This document will review some of the top advantages of studying medicine abroad as compared to the US.

1. Advantages of Studying Medicine Abroad
Each year, thousands of students abandon their hopes of attending medical school due to
reasons out of their control. Some come from countries where the cost of pre-medical school is
beyond their reach. Others live in an area without quality universities capable of offering the
technical and scientific preparation the student needs to get into medical school.
Going to medical school abroad solves many problems for the bright and determined medical
student, even one who intends to practice medicine in his or her own country.
Affordability
Affordability is a key issue for many pre-medical students, but a lower cost education does not
necessarily mean a low quality education. Students struggling to cap the costs of pre-med may
consider medical school in the Caribbean or other countries, which offer an outstanding
education despite lower tuitions.
Many students are helped by the overall lower cost of living in other countries, which in turn
lowers the total expense of attending offshore medical schools even further.
International recognition
Some cost-effective international medical schools are known to be among the finest educational
institutions in the world. Attending the best international medical schools gives the student a
better chance of acceptance in the finest post-graduate and residency programs.
Leaving home to attend college in a foreign land demonstrates that a student is an ambitious
and courageous learner. Combined with good grades in coursework, the profile of a dedicated
student can only enhance an undergraduate’s chances of entering the medical school of his
choice.
Interactive and well-paced courses
Offshore medical schools often compete with the finest medical universities in Europe and
elsewhere, and must do more to attract the attention of the brightest students. Consequently,
smaller medical schools typically offer interactive and well-paced courses to make them more
inviting.

2. A quality educational institution employs a teaching staff with real-world experience in patient
care, including medical doctors, EMTs and other clinicians. Many larger pre-med schools use
only full professors that deliver material in a dry lecture-style setting. Studying abroad keeps
students alert, interested and engaged.
Courses in English
As with other professions, English is the primary language of medicine. The best overseas pre-
medical schools offer classes solely in English to give all students a linguistic advantage when
applying to medical school.
Travel
College is the time for young adults to explore the world. Studying medicine in Europe or other
locations abroad gives the medical student a well-rounded global view. An international
education also allows the curious student to travel during breaks, going well beyond the “spring
break at the beach” experience.
Travel, exposure to English, and gaining a broader worldview are only a few of the advantages
of studying medicine abroad. Most healthcare providers who studied overseas remember their
experiences in pre-med school fondly and heartily recommend an international education to
anyone considering a profession in medicine.
Medical Doctor International Studies offers study programs in English to improve the
admission rates of international students into medical, dentistry, veterinarian and
pharmacological schools. Since it was founded in 2006, Medical Doctor International Studies
has successfully prepared thousands of students for medical school entrance exams.