European medical schools provide a hands-on experience that is not offered in the U.S. This interactive approach to learning enhances students’ understanding of the theoretical aspects of their education and enriches their overall training. Because EU medical schools allow students to engage with patients their students truly understand what it means to become a physician, right from the start.
When you make the choice to attend medical school, you are making a serious commitment to study and master the application of complex sciences to health, and wellness. As a prospective doctor, it is crucial that you choose your path wisely so that you find the best fit your interests and personality. The fundamentals of medicine are understood internationally at a macro level, yet students may be surprised to discover that there exists significant variation in pedagogy associated with different geographical locations. If you narrow your search for medical schools to Europe, you will have plenty of options for different teaching styles, cultures and, sometimes, entry requirements. Now you just have to look closer at your options and choose your best fit destination country.
The requirements for admission to European medical schools vary somewhat from country to country. However, the difference between the EU and the U.S. is dramatic. U.S. acceptance rates are significantly lower than those in the EU and the entrance requirements are much higher. The U.S. system requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, a strong score on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), and an excellent performance in a round of personal interviews. Even students who successfully pass through the admission process are not necessarily guaranteed a spot in a U.S. medical schools.
At EuroMed, streamline the admission process so that we can identify and admit excellent students and shepherd them through the very best education the EU has to offer. In addition, our partner universities have guaranteed slots just for EuroMed students to be admitted.
Studying in the EU is significantly more cost effective for U.S. students. The cost of an EU medical school can be significantly less than a comparable school in the U.S. This level of savings might make you wonder if an EU medical education is not as thorough as what is offered in the US. This is simply not true.
Comparative analyses of EU and US medical students have shown that the former tend to have a better or equal understanding of the theories underlying medical knowledge. This is believed to be, in part, because EU medical students learn the basic sciences while in medical school, whereas U.S. medical students learn the basic sciences as an undergraduate, sometimes many years before attempting to apply these concepts to the practice of medicine.
EuroMed students benefit from the savings we offer while having access to a world class medical education. Our partner universities maintain state-of-the-art technologies in modern facilities, while drawing inspiration from their institutions’ many generations of educating medical students. This unique blend of modern technologies and deep historical legacies creates a stimulating environment for learning and an ideal launchpad for the next generation of U.S. physicians.