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Their curriculum looks totally out of the ordinary, in a bad way, so I didn't apply.Any thoughts on Noorda COM at Utah? New school that just got accredited and I believe it is “for profit”. Recently got an II here.
Their curriculum looks totally out of the ordinary, in a bad way, so I didn't apply.Any thoughts on Noorda COM at Utah? New school that just got accredited and I believe it is “for profit”. Recently got an II here.
A good observation. I always suggest medical students get into relationships with abusive alcoholics for essentially the same reason.The "avoid the Caribbean schools" people are hilarious.
If you can go somewhere else do it but carib schools will make you a better physician IF you get through it. There's no hand holding in the Caribbean. There's no "come sit in the counselors office and talk about our feelings and how we're going to get you to a C so you can pass your class." You will not be babied and spoon fed anything. As a result, my experience with carribean grads who make it into residency and beyond are tough as nails and run circles around their pampered colleagues.
I've had a significantly different experience with Caribbean graduates. Anecdotally, I've found the interns they produce to be weaker clinically and require much more guidance and supervision early on compared to their US MD/DO counterparts. They do eventually get caught up. I'm certain there are some good residents coming out of these schools, just as how there are duds coming out of US MD/DO schools, but to claim that Caribbean grads are running circles around their US trained colleagues is a very generous and fanciful characterization.As a result, my experience with carribean grads who make it into residency and beyond are tough as nails and run circles around their pampered colleagues.
just looked it up, says for-profit. isn't that a red flag? also it's in provo, you don't wanna be in provo lol.Any thoughts on Noorda COM at Utah? New school that just got accredited and I believe it is “for profit”. Recently got an II here.
I personally have a philosophical distaste for the for-profit schools, and can't recommend them.just looked it up, says for-profit. isn't that a red flag? also it's in provo, you don't wanna be in provo lol.
There's no question that given the choice you should choose to go to a US school over a Caribbean school. My post is simply meant to stand against the ignorance of people who have no idea what the Caribbean are about and simply make judgements from an elitist point of view.I've had a significantly different experience with Caribbean graduates. Anecdotally, I've found the interns they produce to be weaker clinically and require much more guidance and supervision early on compared to their US MD/DO counterparts. They do eventually get caught up. I'm certain there are some good residents coming out of these schools, just as how there are duds coming out of US MD/DO schools, but to claim that Caribbean grads are running circles around their US trained colleagues is a very generous and fanciful characterization.
Those considering Caribbean schools should do so with the utmost caution and research, and only after exhausting all other avenues to becoming a physician. Everyone going to a Caribbean school believes that they will be the exception to the rule, but so many students drop out or do not successfully match, and are left with crippling student debt without means to pay it off. A very risky endeavor, and I do feel that these for-profit schools prey on the desperation and naivity of premeds. Just my thoughts
Those who recover from such abusive relationships go on to become extremely stalwart personalities as a result of their stuggles. No one should seek out such an experience, but anyone downplaying the strength of character that one develops after uphill battles like this....well... That kind of person lacks observational skills and should probably not become a doctor.A good observation. I always suggest medical students get into relationships with abusive alcoholics for essentially the same reason.
Has nothing to do with elitism.There's no question that given the choice you should choose to go to a US school over a Caribbean school. My post is simply meant to stand against the ignorance of people who have no idea what the Caribbean are about and simply make judgements from an elitist point of view.
Caribbean students by and large are just as good as us grads and in my own personal experience are often better prepared for 30 hour icu calls when all hell breaks loose and that's because all hell breaking loose is an ordinary day for a Caribbean medical student.
We make the same point. Success is attainable from a Caribbean medical school.The point isn't that there are successful Carib grads. The point is how many additional obstacles to success you face by going to a Carib school.
Some do. They may also suffer permanent psychological damage, manifesting as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, isolation, difficulty forming and maintaining healthy relationships, etc. Similar findings can be observed in former Caribbean students working as EMTs to try and pay down their 200K debts.Those who recover from such abusive relationships go on to become extremely stalwart personalities as a result of their stuggles.
Nothing like a little Burnett's Law for Christmas.No one should seek out such an experience, but anyone downplaying the strength of character that one develops after uphill battles like this....well... That kind of person lacks observational skills and should probably not become a doctor.
Not exactly. Burnett's law implies that you are drawing a conclusion about someone's capabilities based off of a totally unrelated fact.Some do. They may also suffer permanent psychological damage, manifesting as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, isolation, difficulty forming and maintaining healthy relationships, etc. Similar findings can be observed in former Caribbean students working as EMTs to try and pay down their 200K debts.
I have worked with a number of Caribbean students/graduates over the years. Some of them have been quite good, but in aggregate I have not noticed them running circles around anyone.
Nothing like a little Burnett's Law for Christmas.
False. The veracity of the accusation is irrelevant.Not exactly. Burnett's law implies that you are drawing a conclusion about someone's capabilities based off of a totally unrelated fact.
The "avoid the Caribbean schools" people are hilarious.
If you can go somewhere else do it but carib schools will make you a better physician IF you get through it. There's no hand holding in the Caribbean. There's no "come sit in the counselors office and talk about our feelings and how we're going to get you to a C so you can pass your class." You will not be babied and spoon fed anything. As a result, my experience with carribean grads who make it into residency and beyond are tough as nails and run circles around their pampered colleagues.
Let's be real, the only real reason to actually consider the Caribbean is if you completely fail at multiple MD/DO cycles... but if you get to that point, it should be fairly clear you don't have what it takes academically to go to medical school.
Pretty sure considering pre-STEP attrition rates + the abyssal match/placement rates for Caribbean grads, betting on the Carib is more or less statistically equivalent to betting $250,000+ on black in Vegas.
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Highest match rate by specialty is a 70%, and that doesn't even account for the attrition rates.
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Not looking so hot for Carib grads.
As someone who is from there absolutely do not consider this school. No one wants them there, and Rocky Vista already controls essentially all of the rotation spots in the state that aren’t affiliated with the U.Any thoughts on Noorda COM at Utah? New school that just got accredited and I believe it is “for profit”. Recently got an II here.
Avoid the ones that you dont fit into after your interviews.. It does not matter if you get into top 5 school or top 100 school or bottom 100 school... if you cant fit in and finish their course work, you are not gonna be a doctor. In short you will know once you interview there.Hello, I am applying and wondering if there are any MD or DO schools that should be avoided in any of your opinions? And why? I know new schools are risky - are there any exceptions this year?
Sorry, I keep searching for this and can’t find any threads on it. I understand this will be largely subjective, but hoping for some opinions - especially from current medical students. Thank you!
Active FMGs in the match have hovered around 9,000-10,000 for the past decade. The number of active IMGs in the match actually peaked in 2016 (7,364) and has coasted down slightly since then (6,893 in 2020). The number of successful matches (and percent matched) has increased in all major categories since 2010:The number of truly "international" medical graduates being accepted into US residency programs has gone down. This is largely due to more US students coming back as "international" graduates from the caribbean. They have a huge advantage as compared to truly international medical graduates when applying for residencies because they have done their 2 years of clinical training in the USA at some of the underserved inner city hospitals, and thus can score good letters of reference from US physicians.
The number of truly "international" medical graduates being accepted into US residency programs has gone down. This is largely due to more US students coming back as "international" graduates from the caribbean. They have a huge advantage as compared to truly international medical graduates when applying for residencies because they have done their 2 years of clinical training in the USA at some of the underserved inner city hospitals, and thus can score good letters of reference from US physicians.
The denominator in the graph above for international graduates includes all true international graduates and the caribbean graduates and is thus deceptive. If you look at the "big 4" caribbean medical schools (georges, ross, AUC and saba), they do match fairly well into residency programs albeit mostly primary care and less desired specialties. What they dont disclose is that there is a significant weeding off of students in the first and second year due to several adversities.... academic, financial, resources and support infrastructure. I am not making a case for going to the caribbean straight away, but if your heart is set on being a doctor, and if you have exhausted all the options in the USA after at least 2 cycles, this is not such a bad idea as long as you are willing to work hard, can financially afford it and are willing to take a chance .
Regarding your other comment " it should be fairly clear you dont have what it takes academically to go to medical school". This is absolutely NOT true, there are hundreds if not thousands of doctors, who probably wont get into medical school TODAY, with the amount of academic competition that is ongoing, who are thriving and doing extremely well for themselves, and providing great service to lots of patients. Thus, even the medical schools have transitioned to a "holistic: review of applications, and not using just a standard cutoff of the MCAT and GPA, to select their students. I have several URM students who I have trained, with less than stellar academic records, who have graduated with flying colors and have made significant contributions to the medical field.
I have mentored and now am colleagues with several students who did their medical schooling in the caribbean, and the quality is not that different from US medical school graduates. There is definitely a bias, when they apply for residencies, and will be in the bottom most category (unless of course, if you have the right connections in the medical field, or if you willing to work hard, with the right amount of luck, then anything is possible, i have even seen some of them matching into highly sought after residencies )
Just not gonna let go of that bone, eh? Oh..... @Matthew9Thirtyfive! Start warming up that Banhammer, will ya?Imagine lumping in foreign grads from the world with those from the Caribbean and acting like you know what you're talking about. Your data is flawed and your interpretation shows you're a drug reps dream. Easily lied to and with just enough information to think you're not being toyed with.
I went to a carib school. I took step 123 and I outperformed American grads by two standard deviations on every one. I then outperformed them in residency and got into a competitive fellowship. While that may seem like gloating, all that is to say that compared to my carribean colleagues on the island, on rotations and on tests I was middle of the road. I was not top 25% in my class. So your assumption that people who go to the Caribbean "couldn't cut it" in an American school just shows how steeped in ignorance you are. As I've said before, Caribbean grads in my opinion run the circles around their spoon fed counterparts.
Rocky Vista has some not so stellar rotations in the mix as well, I'm curious what will be left for NoordaAs someone who is from there absolutely do not consider this school. No one wants them there, and Rocky Vista already controls essentially all of the rotation spots in the state that aren’t affiliated with the U.
Rocky Vista has some not so stellar rotations in the mix as well, I'm curious what will be left for Noorda
This is a problem with a lot of the newer DO schools with not enough quality "teaching" academic facilities. Lots of these students are getting sub par training with "community" hospitals and doctors , with very little education, and several of these clinical rotations is tantamount to a glorified shadowing experience.
As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, the world class Mayo Clinic feels they can only train 100 MD students per year, in a quality way. Yet some of these newer "for profit DO schools", are getting in twice the number of students every year, with very poor training hospitals and rotations.
I wish they impose some regulations, similar to what the MD schools have, with requirement of defined curriculum and teaching rotations on these " newer for profit DO schools". They will spoil the reputation earned by some of the established high quality DO schools such as PCOM, KCU-COM or DMU-COM.
It's a fine school. Good matches and stats. How do I know this? I see my Dean's jaw clench every time their Dean crows about their numbers at AOA meetings.Any thoughts on Touro-CA? I was recently accepted there.