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[JohnMathews]

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Hi, I have a current GPA of 3.4 and majored in biochemistry. My MCAT score was 26R. I have about average EC's and good LER's. I doubt that I can get into any medical school in North America so I was wondering if any of you know of any accredited medical schools in the Caribbean that would accept me. I have heard of residency and certification issues of having your MD in the Caribbean then coming back to either the US or Canada. So basically, my question is if you guys know of any accredited medical schools in the Caribbean that i should go to?

 

[iceman132]

Saint George University

 

[TheMightySmiter]

Hi, I have a current GPA of 3.4 and majored in biochemistry. My MCAT score was 26R. I have about average EC's and good LER's. I doubt that I can get into any medical school in North America so I was wondering if any of you know of any accredited medical schools in the Caribbean that would accept me. I have heard of residency and certification issues of having your MD in the Caribbean then coming back to either the US or Canada. So basically, my question is if you guys know of any accredited medical schools in the Caribbean that i should go to?

I'm saying this knowing the MD vs. DO vs. massage therapy school sh*tstorm that will inevitably follow...but, your scores are competitive for DO and I think this is a much better option than Caribbean. Just saying.

 

[chrissyxf]

I'm saying this knowing the MD vs. DO vs. massage therapy school sh*tstorm that will inevitably follow...but, your scores are competitive for DO and I think this is a much better option than Caribbean. Just saying.

+1.
The Caribbean is becoming a more difficult route to get back into the US, especially given all the new medical schools opening here and no increases in residency positions=less residency spots for FMGs (which is what you'll be going to the Caribbean, even if it's accredited)

 

[JohnMathews]

I've thought about that, but becoming a dentist is something that I do not see myself enjoying. I worked with my brother(a dentist) for a while, and I don't see myself actually enjoying being a dentist as opposed to becoming an oncologist for example. I've volunteered and worked in hospital facilities a lot and becoming a MD has been something that i have always wanted, so I guess the only option i have left is to go to the Caribbean.

 

[dsoz]

I've thought about that, but becoming a dentist is something that I do not see myself enjoying. I worked with my brother(a dentist) for a while, and I don't see myself actually enjoying being a dentist as opposed to becoming an oncologist for example. I've volunteered and worked in hospital facilities a lot and becoming a MD has been something that i have always wanted, so I guess the only option i have left is to go to the Caribbean.

DO is not dental. It is a doctor of osteopathic medicine. A DO = MD. Do some research. I would avoid med school outside the states if you want to come back and practice here.

Dental would be DMD.

 

[Phlox]

A DO is not a dentist...Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

 

[TheMightySmiter]

I've thought about that, but becoming a dentist is something that I do not see myself enjoying. I worked with my brother(a dentist) for a while, and I don't see myself actually enjoying being a dentist as opposed to becoming an oncologist for example. I've volunteered and worked in hospital facilities a lot and becoming a MD has been something that i have always wanted, so I guess the only option i have left is to go to the Caribbean.

Okay, I'll try to answer this nicely before someone comes and makes a jackass remark. 😀 A DO is not a dentist. A DO is a physician--doctor of osteopathy. You will have two different letters at the end of your name once you graduate from medical school, which consists of four years of education almost identical to that of MD schools. There are some DO-only residencies, and many MD residencies who accept DO applicants if they have taken USMLE, the MD licensing examination, in addition to COMLEX, the DO licensing examination. Hop on over to the pre-osteopathic forum (it's the one below pre-allopathic on the main page) to get more information. The general consensus is that going to a US DO school is far better than going to a Caribbean MD school.

 

[raltima07]

Okay, I'll try to answer this nicely before someone comes and makes a jackass remark. 😀 A DO is not a dentist. A DO is a physician--doctor of osteopathy. You will have two different letters at the end of your name once you graduate from medical school, which consists of four years of education almost identical to that of MD schools. There are some DO-only residencies, and many MD residencies who accept DO applicants if they have taken USMLE, the MD licensing examination, in addition to COMLEX, the DO licensing examination. Hop on over to the pre-osteopathic forum (it's the one below pre-allopathic on the main page) to get more information. The general consensus is that going to a US DO school is far better than going to a Caribbean MD school.

Handled with class. 👍

 

[ash914]

Read this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Osteopathic_Medicine

A DO isn't a dentist. If you go over to the residency section of the forum you'll see that it's combined for MD's and DO's, that's because they're going into many of the same programs.

Edit: Look's like I missed the initial wave of replies. Regardless, to the OP, take some time to look into DO programs. It's a much more efficient and doable path than foreign schools.

 

[sector9]

Anyone else thinking troll? Mildly funny about DO=dentist

 

[Mbeas]

I'd go to the Caribs before applying to DO dental schools.