Why Study Medicine in Guyana at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢? - An Indian Perspective!
Becoming a doctor is a dream for many Indian students and the reasons for that dream are several. Being a doctor opens doors to many opportunities like serve humanity, offer healthcare to people in need, guaranteed employment, and a successful and fulfilling career.
Well, the decision to study abroad is an important decision and should be taken carefully after considering all relevant factors. When it comes to pursuing MBBS and becoming a doctor, MBBS in Guyana’s ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ is certainly one of the finest options.
ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢, School of Medicine (“LAU”) is one of the finest medical universities in Guyana & is one of the best places to study MD in America. In this post, we will discuss 11 reasons why MBBS in America’s ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ is a good option for Indian students & for those who want to study Medical Education in Guyana.
#1 International Standard Qualifications: MBBS curriculum at LAU is designed on the basis of MBBS in USA. At LAU, you’ll have access to modern-technology equipped classrooms, laboratories & library – a treasure of medical books & online & offline journals & multimedia. LAU’s US-based MD curriculum ensures the maintenance of international standards & meets the licensing requirements of MD in USA & in other countries of the world. So, you can study at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ & practice in India, subject to the clearance of the Screening Test of Medical Council of India.
#2 English Medium: No Language Barrier: ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ is situated in Guyana which is the only English speaking nation in the South America region. Entire education at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ is provided in English, which is well spoken in India. To study at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ & study medicine in America, you don’t need to learn any foreign language.
#3 Apt Student-Teacher Ratio: At ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢, we prepare doctors and to make sure that every “doctor-in-process” get proper attention & learning, we maintain a low student-teacher ratio. That’s one more benefit of pursuing your medical education in South America’s ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ to fulfill your dream of becoming a successful doctor.
#4 No need to worry about safety and comfort: ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ is centrally air-conditioned and 360-degree surveillance of the University ensures your safety, letting you focus on pursuing your MD in Guyana and practice your MBBS in Caribbean’s beautiful area without you & your parents or family members worrying about your security.
#5 Global Recognition, Respect & Exposure: ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ is recognized by WHO, Medical Council of India and World Federation for Medical Education, among other global medical institutions, proving the quality of education, international recognition and global exposure that LAU offers. LAU is also listed under World Directory of Medical Schools.
Medical education at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ empowers you to practice in countries like India, USA, Canada, UK etc.
#6 Affordable: You might think that pursuing MD in America is a costly affair & out of your reach! Well, let us tell you that cost of MBBS at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ (including accommodation & food cost) is much considerable when compared to the fees of other top medical universities.
Unlike India, no donation is required for getting admission in ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ and pursuing MD in South America. This way, LAU makes it easier for Indian students to study MD in America.
#7 All round growth with extra-curricular activities: While your journey of becoming a doctor at LAU would be a fun & exciting experience, demanding field of medicine can be tedious & stressful at times. To relieve your stress, LAU facilitates rejuvenating picnics & recreational activities at beautiful places in Guyana dedicated to your all-round development.
#8 Education Beyond Books, Classrooms & Theories – Practical Education: At LAU, your medical education in Caribbean is not limited to classrooms and MBBS syllabus, but you will also get practical exposure from experiences in medical experiments, projects, seminars, patient-dealing, clinical experiences & rotation in hospitals of Guyana, USA, UK and Canada which empowers you to practice internationally! So, yeah! At LAU, we educate you “practically”!
#9 Get to know American Culture: Experience of 2 cultures is better than one. With more diversification, comes huge advancement in the personality. At ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢, while pursuing your medical education in America, you will get to know the American culture and its lifestyle which will help you advance your personality.
#10 Simple Admission Process: LAU’s admission approach is simple: No donation! No entrance examination! Only merit-based admission!
To be admitted to ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢, you need:
- No “Donation”
- Qualify NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
- 50% aggregate marks in 12th with physics, chemistry, and biology/ biotechnology. Students belonging to the reserved category (OBC/SC/ST) get a relaxation of 5%. Further, physically challenged students get further relaxation of 5%. Minimum aggregate marks required for different category of students are tabulated as under:
Combination |
Cast/ Category |
Physically Challenged |
Minimum Marks Required (In %) |
A |
General |
No |
50% |
B |
Yes |
45% |
|
C |
Reserved (OBC/SC/ST) |
No |
45% |
D |
Yes |
40% |
Once you have all these in your quiver, you’re ready to be admitted at LAU & start your MD in Caribbean’s beautiful region! At ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢, all students are treated equally and admissions are done on the first-come-first-serve basis.
11 Future-proof Medical Education: At ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢, medical education is provided keeping in mind the changing health care needs & development in medical sciences & technology. If you want to pursue a future-proof medical career, LAU is the university you should opt for!
Bonus: Feel at home with other Indian students: About 40% of the Guyana population is of Indian origin. So, at LAU, you’ll “feel at home”, while “studying abroad” at the same time! And yeah… if you love Indian food, we’ve one more good news for you! At LAU, there is no shortage of Indian food. At LAU, you can have your delicious Indian food while studying MBBS in South America. Indian food in America! Feels good!
Living in Guyana & Life at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ is a delight!
Your life at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ will be blessed with the delightful Guyana experience, diverse culture, and indulgence in extracurricular activities & group trips for relaxation from the stress of studies.
If you want to be prepared for your successful medical career + your life, Guyana + ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ are the perfect combination for you.
Come & study medicine in Guyana at ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢!
To be a successful doctor, you need to give just 5 years to ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢. Here is a glimpse of what you will learn:
1st Year: A glimpse into the medical profession & preparing you to handle the through medical education of the next 4 years
2nd + 3rd Year: Pre Clinical Program in which you’ll learn problem-based learning, physical examination skills & develop clinical co-relations.
4th + 5th Year: Clinical Science Program where you will gain experience in clinical services & practice.
5th Year end: You become a doctor!