Practicing outside of the US

[NexusMD]

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Hello all, I am new to these boards (currently been reading for about a week) and I had a question regarding D.O., practicing outside of the US, and med school acceptance.
I am a sophmore at the University of Maryland (hence the MD in my name, not for being an MD), I am currently undecided on my major😕 , but I am a pre-med student . I am leaning towards econ or psychology, but wont have that decided upon until the end of next semester (spring 07).
Anyways, on to my question.
I have spent a considerable amount of time living outside of the US. I was born in Indonesia, and have lived in the philippines and india for periods of time (I am indian btw). Because of this, I know that many people in 3rd world countries dont get to experience the great doctors and healthcare administrators that the USA has. When applying to schools (probably D.O. because I like the philosophy more, plus I do want to engage in primary care in undeveloped areas) I want to mention the fact that I do intend to move back to Indonesia in hopes of practicing medicine there. Would schools look down at this? Because I do not intend to work in America, will schools not want to accept me?
I want to be able to provide care to people in my home country because not everyone there has had the same opportunities that I was given.

Anyone have ideas or advice for me?
Sorry if my grammar is a bit bad, english is not my first language.
Thanks in advance for your help.love:

 

[group_theory]

In most cases, adcoms should have no problem with that.

You will be in the US for the first part of your career anyway for residency and beyond when you work to pay off your loans

Anyway, here is a link that details international practice rights for DOs
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=107627

Of note: recently England/UK has established a pathway that would allow AOA-trained DOs to obtain full medical priviledges

 

[NexusMD]

In most cases, adcoms should have no problem with that.

You will be in the US for the first part of your career anyway for residency and beyond when you work to pay off your loans

Anyway, here is a link that details international practice rights for DOs
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=107627

Of note: recently England/UK has established a pathway that would allow AOA-trained DOs to obtain full medical priviledges

It says for Indonesia that "foreign physicians"are barred from practice, does this mean physicians who are not citizens? or physicians who were not trained in Indonesia? Does anyone know? or perhaps I should contact them directly.

Also, thanks for the quick reply😀 . So for now, we believe that Adcoms should not have a problem. Anyone else with different views?
Thanks again!

 

[group_theory]

Contact them and ask.

It appears the rules apply to both foreign MDs and DOs since they use the term "foreign physicians"

Anyway,

Jalan Dr Samratulangie 29
Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
Tel: 62-21-3150679, 3900473
Fax: 62-21-3900473
E-mail: [email protected]

source: Medical Association of South East Asian Nations (MASEAN)
http://www.masean.org/indonesia/index.html

 

[UIC Killa]

It says for Indonesia that "foreign physicians"are barred from practice, does this mean physicians who are not citizens? or physicians who were not trained in Indonesia? Does anyone know? or perhaps I should contact them directly.

Also, thanks for the quick reply😀 . So for now, we believe that Adcoms should not have a problem. Anyone else with different views?
Thanks again!

I am from the Philippines and I actually included in my personal statement my wish to do some work overseas as a physician (philippines particularly) and during one of my osteopathic interviews even expanded on that when questioned about being an immigrant and so and so...etc. Many of the schools offer electives on global healthcare and similar courses (including this particular school) and I just expanded on how interested I would be in such a course. I eventually got accepted, so I didnt think they had too much of a problem with that. I think in general, schools do not really mind, maybe except your state schools who prefer you practice in state (I think mostly MD's though). Just do your research, but for the most part I dont think you will have too much of a problem..👍

 

[NexusMD]

I am from the Philippines and I actually included in my personal statement my wish to do some work overseas as a physician (philippines particularly) and during one of my osteopathic interviews even expanded on that when questioned about being an immigrant and so and so...etc. Many of the schools offer electives on global healthcare and similar courses (including this particular school) and I just expanded on how interested I would be in such a course. I eventually got accepted, so I didnt think they had too much of a problem with that. I think in general, schools do not really mind, maybe except your state schools who prefer you practice in state (I think mostly MD's though). Just do your research, but for the most part I dont think you will have too much of a problem..👍

Thats good, atleast 2 people with the 👍

Just out of curiousity, which med school had that global healthcare elective?
Thanks