I’m deciding between these schools. Can anyone give me the pros and cons. Does Ross’s extra clinical weeks & 11 semesters instead of 10 push back graduation? How hard is the COMP exam for each school? How hard is passing in general? Thank you!!!
Hi I am incoming student for this august term as MD4 and I wonder the best options of private accommodation that I can rent.
I’ve contacted one but they told me that its now full.
I hope its really clean and modern and ofc safe!!!
SGU seniors or anyone who have info pls help
thanks x
I have completed my first year at Uwaterloo and I have a 3.97 GPA. I applied to the new Waterloo-SGU 5 year program today. Is it likely too late to apply? The application deadline was January 2026 but they do rolling admissions
Considering that AUC changed their curriculum and now only exams twice a semester, which school would have a lenient, better grading system?
My med school just introduced a new “Med 5” term aimed at helping students pass the CBSE, and I’m not sure how to feel about it.
It’s a 15 week structured review program with 4 NBME exams built in and a CBSA at the end, plus a heavy daily workload of 40–120 UWorld questions alongside content review from like 9-12.
The part that gives me pause is that it’s being run by IMG students who are graduating this year or writing step 2 but it is not like an established prep program and this is the first time it’s being offered, even though the school is backing it officially.
On paper, the structure and consistency sound helpful, especially with that much question exposure and regular assessments, but I’m wondering how much the lack of experience behind the program matters and whether that question volume is actually effective for learning.
Do you think committing to something like this is enough to pass CBSE suggestions from people who have done any type of prep programs during the LOA time offered and passed CBSE.
If I failed out of DO school in my final semester before rotations..
will Caribbean med schools still take me?
I took my mcat back in 2021 And got 503. did it expire already? I really don’t want to take the mcat again.
I took a masters already before DO school So I have federal Loans from that as well as my 2 years of DO school. with there being a cap on student loans from July 2026 onwards, I likely won’t get federal loans will I? should I take out private loans then?
Has anyone here had serious issues with the comp exam at American University of the Caribbean?
I went through AUC and had a very difficult experience around comp, and it ended up having a major impact on my career path and finances. I’m talking years of time and a significant amount of money invested without the outcome I was working toward.
At this point, I’m trying to understand whether what I experienced was isolated or if others went through something similar—especially those who did not pass comp on the first attempt.
I’m particularly interested in connecting with anyone who had ties to Florida during their time with AUC, since a lot of the administrative side operates through there.
If this sounds similar to your experience and you’re open to having a serious conversation about it, feel free to DM me.
I’m originally from New York so what appeals to me about SGU is that they have over a dozen hospital affiliations, AUC doesn’t have as many. But I heard SGU is MUCH harder than AUC. I personally wanna do PMR , what you guys thinks?
Can people from both schools weight in which I should go to.
Got charged with public intox recently. Lawyered up fast and he’s confident charges will get dismissed. However, should I report the arrest to the school while the case is pending or wait till there’s a verdict?
If charges get dismissed, expunction is possible at the end of the year, so not too worried for residency apps. More worried about hospital rotation background checks and school disciplinary action.
How bad is this for rotations considering I’m set to finish basic sciences this year? Be honest.
I go to one of the big 3 if that matters.
Debating between AUA or MUA in the medical I should go to. If any advice, recommendations, etc. would be much helpful. Thank you.
Hey everyone,
I’m currently studying at New Anglia University and wanted to share a few thoughts on something I see come up a lot here — Caribbean medical schools.
Before starting, I had read a lot online (Reddit included), and to be honest, some of it made me pretty hesitant. Now that I’m actually in it, I feel like there are a few common misconceptions, myths if you will, that don’t fully match my experience:
This is probably the biggest one. There’s a huge range between schools in terms of structure, teaching quality, and clinical opportunities. Lumping them all together doesn’t really reflect reality.
From what I’ve seen so far, there’s actually a strong focus on preparing for clinical years early on. Obviously rotations depend on partnerships, but it’s not as limited as people often assume.
A lot of students here are very intentional about their choice — whether it’s for smaller class sizes, different teaching styles, or future plans (UK/US pathways, etc.).
This one surprised me the most. The smaller cohorts actually mean more direct contact with lecturers and support when you need it.
That said, I’m not saying it’s perfect — there are definitely things to consider (pathways, perception, etc.), and it’s important to do proper research before choosing any school.
I’m curious to hear from others:
If you’re studying in Europe/UK — what have you heard about Caribbean schools?
If you’re in a Caribbean program — does this match your experience?
Interested to hear different perspectives.
So the Caribbean med schools are crazy expensive, and the drop rate seems to be high. For the people there is it worth all the cost and hassle for the opportunity to be a MD? If you could rewind would you do a post bacc and try for a domestic school or even DO? Caribbean is on my radar but I read so many mixed feelings about them it gives me cold feet.
I was just wondering how exams were at AUC. Is it extremely difficult to the point that even if you study, you will still have a hard time passing? Is there a lot of support and does the school want you to pass? Etc.
Gpa: 3.3 cGPA with grade replacements
3.17 cGPA when you include all grade attempts
2.8/2.9 sGPA
MCAT 499 496 retake
Worked as medical assistant dermatology for past 1.5 years. Have research
Chances of me getting in without MERP?
Hey guys, I added a screenshot for reference. But it’s my understanding that in your 4th year (as a UK track student), you have to leave the UK for electives. And you can choose electives in any of these countries. On the site it says electives last 38 weeks and here it says six weeks. Which is it? For those who have done the program, do you spend your entire 4th year in one of these countries (depending on what you choose?). And does the school have a specific hospital for each of these countries? I’m a NON US IMG, hence the UK track program. Thank you.
Can someone please share any flow chart or microbiology notes, mnemonics, flow chart please medical student here
Hi, I’m studying to pass my school’s NBME COMP (Comprehensive Basic Science Exam). Unfortunately, I failed my first attempt with a 59%. I need a 62% to pass, and I have about 3 months until my next attempt.
So far, I’ve used Melman PDFs and completed NBME forms 25, 27, and 28. I know the general advice is to use UWorld, which I’m planning to start.
My questions are:
What else should I be doing to study effectively over the next 3 months?
When reviewing incorrect UWorld questions, I want to use Anki to reinforce topics but I don’t like the AnKing deck. Is it okay to just make my own cards as I go through UWorld?
Lastly is there any recommendation on how to go through First Aid. Passively reading it wont, so any advice on this end would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Hey everyone,
I’m planning to take COMP in August and wanted to hear from people who recently passed—especially on what actually worked in the final stretch.
A few things I’d really appreciate insight on:
What resources did you rely on most (UWorld, NBME, First Aid, etc.)?
How did you structure your days/weeks leading up to the exam?
Did you focus more on content review or question-based learning?
How many passes of UWorld (or other Q banks) did you complete?
What were your NBME scores like before passing?
Anything you wish you did differently?
I’ve been going through my weak areas from shelf reports and trying to build a plan, but I’d love to hear what made the biggest difference for you when it actually came to passing.
Appreciate any advice 🙏
Not sure which to choose, can current students drop their thoughts, Ross has more hospital affiliation but also a little more expensive.
Plus being sister schools mean the same education ?