Yeah, sorry about that. I was under the impression that you could apply for a change of status after so-long in the U.S. I guess not. I am a bit familiar with the H1B though as my cousin constantly is unlucky with its lottery system.
I was lucky enough to have been adopted in my pre-adolescent years which granted my citizenship.
Well medicine is quite similar in the Philippines, but some terms may be different. Most of the diagnoses are dependent on a very good analysis of the Hx and PE, as you would have to avoid ancillary procedures as much as possible mainly because they're too expensive for most of the population. Information overload, though. Too many subjects and it's typical, at some schools, for there to be quizzes every meeting of every subject. Pre- and/or post-lecture. You don't have time to go over your lessons for the day because you have to study for the quizzes in other subjects the next day. You're in school from 7am until 4pm to 6pm. Clinical rotations don't begin until 4th year, but that doesn't mean the typical 2-year sciences are spread out to 3 years. Clinical subjects are lectured in 2nd and 3rd year to including but not limited to OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Surgery (and its subspecialties), Dermatology, Psychiatry. It's a rather nice experience to have your hand held throughout these though, rather than throwing you out into your clinical rotations. Some schools require a research paper to be done in groups for graduation, culminating in an oral defense. Graduating from medical school entails passing a cumulative written exam in 4th year, and an oral exam where you are given a case to diagnose and present in front of a panel.
If you were to really consider the route, make sure you are ready for a very demanding Asian curriculum that demands so much from its students. A year in school is typically less than USD 3,000 (tuition only) but note that research opportunities are limited in the whole country, and many doctors end up becoming nurses in the U.S. instead.
I wouldn't suggest it. Haha.
