Getting an MD degree in the Caribbean University

 

We all know that studying medicine in an abroad University is somewhat a difficult process. As an international student who wishes to study abroad for graduate and postgraduate medical degrees, then the Caribbean medical schools might be a good option for you.

The Caribbean is an incredibly diverse region. Each Caribbean island has its own unique history, culture, and character.  It is made up of islands with influence from many places around the world, so the local language, culture, and customs can vary greatly depending on where you are. The Caribbean is a region of the Americas that lies Southeast of the Gulf of Mexico consisting of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, St. Kitt and Nevis, Saba and Sint Maarten.

Generally, the Caribbean Education System resembles that of the US. Students can choose between two-year community colleges, technical schools that offer associate degrees and vocational courses, and typical four-year universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and courses.

Typically, US and international students move to the Caribbean to get their medical degrees. The Caribbean is home to a large number of medical schools that students often apply to because their admissions criteria is significantly more relaxed than that of a US medical school.

In the US, only about 40% of applicants get into any medical school. This means that more than half of the people in the United States who apply to medical school every year don’t get in anywhere.

With the shortage of physicians in the United States, it seems strange that medical school is this competitive, but many of the well-known medical schools in the US accept less than 4% of their applicants. Thus the reason most students flood the Caribbean medical schools to study.

Also, there are quite a number of options to fund your study in Caribbean medical schools. As a student from outside of the United States considering applying to a Caribbean medical school, eligibility for federal aid will vary depending on your country.

Most schools let you contact their international admissions team directly from their website. In addition, most of the reputable Caribbean medical schools give out scholarship money to international applicants during the enrollment process, and will provide you with more information if you show that you’re interested.

These are some of the most reputable medical schools to look out for: American University of Antigua, American University of the Caribbean, Medical University of the Americas, St. George’s University, Saba University, and Ross University.

 Source: Google.