Today, I'm going to answer the question "Should you attend a Caribbean medical school?"

If you're thinking about attending a Caribbean medical school, you've probably been told to proceed with caution. Caribbean medical schools are notorious for high attrition rates and above average tuition costs. So, how do you know if this is the right path for you?

In this video, we'll discuss several key facts that highlight the differences between Caribbean medical schools and US medical schools so you can make the most informed decision about whether to apply.

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TIMESTAMPS
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:37] - The Caribbean medical school debate
[01:55] - Fact #1: The USMLE Step 1 pass rate for IMGs is much lower than the pass rates for US MD and DO medical schools
[03:32] - Fact #2: Residency match rates are significantly lower for US IMGs
[04:52] - Fact #3: IMGs tend to become primary care physicians
[06:06] - Fact #4: Tuition at Caribbean medical schools is significantly higher
[07:57] - Final thoughts

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting (SAC) was founded by Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, a medical school admissions expert with over 15 years of experience helping thousands of students get into top programs such as Harvard, Mayo, and UCSF. Despite a roughly 40% medical school matriculation rate nationally, the SAC team’s approach has resulted in over 90% of their students getting accepted the first time they apply. SAC has been featured on The Washington Post, US News and World Report, and NBC.

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