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Check out our upcoming livestream with UMHS alumni as they discuss their unique challenges and opportunities practicing medicine in rural regions. They will be joined by a special guest panelist, Brock Slabach, COO of the National Rural Health Association. There will be ample time for Q&A. We hope you can join! from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvors86YptU via UMHS YouTube Channel

What does the Admission Committee at UMHS look for in a Medical school applicant? https://hubs.la/Q01hBqS20 Our medical school admissions committee is concerned with whether the applicant has the ability and drive to succeed in the incredible rigors of Medical School. This is determined holistically by looking at GPA, MCAT, volunteer work, and life experience. Greater weight is given to the trajectory of academic performance, rather than just cumulative GPA on its own. We strive to understand the broader competencies that a candidate brings to the table such as leadership and communications skills, community service, and empathy. A solid personal statement can be extremely helpful and one of the pivotal factors for admission into UMHS. This video is part of a playlist of Frequently Asked Questions about UMHS School of Medicine. Please check out all the videos on the playlist here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_-WDU1Vnt0kM6nRflkemkRzst315QYJ Please subscribe to our channel ht...

Is a Premed Degree Required for Acceptance Into UMHS? https://hubs.la/Q01hBpWd0 A premed or health-related degree is not required for admission into our medical school. Instead, our admissions policies require completion of high school, or a GED certificate, along with three years of a college education. This must include at least 90 credit hours at an accredited undergraduate university or liberal arts school. Prerequisite courses required for application include: One year of general or inorganic chemistry. One year of organic chemistry. One year of general biology. One semester of physics. One year of English. One semester of college calculus or statistics. Additional upper-level science courses are recommended but not required. This video is part of a playlist of Frequently Asked Questions about UMHS School of Medicine. Please check out all the videos on the playlist here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_-WDU1Vnt0kM6nRflkemkRzst315QYJ Please subscribe to our channel https:/...

Is the MCAT Required for Admission Into UMHS? https://hubs.la/Q01hBpsT0 Yes, currently, we require all United States citizens and other permanent residents to submit their MCAT scores as part of their application to UMHS. However, there are no minimum MCAT score requirements for application or acceptance into our medical school. For non-US citizens, the MCAT is not required but is highly recommended for all applicants. Please note that the COVID 19 pandemic may temporarily change MCAT policies. Please check our website for updates. Please subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrk0x4lh5OkYnAHpzgYjcUw?sub_confirmation=1 This video is part of a playlist of Frequently Asked Questions about UMHS School of Medicine. Please check out all the videos on the playlist here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_-WDU1Vnt0kM6nRflkemkRzst315QYJ If you are a prospective Medical student and are interested in learning why people choose the University of Medicine and Health Scienc...

How Does UMHS Assist Students in the Residency Match Process? https://hubs.la/Q01hBnZx0 Obtaining a residency is one of the single most important steps in the path to becoming a practicing Physician. UMHS puts an enormous amount of effort into assisting students by helping them apply strategically to the residency programs that can give them the highest chance of matching into. They work with students on an individual basis on everything from residency interview coaching to residency application strategies. This video is part of a playlist of Frequently Asked Questions about UMHS School of Medicine. Please check out all the videos on the playlist here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_-WDU1Vnt0kM6nRflkemkRzst315QYJ Please subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrk0x4lh5OkYnAHpzgYjcUw?sub_confirmation=1 If you are a prospective Medical student and are interested in learning why people choose the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, then please check out...

Can UMHS Graduates Attend Residencies and Get Licensed in California? https://hubs.la/Q01hB6020 Yes, graduates from UMHS can attend residencies, get licensed, and practice in the State of California. We currently have graduates in Residency programs and alumni practicing in California. This will be a part of our continuing series of Frequently Asked Questions series of videos - so please check back often Please subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrk0x4lh5OkYnAHpzgYjcUw?sub_confirmation=1 If you are a prospective Medical student and are interested in learning why people choose the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, then please check out our Caribbean Medical School Page https://www.umhs-sk.org/caribbean-medical-schools#why_umhs Please check out all the videos on our channel https://www.youtube.com/user/umhsstkitts/videos #caribbeanmedicalschools #premedical #premedstudent #medicalschool #UMHS #medicaleducation from University of Medicine and Health Scie...

Pathologist Salary - How Much Do Pathologists Make? https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/how-to-become-a-pathologist#annual_salary from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udhcsjlfl4k via UMHS YouTube Channel

How To Become A Pathologist? https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/how-to-become-a-pathologist#becoming_a_pathologist from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyLk1-noTSI via UMHS YouTube Channel

Pathology Subspecialties - What Sub-specialties and Fellowships are Available for Pathologists? https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/how-to-become-a-pathologist#pathology_subspecialties The majority of people as well as most physicians do not realize how broad of a field Pathology is. This gives Pathologists a huge choice of how they would like to practice. According to a report from the American Society for Clinical Pathology, ASCP, over 90% of pathology residents plan on attending at least one fellowship while over 40% plan on attending 2 or more fellowship programs. Currently, there are eleven subspecialties that offer board certification and even more non-board certified fellowships available. According to the American Board of Pathology, the subspecialties that have board certification available are: Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine: 1 year in length. Clinical Chemical Pathology: One to two years in length. Clinical Informatics: Typically two years in length. Cytopathology: One year...

How Much Does it Cost to Become a Pathologist? https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/how-to-become-a-pathologist#costs The average cost to become a pathologist is no different than the average cost to become another type of physician. This cost will vary greatly depending upon if you attend an in-state public medical program or a private medical university. The average cost to become a Pathologist is $218,792 according to educationdata.org https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-medical-school https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-medical-school We would appreciate viewers watching all the great videos on this playlist about Pathologists here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_-WDU1Vnt0AhV18C-8dZ0ruL9WZEwV1 There are many other great videos that we would appreciate you watching https://www.youtube.com/user/umhsstkitts/videos and subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrk0x4lh5OkYnAHpzgYjcUw?sub_confirmation=1 The information in this video is based upon an origin...

Is a pathologist a real doctor that has gone to medical school? https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/how-to-become-a-pathologist#real_doctor Yes a Pathologist is a real doctor that has graduated from an Allopathic or Osteopathic medical school and obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy degree (D.O.) In addition, they have completed a residency program at an accredited teaching hospital that is usually four years in duration. We would appreciate you watching the other informative videos about How to become a pathologist, Pathology and Pathologists on this YouTube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_-WDU1Vnt0AhV18C-8dZ0ruL9WZEwV1 Please check out all the other great videos on this YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/umhsstkitts/videos and subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrk0x4lh5OkYnAHpzgYjcUw?sub_confirmation=1 If you are a prospective medical student interested in finding out more about the University of Medicine an...

Is a Career in Pathology Worth it? https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/how-to-become-a-pathologist#good_career Absolutely! Pathologists are one of the most satisfied groups of medical specialties with the career that they chose. According to the Medscape Compensation report for 2022, the average salary for a Pathologist is near the middle of the range for all medical specialties but is amongst the top 10 for medical specialists that feel "fairly compensated". In addition, 86% of Pathologists would choose the same medical specialty and become a Pathologist again. Please check out the Medscape compensation report for more information about jobs and a medical career as a Pathologist. https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2022-compensation-overview-6015043 We would appreciate viewers watching all the great videos on this playlist about Pathologists here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_-WDU1Vnt0AhV18C-8dZ0ruL9WZEwV1 There are many other great videos that we would appreciate you w...

How long does it take to become a pathologist? https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/how-to-become-a-pathologist#length_of_training The education and training required in becoming a pathologist will require at least 11 years of education, including four years of college, four years of medical school, and three to four years of residency. The majority of individuals choose to complete residency programs that include training in both Anatomical Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP) and this is a 4 year AP/CP residency program. The training process will take even longer when a pathology subspecialty, termed a fellowship, is pursued after residency. We would appreciate you watching the other informative videos about How to become a pathologist, Pathology and Pathologists on this YouTube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_-WDU1Vnt0AhV18C-8dZ0ruL9WZEwV1 Please check out all the other great videos on this YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/umhsstkitts/videos and subscrib...

What does a pathologist do? https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/how-to-become-a-pathologist#duties Pathologists are instrumental in the diagnosis and management of health-related issues on a day-to-day basis. They normally work behind the scenes and often do not meet patients face-to-face because they work inside a medical laboratory. The following are some of the duties that Pathologists commonly perform and the diagnostic lab procedures they may interpret: * Managing hospital labs and clinical facilities. * Performing laboratory tests and interpreting the results. * Assisting ordering physicians with medical treatment decisions and patient care. * Analyzing blood chemistry and cells for abnormalities. * Look for malignancies in lymph nodes, the thyroid, etc. by performing fine needle aspirations. * Analyzing samples of tissues taken during surgery via histology using a microscope. * Analyzing samples to determine if they are cancerous and/or if surgery is necessary. * Determine a diabetic p...

What is a Pathologist? https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/how-to-become-a-pathologist#definition A Pathologist is a licensed Physician with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree that examines bodies, body tissues, and body fluids as an integral part of their medical career. They play a crucial part in many treatment plans by making diagnoses through either performing or overseeing laboratory testing of blood and tissue samples. A pathologist must complete education in medical school as well as at least three years of advanced medical training in a residency program. The majority of Pathologists, 80%, choose to study both clinical and anatomical pathology in their residency programs which take four years to complete. After residency is completed, pathologists are eligible to take board certification examinations administered by either the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology. The information in this video is based upon an origi...

Join us for a virtual discussion for prospective non-traditional medical students next Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30 pm EST. The event will feature two UMHS alumni as well as one current UMHS student who were all non-traditional students when they began their medical education. You will learn about their unique challenges and opportunities, from bringing families to St. Kitts, to starting medical school after being out of undergrad for a number of years. The panel will highlight how age and experience can also be great assets in the journey towards becoming a doctor, and share advice for students who are considering changing careers and taking the first step on this path. We will leave ample time for Q&A. from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wL-jbg89dc via UMHS YouTube Channel