In a recent Forbes article, St. George’s University President Dr. Richard Olds shares insight and advice for prospective international medical students.
“International medical schools tend to look not just at a student’s MCAT score, GPA or shadowing hours,” said Dr. G. Richard Olds. “We seek out qualified, well-rounded individuals who may not fit the traditional mold of a pre-med student because we know that their diverse experiences can make them exceptional doctors.”
With this in mind, the article shares five criteria prospective international medical students should keep in mind when researching schools. The criteria includes a university’s average GPA and MCAT scores, financial aid, accreditation status, curriculum, and research and clinical opportunities.
Adding to the criteria listed, Dr. Olds recommends students investigate an institution’s USMLE pass rate and residency placement rate.
“A student’s future career as a doctor really starts with their medical school decision,” Olds said. “There are so many quality medical school options out there. Students just need to do their research to find them.”
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