Preparing You to get a Residency

At MedEdits, we understand the unique challenges and needs of students who attend Caribbean medical schools.

Dr. Freedman mentors students at Caribbean medical schools to successfully help them obtain competitive residency positions. Because of Dr. Freedman’s years of experience in residency admissions, she provides guidance that is often not available at students’ schools. She offers career advising and mentoring, helping students navigate their clinical years so they have the greatest chance of success. Because of her work with Caribbean medical students, Dr. Freedman understands that many feel they do not have sufficient support once leaving “the island” and has tremendous success filling this void. Visit our residency applicant page for more information.

It is essential that Caribbean medical students do the “right” rotations, get the “right” letters or reference and put forth the most outstanding application possible. Well written and clear materials increase your chances of receiving an interview. MedEdits will ensure that your submissions are effective, distinguished and stand out from the rest. We will then prepare you to do well on interviews and provide guidance on how to follow up with programs.

When should Caribbean medical students start working with Dr. Freedman? As soon as possible. Even if you aren’t sure of the specialty you will pursue, it is essential to start positioning yourself early in your medical education to obtain the best residency match possible upon graduation.

The Caribbean medical students with whom Dr. Freedman has worked have obtained competitive residency positions in specialties including internal medicine, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, and psychiatry.