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Big News for Aspiring Doctors in the U.S.: Major Residency Expansion After Decades For aspiring doctors aiming to practice in the United States, 2025 brings historic news. On December 19, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the first major increase in

Introduction Attending a Caribbean medical school offers a unique blend of academic rigor, tropical lifestyle, and international experience. For students from the U.S., Canada, or other countries, life in the Caribbean can be very different from traditional urban medical schools. In this guide, we’ll explore

Introduction Caribbean medical schools have grown rapidly over the past few decades, largely serving students from the U.S., Canada, and other countries. While their primary focus is to prepare students for USMLE licensing and residency, these offshore schools also play a role in addressing physician

Introduction For Caribbean medical students aiming to secure a U.S. residency, U.S. Clinical Experience (USCE) plays a critical role. Clinical rotations in the United States allow students to gain hands-on exposure to the American healthcare system while strengthening their residency applications. This guide explains what

Introduction Many aspiring doctors ask the same critical question: How competitive are Caribbean medical schools?The answer depends on what kind of competitiveness you’re talking about—admission, academic survival, or residency placement. While Caribbean medical schools are often easier to get into than U.S. or Canadian schools,

Introduction Becoming a doctor is a lifelong ambition for many students, but limited seats and intense competition in U.S. and Canadian medical schools make admission increasingly difficult. As a result, more students are exploring alternative yet credible pathways—most notably Caribbean medical schools. Over the past

Introduction Choosing between Caribbean vs U.S. medical schools is a major decision for aspiring doctors. Both pathways lead to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, but they differ significantly in admissions criteria, cost, accreditation, risk, and residency outcomes. Understanding these differences can help students make

Overview: What Is a Caribbean MD Program? A Caribbean MD program is a Doctor of Medicine degree offered by Caribbean medical schools, primarily designed for students who plan to practice medicine in the United States, Canada, or other international healthcare systems. These programs closely follow

Introduction: The Caribbean as a Global Medical Education Hub The Caribbean is widely known for its beautiful islands, diverse cultures, and welcoming communities. However, beyond tourism, the region has emerged as a significant destination for medical education. Over the past few decades, medical education in