Comments on: Life at Princess Margaret Hospital http://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:10:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: lrmhttp://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/comment-page-1/#comment-744060 lrm Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:15:22 +0000 http://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/#comment-744060 Just to clarify-our interest in Dominica was already existing,and the medical school was icing on the cake...it seems like our original interest might be distorted by attending med school. Are the relations between Ross students and locals very sour? Darn-I was hoping this was not the case and that resentment was not widespread. It was sounding too goo to be true-owing to my experiences travelling and living in other locales,(and also knowing the majority attitude of Americans traveling abroad)but i'd hoped! Thanks again! Just to clarify-our interest in Dominica was already existing,and the medical school was icing on the cake…it seems like our original interest might be distorted by attending med school. Are the relations between Ross students and locals very sour? Darn-I was hoping this was not the case and that resentment was not widespread. It was sounding too goo to be true-owing to my experiences travelling and living in other locales,(and also knowing the majority attitude of Americans traveling abroad)but i’d hoped! Thanks again!

]]> By: lrmhttp://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/comment-page-1/#comment-744058 lrm Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:13:03 +0000 http://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/#comment-744058 I have a similar question as the above...what are the contrasts to attending med school in the states? Also,we have been planning to visit Dominica aside from the med school,which we just found out about,and are looking into buyinjg a bit of land or property. Question: If we come while my husband is in med school,as well,will that be an obstacle for myself and my child,to enjoying Dominica nd the people who live there? I have lived in africa for extended period,and asia,and do not seem to fit the 'standard prototype' of a US student/family coming only to study. We would be coming primarily b/c Ross is in Dominica. Is there room for people like us,or is there such bias towards what is seen as 'rich students',that it will get in the way of our knowing the island? Also,what do you know about the primary school on campus? do you know anyone who's children attended? Thanks for this info! Hope your rotations are going well! Peace. I have a similar question as the above…what are the contrasts to attending med school in the states? Also,we have been planning to visit Dominica aside from the med school,which we just found out about,and are looking into buyinjg a bit of land or property.
Question: If we come while my husband is in med school,as well,will that be an obstacle for myself and my child,to enjoying Dominica nd the people who live there? I have lived in africa for extended period,and asia,and do not seem to fit the ’standard prototype’ of a US student/family coming only to study. We would be coming primarily b/c Ross is in Dominica.
Is there room for people like us,or is there such bias towards what is seen as ‘rich students’,that it will get in the way of our knowing the island?
Also,what do you know about the primary school on campus? do you know anyone who’s children attended? Thanks for this info! Hope your rotations are going well!
Peace.

]]> By: Jennahttp://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/comment-page-1/#comment-697212 Jenna Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:15 +0000 http://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/#comment-697212 Hi Kendra,I am (strongly) considering attending Ross University to become an MD.I would like to know what the disadvantages are when attending Ross (vs. a North American school). I've lived abroad before (in Ghana, Africa) and I adapted well, so I don't think I would mind living in Dominica. In fact, I'd probably like it very much. I am more concerned with the other disadvantages.Could you please contact me at my e-mail address?Thanks so much,Jenna Hi Kendra,

I am (strongly) considering attending Ross University to become an MD.

I would like to know what the disadvantages are when attending Ross (vs. a North American school). I’ve lived abroad before (in Ghana, Africa) and I adapted well, so I don’t think I would mind living in Dominica. In fact, I’d probably like it very much. I am more concerned with the other disadvantages.

Could you please contact me at my e-mail address?

Thanks so much,

Jenna

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/comment-page-1/#comment-684907 Anonymous Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:22:35 +0000 http://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/#comment-684907 Hi. I've been to Dominica. There is a LOT of corruption. That is a valid complaint. There is no sense of urgency. Also, a valid complaint. There is a poor work ethic. Another valid complaint. One would enjoy the nature, except the Dominicans have polluted it so much. I have witnessed this. It was a 'Green Planet' island, but then the Dominican government sold the rights to whaling to the Chinese (who paid for the new airport). Cruise ships frequented the port in Roseau until both the government have angered the cruise ship companies, and the visitors from some cruise ships were attacked for being gay. Women are considered second class citizens. To all the Dominicans that think the ross students are rich, remember that they have to borrow every penny at steep interest rates just to attend a school that makes life difficult for them, compounded with the resentment by Dominicans, after the students at the school have become 73% of the GDP. Go ahead, look that up. While there are some Ross students who are exceptionally nasty, the majority are older, had previous careers, and know when someone is doing something wrong, and express their feelings about it. Wake up, Dominica. The students see you with fresh eyes, and should wake you up to the reality that you've turned a blind eye to. Complaints are not a byproduct of bad character, but a product of a clear difference between right and wrong. Hi. I’ve been to Dominica. There is a LOT of corruption. That is a valid complaint. There is no sense of urgency. Also, a valid complaint. There is a poor work ethic. Another valid complaint. One would enjoy the nature, except the Dominicans have polluted it so much. I have witnessed this. It was a ‘Green Planet’ island, but then the Dominican government sold the rights to whaling to the Chinese (who paid for the new airport). Cruise ships frequented the port in Roseau until both the government have angered the cruise ship companies, and the visitors from some cruise ships were attacked for being gay. Women are considered second class citizens.
To all the Dominicans that think the ross students are rich, remember that they have to borrow every penny at steep interest rates just to attend a school that makes life difficult for them, compounded with the resentment by Dominicans, after the students at the school have become 73% of the GDP. Go ahead, look that up.
While there are some Ross students who are exceptionally nasty, the majority are older, had previous careers, and know when someone is doing something wrong, and express their feelings about it. Wake up, Dominica. The students see you with fresh eyes, and should wake you up to the reality that you’ve turned a blind eye to. Complaints are not a byproduct of bad character, but a product of a clear difference between right and wrong.

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]]> By: locksleyhttp://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/comment-page-1/#comment-644837 locksley Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:50:47 +0000 http://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/#comment-644837 hello! we are considering a job transfer to dominica and i have been thinking of applying to nursing school. is there a nursing program in dominica? thanks, and thanks for the great updates on this beautiful island! hello! we are considering a job transfer to dominica and i have been thinking of applying to nursing school. is there a nursing program in dominica?
thanks, and thanks for the great updates on this beautiful island!

]]> By: Vickiehttp://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/comment-page-1/#comment-622871 Vickie Sun, 24 May 2009 21:45:21 +0000 http://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/#comment-622871 Hi! Do they hire american nurses in Dominica ? Are there any needs? Im currently working in a florida hospital and would like to relocate . I would appreciate any info you can give.thank you Vickie Hi! Do they hire american nurses in Dominica ? Are there any needs? Im currently working in a florida hospital and would like to relocate . I would appreciate any info you can give.

thank you
Vickie

]]> By: Elishahttp://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/comment-page-1/#comment-491387 Elisha Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:13:46 +0000 http://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/#comment-491387 Hi Kendra.I'm a Nigerian Medical Student and will be through by May this year. I have interests in doing my internship program in PMH. I seek your opinion and how feasible it is. Any useful information or contacts would be appreciated. Thanks. Hi Kendra.

I’m a Nigerian Medical Student and will be through by May this year. I have interests in doing my internship program in PMH. I seek your opinion and how feasible it is. Any useful information or contacts would be appreciated.
Thanks.

]]> By: Sarahttp://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/comment-page-1/#comment-488965 Sara Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:45:37 +0000 http://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/#comment-488965 I love Dominica! Once I get my nursing degree I plan on coming back there and helping out. I love that island and the people I met there when I visited were amazing. That island is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Good for you Kendra for staying. I love Dominica! Once I get my nursing degree I plan on coming back there and helping out. I love that island and the people I met there when I visited were amazing. That island is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Good for you Kendra for staying.

]]> By: The Island Med Studenthttp://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/comment-page-1/#comment-364472 The Island Med Student Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:03:14 +0000 http://www.islandmedstudent.com/home/2008/01/24/life-at-princess-margaret-hospital/#comment-364472 Mr. Bunting,I totally understand your apprehension toward the Ross students, but thanks for understanding that we are not all that way! I very much fell in love with Dominica during my 2 years there, and look forward to visiting again (and possibly living there for a while) in the future!Best, Kendra Mr. Bunting,

I totally understand your apprehension toward the Ross students, but thanks for understanding that we are not all that way! I very much fell in love with Dominica during my 2 years there, and look forward to visiting again (and possibly living there for a while) in the future!

Best,
Kendra

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