Auc vs sgu reddit Reply reply Creepy-Tomatillo-451 You are on Reddit venting about Saint James when all the school does is give you an opportunity and that’s up to you to make it happen now. Caribbean medical universities have been branded as a last resort for the below-average pre-med student to keep pursuing their dream of becoming a doctor. You can email the admin but from what I've heard is that they don't take many transfers and the transfers they do take are only from SGU and AUC. SGU needed this high of a threshold because almost 30% of people were failing Step 1 after it became pass or fail. I have similar scholarships from both which will cover about a third of tuition. go the Caribbean, you should ONLY consider the top 3 schools, SGU, Ross, and AUC. ** Highschool students, please In terms of curriculum, AUC, Ross, and SGU will all teach you the standard material needed for a strong foundation in medicine. The reason SGU, AUC, Ross, Facebook X (Twitter) Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp E-mail Share Link. I am also Compared to a similar apartment at AUC, SGU is almost twice the cost. I'm also from Canada and preparing to study medicine abroad. Right now I’m debating on AUC and Saba. Sorry for taking so long to reply, but I don't check this account (or reddit for that matter) very often. I did start to truly enjoy it, at the end of course. I really enjoyed the intermittent lightheartedness of the first 2 and missed it in the SGU. More developed island, cheaper than St George, smaller class sizes currently deciding between SGU/Ross & a SMP program (at a newer DO school) with a very high likelihood of matriculating into the following class. Thank you on your response for SABA. I do have excellent extra-curricular and research experience too. That being said, carib schools are in no way going to hold your hand throughout the process. I So far I think this is the overall tradeoff: AUC is great for smaller classes, better island living, more attention from faculty, and closer relationships. While it's still going to be tough, your chances of matching into a U. AUC boasts to have 92% first-time residency match rates in 2019, a 93. Pikes674; Feb 10, 2024; Replies 4 AUC and Ross do not participate in VSLO SGU does not participate in VSLO. Hi all! /r/premed (and honestly the entire premed population ranging from SDN to people still using hotmail and DSL internet) has needed a resource for many years that shows what going to a for-profit medical school in the Caribbean is really like. I was the cohort right before that had the BSFCR exam and that shit was way worse lol. For those considering AUC vs SGU, below I have provided some information regarding debt load, graduation rate, etc. Some complaints that I hear about the sciences at AUC is that there are no labs on campus, classes 956 votes, 292 comments. If you work hard, you can do anything. SGU Pros: Best option for matching as a doctor in the US in my case (as an IMG). For me, it's SG1 > SGA > then SGU. Next unread thread Similar threads. AUC Vs Ross. Why is that and how does that affect applying for match if you're interested in family medicine? As a general rule I always advise people to exhaust at least two cycle worth of applications to US med schools before going the Caribbean route regardless of the school, having said that I am a AUC graduate and landed a top place for residency, as long as you come knowing that the real work for you begins now vs when you go to a US, you can technically coast and still get a job. Ross 4. (after taking the test in the country of my choice) SGU Cons: High attrition rates and demanding curriculum. I have interviewed at both RCSI and SGU. In that case, Carib med schools might prepare you better for step 1. In going to an SGU/Ross/AUC you are making a huge bet on yourself; can you work harder than you ever had before for 4 years? If you can, it is absolutely a worthwhile endeavor. AUC has a traditional discipline-based curriculum to teaching medicine, meaning you’ll take classes like Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, etc. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS AUA vs AUC . In the application there might be in so far as aua or Ross can refuse to verify your graduation/transcripts "I understand that in the event that I receive a 100 percent discharge of my loan balance for which the defense to repayment application has been submitted, the school may, if not prohibited by other applicable law, refuse to verify or to provide an official transcript that 2016 IMG Match (SGU, Ross, SABA, AUC) Hello, I was previously told that going the IMG route was a bad idea. I only applied to AUC and SGU because I didn't have all of the course requirements for Ross. SGU has a better rep than Ross and is I’ve met students from AUC, SGU, and Ross on the interview trail and if three students from the three schools have the same Step 1 and 2 scores, same GPA, same class rank, same comments on their evaluations, same letters of recommendation, and same personal statement, I don’t believe being either from SGU, Ross, or AUC would be a particular extra I have read the horror Reddit/SDN/news stories of students failing out, not matching take it. I've heard only bad things and frankly, I can't imagine dealing with an even greater application handicap than SGU gives. One difference with Ross is that it seems to be similar class size to AUC (maybe a bit bigger) and its Facebook X (Twitter) Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp E-mail Share Link. Here’s my final housing price ranking: 1. However, I am simply trying to get the full picture before I make any decisions. They are owned by the same company and the schools are handled like a business. The positive is its a bit more well known than AUC and Saba (not SGU tho). Get app Don’t downvote me or be mean I’m just asking but Does this apply to the big 3 Carribs sgu, Ross and auc if ur a us img tho ? 352K subscribers in the premed community. I graduated from an HBCU with a decent amount of super low income students (people working since 14 to contribute to the family rent type low SES - so people working ultra hard to play their deck) - Ross, SGU, etc would come to our campuses every year to convince us to come. I just wanna know if anyone has personal experience or knows somebody who went their and matched either in Canada or US. Saba (cheapest) 2. Meme_123; I was looking at both schools clinical sciences and noticed that for sgu and auc many students take their family medicine rotation as an elective in the 4th year. I'm working on fixing it by retaking some science classes as well as doing a 5th year. I know that SGU is more well known but the stats for the two schools as far as residency match, USMLE first time pass rates are very similar Although I really like St. Since both are int'l schools, your chances of residency will be harder. UCLan Pros: Strongly advise against AUC/ROSS. Which is okay,just not what I was used to. S. **Please read community rules. Nevertheless, Saba appears to be very inexpensive. Each have certain residencies that Hello and welcome to the MtSAC subreddit, here we aim to provide and support a great place for anything and everything related to MtSAC, from book trading/sales to teacher recommendation to anything in between, even social MtSAC related gatherings may be organized here, as long as its somehow related to MtSAC its a valid post. S R K. Because Saba only offers single dormitories, it’s tough to directly compare it with the other schools. I’ve crossed out Ross and SGU simply because the large class size. r/premed A chip A close button. Really, you can't tell me that there's an inherent advantage to go to like SGU vs Ross vs AUC. I thought AUC was the better option. I know that SGU is more well known but the stats for the two schools as far as residency match, USMLE first time pass rates are very similar AUC was cheaper, the island is a better living situation, and last but certainly not least passing score is 70% (at least when I applied passing at SGU was 75%), all undergrad i got over 70%, Are there any significant differences between SGU and AUC in terms of their focus on board preparation and success rates? Rotation Spots in Michigan: I have a particular interest in Hey Peaches, I'm a current 3rd semester student at AUC and I absolutely love it. Even though I went to a Caribbean school, Source: SGU. However, I would go with SGU. but Reddit makes carribean look like sort of purgatory with no hope of matching. friend. I applied EM (back up) and anesthesia. This is just 1 piece of the puzzle. Reddit's home for wholesome discussion related to pre-medical studies. I want to preface this with something: anyone is entitled to make an informed decision and go to the Caribbean to get their MD. We compared the attrition rates, class sizes, tuition, location, match lists, residency placement rates, off-campus housing costs, and incoming student statistics I’m currently deciding between SGU and AUC. A subreddit for Canadian premed students. SGU vs MUA 2023 ; carribean MD school. If you insist on the Caribbean look into the AUC UK track program or the SGU UK program. residency programs each year. The seriousness was a great switch, but i tend to watch them as I code and found that you really had to pay attention to SGU. R. I'm currently deciding between SGU and AUC. If you want to transfer there are a handful of US schools that take transfers after step 1. AUC 3. true. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. Absolutely avoid. Basic Sciences / On-Island the maximum continuous break you get is 1 week. residency Welcome to r/BorrowerDefense! If you feel that you were scammed by your college, trade school, or training program, you should consider filing for a federal program called Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDTR) that could help you get the federal student loans associated with your scam school DISCHARGED (and maybe even get a refund). 352K subscribers in the premed community. Risk of not matching in the US and limited speciality options even if matched. SGU (most expensive) Location Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Can practice in the UK, Australia, or my home country. George’s University, I still chose AUC because of its smaller class size, much more intimate atmosphere (“everyone knows each other” type of Only AUC, Ross and St George allows Americans to receive fin aid. I know its tough getting through Med School and I'm working on fixing that up, but I want to know if I even stand a chance of getting into schools such as SGU mainly, Ross, Saba, AUC and Trinity Focus: I completely agree that AUC seems to have more of a focus on science and that UCU's focus, while broad, leans more towards the social sciences. Apr 2, 2023. Saba. . Super predatory. At least the CBSE is NBME administered and relevant to Step 1. I believe SGU is also shortening its summer break because more students are failing the CBSE, which is the qualifying exam for step 1. roc7485; Feb 6, 2023; Replies 20 Views 7K. 6% USMLE 1 st time Step 1 pass rates in 2019, and 355 graduates that matched in 2019. Ross has the most clinical requirements out of them flat 90 weeks and is super expensive. So after 2 cycles of applying in Canada and US, I am heading to an international med school. I can’t speak to Ross, but I go to SGU. Deciding to go the Caribbean for med school is a complex decision. I’m going to be headed to the Caribbean for med school in September and have the opportunity to pick amongst the big four. Skip to main content. SGU is more well known, Would any current students and/or recent grads of SGU/AUC tell me why you chose one school over the other and whether you feel like you made the right choice? [Note: For A ranking of the Big Four: SGU, Ross, AUC, and Saba. Your situation might be different considering you've passed your step already. Sounds like AUA im guessing. I believe UK or Ireland are definitely better for Canadian students unless you're looking at going to the US for residency. I'd say if they've applied in multiple cycles and aren't making headway with US schools then one of the Big Four (SGU, Ross, AUC, Saba) could be a path to becoming a doctor but it'll be a bit harder. In making your decision, keep in mind the current situation SGU is in regarding accreditation compared to AUC. However, their approach is different. However, I was very similar to your situation and ended up going to AUC. Wᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ʀ/SGExᴀᴍs – the largest community on reddit discussing education and student life in Singapore! SGExams is also more than a subreddit - we're a registered nonprofit that organises initiatives supporting students' academics, career guidance, mental health and holistic development, such as webinars and mentorship programmes. for reference, the program requires a 500 MCAT (which I have) and a 3. 25K subscribers in the premedcanada community. If I listened to the people on Reddit, I wouldn’t be where I am now. That doesn't mean, however, that one cannot find a solid science curriculum at UCU or a solid social science curriculum at AUC. They have 900+ students who match into U. In fact, they'll likely let go of your hand and force you to wander around. AUC Sept 2017 Cohort Graduation Rate (78%), Residency Attainment Rate (97%), and Attrition Rate AUC unlike some other Caribbean schools like SGU, My carribean friend had 220/220 with 8 psych IVs and 30+ FM IVs this last cycle. Gostaríamos de exibir a descriçãoaqui, mas o site que você está não nos permite. Imagine an in-house exam that was focused basically on SGU content. The reality is that majority of these students will match into primary care like IM, FM, and Peds. 5 GPA in the class and everyone that took part in it last year that met these requirements interviewed + received an acceptance. qavxy cjawq pzbvnb fwcabens utwsx ctjje wgtaqhv vyvargvqp ciaun wnlilnw