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I was browsing different medical schools (never too early to look I suppose 😀) and found this school: http://www.sgu.edu

The place looks absolutely amazing! Is it too good to be true?

It says their students can take the USMLE and get residencies. Who knows! That's why I'm asking you guys. 👍
 
They see me trollin', they hatin'
 
Eh, whatever "trolling" means - great! If you aren't interested in providing a decent answer to a topic, you will refrain from commenting in the future. Glad we understand each other! 😉

To those who did answer the question, I thank you!
 
:troll::lock::troll:
 
EMTDave said:
Eh, whatever "trolling" means - great! If you aren't interested in providing a decent answer to a topic, you will refrain from commenting in the future. Glad we understand each other! 😉

To those who did answer the question, I thank you!
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OP, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that you've actually just discovered the internet and have both never heard of 'trolling' before and are unaware of the 'search' function. Trolls, on this forum at least, like to come on posting incendiary threads like 'osteopaths sux ballz' or 'I want to perform abortions on jews'. More subtle trolls simply start baiting threads they hope will lead to carnage, and what you posted is an example of this. Keep up the attitude though, it's a sure way of making friends and gathering accurate information!
 
SGU is considered one of the best island medical school south of the border. HOWEVER, very few to none of the SDN members would recommend going there except for as a last resort. Its more expensive than most or all US schools, tends to be less well equiped, and tend to have less than optimal clinical rotations in the US (lots of moving). That being said, it is also a second chance for those who find US schools out of reach. About half of the students end up graduating/getting into US residencies, compared to something like 93% in the states.
 
mmmcdowe said:
SGU is considered one of the best island medical school south of the border. HOWEVER, very few to none of the SDN members would recommend going there except for as a last resort. Its more expensive than most or all US schools, tends to be less well equiped, and tend to have less than optimal clinical rotations in the US (lots of moving). That being said, it is also a second chance for those who find US schools out of reach. About half of the students end up graduating/getting into US residencies, compared to something like 93% in the states.
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have you honestly found anyone in the medical community that recommends students go to a caribbean school as a first choice option?
 
mmmcdowe said:
HOWEVER, very few to none of the SDN members would recommend going there except for as a last resort.
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i would recommend:

1. MD
2. DO
3. try again for 1 and 2
4. find a different career
5. go to the Caribbean
 
Tic, I assure you my intention of this topic was not to create turmoil; I was simply posing a legitimate question. Assuming it was my intent to "troll," wouldn't a post, such as the one made by Teehee, add fuel to the fire?

Thank you to those who answered the question. 👍
 
From the "Future Students" section of the site:

Students

The University attracts students of the highest caliber from the United Kingdom, the United States, the Caribbean and other nations.


I don't understand why schools are allowed to say these kinds of things when they are so obviously not true... not to be mean or anything; I know lots of schools exaggerate a little to make themselves sound better, but seriously, isn't this bordering on lying?
 
EMTDave said:
I was browsing different medical schools (never too early to look I suppose 😀) and found this school: http://www.sgu.edu

The place looks absolutely amazing! Is it too good to be true?
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I think a Caribbean school would be great for you.

I would commit suicide or become a teacher before going to a Caribbean medical school. :laugh:
 
mmmcdowe said:
Nope, but I've seen plenty who preferred it over DO.
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Anyone who prefers caribb over DO is likely ignorant and/or suffering from some sort of MD-complex. Five minutes of research would have shown the true stupidity of such a decision. The idea that caribbean is and should be a last resort IS NOT an SDN phenomena. Its reality.
 
PandaBrewMaster said:
But its so pretty!
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Thats why there are pictures. Or if you must visit, vacations in which you can carefully plan your time so that you miss the snowstorm and are only there for the beauty of the aftermath.
 
RySerr21 said:
Thats why there are pictures. Or if you must visit, vacations in which you can carefully plan your time so that you miss the snowstorm and are only there for the beauty of the aftermath.
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Haha, fair enough
 
RySerr21 said:
Anyone who prefers caribb over DO is likely ignorant and/or suffering from some sort of MD-complex. Five minutes of research would have shown the true stupidity of such a decision. The idea that caribbean is and should be a last resort IS NOT an SDN phenomena. Its reality.
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I am not going to necessarily disagree, but a DO is not universally recognized. Alberta would be one example where their practice rights are limited. These places you can add to the list of where DOs cannot (or practically cannot) practice: France, Norway, Scotland, South Africa, Zimbabwe Czech Republic, Greece, Pakistan, New South Wales, and Brazil. That list may be incomplete.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DOworld.PNG
 
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As a DO, it looks like you're really only limited to practicing (besides U.S.) in Canada, Russia, China, and some nations in SE Asia.

Mexico, almost all of Europe and Africa, the Middle East, India, and Australia are mostly off limits to DOs.
 
DrSno said:
I think a Caribbean school would be great for you.

I would commit suicide or become a teacher before going to a Caribbean medical school. :laugh:
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So in your case it would be recommended to try in this order:
1. MD
2. DO
3. try again for 1 and 2
4. kill myself
5. go to Caribbean med school
 
RySerr21 said:
Anyone who prefers caribb over DO is likely ignorant and/or suffering from some sort of MD-complex. Five minutes of research would have shown the true stupidity of such a decision. The idea that caribbean is and should be a last resort IS NOT an SDN phenomena. Its reality.
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You make it sound as if I'm defending those people who'd rather go to the islands. I was simply saying that there are a few people on SDN who would rather commit ritual japanese suicide than go to a DO. I am not one of them 😉
 
RySerr21 said:
Anyone who prefers caribb over DO is likely ignorant and/or suffering from some sort of MD-complex. Five minutes of research would have shown the true stupidity of such a decision. The idea that caribbean is and should be a last resort IS NOT an SDN phenomena. Its reality.
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I like it when pple make such authoritative claims on sdn like they know it all.
 
EMTDave said:
Eh, whatever "trolling" means - great! If you aren't interested in providing a decent answer to a topic, you will refrain from commenting in the future. Glad we understand each other! 😉

To those who did answer the question, I thank you!
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No, actually, I won't. I call 'em as I see 'em. Glad we understand each other! 😉
 
I am the Stig said:
So in your case it would be recommended to try in this order:
1. MD
2. DO
3. try again for 1 and 2
4. kill myself
5. go to Caribbean med school
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But this way, one doesn't get to enjoy the nice weather in the Caribbean. One is basically just a cadaver on some table being cut apart my medical students 😛
 
I am the Stig said:
I am not going to necessarily disagree, but a DO is not universally recognized. Alberta would be one example where their practice rights are limited. These places you can add to the list of where DOs cannot (or practically cannot) practice: France, Norway, Scotland, South Africa, Zimbabwe Czech Republic, Greece, Pakistan, New South Wales, and Brazil. That list may be incomplete.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DOworld.PNG
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You really ought not to argue with Ryserr on anything MD v. DO 😛
 
Think about what's important to you. Time/Money/Competitiveness of your application/How impt DO vs MD/ future plans. I had a friend who insisted he get an MD only. Instead of taking a year-off and re-applying or applying to a DO program. He went to the Caribbean. He's doing Internal medicine. Another friend insisted on doing a MD program in the states. Spent two year (one year doing a masters, another doing a MPH) and she wound up going to a DO program. Both are doing internal medicine, yet one "wasted" two years.. However, if you want to live in the states or want to do one of the more competitive residencies ( think ROAD or any surgical-sub specialty) I would recommend staying in the states for med school. Also consider, it's very expensive to go to school in Caribbean and I believe you will not get any financial aid from the govt, which means private loans (plus consider it's more expensive than most schools in the states). Best wishes!
 
EMTDave said:
Eh, whatever "trolling" means - great! If you aren't interested in providing a decent answer to a topic, you will refrain from commenting in the future. Glad we understand each other! 😉

To those who did answer the question, I thank you!
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You're new, yes?
 
daalbhat said:
Think about what's important to you. Time/Money/Competitiveness of your application/How impt DO vs MD/ future plans. I had a friend who insisted he get an MD only. Instead of taking a year-off and re-applying or applying to a DO program. He went to the Caribbean. He's doing Internal medicine. Another friend insisted on doing a MD program in the states. Spent two year (one year doing a masters, another doing a MPH) and she wound up going to a DO program. Both are doing internal medicine, yet one "wasted" two years.. However, if you want to live in the states or want to do one of the more competitive residencies ( think ROAD or any surgical-sub specialty) I would recommend staying in the states for med school. Also consider, it's very expensive to go to school in Caribbean and I believe you will not get any financial aid from the govt, which means private loans (plus consider it's more expensive than most schools in the states). Best wishes!
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Is it really as expensive as many DO schools in the US?
 
not to make the issue bigger, but how many physicians really do practice out of the country? it seems that whenever the initials a physician has come up (MD or DO), the response always comes up, "well, a DO has limited international practice rights." but i think most of us live in the US and will practice in the US. For those who desire, and are able, to practice abroad, there are enormous amounts of opportunities available.

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