Hey guys, didn't perform well on the MCAT(490-->493-->497) so I not expecting much out of the cycle. My resume is good (2000 clinical hours, 400+ research hours w/ vascular surgery pub, 100 shadowing, 400+ volunteering, 5 strong LORs, etc.) Applied to 8 DO and 3 MD but like I said I don't think I'll get anything so preparing for the worst. Got a call from AUC and that looks like the path I'll be taking. Anyone can please give me some encouraging words on this school cause all I've been hearing are negative things about change or curriculum and less exams? Also if anyone knows any info on the financial situation its pretty much a death sentence to everyone now? PLEASE ONLY POSITIVE THINGS I'VE HEARD ENOUGH NEGATIVE THINGS ABOUT THE CARRIBBEANS I WOULDN'T BE GOING IF IT WAS NOT MY LAST OPTION! Sorry for yelling, just tired and frustrated with the system. Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone! I’m starting medical school in less than two weeks, and I’m feeling anxious about figuring out the best way to study since I know it’ll be very different from undergrad. I’d really appreciate any advice on study strategies, daily routines, or resources that worked well for you!
Right now, I’m thinking of doing preview → lecture → Anki → practice questions. Does this seem like a good approach, or would you recommend changing anything?

any current students who are interested in making a new friend? i'm transferring over for fall term and would love to meet new people!

Looking for honest feedback from current students or recent graduates. There seems to be a lot of conflicting information online, so I would truly appreciate firsthand experiences.

I would like to have some honest feedback on:

1. What is the approximate attrition rate? About how many students who start the basic sciences make it to clinical rotations and eventually graduate on time?
2. How manageable are the classes to pass? Are the quizzes and exams fair, and are they more focused on what is taught in class or on textbooks?
3. How difficult are the NBME/CBSE/CCSE requirements? Do the majority of the students pass on the first attempt? If not, what is the remediation process?
4. How are the professors overall? Are they available when students need help? Is the student academic support system responsive and helpful?
5. Is the overall student environment collaborative and supportive, or is it more competitive and isolating?
6. How are the clinical rotation sites in terms of teaching quality, locations, and organization?
7. Once students complete all the requirements, is a clinical rotation placement available right away for every eligible student, or are spots limited?
8. Do students have choices regarding where they rotate? Are delays or gaps between core and elective rotations common? If so, how long is the average waiting period?

Just want to get a realistic and honest understanding of both the positives and negatives rather than rumors. Recent experiences would be extremely helpful. Please feel free to comment or send me a DM. Thank you :)

So i got offer from a few caribbean medical school and waiting for reply from a few DO school.

In case i didn't get any offer from DO school. Which should i consider?

Saba Vs AUC vs Ross

My concern now is what if i go and fail? I would be in debt. My parents now somewhat discouraging me saying what if i fail or didn't pass the exit exam from caribbean school? I know and understand their concern.

And please offer any opinion or what you know about the school please. Much appreciated!!

What is the point of nbmes for cbse cause it has nothing to do with uworld from my understanding. Cause I am not able to do uworld so what’s the relevance

Title. Are there typically still large cuts to cohort size once students make it past the preclinical years into the clinical years at Caribbean med schools (talking about the big 4 here)? Does the structure of grading, placements, etc, mirror USMD schools in the clinical years? How about things like CBSE before step 2 at Caribbean schools in the clinical years?

Hey everyone! Currently awaiting some decisions from DO schools, and planning on retaking MCAT in January (i have a 495 rn). I have a MS in biomedical sciences and am a first gen, as well as former healthcare worker. My MS has linkage to their DO school with a 501+ MCAT. However, if i cant get higher/no response from any DO schools, I am planning on going to SGU. Pretty much all of my family have gone and so I know the positives and negatives, but I do have some questions! If anyone could help me out with this that’d be greatly appreciated.

1. How is the Northumbria campus? It does interest me since the class size is smaller and more intimate, I feel like I would perform better in that type of environment (ik its only the first year).

2. I plan on doing an April start, since I wanna retake MCAT on Jan. How is the April start compared to Jan and Aug?

3. Is Northumbria worth doing the first year? Or just stick it out in Grenada the entire time?

4. For the first term, i understand they want you to stay in their dorm. Is this absolutely mandatory, or can I request to live in my own apt?

5. Are there any scholarships I can take with my current status? How much would they be?

Thank you to everyone and anyone who can help with this journey and decisions! I wish all of you future docs the best 🙏🏼

Hey, I wanted to get your honest opinion about where I’m at with studying for the CBSE. I’ve gone through my school’s review course it is ending next week, but I’m currently getting around 50–54% on the NBME practice exams and sometimes im like oo if I changed my answer it would've been 61% max. My school is requiring me to sit for the CBSE by the beginning of next month since it’s part of my term final. We need a 65% to sit for Step 1

Right now we’re doing UWorld questions, but for the last two weeks I’ve mainly been doing NBME practice questions and reviewing them. My foundation honestly isn’t the strongest. I went to a smaller school for Med 1–4 and, to be completely honest, the teaching wasn’t always great and I didn’t have the best motivation during those years. I have a passing GPA, but I mostly relied on my professors’ slides rather than building a strong foundation independently.

I’ve also never really used Anki because I don’t like it, and I’ve never memorized First Aid. I’ve mostly just skimmed through it. My pharm is okay but definitely not great, and biochem and neuro are probably my weakest areas. Sketchy I can not understand. Pathoma is ehhh for me. Bascially I didnt like any of the resources I know its shocking and alot of you will say oooo no chance in passing if you didnt use any resources. I tried bootcamp too and I got bored half way through it.

With all of that being said, do you think it’s realistic for me to get to a 65% on the CBSE by the beginning of next month? I have my test offically scheduled.

I know nobody can guarantee a score, but I’d really appreciate an honest assessment based on where I’m scoring now. Also, what would you focus on during these next few weeks to give me the best chance of getting over that 65% passing mark?

Failed my cbse and honestly got the same score as my nbme forms. Now my next one is in 2 months. What do I do to make sure I pass?

I'm a US citizen who's considering Saba since it's cheaper than SGU/Ross/AUC. The website lists the total cost of attendance at ~$298k, plus ~$3.8k for first semester housing (I assume most students move off campus after term 1 to save on costs?)

Apparently if you get 3.7+ GPA or 510+ MCAT, you're eligible for $100k scholarship. I have the GPA, but haven't taken the MCAT yet (hoping to dedicate ~6 months after I finish my last prereqs). But if I were to get the scholarship, theoretically I wouldn't have to use private loans since the $100k scholarship + $200k federal loan should cover most of it. Worst case scenario, I can maybe borrow up to $20-30k in lifetime private loans (but this is tricky since my family is broke and likely won't qualify to be cosigners) which definitely isn't enough for SGU/Ross/AUC

Can any Saba students please share approx. how much it costs? Especially terms 1-5 on the island? How is aid/scholarship distributed? Any advice for students from low-income backgrounds on affording it is very much appreciated. I want to get a sense of what is realistic

St. Kitts & Nevis citizen (US citizen too, residing in US) only really interested in MUA since I am familiar with the island, interested in anesthesia & general surgery, looking to receive any feedback regarding the school

How to study for AUA CAS exam to pass, and if you have to take remedial how to study for it. Please advice and the exams are professor written

Because of financial reasons I can’t attend any other schools so my options really come down to SMU and AUA. Ik both schools have its cons but not sure which one to go to. Can someone please help 😭

I’m feeling sick with nerves and overwhelmed with the amount of content. A recent handful of our lectures require rote memorization of genes and their associated cancers, and drugs and their associated adverse effects. A lot of times, there’s no reasoning provided. Or if there is, the explanations aren’t complete bc these pathways require knowledge beyond our current understanding.

What’s worse is I’ve barely passed Terms 1-2 (didn’t get dxd with inattentive adhd until the end of term 2). I’ve never worked well with Anki, so I’m stuck with inefficient, slow, traditional ways of studying by reviewing notes and trying to learn from practice questions.

Can anyone offer some studying advice on what worked for you and what your day to day schedule looked like? Or if you’re a term 4 repeater, what do you think is helping you do better this time?

Hi everyone,

Current Ross student here. I’ve maxed out my 5 CBSE attempts, and on one attempt I missed the passing score by just a few points. Ross is offering me the option to go back to the island, pay roughly another $25K for the semester, and take an alternative exam (possibly Kaplan or a customized NBME).

The other option I’m considering is transferring to Windsor, starting rotations, taking CCSE/Step 2, and then eventually doing CBSE and Step 1.

I’m really torn. My biggest concern with Ross is: what happens if I go back, spend another $25K, and still don’t pass their post-island course/exam? I’m not sure what options they would give me after that.

Has anyone been in a similar situation, transferred from Ross to Windsor, or gone through Ross’s alternative exam pathway after maxing out CBSE attempts? Would really appreciate any advice, please.

anyone here attending AUA medical this fall 2026? how are you preparing?

Is it possible to do all the preclinical at sgu without repeating a term. All i see on reddit is talking about how evil it is and that they force u to retake classes even if u did well on them. Im hoping someone who actually graduated from sgu replies to this and not someone who w even step foot in the campus. Please and thank you