Hello! New MD1

[Linda La Rue Lowry]

I'm starting MD1 at Saint James School of Medicine in Anguilla January 2024. I live in Rockford,Illinois (USA). My current occupation is registered nurse. I could use all the guidance available while I go through the USMLE1 process. Thank you, everyone!

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[stethan]

I'm starting MD1 at Saint James School of Medicine in Anguilla January 2024. I live in Rockford,Illinois (USA). My current occupation is registered nurse. I could use all the guidance available while I go through the USMLE1 process. Thank you, everyone!

Congratulations on embarking on your journey. I would love for you to keep us posted on your progress.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Ensure you understand the risks. Per the WFME directory:

75% of all students failed out and didn't graduate. Data is old, but I expect may be similar. Very high risk. But some people do make it though.

 

[stethan]

Ensure you understand the risks. Per the WFME directory:

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75% of all students failed out and didn't graduate. Data is old, but I expect may be similar. Very high risk. But some people do make it though.

The data is old and is self-reported. If anything, I'd be more concerned about Federal Trade Commission Returns More Than $830,000 to Students Misled by Saint James Medical School’s Deceptive Marketing Claims.

 

[8jsi37]

First off, you should stick to US med school. Do a post bac or a career changer post bac, take the mcat and get into a US MD or DO program. Those would allow you to do much more. Even if you do go to the carib, why would you go to a "low tier" carib school. You should stick to the Big 3 aka ross, sgu and auc (maybe you can include aua/saba but i havent heard great things about them from personal experience).

Honestly, I think most of these carib schools prey on those who aren't well informed on the process and what it entails.

 

[Lee Ik-jun MD]

Good luck with your med school journey. Start preparing for your steps as early as possible. I know they changed the step 1 to PASS/FAIL now instead of the 3 digit numeric numbers we used to have. This puts you at a disadvantage. so make sure you ACE your step 2CK.