Everything Travel
Author: Robert Fountila, M.D., D.O.
Some of the biggest concerns our students have are around travel requirements. The cost, visa process, and inconvenience of missing work and family are all real concerns. With SimplyMD they are far less of a problem than most students think.
Relocation
The elephant in the room centers around relocation while you're enrolled. You can relax. While it is true that most schools require that you live in country while taking classes, there are a select few that eliminate that problem altogether via partnerships with stateside universities.
We specialize in working with universities who have those partnerships so your travel requirements are significantly reduced.
You can be sure of this because I did it myself. I got my MD and only had to fly overseas twice. Our degree programs center around taking your practical labs at a stateside partner school and traveling only a handful of times minimizing the inconvenience and cost significantly.
The Visa Process
Predictable schedules are the key to smooth paperwork. You'll know far in advance when you are expected to travel and for how long. Because our university partners are internationally recognized you will find that if your paperwork is in order and filled on time there will be no problems obtaining your visa.
Many of our students choose to treat these travel periods as vacations. What could be better than relaxing on a new beach while getting your MD at the same time?
Travel Planning
Many of our partner universities are in areas that support tourism. This is a great advantage as bundling airfare and hotel costs are effective ways to drive down costs and simplify planning.
Travel sites like Kayak and Expedia often post deals far in advance that are a click away. Inclusive options that include meals, drinks, and local transportation are easy to find with a little searching.
Travel platforms like AirBnB and Virbo have also proven to be great resources. Both allow booking far in advance and reward customers for doing so. These platforms can often be the best way to sample the local culture and save money too. There are options ranging from your own private beach house to renting a room and everything in between.
Time Away
Most students can't afford to be away from work and family for too long. Our university programs are designed to maximize results and minimize time in country all while preventing overload.
This is a delicate balance to strike especially if you intend to squeeze some fun into your trip. After many tweaks and adjustments over the years, I can tell you we found that balance. Not only will you learn a lot but you'll return relaxed, refreshed, and ready for anything.
Much of this is accomplished through our partner programs that happen stateside. By completing your labs and other practicals without having to travel overseas you are already ahead of the game. With SimplyMD the time you will spend out of the country is a fraction of other programs.
Having Fun
If you're going to travel, why not have some fun along the way? Our university partners are typically located in and around city centers that are bustling with great restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife.
Would it be so bad to spend the weekend on the beach and take some classes during the week? We don't think so and neither will you. Our students report that they not only had a great time learning but also had a lot of fun while doing so.
Regardless of your preferred leisure activities, there will be a host of options at your fingertips throughout your travel. When you return your social media will look like you went on a fabulous vacation.
So what are you waiting for? There's never been a better time to upgrade your credentials and there's never been a better way to do it.
Let us design a program that fits your individual needs and puts you on a path that leads to the MD you've always deserved. It all begins with a painless, free consultation that will change your life.