Aga Khan University.

[pkteen]

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Hi. Just for discussion, I wanted to say I'm applying to the Aga Khan University next year.
Is anyone else applying? What do you guys think about the University. (If you actually ever think about it 😛)

www.aku.edu

 

[Shinobiz11]

Walaykum Salam brother,

I believe the majority of the users on this site are in the North American region. I doubt any of them have ever heard of AKU, let alone Lahore lol.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Well, I've actually heard of it and am aware of its excellent reputation.

However, as noted above, this is largely a North American site so I'll doubt you'll find many who are applying to or are students at AK.

 

[mmmcdowe]

Well, I've actually heard of it and am aware of its excellent reputation.

However, as noted above, this is largely a North American site so I'll doubt you'll find many who are applying to or are students at AK.

Yeah it's a great institution and I actually know a surgeon who attended one of the branches, but ultimately if your goal is to be a USA based physician, it isn't necessarily the best choice.

 

[hy201]

Hi,
I am a community college student who is interested in becoming a physician. I will be transferring to a four-year institution in the coming semesters.
So, currently my first preference would obviously be to get into an American medical university (MD or DO). My second back up would be to get into an accredited Caribbean school. My last hope would be Aga Khan University. What do you guys think of my plan. I'm currently in my first year and will take all of my med school prereqs at the four year university once I transfer.

I also work at two doctors offices. One of the doctors I work for is and Interal medicine doctor who graduated from King Edward. The other one is a Psychiatrist who went to Allama Iqbal Medical college. I've also occasionally worked for another doctor who went to Sindh Medical college. I've asked for their input on my plan and they've said that its a good plan. They also said that Aga Khan is the best institution in Pakistan and that it is widely recognized in the US by residency board people. Another thing is would it be difficult to get residency in US even if I went to Aga Khan or a Caribbean school. I know it's getting harder to get residency, however I know a couple of people who are foreign medical grads who have gotten really good residency's and are now getting job offers. I'm kind of confused about how the whole residency matching program works. If someone could give me some input on my plan and provide some good info about med schools, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!