September 2009 – Page 2 – Diary of a Caribbean Med Student

My Very First Day In Med School!

Posted on September 3, 2009March 25, 2011 by Benji Ho

Today we had our first day of class. After four years of preparing and waiting, this day has finally come. The work has begun and I am at a new beginning. I am amazed by the diverse backgrounds for my professors. In Molecular Cell Bio I, which is actually an eclectic course of Cell Bio+Genetics+Biochem, we will have four professors,… Continue reading

AUC Welcome Mixer

Posted on September 2, 2009March 25, 2011 by Benji Ho

I enjoyed writing on my blog so much that I almost forgot there was a Welcome Mixer at the Rotunda at 6:00pm. So by the time I remembered, it was already a little late. I left at 8:00pm. During the short walk there, I saw my roommate walking back and he said the food was just about gone! Caribbean-style beans… Continue reading

Formal Orientation

Posted on September 2, 2009November 8, 2011 by Benji Ho

Today was formal orientation where the higher officers of the school officially welcomed us. For three hours, they introduced us to the honor code, the school policies, activities and services offered on campus, and general information. Here are some of the speakers today:

Director of Community Services

Associate Dean of Medical Education

Chief Academic Officer

Interim Dean of Basic Sciences

The Accreditation Process of Caribbean Medical Schools

Posted on September 1, 2009April 7, 2019 by Benji Ho

I received an email from a friend asking about accreditation of Caribbean medical schools, so I thought it might be helpful if I posted my answer here for anyone who has similar questions... Continue reading

Intellectualism and Cupecoy Coast

Posted on September 1, 2009November 8, 2011 by Benji Ho

After the Wellness Workshop, some friends and I went to go explore Cupecoy Beach, less than 10 minutes walk from campus. When we got there, we saw some nude (European) sunbathers on the beach, so we took pictures of the rocky coastline instead! A lot of times I prefer places like this over beaches. A beach isn’t intellectual. The cliffs,… Continue reading

Month: September 2009