Congrats on finishing term 1! All the very best with term 2, just continue to put God first and you will make it! I'm a med student myself and from Grenada. I recently completed term 2 and it was a ride. My advice is to pace yourself , and make sure you take breaths in between because it gets hectic, and it's a HUGE step up from term 1 (the exams are barely curved😭). I FEEL you on the bubbly thing, there is an indifference, but just keep being you regardless!
Thank you so much MakMotions! I really appreciate the advice. I've heard that term 2 is a big leap from term 1! This is crazy because I feel like term 1 was insane! I love that you said God first. Really reminds me of seeking first His kingdom, which I feel is the most important thing!
Hey Julian, Ill be starting SGU next fall. You did mention professionalism. Does that mean we have to dress in professional attire regularly or does it relate to mannerisms and conduct?
I have completed Nursing in Finland and now working as RN in Finland. I still want to go to medical school. Do you think I’ll be qualified to apply? 😳😳
That's great! SGU has many ways to get into the MD program. They have 2 year post graduate studies, 4, 3, 2, 1 year prereq studies and MSAP which is done if you have the prereqs but don't have a good GPA or MCAT score. Do you have the traditional prereqs for medical school?
@@juliansolotorres thank you, I don’t really have much info in joining medical school. Do you think you can share with me to the right path based on your experience? But I know you are busy. I have checked some info of SUG and apparently I am eligible to apply 4 years of DM program in SUG.
Hey I am currently Pre-med, and I am really interested in SGU, I want to become a trauma surgeon, So what are my chances of getting into a gen surg residency anywhere around the US, appreciate it bro!!!
@@juliansolotorres I think it's important to be more transparent about this, so that future applicants can make a more informed decision. These are the graduates that have gotten through a lot of culling - passed each term, passed the cumulative BSCE exams and steps, and found ways to stand out during clinical. Completely doable and achievable with a lot of hard work, tenacity and motivation - but important to note that not everyone that starts at SGU makes it out. Saying 90% of graduates have a residency lined up glosses over these facts. Also, for Canadians it is far more difficult to land a residency back here - another thing to consider before going as a non-US citizen.
@@stephanie983 well put! They do well at advertising and social media to get the "prettier side of things" but to hear from students that have gone through it firsthand is much more helpful to make a decision.
Great question Jacob. What I found useful was to utilize all of the above. I take handwritten notes and that is where I spend the majority of my time reviewing. I use Quizlet for material that is for strict memorization, and then at the end of each week, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, I use Anki to cover the entire week of material just to make sure I got every little bit of the lecture that I could have missed. Hope that helps!
I review the lecture slides while making a one page summary note by hand on physical paper. I find that my brain recalls better in my own handwriting. At the end of each week I use anki. Check out my tik tok for the full rundown! TT: DrJayMac
Hmm OK so I don't know where you went shopping but I have never ever paid that price for bedding lmao. You can get cheaper bedding anywhere in a store in town. I agree that its expensive to live here for foreigners though cause my mom (She's a local here)has always pointed out that prices are manipulated for foreigners all the time, its sad but it happens. It really helps to make local friends that can show you where to shop.
No offence man, but you're complaining about costs when you're going to a school that's almost $100k more than the most expensive US medical school. Do you guys realize that at 20 years with no undergrad loans, that's a $2k a month payment? That's $48 grand a year, gone. For 20 years.
I think it's a very American thing to have long conversations with strangers. When I moved to the US I had to get used to this. Like it's not a bad thing, sometimes I really welcome a nice random convo but it also sometimes does feel like a forced or irrelevant conversation. Like when talking about the weather.
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Congrats on finishing term 1! All the very best with term 2, just continue to put God first and you will make it! I'm a med student myself and from Grenada. I recently completed term 2 and it was a ride. My advice is to pace yourself , and make sure you take breaths in between because it gets hectic, and it's a HUGE step up from term 1 (the exams are barely curved😭). I FEEL you on the bubbly thing, there is an indifference, but just keep being you regardless!
Thank you so much MakMotions!
I really appreciate the advice. I've heard that term 2 is a big leap from term 1! This is crazy because I feel like term 1 was insane!
I love that you said God first. Really reminds me of seeking first His kingdom, which I feel is the most important thing!
I love hearing your experiences! I’d love to see a daily vlog!
Day in the life coming soon Jazzy!
Thank you for your time and for sharing your studies and experiences in SGU. I emailed you and asked some questions about SGU.
This was so in depth and helpful! Thank you.
Massively insightful. Much thanks good sir
Échale ganas Julián y me gustaría ver un video de tu vida diaria allá en Grenada 🇬🇩
Gracias Tia!!
Hey Julian, Ill be starting SGU next fall. You did mention professionalism. Does that mean we have to dress in professional attire regularly or does it relate to mannerisms and conduct?
Hello, you need to dress professionally for your practicums like OSCEs. But for class.
With all that studying do you get free time to go around the island? Do you use American dollars to pay for things or do you convert them?
I have completed Nursing in Finland and now working as RN in Finland. I still want to go to medical school. Do you think I’ll be qualified to apply? 😳😳
That's great! SGU has many ways to get into the MD program. They have 2 year post graduate studies, 4, 3, 2, 1 year prereq studies and MSAP which is done if you have the prereqs but don't have a good GPA or MCAT score. Do you have the traditional prereqs for medical school?
@@juliansolotorres thank you, I don’t really have much info in joining medical school. Do you think you can share with me to the right path based on your experience? But I know you are busy. I have checked some info of SUG and apparently I am eligible to apply 4 years of DM program in SUG.
@@panidahomngern5611 Sure thing! Message me by instagram or email me your questions!
Hey I am currently Pre-med, and I am really interested in SGU, I want to become a trauma surgeon, So what are my chances of getting into a gen surg residency anywhere around the US, appreciate it bro!!!
Hey! Generally about 10% of students land a general surgery residency out of SGU. You’ll further specialize from there.
why did you choose to go to a Caribbean medical school? isn't it hard to get a job in the US after going to one of those?
It differs for everyone. But over 90% of SGU graduates have a residency lined up in the US or Canada after they graduate!
@@juliansolotorres I think it's important to be more transparent about this, so that future applicants can make a more informed decision. These are the graduates that have gotten through a lot of culling - passed each term, passed the cumulative BSCE exams and steps, and found ways to stand out during clinical. Completely doable and achievable with a lot of hard work, tenacity and motivation - but important to note that not everyone that starts at SGU makes it out. Saying 90% of graduates have a residency lined up glosses over these facts. Also, for Canadians it is far more difficult to land a residency back here - another thing to consider before going as a non-US citizen.
@@stephanie983 well put! They do well at advertising and social media to get the "prettier side of things" but to hear from students that have gone through it firsthand is much more helpful to make a decision.
My 2009 class had no issues finding residency positions. FYI we didn't have cell phones when I was there.. yikes
Hey I'm glad i found you. I'm coming to SGU 🤗 hope to meet you soon
Hello! I am off the Island now. Currently studying for STEP 1 :) but good luck and I hope you work hard and have a good time!
Hi Julian! I want to apply to SGU and if you dont mind- I was wondering what your MCAT score was to get in? Thanks :)
Also great video! Do a daily vlog :)
My MCAT score wasn't great! But it was enough to get in! Email me, and i'll be happy to share more!
@@chessybadar On the way!
@@juliansolotorresHi Julian, I have some questions about your journey. Could I email you?
@@TheRebecablack yes go for it!
What did you that helped your during Term 1. Did you Anki or strictly review notes and lecture?
Great question Jacob.
What I found useful was to utilize all of the above. I take handwritten notes and that is where I spend the majority of my time reviewing. I use Quizlet for material that is for strict memorization, and then at the end of each week, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, I use Anki to cover the entire week of material just to make sure I got every little bit of the lecture that I could have missed.
Hope that helps!
I review the lecture slides while making a one page summary note by hand on physical paper. I find that my brain recalls better in my own handwriting. At the end of each week I use anki.
Check out my tik tok for the full rundown!
TT: DrJayMac
@@juliansolotorres which pre made Anki decks do u use? :)
Do you guys have wet labs with cadavers
Yes, we do, the cadavers are hit or miss depending on how long the donors have been used.
Love this school but the tuition is just too much. I chose SJSM
How was your experience there?
How did it go?
What's the match residency rate for SJU?
echale ganas pa, yo voy en 3er año en SGU
Hmm OK so I don't know where you went shopping but I have never ever paid that price for bedding lmao. You can get cheaper bedding anywhere in a store in town. I agree that its expensive to live here for foreigners though cause my mom (She's a local here)has always pointed out that prices are manipulated for foreigners all the time, its sad but it happens. It really helps to make local friends that can show you where to shop.
hey can you tell me more about these things
No offence man, but you're complaining about costs when you're going to a school that's almost $100k more than the most expensive US medical school. Do you guys realize that at 20 years with no undergrad loans, that's a $2k a month payment? That's $48 grand a year, gone. For 20 years.
Yo he’s talking about living expenses on the island … it’s jacked up and FA doesn’t give hardly anything- but yes it’s expensive as in tuition
Yeah most island ppl I meant kept their responses short unless they get to know u
I think it's a very American thing to have long conversations with strangers. When I moved to the US I had to get used to this. Like it's not a bad thing, sometimes I really welcome a nice random convo but it also sometimes does feel like a forced or irrelevant conversation. Like when talking about the weather.
Just like in Hawaii. Reserved.