Is it true?

[docbarry]

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I heard this from a friend and I was wondering if it was true. I heard that some carib med school will admit students if they have a bachelors and have a significant amount of credentials but they lack science subjects. An example was my friends cousin who had a 3.8gpa overall and had only completed Biology 1 and 2 and neglected to complete any chemistry. He had the clinical experience and other various extracirriculars. Do Carib med schools really make exceptions? If so I dont necessarily think that this is a bad thing. I personally dont think that Gen Chem is going determine if you will make it through med school. I feel that if you are a hard worker and maintain a good work ethic you will make it. Besides Bio Chem is nothing like Gen or Organic Chem..it is more of a retaining subjects that is based on subject. Memorization is a large part of it unlike Gen Chem and organic where there are mostly equations and conversions. Can someone give me some insight on what they think about this and do you think that it is a bad thing if indeed these exceptions are made.

 

[Leukocyte]

I heard this from a friend and I was wondering if it was true. I heard that some carib med school will admit students if they have a bachelors and have a significant amount of credentials but they lack science subjects. An example was my friends cousin who had a 3.8gpa overall and had only completed Biology 1 and 2 and neglected to complete any chemistry. He had the clinical experience and other various extracirriculars. Do Carib med schools really make exceptions? If so I dont necessarily think that this is a bad thing. I personally dont think that Gen Chem is going determine if you will make it through med school. I feel that if you are a hard worker and maintain a good work ethic you will make it. Besides Bio Chem is nothing like Gen or Organic Chem..it is more of a retaining subjects that is based on subject. Memorization is a large part of it unlike Gen Chem and organic where there are mostly equations and conversions. Can someone give me some insight on what they think about this and do you think that it is a bad thing if indeed these exceptions are made.

Well, I REALLY think this is a VERY bad idea, if you are planning to come back and practice in the US. Some states will not even consider your application for medical lisencure if you did not complete your pre-medical requirements AT AN ACCREDITED INTSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES (or the COUNTRY in which you did your undergraduate education at).....ahem...Texas....ahem.

However, I do recommend that you ask this question to the medical board of the state you plan to practice in. If that state is Texas, then GOD HELP YOU. When it comes to Texas, do not take any short-cuts.

In other words, use protection, play it safe, and DO NOT MESS WITH TEXAS.

 

[wolfvgang22]

I heard this from a friend and I was wondering if it was true. I heard that some carib med school will admit students if they have a bachelors and have a significant amount of credentials but they lack science subjects. An example was my friends cousin who had a 3.8gpa overall and had only completed Biology 1 and 2 and neglected to complete any chemistry. He had the clinical experience and other various extracirriculars. Do Carib med schools really make exceptions? If so I dont necessarily think that this is a bad thing. I personally dont think that Gen Chem is going determine if you will make it through med school. I feel that if you are a hard worker and maintain a good work ethic you will make it. Besides Bio Chem is nothing like Gen or Organic Chem..it is more of a retaining subjects that is based on subject. Memorization is a large part of it unlike Gen Chem and organic where there are mostly equations and conversions. Can someone give me some insight on what they think about this and do you think that it is a bad thing if indeed these exceptions are made.

It may be true, but not at any of the more reputable schools. In fact, I would run as fast and as far away as I could from any med school that would accept someone without the usual prerequistes, because it's likely they just want your $$$ and will say/do whatever to get it.