r/mbbsabroad

I studied medicine in Europe and figured I’d share a quick honest take since I see a lot of mixed info here.

What was really good:

• Getting into a program is usually more straightforward than the US
• You start medicine earlier (no undergrad first)
• Good clinical exposure depending on the school
• Much cheaper

I worked with a Swedish company, that is now based in the US, when I applied, which helped with the process, but most of what matters happens after you actually start.

Overall, it’s worked out really well for me. I’m now applying for residency in the US, and even though there are a few things I’d do differently looking back, I’m really glad I took this path.

If anyone is considering Europe specifically, happy to answer questions.

Hiya there people!

So, I applied to China and Romania for English-taught Medicine; got accepted in Fudan University in China but still nothing from Romania (Carol Davila, Grigore T.Popa, University of Medicine & Pharmacy Craiova. maybe.), acception results may be released in July or June. I am scared about that because I have a Syrian passport (it sucks and many countries immediately flag it and reject visa apps), so the earlier I can apply for a visa the better.

On the other side, I am worried about education quality in Romania since the unis are lower ranked than China.

Now I know someone will say: "It will depen on your goal and your work destination". I dont care where I work as long as it pays good and all. Yes I know Romania is in the EU which means access to all Europe without the need for a lot of beaurecracy, unlike China where I am guessing its a very hard stage to get my degree recognized abroad.

I am yapping too much, sorry. It all comes down to this:

I am scared about making a choice I will regret my whole life or committing to a choice and then finding out the ugly way how bad my choice was and ending up changing countries and all that.

If anyone has any experience about this or lived it before, please help me. This has taken a lot from me than It should have. Thanks.