The 9,000 additional slots are filled by individuals, either American or international citizens, trained in foreign medical schools. Dr. Stephen Scheidt pointed out that there are numerous foreign and Caribbean medical schools which provide excellent training. He did, however, mention that if you are interested in highly competitive programs, such as Cornell University's Cardiology Fellowship Program, it is highly unlikely that you will succeed in competing. However, if you are interested in becoming a physician and ministering to the health needs of your patients, you can do that very easily with a degree from a foreign medical school. Housing will be available at a reduced rate, but is not included in the program fee.
Early registration is encouraged as enrollment is limited.
Past years' programs were filled to capacity and applicants were turned away . It will acquaint participants with the real rewards, the challenges, and the necessary trade-offs they can expect in becoming physicians or other professionals. Although the course is taught in New York City, information for the course is handled by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions in Ithaca.