Applying for Medical Residency? How To Choose the Right Medical Programs?
As the 3rd year of your Caribbean medical school draws to a close, and residency application season is on the horizon, it is time for you to choose the right residency program, which will guide your career trajectory. Remember that residency programs come in different flavors. Every residency program is created differently, and each one of them […]
Types of Premed Research That Will Impress Medical Schools
Medical students often wonder if research is important in order to be competitive for Caribbean medical schools. The answer is a resounding no. Medical schools do not expect their matriculates to show research work or publish a paper, in order to be able to apply. In fact, Research doesn’t guarantee acceptance to a medical school, and […]
Understanding the Importance of the White Coat Ceremony in Medical Schools
The white coat ceremony is a significant milestone for medical students, symbolizing the start of their journey towards a career in the medical profession. Held at the beginning of your Caribbean medical school, this event marks the transition from an amateur to professional, helping you realize all the responsibilities that come with being a healthcare […]
Top Questions all First year Medical Students Ask
The first year of medical school is a tough nut to crack and many fresher students find themselves overwhelmed and utterly perplexed at the prospect of navigating this new journey. No matter how much you have anticipated and prepared for your time at medical school, the reality can be a little different. After all, an […]
5 Skills You Need to Master to Survive Intern Year Residency
Now that you are entering intern year, you must be feeling quite overwhelmed at the daunting process. Fear of the unknown, coupled with feelings of trepidation about how you can prepare or if you will even survive, must be keeping you up all night. We assure you that nothing could have prepared you for the […]
How to Become a Dermatologist – An Easy Guide
Dermatology is one of the most competitive specialties in medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails. This rewarding medical discipline includes many exciting subspecialties that provide lucrative career opportunities to interested candidates. Getting into dermatology requires years of training, in-depth knowledge of the subject, […]