Staying in the Caribbean

[persiandoctor]

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How hard would it be to get residency in the Caribbean? I've only been able to find one or two hospitals there so I'd imagine it's really hard to stay there? Is it easier than going to the US though? I've always wanted to work in third world countries and travel helping them, which leads me to my last question.. do doctor agencies like doctors without borders or the red cross not accept caribbean graduates? I called the Canadian Red Cross, and they said to work for them I MUST have graduated from a canadian university or have residency in canada(which is almost impossible for forieng students)...so anyone know any other organizations that may accept caribbean graduates?

 

[Leukocyte]

I called the Canadian Red Cross, and they said to work for them I MUST have graduated from a canadian university or have residency in canada

Well, its not about were you graduated from. The issue here is wither you have a medical lisence to practice in Canada.

anyone know any other organizations that may accept caribbean graduates?

As far as I know, if you are Board Cerified and have a medical lisence, you are a gold to any humanitarian agency. Your medical school is irrelivant.

 

[skypilot]

I think you are misunderstanding the procedure:

You would go for two years to a Carribean Medical school such as St George's or Ross. Then you would spend two years doing rotations at hospitals in the United States. After this you would get your M.D. degree.

Then you would apply for a residency in the United States which would last an additional three years or more (and be paid about $35k per year). At the end of the residency you would be licensed as a physician.

If you want to do your residency in the Carribean, one option would be Puerto Rico which is a U.S. territory.