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The Caribbean islands are a group of islands on the Caribbean Sea, commonly grouped as West Indies along with few mainland countries like Suriname, Guyana and Belize. The Caribbean is regarded as one of the top tourism destinations on earth with the pristine beaches and natural beauty.
The Caribbean region has in the last 40 years has developed into a medical education hub for international students, especially from USA, Canada, India and European countries, thanks to the American Education system and curriculum strictly followed by the universities, also that have their clinical sites all over the United States. Studying Medicine at the Caribbean is a clear and easiest pathway to continue medical education and practice in USA. Most students studying in the Central American / Caribbean Medical Universities have been successful in the Residency placements and are working in over 45 countries, especially USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
Education System
Key Reasons to Study Medicine in the Caribbean islands & Central America:
- Caribbean medical schools strictly follow the US Education system and curriculum and are focused on preparing Physician workforce for countries like USA, Canada, etc.
- Opportunity to pursue 2 Years of Clinical rotations program in teaching hospitals in USA / UK.
- MCAT, SAT, IELTS / TOEFL Scores not required.
- Practical and Perfectly planned education curriculum and pattern that results in high success rates in licensing examinations like USMLE, MCI FMGE, PLAB, AMC etc.
- Dedicated USMLE training / preparations during the course of study.
- Up to 5-10 times lesser cost than studying Medicine in USA or other major developed countries.
- In most Accredited Universities we suggest, students write the NBME – National Board of Medical Examiners’ examination – USA’s board examinations.
- NBME is the body that conducts the board exit examinations for Medical students in the US Universities.
- NBME is the body that governs the USMLE examinations as well. Hence, most of these universities follow the same curriculum followed in USA / Canada and impart USMLE practice from Semester 1.
- Shorter course durations: 4 – 5.5 Years. Premedical qualification is not mandatory in few universities for students with strong academic background.
- 100% FREE, Globally recognized post graduate training in USA / other developed countries on successful completion of USMLE or other respective licensing examinations.
- Stipend paid during Post Graduate Education (Minimum of 3,500 – 8,000 $ pm).
- High standards of living; Safe, secure and peaceful environment.
- Climatic conditions similar to India (temperatures ranging from 25⁰C to 35⁰C), Good for Clinical exposure.
- Over 2.5 million / Approx 30% of people in the Caribbean are of Indian origin (Source: Wikipedia).
- Few universities here are run and facilities governed by Indian managements; Good number of
Indian students.
