I am a graduate of AUC and have been in practice for 15 years. I cant think of any of my classmates that did not get a residency after graduation. SABA seems to be a good alternative to the "Big 3" medical schools (St. Georges,Ross, AUC). Its only problem is not being able to get residency or license in california. From what I have seen SABA gradates are getting residencies.
Now there are a lot of caribbean schools that will accept anyone for the money and they will be passed on top the next year. This is not true for the 3 big schools and SABA. They do have some admission standards and you have to do the work to pass and go on. Also the ultimate test is the boards. Go to an established school such as the big 3 or SABA, work hard, and you will get a residency. The people that dont make it think they are going to the caribbean for a vacation, or they attend one of the not well thought of schools which there are numerous. I have read that residency positions will actually get easier to get for u.s. cit. or residents because FMG's from abroad arnt applying because fo the cost fo the boards inc. CSA and because of SEPT 11, imigration not giving as many visa's. If medicini is what you want then go for it.
Posted on Sep 17, 2002, 4:07 PM from IP address 132.177.221.30
