MD vs DO vs Caribbean Medical School

If you want to become a doctor in the U.S., there are 3 main medical school paths to choose from: MD, DO, or Caribbean. Unfortunately, there’s a terribly large amount of misinformation regarding the pros and cons of each, and which you should ultimately choose. In classic Med School Insiders fashion, we’ll cut the fat, debunk the myths, and give it to you straight. No matter what you may have heard, it DOES matter which medical school path you take. It frustrates me that people’s egos and pride get in the way of providing sound advice to pre-meds who deserve to know the truth.
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00:35 - Why Are There Three Medical School Options?
02:25 - The Data on Medical Schools
04:39 - The Data Limitations No One Talks About
05:00 - Student Caliber Matters
06:20 - Not All Residency Matches Are Created Equal
08:06 - The Residency Merger
09:51 - Dispelling Myths & Misconceptions
10:00 - Holistic Medicine
10:31 - The DO Stigma
11:41 - A Moment of Honesty
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[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Thanks for watching! Let's have a mature and rational discussion in these comments =)

[@adonis2241]

Thank you for this video.

[@AaronTrillo]

Do you include IMG's in the Caribbean category?

[@zakiahxo]

Can you please do a video on Special Master’s Programs (SMPs). If they are worth it to improve your academic record?

[@andrewkelada6639]

Dr. Jubbal, please note that the overall match rate for DO's is 99%. It is 85% in NRMP but if you add the AOA it will be 99% according to American Association of Osteopathic medical schools.

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[@kwzzy1916]

Because deep down we both know your potential is limitless. You can achieve in life any amount of goodness you wish to.

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It's never too late to start.

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[@Mike-xv9zz]

Believe me , it's a better life than med

[@brad4908]

I didn’t start medical school until age 40, and I used to work at Burger King. I graduate in 9 months.

[@DrAdnan]

Dr. Jubbal’s not afraid to rustle some feathers if the data’s right 💪

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

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[@DrAdnan]

Justin Moran Lol, I just watch too much KZbin

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[@MrQuestiel]

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[@jenniferbrown7539]

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[@binuramakasheva2018]

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[@christiancasteel5962]

Don’t pick Carib over DO bc you think patients are gunna be skeptical of a DO degree. 99% of patients do not even know the difference between their physician and their NP/PA. This is such a silly argument to risk being 400k in debt with no job over.

[@mnunezhk]

Christian casteel first of all DOs have been one of the best physicians I have seen and worked with. a Dr is a Dr

[@fn9959]

If you are in the US** DO's are NOT recognized outside the US. You'll end up unemployed or working as something else if you are NOT American and consider this route. But for Americans a reasonable choice. Don't forget many of us don't reside nor want to reside in the US. We are just watching this vid.

[@johngrey1074]

@@fn9959 Some countries do recognize American DOs as physicians, though not all.

[@georgelampros4593]

Christian you are so correct man could not agree more!! Carib schools are tase... I know people who have gone to them and say how bad they were

[@xplicitgoofy1015]

@@fn9959stop being toxic Switzerland allows DO to transfer to be MD

[@lauriesutton853]

The thing about this is, I was born and raised in the Caribbean. This gives me a discount for premed. Also, as I am not a US citizen, I can’t get student loans. Thus, for me Caribbean is a much better option

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Yes! As I said in the video, my recommendation for most, but not all, students is DO. You may be in a situation where Caribbean makes more sense

[@user-oo8un8xp6d]

same, but i really want the benefits US MD schools can provide

[@DJ_HRT]

@@user-oo8un8xp6d then i would consider trying to become a US resident first if that’s feasible and possible for you because your options and benefits will open up even more

[@deronsardlouis7554]

4 years later and I’ve finally found someone in the same situation as me

[@DavidSmith-zf9lh]

I’m a DO medicine resident in an MD residency. All I can say is kids, listen to this video. I’ve had a bunch of premed scribes, undergrads ask which school they should go to and my first question to them is, “Well, it depends on what you want to do.” And most of them say cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, derm, yada yada. I encourage them to go to US MD schools because facts. Also, the whole “holistic” thing is spot on. It’s as if a NP saying “well we LISTEN to our patients.” Commence triggering...

[@rygarisfun8164]

David Smith 100% agree. I am a DO, graduated at an MD residency in Emergency Medicine. In my undergraduate years I totally bought into the DO vs MD doesn’t matter. I only sent out a handful or applications to med school and got what I deserved. I had to jump through extra hurdles to get in to my program. I tell pre-med students “Just get in to the best school you possibly can”. I would do things differently if I could go back in time, but ultimately I matched to my top choice residency and I am in my dream job, so DEFINITELY do not avoid DO schools. You still have to be really smart (a 3.7 vs 3.5 GPA is not that big a difference) and it is 100% up to you the kind of physician you will become regardless of where you went.

[@CottageLayout]

Every single argument made here is completely valid, especially the point regarding academic ability of the individual. I’m a DO student and I understand that if I want to match into a competitive specialty I’ll have a more difficult path when compared to my MD colleagues. That’s just the fact of the matter. That notwithstanding I am still humbled by the opportunity to become a doctor, and thankful to those who gave me the chance. One thing I would implore pre-meds to consider is what do they care about more: the career or those two letters after their name? I think those who are high performers in college get a sort of “credentialing high” when they think about all the cool titles and letters they can achieve lol. If your dream is FM or Peds (low competition) BUT you would rather go Caribbean instead of DO because of the letters you’ll get after your name then maybe you should reconsider why you want to be a doctor in the first place. Remember: medicine is a wonderful field that comes with some prestige and most doctors are in the top 5 or 6% of earners in the country. BUT if the only things you consider as a premed are respect (MD>DO) or salary (surgical>primary care) then you are going to have a rough go of it.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Well said

[@vnicknguyen]

Great post. As a new DO student I agree whole heartedly.

[@nathanlaw9510]

I agree exactly. I chose to attend a DO school this year because it was where I felt more comfortable and where I had the most connections to faculty. If I had a perfect GPA and MCAT, I'd make the same decision again.

[@nathanlaw9510]

yos There is more to life than just medical school, and much more to life than medical school reputation. (And there is much, much, much more to life than KZbin comment trolling)

[@TraceLight]

CottageLayout one of the main goals of it is the specialties. If DO were just as competitive and valuable to the hardcore surgical specialties, then sure. But it isn’t. That is not a good thing. Only thing is MD for that route (the preferred route)

[@dannyofborg189]

Totally agree. I feel privileged to attend a DO school, but it's not without its downsides and it helps no one to pretend otherwise. Also worth mentioning MD schools have, on average, better opportunities for research which helps tremendously with competitive residencies. I had an MCAT above US MD average at a 512 but a GPA fairly well below. Though my last three years of college I maintained over at 3.9 average with an A in virtually all the prerequisite classes, it wasn't enough to undo my freshmen year. I made an informed decision to not spend a couple more years fixing my GPA or attending a master's program and chose to go the DO route. Part of my personal equation was that I didn't want to do anything hyper-competitive, and every year you aren't an attending physician is a large chunk of money you aren't making that year. Going in with the expectations that I certainly can't count on just working hard and having competitive specialties open to me, being honest with what realistic goals could be. Being happy in life is all about keeping your expectations realistic, and I would never count on being the exception to the rule. The DO route is great, I honestly love it, but you just have to know what you're getting yourself into. At the end of the day what I'm getting myself into is the opportunity to become a physician, and I'm grateful there is a pathway perfect for me.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Wise words my man and well said

[@Gross126]

You could have gotten in to MD schools that accept lower gpas...

[@NovaDoll]

The best doctor I had is a DO. HONESTLY I was tired of MDs and the old thinking.

[@xplicitgoofy1015]

@@MedSchoolInsiderswhy are you being so rude to DO applicants? DOs do have similar opportunities now a days with the new merger honestly idk why any program director would be bias towards a DO applicant when they literally got the same training an MD applicant had and actually worked more harder then an MD applicant because they had to study for both the COMLEX and USMLE in order to specialize so idk why they would discriminate against DO applicants in any way

[@EGA-Delta]

@@xplicitgoofy1015 I heard that DO programs are becoming more like MD programs and the gap between the two is decreasing. this video was 4 years ago

[@damilare2404]

Sincerely we all come here as pre-med for the truth even if it hurts. I am just glad we have people like this who still believe in delivering the hard fact and after weighing all these options based on concrete evidence, we are better equipped to properly make informed decisions. Thank you doctor Jabbal.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Thank you daare. Just trying to help premeds and med students, even if it’s not popular to speak the truth

[@Fandomonium456]

I’m a proud D.O! And I matched orthopedics this past spring. I applied both the NRMP and AOA match. Took COMLEX and USMLE, and felt my curriculum prepared me well for both. LOTS of connections built along the way helped me bring me where I am today. Had 15 interviews total (average ortho is about 7-8). I wish you reported the amount of D.O’s that matched in the AOA match in addition to NRMP, which is always above 93%. Either way great video! Premeds please comment if you want advice on pursuing a competitive speciality going the D.O. route or if you wanna hear my story, (I chose my school so I can be debt free out of med school)

[@Fandomonium456]

Keep in mind I’m also super busy so I’ll reply whenever I can :)

[@fk4866]

Hey! I would love to hear the story of your match!

[@Gooner5]

Hello, I would like to hear your perspective on pursuing competitive residencies as a D.O. and studying for both board exams

[@joshualong5690]

Just accepted into LECOM!

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

@@joshualong5690 Congratulations! I had considered LECOM for the accelerated PA-to-DO program. I wish you the VERY BEST!👋🧑🏾‍⚕️🏃🏾

[@joebrennan9023]

Can you do a video discussing MD/PhD programs?

[@kenechukwuosude6814]

Also MD/MPH!!!

[@kennedywilliamsdrums]

Or an MD/MBA video!

[@thefenerbahcesk4156]

Also MD/MS!!

[@tiannalee7962]

Yes I need this video!

[@tomsch.4259]

Why are there so many things in the us? In Germany you go for your approbation and then you can do your PhD and that's it

[@AhmedMohamed-vc8pp]

Honest conflict is more important than dishonest harmony! Love your videos and the pre med roadmap course! I'm starting college this fall and that course has removed the burden of trying to plan every step, I now know exactly what I need to do and what not to do. Thanks Dr J.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Thanks Ahmed and glad you’re finding the course useful! Will be updating it shortly as well so stay tuned

[@sophiesan4955]

The fact that you took the risk and make this video to help people is already amazing! thanks Dr. Jubbal! You are one a big inspiration of mine. I finish up nursing school this August and I hope to help out the nursing school community the same you do with med students! Cheers to making this world a better place!

[@marinaereva2365]

Hey Kev, I am a medical doctor from Bulgaria, working in Switzerland and writing PhD in Germany. I quited my residency in Cardiovascular surgery in the capital of Switzerland this year. Your videos inspired me so much, just the specialty wasnt what I imagined, but it foesnt mean I am a bad doctor or a broke. Thank you :) :) :) You and meds insiders helped me soo much

[@jonmsweet]

From someone who has been a full-time educator in internal medicine residency education for 24 years, served as a residency program director, and worked with allopathic, osteopathic, and Caribbean students and residents for the same period of time...your video is spot on. 100%. Prospective medical students would be wise to heed your advice.

[@xplicitgoofy1015]

It’s spot on but he missed one factor , there is no difference between US MDs or DOs as the difference between them is going down each year when these old heads that residency programs retire allowing younger people to close thst gap off completely they are so annoying those old heads

[@nicoledijkhoff5097]

What would you recommend to Caribbean student wanting to study Medicine? Entering a medical school in The Netherlands is super competitive, you can only apply to 3 schools in total, 1 school per year.. I’ve applied twice and it didn’t work out both times due to personal circumstances and now I’m looking at other options in case my last try doesn’t work out, hopefully everything goes well and there’s no unforeseen stuff. Would the Caribbean be a good option for me?

[@lorraine5800]

The graphics are fantastic! Thank you Dr. Jubbal, your enthusiasm for truth shines through & I’m glad you’re putting this content out there despite the outrage culture overtaking our social media feeds/outlets. Truth doesn’t bend to appease everyone who disagrees amongst themselves; truth shines a light on what is & what is not. And that’s the message I’m most glad you included!

[@LUKE-vq5yr]

Here goes all the FRAGILE EGOs...🙄 🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠🧠 Whether you’re a MD DO DPM DC NP PA DDS DMD .... WE ALL CHOSE HEALTHCARE TO HELP PATIENTS IN TIMES OF THEIR NEEDS. Put your egos to the side because there will always be some one better than you and learn to work with one another or the sake of bettering humanity !!!

[@AA-jk1es]

My dermatologist is a DO. He Messed around in College so that prevent him from getting into MD but in DO school he really got his shit together a& was top of his class so as long as you work hard & prove yourself in Both comlex & usmle its possible but It would have been easier for him to get into dermatologist if he went to MD school. Agree with dr. Jubbal.

[@vincentnguyen5013]

"messed around in college" bruh DO school GPA averages are 3.5 cumulative, getting As and Bs in BCPM courses is not messing around"...

[@jojokiri]

@@vincentnguyen5013 Lol that's the average. There are lots of people way below that average and lots of people way above. Newer DO schools especially accept people with very low scores. I have classmates with a sub 3.0 GPA and a 495 MCAT

[@AA-jk1es]

@@vincentnguyen5013 According to him he did. because otherwise, he would not have gotten into Derm if he was not smart to begin with and do well both in comlex and usmle

[@AA-jk1es]

@@jojokiri where did your friend get into? lol

[@barrypollack2079]

@@vincentnguyen5013 Current GPA and MCAT scores are close for MD's and DO's. If your dermatologist went to school more than a decade ago there may have been a bigger gap. I'm pretty sure there was a bigger difference in the 1980`s when I was applying.

[@justtoolit6051]

Love the fact that you double down with facts and don't like to take anything back due to hurt feelings. Integrity at its finest, good work !

[@sherlin926]

I'm a senior in high school going pre-med, I'm glad I watched this video to be prepared for my future. Thank you Dr. Jubbal, love your videos!

[@ThePresentation010]

The more in time you go back the harder in general, life was for people. Way easier for all the zoomers to reach their potential. With all infinite information givin out for free these days+.

[@tyler4915]

Your talk at the end was incredibly refreshing and something we need a lot more in both our conversations and our culture.

[@livinglou7140]

I'm a FM resident. From my experience there is no difference in practice when I've worked with other MDs and DOs. DOs match slightly less than MDs. Caribbean school grads match at a much lower rate. However, one thing that was not covered in this video was that the number of places you apply to for residency after medical school affects your chances of matching. MDs typically apply to 20-50 places for any given specialty. DOs apply to around the same amount of programs. Caribbean grads apply to WAY more. I've spoken with people who have applied to >200 programs. Bottom line is that they can also match, but they generally have to work harder (and pay more for applications).

[@CNNRNNTransformer]

There is literally UWI medical school as well. Which is not for profit and is very comprehensive

[@eduardorivas7175]

Puerto Rico medical schools are considered U.S MD schools, all 4 medical schools on the island are LCME accredited.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

👌

[@xavieraltori5428]

Thank you, for the love of God I have been researching this for days trying to figure out if the med school's here in the island were consider US MD or caribean 😂🤦‍♂️

[@Zengo38]

I keep thinking that he is either oblivious or is doing it on purpose as many commenters in previous videos with the topic have pointed out and he keeps making the same mistake

[@Zengo38]

@@xavieraltori5428 They are thankfully and they also give residency match both for here and in the mainland.

[@xavieraltori5428]

@@Zengo38 🥳

[@mikeluvzweed]

Great video. I'm a 3rd year DO student and I'd say you're spot on. Personally, I'm going EM and could care less about a stigma. However, there are a lot of people who can't get over that. My stats were higher than the MD schools in my state (except for one), but I only got accepted to the DO program, and I was cool with that. Wouldn't catch me dead at a caribbean school tho lol.

[@Beck-Stein]

I concur DO school is an option. Caribbean is not even an option.

[@miguelbarrera4383]

Man, this video doesn't make me mad at all. It was super informative, in fact, you made me realize a lot thanks for the honesty. At the end of the day, nobody likes to hear the truth. You can't appeal to everyone that is life. All in all, I appreciate the quality content so keep em comin' Doc.

[@sonaljoshi1385]

Lol "Dog's friend's owner's sister..." Thanks for your honest and informative videos, Kevin. They're exactly what I need!

[@sabrinachen298]

To whoever is watching this video now: the residency merger was great for DO’s, in 2022 DO’s had a match rate of 91.3% vs MD of 92.9%. Don’t let this video discourage you from pursuing a DO degree! If you’re worried about prestige- president Biden’s White House physician is a DO

[@waytogo7948]

Thank you. I just got accepted into an DO program after many years of not having a chance at all due to financial and immigration issue.

[@medgirlstudyhourmusic]

Thank you for this informative video!! As a premed student deciding which path to take this has really helped me out.

[@Pegasus257]

Good video. I’ve been accepted to 3 DO schools and been waitlisted to 2 MD schools so far. I’m out of state for all these schools and I think that’s been my biggest hurdle to overcome. I did well on the MCAT and my gpa was good too-I think you nailed it with a being a good “holistic” doctor doesn’t mean you’re md or do or whatever. It just means you’re a good doctor. On to MD vs DO video now.

[@this_is_not_leanne6299]

“I went to school in the Caribbean I don’t speak Caribbesian” -Dave Franco, Scrubs. Only reason I watched this video.

[@raymetal7]

Dr. Jubbal, you’re completely right! Facts are facts, you cannot just ignore them cause they hurt your feelings. I’m applying to med school (30+ MD programs) this cycle. Even with a 511 MCAT and 3.81 GPA, I’m still applying to a couple of DO programs as a backup. MD admissions are very competitive nowadays and I don’t wanna wait a year to apply again if i don’t get accepted in any of them. If I end up getting accepted only in DO programs, I’ll become a DO. Either as an MD or DO, i will work my butt off to be a great physician. But as you said, I am aware and acknowledge the limitations of becoming a DO. Thanks for providing objective info on your channel!

[@JH-py5vx]

I appreciate your honesty so much!!! I have asked so many people for advice on this, all of them saying there’s no difference even though I felt deep down this must not be true. I’d rather hear an ugly truth any day over sugar coated information. Thank you so much.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Welcome to 2019 when everyone wants to be a candy ass. I’ll always keep it real :)

[@samiralsalek1363]

Unapologetic and straight to the point. Love it!

[@coolabrar10]

There are many options to pursue a career in Medicine. Thanks for the informative video Dr. Jubbal!

[@ingridcely4642]

Thank you for your straightforwardness about this topic. I appreciate and support your honesty and it’s unfortunate that actual facts offend and even outrage others. As a premed, I would rather know where I truly stand with my academic history and make a sound decision to improve my stats or pursue an alternative such as DO or Caribbean. Personally, knowing the different medical school options just motivates me further to improve my stats to become MD competitive. So thanks!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Love your mindset

[@lucasdavison3272]

My man, you’ve gotta write a book on your journey as a pre-med and medical student. Guaranteed best seller...especially if you use similar language to this video😂😂😂

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

😂

[@wakittalesgooo3045]

Can you do a video about changing the USMLE from scored to pass/fail? And the impacts that would have on MD, DO and carribean students? Thanks!

[@oak3785]

I think you should make a video explaining what the matching process is and how the matching process actually works because, it seems that lots of people in the comment section don't quite fully understand it, me included, which makes the argument regarding the matching rates and possibilities harder to grasp/understand! It's why some people are asking why not do Caribbean if you just want to be a family doctor in the end and aren't interested in competitive residencies.

[@isaiahfrancis6426]

I loved this video bro!!! Your breaking the cycle!!!! keep it up!!!!!

[@paulscheinberg2414]

Excellent! Well Done! I’ve watched both videos and agree with all you’ve said. No need to ever apologize for truth telling! I’m a retired MD Pulmonologist/Intensivist and former CMO at a major Academic Hospital. In my >40 year career I’ve had the pleasure to work with excellent DO’s and MD’s as well as a few suboptimal from both groups. Each of us has the opportunity and obligation to be the best practitioner we can be while others have the right to judge our performance and behavior. My gravest concern about newly minted doctors is not whether they’re bright enough, but whether they are sufficiently committed to their patients to overcome the stifling pressures of mass production imposed by their corporate employers.

[@moejoe13]

Woah an honest video regarding this topic. Its very refreshing to see. Hopefully this video will help lots of student make the right choice.

[@tomh6387]

Thanks again for another video Dr J. I can tell each week how much effort you put into it and I'm forever grateful for your advice! Coming from an Aussie Pre-med I was wondering if you'd have any advice about a potential semester transfer to an American uni. Thanks again for all your help, you've been a life saver for me!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

International student video is something I’m considering

[@pfyangs]

This video is so incredibly helpful. Hoping my PhiDE chapter feels the same way 🙌🏼

[@abdulrahmanabakar7049]

I love the fact that you really everyone to take the right path, and thanks!!

[@elizabethcortezgarcia3354]

I’m entering into my first year of college. I’m going to start my journey at UCI and I love that these videos help me through it. Can’t wait to go to med school!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Good luck!

[@elizabethcortezgarcia3354]

Med School Insiders thank you!!

[@QuynhNgo-so7sl]

Thank you for saying it. Many people can not accept the fact of life for what it is. I love all your videos because you deal with stats versus emotion. Appreciate it a great deal.

[@RianKashfi]

This video really cleared up a lot misconceptions. Thanks doc. Could you do a video about RN to MD?

[@Jv4735]

Curious your thoughts on the Residency Physician Shortage Act of 2019 (once it's finally passed) and the impact it would have on match rate percentage.

[@savagemedic30]

Joshua Vail me too 🥶

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Great question. Maybe the topic of a future video 🙃

[@greysongan3410]

YES!!!

[@aurorarising1945]

Yessss i want a video on thisss

[@JM-gy1ev]

maybe they will make it so us-md/dos are guaranteed a residency instead of the shitshow the match is with foreigners applying by the boatloads clogging the system.

[@jordancurl8074]

I would very interested in a detailed video about the residency match! I’m sure many medical students already know this stuff, but I have tons of questions and NO clue how it works. Not only would I be interested in learning about HOW it actually happens (with the algorithm and all), but I am even more interested in 1)how many programs to apply to 2) how many programs should be on your match list 3) do you apply by specialty or specific program? And if it’s specific program, could i apply to 1 radiation oncology residency, 3 internal medicine residencies, 1 general surgery, and 1 family medicine? And what is considered normal with respect to that. Sorry for such a long comment, but I think it could be a great video that pre-med’s would enjoy + learn a lot from! Great video today, btw!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Great idea

[@zacharyfischer5220]

I just so happened to pass by this and will share a current applicants perspective. You pick the specialty then apply to programs in that specialty. You can apply to multiple specialties but people usually do only one plus maybe a second for backup (If you broaden too much they maybe less interested in you over someone who wants only that field so it can hurt your chances). Number of program varies between applicants due to strength of application or specialty chosen so cant really give you a set number (but it cost money and the price increases the more places you apply to). As for match list, you rank places you interviewed at. The line people try to reach to be in good shape is around 10+ programs but people have matched with less. You'll come to learn more as you get to that point but good luck in the meantime!

[@naval3066]

Remember kids: MSI wants you to invest in their tutoring Which is superb, you should do it.

[@trientspires6424]

Second-year DO student. I watched both videos and I think your spot on. Great students do great things! Speaking of your great aunt's second cousin..... that's not me..... but we do have a pharmacist and NP in my class. I honestly believe any US medical student has the capability to be a great doctor.

[@itschelsey6340]

The way he spills the tea is impeccable !!

[@AustinChiangMD]

Great overview Kevin!!! 🙌🙌

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Thanks Austin!

[@Happypappytappy]

still gotta be a stud at an MD school to get into some crazy competitive speciality. And it just so happens that being a stud in your DO program will get you into those doors as well.

[@farazshaikh4967]

Thank you for making this video. I am sure many people will benefit from it. Love from India ❤️

[@gonzalopizarro3341]

I mean. Pop off! Thank you for guiding me through my goals!

[@TahirDahrouj]

Nobody: Dr. Jubbal: I went over this in a previous video

[@leanniezuniga5820]

Can you please do a P.A vs M.D video 🥺

[@goosedom]

Yesss

[@rodrellgreen167]

Why? 🤦‍♂️

[@goosedom]

@@rodrellgreen167 it'd be interesting to here his perspective on the differances and what role they play with physicians

[@oreman011]

One is a doctor the other is not. Hard to make a whole video on that

[@goosedom]

@@oreman011 okay poop tard

[@dr.g.k.chilupe9479]

I was a loud and outspoken critic of you from the M.D. vs D.O. video for the problematic wording. But this video is fair and I appreciate that as a 4th year D.O. student. Thank you! Pre-meds the D.O. overall score difference was an average. The GPA of my class is just as high as you'll find with other M.D. programs in Ohio, it's also not easy to get in. Do your research on individual schools! Don't be afraid to apply to both as I did! :) choosing D.O. route after the fact

[@Pharm213]

I find it ironic studying for the P/S section about disparities, biases, and stigmas, yet applying to medicine and even once you are in the field (DO, MD, or Caribbean MD) feels like one big disparity in itself. It's sad that not everyone is treated equally but like you said, it's just reality. Dont shoot the messenger. I personally have my eyes set on D.O but who knows, maybe i'll apply a few M.D just incase.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Biases are fundamental to human nature. There’s good and bad that comes with that

[@AmericanWarrior6]

I felt the same way. There's a stratification that occurs where students who are of lower SES do more poorly in college, thus having a harder time getting into MD schools. So they turn to DO or Caribbean MD. The bias just perpetuates exactly what we're being told to be aware of and fight against.

[@AaronTrillo]

I was extremely "lucky" to get into an MD school despite some pretty low stats compared to what is presented here. I was a weaker applicant by stats but strong by EC's and Personal Statement. Thank you Dr. Jubbal.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Awesome! Good luck

[@joker123344]

If it’s not much, would you mind telling a 3rd yr pre med your stats :)

[@Nora_Malloy]

@@joker123344 check out Aaron's channel, he revealed all in a pretty recent vid

[@CarlosHernandez-qw8xd]

Got into MD school, but chose DO school. Scored better than most MDs on the USMLE…but it doesn’t matter, the stigma is REAL. If I had to chose again I would have accepted the MD admission; not because the education would have been better (again, I scored better than most MD students at 84th percentile) but because people don’t know what DOs are I’m tired of explaining it.

[@jamesdompor-tran8656]

D.O. here (trained at California academic ACGME programs). Great job. I agree with the pretty much the everything in the video, with one caveat. Regarding the DO stigma, especially when considering Caribbean MD vs DO, I don't think most people understand how much more difficult the Caribbean route is. From what my Caribbean grad colleagues that went to the big 4 there tell me, Caribbean med school students have to pass an in house pre-screening test before the school would even let you sign up for the USMLE. Also, in addition to the horrible attrition rate mentioned, it is not uncommon for students there to be held back a semester (or two) for failing a few classes or not passing that screening test (meaning more tuition $$$). Of the ones that do pass, they have to obtain considerably higher USMLE scores and apply to way more residency programs (sometimes 100+ programs for IM and FM, still only getting 10 interviews with above average USMLE scores!) to get consideration for comparable residency programs, even when compared to osteopathic med students. The FMG/IMG stigma is much, much, much stronger than DO stigma, and I would take some serious caution before even considering the Caribbean route (if at all). My Caribbean MD colleagues are fantastic (just like my US MD and DO colleagues), but they went through hell to get where they are and at considerable risk given the odds. So, when it comes to ease of matching/placing into residency, MD > DO >>> Caribbean. Once in residency and especially after training is complete, we're all colleagues, regardless of route.

[@CamelliaSinensis]

I'm a european medical student trying to take my step 1 USMLE exam and I was so confused about what all of this was, thanks for clarifying, Osteopathic manipulation is looked down upon here so I was shocked to learn there are med-schools that specialist in it

[@bruceylee8670]

Finally.. a voice based on stats and facts.There are too many DOs doing a disservice to pre-meds by stating DO offers the same opportunities as MD

[@ruslansaidov2000]

I'm not a premed, and what I don't understand is this..there is expected to be a 100 thousand physician shortage by 2030 in the US, and the competition to get into medical school is always increasing; so many aspiring physicians! High competition to get into medical school, followed by a high rate of decreasing number of physicians.. Am I missing something, what's going on...Dr. J what's your answer?

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Check our my video on why is medical school so competitive

[@christiancasteel5962]

Another aspect to consider that isn’t widely publicized is that the DO residency spots that were lost bc they couldn’t make acgme standards have largely be replaced by the AOA increasing residency class size of the programs that did make their merger. In in my schools sga and have met with the AOA president and he provided data that showed there are actually more raw residency spots in the former DO programs post merger due to class size increases.

[@Mrnoob2uu]

Hi Dr. Jubbal, I was wondering if you could make a video about the potential changes to the USMLE step exam scoring

[@anthonymarquez6493]

I was thinking of sgu. Thanks for the info I think I will explore other options. I was a really bad student and f*d up my gpa I recently realized that I want to become a physician and have to work on fixing the mistakes I have made.

[@thomasdamico3120]

Nice video. I'm a DO (hospitalist) with 20 years experience. Not to split hairs, but in NY the "DO stigma" you refer to is not significant (my subjective experience). I absolutely would NOT dissuade anyone from applying DO if (like you stated) want to be a rank-and-file primary care physician. If you are more ambitious, well I still don't think it is a factor until you start eyeing those glamour specialties or elite academic posts. I feel I've earned the right to pass along some advice. Take the following for what its worth... At 48 years old and with the humblest of medical pedigree I'm not to far away from financial independence (e.g. I go to work because I want to, not because I need to). Being financially mature matters more then an MD from the most prestigious US medical schools. I have no student debt, credit card debt, car debt and own my house. I pay myself 80-90K per year and have invested the rest for a decade. THAT is what matters at the end of the day...your net worth and financial independence. NOT MD v DO v Caribbean school. But to reach that conclusion only comes with years of maturity and self discipline. I'm fortunate for coming to this realization sooner then later. It's made all the difference! :)

[@ashleywright7064]

This is absolutely valid (as a DO OBGYN Resident)

[@KorinaSajko]

Which app do you use for editing videos?

[@sagarp2001]

Thanks so much for this video further clarifying this topic of confusion! Do you have a video, or could you maybe consider making one on M.D./M.B.A. programs? What are your thoughts on it, to what people/situations/goals would this route be best, and is getting accepted to an M.D./M.B.A. program worth the challenge? Thanks again!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Good idea!

[@maniesh]

Feedback: The symbol that was used for the MD is the Caduceus, it is not the symbol of medicine. It is often confused with the rod of Asclepius (single snake, rod with no wings) which was historically used as the symbol of medicine. The symbol that was used for DOs in this video is used by all medical professionals.

[@dskim24]

I came here to see if anyone was going to point this out. I wonder why and how the people who made this decided to assign those symbols like that. I've seen the caduceus plenty in that incorrect medical, but I don't know any reason to put that with MD and the proper one with DO.

[@marind10]

to be honest I work in a hospital , which is the biggest health provider in NJ and level 1 trauma center and almost every resident here is from a Caribbean medical school.

[@lilithzeppeli3373]

U can hear the passion in his voice

[@godisgay2432]

I like how he goes out on the career advice blogger/influencer/guru guys

[@aliqazi1025]

Dr.Jubbal I love the vid. I recently received my A.A from my Community College, and will be attending this summer at U of A. I have a few friends who are Carribean M.D. students and unfortunately regret their decision entirely as they attain an "international student" status. Many of them wish they simply just went with the D.O route, as they may still somewhat be localized to the U.S. My GPA isn't really strong/as optimal as i'd like (3.09 acc. with 66 units) Is there anything you may recommend, other than just getting higher grades/scores? I did a Thesis on Atrial Fibrillation, and was wondering if more research (with a diversity in topics), i.e. Renal, Neuro, Ortho. rather than Cardiology would be a better impact. Once again Dr.Jubbal it'll be a huge honor to hear back from you. Keep it up with the Content, Data, Research, and videos as a whole.

[@tarasheets3561]

Can you make a video about volunteer, clinical, and research opportunities pre-med students have as well as what ECs are best for med school applications?

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

I have a video on extracurriculars. Check it out!

[@Zengo38]

Great video, however it fails again to include Puerto Rico (a caribbean US Teritorry) medical schools that give the same opportunities and accreditation as the schools in the mainland. Also the cost of studying is lower here (well at least as low as med school can be), especially if you are a resident of the island.

[@wyattmorris4755]

"cousin's gold fish twin's daughter" 😂😂 I'm dying man.

[@ZAZA-pv1pg]

Hey Dr. Kevin Jubbal. Great video! Would you consider making a video about career change post bacc routes? I’m almost done with my undergraduate in humanities and it’s too late to change majors or get all my pre-med in. but I’m very curious about going that route of career change post bacc. Your videos are very insightful and I would love to see one. Thanks for all the great content!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Good idea!

[@faiyazsaqifkhansummit792]

@@MedSchoolInsiders Can you make a video for non-resident imgs on Residency?

[@trevormorrison3441]

I just finished an SMP and have officially begun my OMS1 year. I’d be happy to answer any questions on the topic if you need anyone!

[@amerikansk8r]

Try to find one that has been around for a while and has data on previous cohorts such as MCAT scores, gpa, and schools they were accepted to. Medical schools begin to notice the caliber of the students that come from certain post-baccs. Check if they offer a committee letter and if they have a linkage agreement with a medical school. While the linkage may only offer you an interview, it’s nice to have especially if it’s with a school you’re really interested in.

[@youreokay7888]

I especially love 12:38 to the end A universal message honestly applies to so many things

[@michelinahoulihan3040]

maybe update this because its changed in the past years

[@pgantt337]

I went to school abroad and planned to continue living offshore (South Pacific). There, I was in a general surgery post graduate program. I came back home to the States to care for my ill elderly mother. She recently passed away at which point my father's health started to decline, so I am still here. I look to take the Steps, but after talking to many and seeing videos like this, I am not very optimistic that I will match. This is not because of scores but more about the nature of the process. I am still going to apply with hopes I am an anomaly.

[@BonesBelieber1424]

Can you do a how to get into a competitive specialty video? I love plastics as most of my family is in the field and I've always love arts/aesthetics and working with my hands. I'm not applying til next cycle just to focus full time on getting a high MCAT to get into mid-upper tier MD schools that'll maximize chances for it...but I know for certain specialties you should also start getting research in those fields / getting pubs during med school is sometimes necessary. Idk if this is more for med students or premeds though..

[@Curlya147]

Came with the punches! Thanks for the facts!

[@agoodspottorelax]

Puerto Rico is part of USA and the students have good matching rates. Remember we are in the Caribbean but we have the same rules as USA.

[@totallythandi2555]

Would love to see a video on how the MD compares with MBBS

[@WargasmicGaming]

Appreciate the real talk. :)

[@sophieghobrial4407]

Thanks for your honesty 🙏

[@thomas.02]

aunt --> dog --> goldfish.... "this is not my final form!!"

[@chotenk1531]

well made video. Thank you doc

[@tonyperuano]

Honestly whole heartedly agree with just making the exam USMLE+omm, everyone’s curriculum would more similar and probably reduces biasis of the exam( hopefully)

[@bruceylee8670]

Dr Jubbal.. true scientist. always sticking to the facts. great content

[@Rafael-wi8rk]

Could you please do a video about IMGs?

[@Beck-Stein]

Stigma of being a do, dds, Caribbean md, or np will never die. There will always be a hierarchy even among specialty.