I just wanted to post this real quick regarding a fairly recent phenomenon affecting clinical rotation availability at some hospitals. Some Caribbean Medical Schools have been buying out elective slots at hospitals in larger cities. I have seen it happen in both Chicago and New York. It is turning into a lucrative windfall for the hospital and is locking out medical students from other schools.
Check out this article from the New York Times regarding St. George's Medical School buying clinical rotation rights in New York:
New York Times Article - August 5, 2008
You may want to consider this when selecting a medical school. In some cases, these sorts of deals may end up costing medical students more to attend these schools. Where do you think the school is getting the money to pay the hospital? Let me know if you find any other hospitals with rotation buyouts. Happy hunting!
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