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re: Would You Use A Doctor Who Graduated From A Med School in Caribbean?
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:41 am to SirSaintly
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:41 am to SirSaintly
what part of the metroplex btw?
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Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:42 am to MSMHater
Good advice y'all. I'll check out residency.
I'm looking thoroughly b/c hopefully I'll have a long relationship with, so while it's just checkups now, when I'm older and stuff starts going wrong I want someone qualified.
I think one of them did residency at UT Southwestern.
I'll definitely check into their residency and board certified. It's not like I'm working hard for this info BTW, it's usually listed on the website.
I'm looking thoroughly b/c hopefully I'll have a long relationship with, so while it's just checkups now, when I'm older and stuff starts going wrong I want someone qualified.
I think one of them did residency at UT Southwestern.
I'll definitely check into their residency and board certified. It's not like I'm working hard for this info BTW, it's usually listed on the website.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:44 am to SirSaintly
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I think one of them did residency at UT Southwestern.
We recruit GI's out of fellowship there all the time.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:44 am to SirSaintly
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I'm looking thoroughly b/c hopefully I'll have a long relationship with
when I go to my primary guy the only time I see him is passing in the hallway, they usually assign a PA or NP
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:01 am to Bard
I keep saying this on these.
If any of you have been to the emergency room, one of my best friends is a doctor who graduated from the Caribbean.
So if you were there there is a good chance he saw you and you wouldn't even know it
If any of you have been to the emergency room, one of my best friends is a doctor who graduated from the Caribbean.
So if you were there there is a good chance he saw you and you wouldn't even know it
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:04 am to Fat and Happy
That post hurt my brain
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:05 am to Fat and Happy
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So if you were there there is a good chance he saw you and you wouldn't even know it
Doubtful...I catalog everyone that looks at me.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:06 am to SirSaintly
I know physicians who have went there and the issue is not so much the school as it is the student. Residency is very important
There are bad apples in every bunch from every school
There are bad apples in every bunch from every school
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:10 am to SirSaintly
I wouldn't unless it was in the ER or they came highly recommended.
Who wants the guy who graduated last from med school cutting them open? Not me.
Who wants the guy who graduated last from med school cutting them open? Not me.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:11 am to SirSaintly
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Did he get a residency in the United States? Is the word on him good? If yes and yes, I'm good.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:22 am to tigerstripedjacket
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I wouldn't unless it was in the ER or they came highly recommended.
So you want the Physician who is going to treat you most acutely to be the worst trained? Makes sense.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:25 am to SirSaintly
Yup
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:28 am to SirSaintly
I would if they were board certified in their field.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:28 am to SirSaintly
I saw two a few years ago (husband and wife). They were both about 30 and I quit going after a few visits. Just didn't seem like they knew a ton and they blamed everything on viral infections without prescribing anything. I'd end up right back a week later.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:31 am to Bard
They cannot practice in America unless they pass american boards so I do not see why not.
Plus, all he is doing is feeling up your arse. I know a lot of people who would do that for free if you are interested.
Plus, all he is doing is feeling up your arse. I know a lot of people who would do that for free if you are interested.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:33 am to SirSaintly
The only time I'd use a Caribbean schooled MD is if the alternative was a D.O.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:35 am to SirSaintly
Yes, it's all about residency training, not necessarily the med school. There are good and bad with both
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:39 am to 777Tiger
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what part of the metroplex btw?
I live in Lakewood but my job is up near Richardson
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:39 am to SirSaintly
My personal experience - Yes - did not know he was Caribbean educated until after the fact - ER doctor in NELA.
He was legit, well organized, detailed and articulated the situation to me and immediate family very well. For having a family member in the ER, it was about as good an experience as you could expect and that Dr. had a lot to do with it.
I would not hesitate to have him on my personal ER staff. He was white male....as brought up earlier in this thread.
He was legit, well organized, detailed and articulated the situation to me and immediate family very well. For having a family member in the ER, it was about as good an experience as you could expect and that Dr. had a lot to do with it.
I would not hesitate to have him on my personal ER staff. He was white male....as brought up earlier in this thread.
This post was edited on 4/17/15 at 11:41 am
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:42 am to gooch11
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The only time I'd use a Caribbean schooled MD is if the alternative was a D.O.
One of the best doctors I know of is an osteopathic physician. They have almost the same curriculum and compete with allopathic students for the same residencies.
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