CRUISING DOCTOR PUBLISHES GUIDE TO CARIBBEAN MEDICAL SCHOOLS

(Tampa, Florida - October, 2003) - After seven years teaching at a Caribbean medical school and taking extensive sailing voyages throughout the islands on his 38Õ sailboat, David Rowlands, M.D. has published Medical Schools of the Caribbean, a guide to inform and prepare potential students and faculty pursuing educational alternatives to U.S. medical schools. "Each year, an appreciable number of prospective medical students are not admitted to U.S. medical schools," said Rowlands. "The best medical schools in the U.S. may accept as few as 5% of students who apply, while the acceptance rate of some Caribbean schools is as high as 80%."

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CRUISING DOCTOR PUBLISHES GUIDE TO CARIBBEAN MEDICAL SCHOOLS

(Tampa, Florida - October, 2003) - After seven years teaching at a Caribbean medical school and taking extensive sailing voyages throughout the islands on his 38Õ sailboat, David Rowlands, M.D. has published Medical Schools of the Caribbean, a guide to inform and prepare potential students and faculty pursuing educational alternatives to U.S. medical schools.
   "Each year, an appreciable number of prospective medical students are not admitted to U.S. medical schools," said Rowlands. "The best medical schools in the U.S. may accept as few as 5% of students who apply, while the acceptance rate of some Caribbean schools is as high as 80%."
   Many students consider applying to schools located in the Caribbean, but until now, there has been no central source of information for them. In fact, it is difficult to identify these schools in terms of location and program.
   "Although diligent research will produce facts," said Rowlands, "potential students and faculty will find a lack of sufficient information essential to making intelligent career decisions relative to a move to the Caribbean. Medical Schools of the Caribbean provides a single source, in-depth comparison of nine medical schools in the region. These schools have the highest success rate of graduates who have acquired residencies in the U.S., and have achieved acceptance in the U.S. medical community."
   The guidebook not only compares the academic and financial aspects of each school; it also presents the cultural differences between islands and lifestyle issues to take into consideration. Particular areas discussed include the characteristics of the island homes near these schools, admission requirements, elements of the curriculum, nature and size of the student and faculty, populations and financial matters. The curriculum of each school is presented with comparable courses in United States medical schools. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the basic sciences curriculum and clinical experiences offered.
   Medical Schools of the Caribbean is available in soft cover ($24.95) or as an E-book (Acrobat Reader PDF file, $14.95). Preview and order online at www.caribmedschools.com.
   In addition to the book, the author offers private consultation services to assist prospective students and faculty with the planning and decision making process at the modest fee of $100 per hour. The consulting fee includes a free E-Book.

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(EditorÕs Note: For a high-resolution image of the book cover, contact Mary@affinitydesign1.com or call 727-733-9332. Dr. Rowlands is available for interviews and may be contacted by phone: 813-962-6206 or email: drowl30@gte.net.)