<p>Hi All!
Receive warm greetings from this Caribbean Island!
I am a young Dominican Medical Doctor, deeply concerned about starting a Graduate program in Neurosciences. I would like to listen to your opinion concerning my case... I need to decide as soon as possible about my application to the admission process. I am strongly concerned about a Doctoral Program, nevertheless I know I must be realistic, PhD's Programs are very competitive, and maybe a Master could be a good starting point. </p>
<p>I have always been an outstanding student. my academic career is impeccable. I got my MD Degree at the age of 21 (Now I am 23 y-o). Since I am a MD I have a strong background in all the life science, and laboratory experience. I have a lot of academic achievements and recognitions, and a very diverse background. My TOEFL score is 90. and my GRE raw score is 300 (150 V and 150 Q. I was expecting a better score, but I think it was that low because of the "English Barrier"). My GPA is 91, Magna Cum Laude (in a 99 scale.. like 3.8).</p>
<p>What really worry me is that In developing countries, such as Dominican Republic our opportunities to conduct research projects are limited, especially in fields like Neurosciences, not only because of the economical and technological resources, but because of the lack of trained human resources. Thus, my research experience is limited. </p>
<p>I applied to a Fulbright Scholarship, and after a one year-long rigorous process of selection, I was elected as an International Grantee of this prestigious Scholarship sponsored by the US State Department.</p>
<p>I would like to listen to your opinions in order to geat clarified concerning this issues...
1) Should I applied to a MS or a PhD
2)What Graduate School do you recommend
3) Do they have special considerations to international Students and the GRE scores (the language barrier is a remarkable obstacle and I cant retake it because of time)
4)Since I wan the Fulbright Scholarship it means I am one of the best in my Country... do they take that into consideration...
Thanks a lot</p>