Medical school is insanely competitive. In the most recent data available from the AAMC, only about 41% of applicants were ultimately accepted to a U.S. medical school. Osteopathic D.O. schools have been gaining in popularity in recent years as well, forcing less competitive applicants to turn to Caribbean medical schools in pursuing their dreams of becoming a doctor. Are Caribbean medical schools a good option? Here are the pros and cons. Its important to understand that the medical school you attend is not the final determinant in whether or not youll be a good physician. I know a great deal of highly [impressive physicians who trained at Caribbean medical schools, and other physicians who trained in the U.S. who are not as impressive. That being said, we believe in full transparency and making educated decisions. At Med School Insiders, were surprised how commonly Caribbean medical schools are suggested and recommended to pre-med applicants, without regard for the significant drawbacks. Benefits (Pros) 01:07 Less Competitive 01:49 Excellent Climate 02:08 Rolling Admissions Drawbacks (Cons) 02:27 Difficulty Matching into U.S. Residency Programs 03:00 Cut Throat Culture 03:50 Limited Specialty Flexibility (For Competitive Specialties) 05:00 Inconsistent Quality of Training 05:37 Increased Cost 05:39 Are Caribbean Medical Schools Right for You? Support the channel and become a Patron! Earn exclusive perks. Visit https://patreon.com/medschoolinsiders =============== Connect with me! WEBSITE: https://medschoolinsiders.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MedInsiders FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/medschoolinsiders INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/medschoolinsiders AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/medschoolinsiders =============== May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you). Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. and Med School Insiders LLC will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.