Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 15:03     Subject: Re:Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
My cousin went to Ross. Smart guy, got sick and didn’t get a high score on his MCAT. He could wait and retake or not waste more time and go to the Caribbean. He chose the latter. According to him, most people get weeded out. Yes the school will accept you and take your money but you are likely going to flunk out by the second or third semester if you’re not cut out for med school.

Then comes passing your step 1,2,and 3 and securing a residency. Only the strongest candidates make it to the end.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:58     Subject: Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
Anonymous wrote:As an allopathic doc from a very reputable American med school, I can say without reservation the admission criteria to American MD schools is more stringent (GPA/MCAT scores) than DO and Caribbean schools. I.e. it’s easier to gain admission to those aforementioned schools. Having said that, we all have to pass the same usmle exams to gain a license to practice medicine. A large benefit to American MD schools is we get (in general) better access to better residencies, which may lead to better training. I do work with foreign and DO grads all the time and for the most part they serve and practice admirably. One thing I see in my health system, however, is that DO and FMG account for a higher proportion of medical errors up for review. Take it FWIW.


NP/PA's make even more probably.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:55     Subject: Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
As an allopathic doc from a very reputable American med school, I can say without reservation the admission criteria to American MD schools is more stringent (GPA/MCAT scores) than DO and Caribbean schools. I.e. it’s easier to gain admission to those aforementioned schools. Having said that, we all have to pass the same usmle exams to gain a license to practice medicine. A large benefit to American MD schools is we get (in general) better access to better residencies, which may lead to better training. I do work with foreign and DO grads all the time and for the most part they serve and practice admirably. One thing I see in my health system, however, is that DO and FMG account for a higher proportion of medical errors up for review. Take it FWIW.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:54     Subject: Re:Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
Anonymous wrote:While going to a Caribbean schools is kind of a joke, they still must get a residency in the US. There are more med school graduates than residency slots so there is some natural culling there too.

Also, your assumption that a DO is easier is not entirely accurate. They are actually required to take more classes.

Sounds like you are a health care snob - which is totally fine - embrace it and just find the best of the best.


Agree with the 1st paragraph.

The 2nd one - that may be, but the point is that it is MUCH easier to get into DO programs bc students with top stats want to get into MD programs.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:52     Subject: Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
Anonymous wrote:Love how people are particular about do Vs Caribbean doctor but okay with seeing an unsupervised PA or NP (can get one of these degrees online no problem) lol


I know. lmao
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:51     Subject: Re:Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:While going to a Caribbean schools is kind of a joke, they still must get a residency in the US. There are more med school graduates than residency slots so there is some natural culling there too.

Also, your assumption that a DO is easier is not entirely accurate. They are actually required to take more classes.

Sounds like you are a health care snob - which is totally fine - embrace it and just find the best of the best.


Its harder to get into a carribean school and even if it isnt you have to still pass usmle 1/2/3 which are very hard tests.and do at least 4 years of residency..however this board still prefers NPs from online schools...

It’s most definitely not harder. The 2 people I know who went were rejected from every single US med school they applied to and actually barely graduated undergrad.


did they pass the usmle's, did they do a residency? it was not easy to pass usmle before..now obviously everything is watered down.....


look--there are bad docs and nps, im just saying you have to pass more objective tests to be a doc--even bad one...now regarding bedside manner--there are personality disordered people everywhere.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:49     Subject: Re:Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:While going to a Caribbean schools is kind of a joke, they still must get a residency in the US. There are more med school graduates than residency slots so there is some natural culling there too.

Also, your assumption that a DO is easier is not entirely accurate. They are actually required to take more classes.

Sounds like you are a health care snob - which is totally fine - embrace it and just find the best of the best.


Its harder to get into a carribean school and even if it isnt you have to still pass usmle 1/2/3 which are very hard tests.and do at least 4 years of residency..however this board still prefers NPs from online schools...

It’s most definitely not harder. The 2 people I know who went were rejected from every single US med school they applied to and actually barely graduated undergrad.


did they pass the usmle's, did they do a residency? it was not easy to pass usmle before..now obviously everything is watered down.....
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:45     Subject: Re:Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:While going to a Caribbean schools is kind of a joke, they still must get a residency in the US. There are more med school graduates than residency slots so there is some natural culling there too.

Also, your assumption that a DO is easier is not entirely accurate. They are actually required to take more classes.

Sounds like you are a health care snob - which is totally fine - embrace it and just find the best of the best.


Its harder to get into a carribean school and even if it isnt you have to still pass usmle 1/2/3 which are very hard tests.and do at least 4 years of residency..however this board still prefers NPs from online schools...


No, it isn't. They accept applicants with 2.6 GPAs and they don't have to take the MCAT.


they have to pass the usmle, parts 1,2 and 3, they have to secure a residency position and do well under supervision for 4 years......half of Caribbean grads dont secure a residency
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:31     Subject: Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
North Carolina all the dialysis facilities are owned by one guy.

He went to med school in the Caribbean he also got into every top medical school in the US when he applied. He went to the Caribbean bec why not study there? He couldn't decide whether to be a ski instructor or a nephrologist.

Let's just say he made all the right choices. He happens to be an amazing human. Smart as a whip. Great bedside manner.

You might not like his path. I'd say he ended up more than fine.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:28     Subject: Re:Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:While going to a Caribbean schools is kind of a joke, they still must get a residency in the US. There are more med school graduates than residency slots so there is some natural culling there too.

Also, your assumption that a DO is easier is not entirely accurate. They are actually required to take more classes.

Sounds like you are a health care snob - which is totally fine - embrace it and just find the best of the best.


Its harder to get into a carribean school and even if it isnt you have to still pass usmle 1/2/3 which are very hard tests.and do at least 4 years of residency..however this board still prefers NPs from online schools...

It’s most definitely not harder. The 2 people I know who went were rejected from every single US med school they applied to and actually barely graduated undergrad.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:20     Subject: Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
board certified and where residency/fellowship completed ultimately more important.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:16     Subject: Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
Love how people are particular about do Vs Caribbean doctor but okay with seeing an unsupervised PA or NP (can get one of these degrees online no problem) lol
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:13     Subject: Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
Anonymous wrote:I’d rather not see a DO at all.


Why?
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:13     Subject: Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
I’d rather not see a DO at all.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:10     Subject: Re:Doctors who went to Caribbean medical schools or DOs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:While going to a Caribbean schools is kind of a joke, they still must get a residency in the US. There are more med school graduates than residency slots so there is some natural culling there too.

Also, your assumption that a DO is easier is not entirely accurate. They are actually required to take more classes.

Sounds like you are a health care snob - which is totally fine - embrace it and just find the best of the best.


Its harder to get into a carribean school and even if it isnt you have to still pass usmle 1/2/3 which are very hard tests.and do at least 4 years of residency..however this board still prefers NPs from online schools...


No, it isn't. They accept applicants with 2.6 GPAs and they don't have to take the MCAT.