Starting a Caribbean Medical School; What to Expect within your First Week
Hoping to start medical school this September? Let us tell you that the first week of your Caribbean medical school is a mixture of anticipation and excitement, coupled with nerve-wracking pangs of “what did I get myself into”. You may read up all you want about the medical school you’re planning to attend and its […]
10 Tips for a Successful Application to a Medical School
Caribbean medical schools including Windsor University School of Medicine are among the most rigorous and competitive academic programs. With acceptance rates often below 50%, it’s important to distinguish yourself as a standout candidate. Whether you are currently in your undergraduate program or a few years into your professional career, following these 10 tips can increase […]
5 Habits You Need to Cultivate Before Starting Medical School
Congratulations on finally making it to medical school and stepping one step closer to realizing your dreams. If you still have some time before classes start, you must be feeling jitters of apprehension hearing about how challenging medical school can be. While you cannot change the demands of this challenging field, you can nevertheless cultivate […]
Beyond Medical School GPA; How to Get into Medical School with a Low GPA
If you have a low GPA, don’t say goodbye to your dreams of pursuing a career in medicine just yet! While your GPA is a significant player when applying to credible medical schools, many Caribbean medical schools consider more than just your undergrad academic performance when viewing you as a candidate holistically. Remember that while […]
Beyond Academic Performance; Top Ways to Bolster your Medical School Applications
If you aspire to pursue a career in medicine, you must be no stranger to the ultra-competitive medical school admissions landscape. With medical schools receiving hundreds of thousands of applications, it takes more to get into med school than just having a great GPA and better-than-average MCAT scores. This is where an impactful med school […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Jump-Start Your Medical School Journey
With new year just around the year, winter break is a great time to reflect on the past year and jot down our new year’s resolutions to keep ourselves motivated and strive for betterment and improvement. Here are 5 resolutions that all medical students should make to motivate themselves for the months ahead: Let’s seize […]