Prepare to Sell your Admissions Committees on Your Medical School Motivations
One of the most vital components of your medical school application process is an interview with the admissions committee, where you get to sell them on your academic excellence and your suitability for the profession. However, regardless of how many well-articulated speeches you prepare to leave them mesmerized, when the much-dreaded question of “why medicine?” […]
Can Non-science Courses Help You Prepare For Medical School Challenges?
Surviving in a medical school entails much more than remembering the differential diagnosis of back pain before rounds, reminiscing biochemical pathways, or dissecting cadavers in the anatomy lab. Successful medical students need to have an in-depth understanding of abstract thinking and ethics, and employ cultural awareness and empathy to be great physicians. Believe it or not, […]
8 Books Prospective Caribbean Medical School Students Should Read Before Taking the Plunge
Medical school is full of unique experiences, excitement, and hard work. In order to fulfill the rigorous course requirements, complete assignments on time, and perform well during clinical rotations, students need to work hard to stay competitive. In order to succeed in medical school, prospective students are required to gain in-depth insights into medical ethics […]
Getting your Medical School Application Right: Asking for Help can go a long way!
Like all pre-medical students, you are most likely capable and confident, with a fierce independent streak, but unfortunately, while all these qualities are indispensable to making a first great impression on the admissions committee, they can also impede you from soliciting help on your medical school applications. The more cock-sure you become, the more certain […]
Here’s How You Can Survive and Thrive as a First-Year Medical Student
Congratulations! After months of preparation and stress, dredging through a taxing process of getting through interviews, taking entrance exams, requesting all who would listen to write you a letter of recommendation, and writing personal statements, you have finally got an admission in the best Caribbean medical school. This is an astoundingly exciting time for you and your […]
How to Choose the Best Caribbean Medical School that Fits Your Learning Style
When it comes to applying to medical school, there are many factors every prospective student should consider before making an enrollment decision. From accreditation to medical school rankings, cost to the location of the school, class size to school’s mission, there are many important considerations medical school hopefuls should keep in mind while taking this important decision […]