Well hello all. I thought I might take a moment and share a little. I am now an official MD graduate of SJSM. I went to Bonaire. I completed clinical rotations and matched with a University program and beginning residency. So I know there is all kinds of rumors and people who say this or that. They did it to me while I was there and I was a nervous wreck. I was always worried what people would say on here. Or what others would say once I was done. Fact is the island and SJSM more than most are what you make of it. If you go an kick your heels up don't push yourself then you will certainly meet a wall when you return to the states. However, with that being said the education is there. I passed Step 1 Step 2CK and CS on first attempt with high scores. I worked my butt off on the island and while doing my clinical rotations. So is SJSM the way? Depends on you. Are you ready to work? This should be the question for anyone considering medicine. The school is growing leaps and bounds their facility in Bonaire is very nice. I know I have seen it and been in it. Life on the island WHO CARES you might as well be on Mars because you are there to learn. Spend every second in Bonaire reading and preparing and using the professors. They will answer your questions and help. I emailed many after class, met with them. They were always there to help. My advice remember that the US medical graduate is chosen from people with very good work and study habits. Thus they are prepared to work. Remember that while you are on the island they are in their room in the states studying. So should you. Study when they sleep work hard. SJSM has given me my opportunity. Be excellent in all you do and you will be noticed FMG or not will not matter but you must earn your place as does everyone in medicine it will not be handed to you. So SJSM is a real opportunity with real professors. Whine less work hard and you will be standing at the end. Best of luck to all and know that with SJSM you can succeed and forget all those who say you can't. I have.:-smiley7
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