering the Caribbean.