Totally disgusted by the American arrogance and comments on Australian med schools! (1 Viewer)

[Cziffra]

Even though I'm not an Aussie, I feel totally disgusted and offended by the American arrogance and their general comments on Australian medical schools. They seem to think that the USA is the centre of the universe while it isn't, claiming that the MBBS is sub-standard while their funny MD (American version of MBBS) is golden. They seem to think that any med school in the US, even the worst one, is better than the best medical schools in Australia or elsewhere. That's just absurd. I'm not sure if you guys are aware of the following 2 forums, whose members are primarily American students:

ValueMD:
http://www.valuemd.com/forum30.html

SDN:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=88

Be warned though; some of the members there are morons and are thoroughly disgusting and they put shame to human beings.

 

[+Po1ntDeXt3r+]

Meh.. im pretty sure they think tat..

but then we hav a health system that doesnt kill all poor ppl ..
and if ure a local.. u dun have a stupidly large student loan..

they are set in their ways... why bother starting a fight?

technically... their other medical degree the D.O is not recognised in australia..
and to be honest.. if u plan to practice in US.. it is better to study there!.. its lik aust.. if u want to work here.. study here

 

[Bob.J]

well that's america for you, like point said, it's expected
It's nice to know that they're trying out to come to Oz and they have to goto the trouble of bitching about aussie med schools, they're just insecure and have to do their usual penis length competition.

 

[Cziffra]

well that's america for you, like point said, it's expected
It's nice to know that they're trying out to come to Oz and they have to goto the trouble of bitching about aussie med schools, they're just insecure and have to do their usual penis length competition.

exactly. can't agree with you more.

 

[inasero]

i tend to agree with the views expressed there...australian medical education is not highly regarded internationally, though granted...it used to be good...

i mean, its good to have increasing emphasis on social justice and awareness across the board and all, but in this politically correct day and age its going way way overboard.

this is coming straight from the horses mouth...you'll see Cziffra

 

[Cziffra]

i mean, its good to have increasing emphasis on social justice and awareness across the board and all, but in this politically correct day and age its going way way overboard.

I'm not sure if I understand what you're saying there

 

[Cziffra]

i tend to agree with the views expressed there...australian medical education is not highly regarded internationally, though granted...it used to be good...

you sure? the prevailing views expressed there are that:

1)the worst American medical school is still superior to the best medical schools in other countries including the UK, Australia, and Canada.

2)australian med schools don't teach basic science and students just fool around during clinical years and eventually graduate, not being ready to hit the wards

you sure you tend to agree with these views? i think it's time for the Americans to wake up.

 

[nizmo29]

I think if an American student wants to attend univeristy here and then go back to the US for internship/residency, then they probably will be lacking in basic science knowledge compared to those who did their med education in the US. But in Australia we catch up to the Americans in our longer specialist training, so it evens out eventually.

 

[Cziffra]

haha AussieGal

 

[Cziffra]

nah, no thanks...

 

[sikeveo]

the mcat isnt easy though.

 

[+Po1ntDeXt3r+]

I think if an American student wants to attend univeristy here and then go back to the US for internship/residency, then they probably will be lacking in basic science knowledge compared to those who did their med education in the US. But in Australia we catch up to the Americans in our longer specialist training, so it evens out eventually.

since when did medicine involve basic science

also
MCAT is equivalent to GAMSAT.. of course its hard

 

[nizmo29]

since when did medicine involve basic science

also
MCAT is equivalent to GAMSAT.. of course its hard

haha yeah, it's all about interview training these days

but basically what I was trying to say (like others) is that you can't really compare the two systems until you have completed all of your training. You end up the same, just get there in a different way.

 

[UAI-99]

hey pointdexter stop wasting time u should be studying....and stop sitting in the front row of the stirling and hone lecture theatres ok mate.

If you are who I think you are, then let me tell u that i own u at bball.

 

[paper cup]

Relax, the American equivalent of Year 12 science and maths is the same as our Year 9-10 science and maths.

And of course they're arrogant, they're American.

eh where did you get this info?
Yes American arrogance is a blight afflicting us all; god I hate American tourists.

 

[tkdwhiz1188]

I can believe tt their math standard is poor...but science??? R u sure?

 

[ManlyChief]

I have today been posting on this American forum. They refuse to believe that I'm a 3rd year arts/law student at USyd and are calling me a liar. Bloody yanks.

They are sooooo arrogant to boot. From the people whose SATs dont even have calculus!

Argh! It is so angry-making!

 

[Cziffra]

god I hate American tourists.

i'm now enjoying my holidays in nz and many kiwi absolutely hate them.

 

[KFunk]

Yes American arrogance is a blight afflicting us all; god I hate American tourists.

That kind of attitude is just as bad as the arrogance you are criticizing.

 

[lizziegirl]

i'm now enjoying my holidays in nz and many kiwi absolutely hate them.

jw are you american???[/COLOR]