Hi,
I'm still a second year student studying in the Philippines.
I think one reason why I would be interested in enrolling in the services of externship agencies is because they offer 'acculturation' programs and insurance.
I'm an American citizen, raised in Chicago, did all of my primary, secondary, and university in Illinois, but I still feel that I need some acculturation into the medical practice in the US (and this is despite having parents that have worked in the system from when I grew up until now).
I really don't know what to expect for rotations or even if I've been adequately prepared for rotations in the States. It's that uncertainty that makes me want to enroll-- even though I know that it's quite pricey and that most institutions that offer clerkships offer them at much lower prices.
Could someone shed some light on this? I guess then that my main reason would be that I don't want to go for a rotation at a renowned teaching hospital and mess up my chances of getting a good evaluation and slash any chances of networking and getting my foot through the door.
I'm still a second year student studying in the Philippines.
I think one reason why I would be interested in enrolling in the services of externship agencies is because they offer 'acculturation' programs and insurance.
I'm an American citizen, raised in Chicago, did all of my primary, secondary, and university in Illinois, but I still feel that I need some acculturation into the medical practice in the US (and this is despite having parents that have worked in the system from when I grew up until now).
I really don't know what to expect for rotations or even if I've been adequately prepared for rotations in the States. It's that uncertainty that makes me want to enroll-- even though I know that it's quite pricey and that most institutions that offer clerkships offer them at much lower prices.
Could someone shed some light on this? I guess then that my main reason would be that I don't want to go for a rotation at a renowned teaching hospital and mess up my chances of getting a good evaluation and slash any chances of networking and getting my foot through the door.