Aga Khan University

<p>Is anyone thinking about going to Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan for the MBBS program? Or, has anyone been there and seen the campus, and what its like over there?</p>

<p>The only advantage of going there is that you complete education in 5 years for medicine. I was thinking of trying King Edward MEdical College in Lahore but serisouly, the competition, academically, is stiff. Aga Khan is the best private medical college in Pakistan. King Edward is the best public. Both are great. </p>

<p>I wanted to know if a foreign medical graduate has a lesser chance of getting a good residency?</p>

<p>yeah, you're right about admissions being tough. I was thinking about King Edward's too, but then I heard from someone that Aga Khan is affiliated with Harvard and MIT. I researched it, and its only the architectural program tho. About residency, I'm sure there would be some problems, but it wouldn't be impossible. I know quite a few docs here from King Edwards and a couple from Aga Khan. Although, I think they probably had a much easier time getting good residency than future foreign medical graduates.</p>

<p>You definitely drop yourself to second class citizen status at any residency program if you're an FMG.</p>

<p>My mom was thinking of the same thing, ie. sending me to Agha Khan and everything but it's like Psedrish said, it gets way too tough and they don't credit your grades adn scores and stuff so I'm staying here. </p>

<p>BTW, are you guys applying to any BS/MD progs? I've applied to a couple--hopefully one of those will work out!</p>

<p>My parents were also adamant in taking me to Pakistan. But when they talked to a Pakistani doctor he told them that anyone from there will always be a second class doctor- no matter what, so they decided that I should stay here. Now I have to hurry my apps through. Us Pakistanis are always trying to become doctors in the shortest possible time.</p>

<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I am glad to know that I am not the only student considering going to Aga Khan University. Some of you said that whoever comes out of AKU becomes a second-rate doctor. What exactly is a second-rate doctor? From what I heard Aga Khan prepares its students very well. In fact, I read somewhere that over 99% of the students score above the USMLE world average. </p>

<p>I was also wondering about how competitive Aga Khan is. Is it as hard as getting admitted to an IVY college? The requirements don't seem to be that bad at all. Does anyone actually know anyone who was accepted to Aga Khan? If so, what were his stats?</p>

<p>No, what I said was not that one would become a second rate doctor, but rather that one would be considered a second class citizen when applying to almost any training pgm. </p>

<p>American directors of medical education are generally products of this system. They believe in it to the max, and they are often blind with unfair prejudices.</p>

<p>PSedrishMD,</p>

<p>Many people say that in the future no IMG's will be allowed to practice in the United States. Do you agree? If so, when do you predict such a thing will occur?</p>

<p>I doubt that will ever happen. IMGs are an important weapon the gov't counts on in helping to drive down physician reimbursements and to assure adequate MD supply to both the hinterlands and the inner cities.</p>

<p>I am an AKU grad...</p>

<p>Getting into US residency programs is not a big issue..every Tom, Dick and Harry from AKU goes there. Some of the earlier grads have even become faculty members in US universities.</p>

<p>The admission process is like any competetive program- You won't know why you got in. There were many in my class with mediocre scores and grades- but these folks had a passion for medicine.</p>

<p>They are building the college of arts and sciences (2008)- the first 2 years of med school will get shifted there- should be fun.</p>

<p>good luck</p>

<p>Hey Bang,</p>

<p>Its great to actually get a chance to talk to someone who has actually gone to Aga Khan University. How many American students are there? Did the American students have trouble adjusting there? If you dont mind telling me, what were your SAT I and SAT II scores.</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

<p>Wow, we have an Aga Khan University graduate! You can be of great help! Keep posting about your experience!</p>

<p>my class had three americans and one canadian. </p>

<p>one american left early .... probably to a ****ty liberal arts college in the US. </p>

<p>The rest all graduated and have started their residencies in the US.</p>

<p>take care</p>

<p>and dont bug me too much. I am busy.</p>

<p>Are American desi(indians) safe in AKU? If so, I would like to apply there.</p>

<p>Dont go to Pakistan! if you are indian try indian private colleges such as Kasturba medical college, Bangalore medical college or IAU. Ramachandra medical college. Theses are considered to be one of the best in India, so think about applying there. If u need some info let me know</p>

<p>Aga khan for life baby!</p>

<p>hey. kiran.. wat u got against pak schools?</p>

<p>I dont have anything against Aga Khan just answering LUCKY's question. If u are indian go to india! and this is for several reasons!</p>

<p>I don't think that coming from any Pakistani Med-school would make you a second-class doctor or citizen.</p>

<p>I have a cousin who attended and graduated from Pindi medical college, which is not even comparable to Agha Khan or K.E. (Pindi medical college sucks). She came to the United States about 5 years ago, easily cleared the exams within one trial, and is now the second best doctor at Mount Sinai hospital in Chicago. Anything is possible.</p>