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Dear Marko,
I will try to answer your question in as much detail as possible to help you get an understanding of the process. In the American University system the first two years of study are what is known as "core curriculum". This is the foundation of an American education and it consists of study of a variety of subjects outside the area of your major.
The first two years of a university education in America will generally consist of a broad survey of the Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Math, and Sciences. The point of this is to teach students about an integration of knowledge from a variety of subjects. It is designed to build problem solving skills, critical thinking, logic, a sense of ethics and responsibility-we describe this process as becoming a "Well-rounded" person. Much of this is to prepare students to explore the area of their major with a strong background in other areas of knowledge that can be applied to their area of specialization.
Because these courses, generally studied in the first two years of university education, are degree requirements, when you apply as a transfer student, the courses that you have completed thus far at another university are evaluated to see if they fit within these requirements. If you do not have courses on your transcripts that fit these requirements, you will need to take these courses at the university where you transfer.
When a student has progressed quite far in education at another institute, this can mean that the student has to take some courses that could extend the degree completion program quite a bit.
One thing that you can do is apply to the university or universities that you are interested in attending and see exactly how long it might take you to complete their degree requirements. Many universities will not allow you to transfer more than a certain number of courses to apply to your new degree program.
One of the best steps you can take is to visit the website of the university that you are interested in and visit the admissions pages. See exactly what the policy is on transfer students.
Often when a student is close to degree completion, it makes more sense to complete the degree and then apply for graduate studies. I hope that this information is helpful to you. If you have any further questions, please do follow up with them. Most likely I will ask that our webmaster move this discussion to a topic entitled "transfer students" because I feel that the questions you have asked are extremely good ones and that others could benefit from this discussion.
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We are certainly delighted to welcome American Corner BG to the forum.
We are also ashamed that we did not think to put banners up for all of the American Corners. :oops: However, it is not as if you have not been in our thoughts, we just started a monthly newsletter to all center guests and one of the things that I planned to include was a note urging everyone to visit the American Corner and join up.
BUT you are absolutely right, we should have all American Corner info on our website...:idea:
Elizabeth
Academic Advisor
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Dear Gile,
I hope that you have downloaded the calendar for Study in the USA from our website. Actually visiting an advising center and attending a group advising session is one of the first things that you should do.
If you will check our website thoroughly, you will note that we are trained and certified to assist you as you search for universities. In addition, we have some very good resource material in our library, particulary about gaining admission. It would be most helpful if you attended an advising session and we could begin to assist you.
Best regards,
Elizabeth
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Dear Aca and Irena,
You may be speaking with the person who is currently administering the exam here. I am not sure who is currently doing that. The way the exam works is that you register for the exam and then go to the testing site. It is not critical that you have contact with the person administering the TOEFL prior to taking the exam. Your primary need seems to be to register for the exam. It is also possible that this person is offering you registration service. That would explain the fee that you are paying in dinars above the TOEFL cost. In other words, there are several agencies here that are willing to use their credit card, for a fee on your part, to register you with ETS to sit for the TOEFL.
Registering for the exam is one transaction. Taking the exam is something else. If you need someone to register you for the exam, we can assist you for no extra charge. Once you are registered, then all you have to do is appear at the designated test site to take your exam.
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in Archive 2005
Dear Jelena,
This year the IBT was introduced in only a few countries. In general when ETS, Collegeboard, or any of the big testing organizations changes an exam, they introduce it slowly in order to "test" the test. For this academic year, the testing will not change-in other words, a place that is currently administering the CBT or the PBT (paper-based test) will continue to do so throughout the academic testing year. You will not suddenly find yourself at a test and discover that you are taking a different style of exam than the one that you registered to take.
The IBT is going to be complicated for ETS because of the speaking part-they must see what problems arise and work these out quickly on the ground. However, our Center has twice hosted the regional ETS representatives to give presentation on the IBT. I can say that for many students who have good communication skills, the exam will be easier than the current exams. The test will be more reflective of how people really communicate. The students that will have problems are those that have a scholarship waiting on them that they just found out about and are now trying to learn English. Currently it is possible to learn enough English just for TOEFL purposes-the new exam will not work this way. One advantage for speakers of Serbo-croatian or whatever the proper term, is that few people here bring a heavy native accent into their second language. I anticipate that the statistics for this language group will show great improvement when the IBT is arrives.
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Thank you for your e-mail. The TOEFL exam costs 140 USD. There is no need to pay a surcharge. You can take it here in Belgrade on the designated test dates. You can also take almost any time of year on the computer in Zagreb or Budapest of the testing dates in Belgrade are not convenent for you. If you live in the Belgrade area, you can also come to our Center and take a free practice test to see how you are doing.
Also I would encourage you to come in to our Center and fill out an information sheet so we can help you with your university process.
The American Corner does not have a website. However, we do quite a few projects with them. You can find their link and our link on the American Embassy website.
Warm regards,
Elizabeth
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Dear Gile,
First please excuse having to repeat your question to us. You were in the living and studying in the USA section, so I missed this question. First of all, the universities that you are considering are very competitive and it is quite difficult to get financial aid for an MBA program. That said, it does not mean that you cannot explore that option. However, you might want to think about other possibilities. In general there are different types of Business degrees. You can have a MSc in Business, an MA in Business, or an MBA. You can also pursue PhD studies in Business. The sticking point with the MBA is that so many people are after it that many universities do not "trouble" themselves with offering scholarships. Often it is easier to get funding for PhD studies because there is a strong mutual committment between you and the university. For example, you might want to look at http://business.tepper.cmu.edu/default.aspx?id=141669.
This would be a good place to start.
Do you live near Belgrade? I would recommend that you consider attending a group advising session if you have not already so that you can get a stronger picture of how you can shape your profile to get funding for your education.
I would point that your background in Computer Science puts you in a strong position as far as test scores and other items. If you have been to one of our advising sessions, I should have some paperwork on you somewhere and I could look at this offer you some guidance. You could certainly get into some graduate program that was based on your technical education or try for an MSc in Business or MA in Business or PhD studies in business. An MBA with a scholarship is not impossible, but most programs require that you have some work experience, plus the money for your education. If you wish to try for an MBA scholarship, it will require extensive research on your part to constantly look for possibilities.
I think that you should research for a program where your technical background will count for a great deal. It would be good if you came into the Center and compared the Masters programs in the technical sciences with something like a PhD in Business. Then when you had a list of specific programs that were of interest to you, we could assist you in the decision making process. You could then begin to contact some of the schools and see what they have to offer to you specifically.
Best regards,
Elizabeth
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Dear Vladan,
What sort of scholarship are you looking for? Are you looking for undergraduate, graduate...what is your area of study? If you can provide us with a profile of your academic record and interests, we can begin to assist you with finding information.
Best regards,
elz
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Dear Mile,
We do not have any immediate information on this, but please give us a few days and we will research and see what we can learn about this.
Elz
Academic Advisor
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Dear Vladan,
We do not currently have SAT materials for sale, although we are working to change that. At this time we have a limited number of books that we use in the courses that we teach. However, we are working to either develop material for sale or to attempt to get material from the USA to sell. The biggest problem with bringing in the material is that the shipping costs are so high. The materials that we have now were sent to us through the US Embassy, so we cannot really sell them-we have to have something to teach the classes with.
Best regards,
Elizabeth
Academic Advisor
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Dear Lena,
Here is a good place to start:
http://www.richardshealthcare.com/htm/fore...herapy-jobs.htm
This information is general in nature, but it will give you an idea of the steps. I will try to look at a few more sites over the next few days, but for now this should provide you with some information.
One of the problems that anyone working in a licensed profession in the USA concerns the regulation that is necessary for the consumers of health services in the United States. There must be some criteria so that patients can feel reasonably safe and secure that they are receiving treatment that meets the usual standards of care. This is why most of these programs require some amount of time spend in an American educational facility. Although this may seem a bit unusual since most professionals feel that they have already completed their education, it is important so that everyone involved including the foreign licensed health profession understands the exact standards involved. On the other hand, because of the shortage of health care professionals in the USA, the environment is quite friendly to foreign licensed professionals once these standards have been met.
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Dear Nikola,
Although I wrote back to you, I want to share some general information with anyone else who is looking for this information. First of all, the process for nostrificaton in licensed, professional fields such as medicine is quite complex. The primary reasoning for this is because the licensing of physicians in the United States is regulated by the states. This means that each of the 50 states determines what steps an International Medical Graduate must take. The American Medical Association is the largest professional society of doctos in the United States. Their website, www.ama-assn.org, contains a vast collection of materials concerning the rules and regulations for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) on this website. Over the next few days. I will try to develop a links back on the forum that goes to the most basic and general information to help people begin to get a clear picture of the steps.
For example: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/10587.html
"All state licensing jurisdictions require a graduate of a foreign medical school to complete at least one year of accredited U.S. or Canadian graduate medical education before licensure. However, 14 states require two years and 29 states require three years of accredited graduate medical education. Illinois requires two years of graduate medical education for IMGs entering training programs after January 1, 1988. The requirement for each state can be found at State Licensure Board Requirements for IMGs."
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/10141.html:
Four key steps to begin practicing medicine in the U.S.
Physicians who received their medical degree outside the US or Canada must
complete the following four steps to practice in the US. It is important to understand
these steps thoroughly.
ECFMG Certification Certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Through its program of certification, the ECFMG assesses the readiness of international medical graduates to enter US residency or fellowship programs. The process for certification and the required retraining are described at www.ecfmg.org
Residency Program Requirements After certification, physicians who wish to practice medicine in the US must complete an accredited residency training program in the US or Canada - this process will take at least three years. The physician will have to complete a residency program regardless of the training they have received overseas. Many medical graduates are placed in residency programs through the National Residency Match Program, www.nrmp.org
State licensure Every medical graduate must apply for a license in the state(s) in which they intend to practice. Generally, you have to complete 1-3 years of residency before applying for a license.
Immigration (for non-US residents). The entry of foreign-born graduates of non-US medical schools to the US is governed by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).
As you can see, the steps are not exactly the same, there is no one answer. In addition, there are certain exemptions in certain cases.
In addition to the AMA website, there is http://www.ecfmg.org/ the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG?) assesses the readiness of international medical graduates to enter residency or fellowship programs in the United States that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
ECFMG offers a variety of other programs and services to physicians educated abroad and other members of the international medical community. Detailed information on ECFMG Certification and ECFMG's other programs and services is available on this site and in the ECFMG Information Booklet.
Any IMG considering nostrification will need to visit both of these sites and follow the links on these sites to develop a picture of the necessary steps. Unfortunately there is no general 1,2,3 answer to nostrification issues. One way that the Center and the forum can assist is by explaining (Serbian available on this!!) exactly what these sometimes complex requirements actually mean.
The good news is that if a physican graduated from:
SERBIA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE
SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF KRAGUJEVAC
SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF NIS
SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF NOVI SAD
SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF PRISTINA
it is possible to enter this process. SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF KRAGUJEVAC for some reason is listed as 1982 - 2005 instead of current. I am not sure what this means, all the others in Serbia are listed as current. This may not mean anything, but if I will try to write to them and ask that they clarify this information. Also I checked for Montenegro and did not see anything listed, but I am not sure if they have a univeristy program there for medical doctors?
I hope that this information is somewhat helpful. I wish the answer could have been more simple.
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One of the first sites that you might want to visit would be the American Medical Association. The web address for this site is:
www.ama-assn.org
For more specific information enter the key search term IMGs - this stands for International Medical Graduate and it generally will pull up a wide variety of articles that are for physicians who have graduated from non-USA and Canadian medical schools.
Another good search term is "underserved regions". This is concerned with regions in the USA that currently have a shortage of doctors. The information concerning currently laws and regulations in these regions can also be quite helpful for International doctors that are interested in the possibility of work or further education in the United States
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Summer School for Transitional Justice, Kopaonik,
11-18.7.2005 [deadline 30.5.]
Humanitarian Law Center (SCG), Research and Documentation Center (BiH) and
Documenta (Croatia) hereby invite university students and NGO activists
from Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, BiH and Croatia to apply to
THE SUMMER SCHOOL
FOR TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE AND DEALING WITH THE PAST
July 11-18 2005
Kopaonik (SCG)
Who can apply?
- University students (age: 20-35) from Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, and Croatia
- NGO activists (age: 20-35) from Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, and Croatia
What is needed to apply?
- Curriculum Vitae (date and place of birth, education, work experience, contact information, etc.)
- Motivation Letter (please state: your reason for applying; your expectations of the school program; how your own knowledge will contribute to the school's discussions on dealing with the past; the extent to which a course on transitional justice is relevant to your academic/professional career; how knowledge gained in this school will aid your future career path, etc.)
Both documents must be written in English.
The deadline for applications is: May 30th 2005. The School's working
language is English. All applicants must demonstrate an excellent command of spoken and written English. Travel and accommodation expenses of all School participants will be covered by Humanitarian Law Center
Topics to be discussed at the School include (though are not limited to):
- Retributive and restorative justice
- Truth-telling mechanisms: commissions for truth and reconciliation
- Collective Memory
- Reparations
- Vetting and Lustration
- Reconciliation
- International tribunals for war crimes
- International Criminal Law and the ICTY
- Domestic War Crimes Trials
Applications should be sent by May 30th 2005 to:
summerschool@hlc.org.yu <mailto:summerschool@hlc.org.yu>
Or:
Fond za humanitarno pravo
(Letnja skola)
Makenzijeva 67 / II
11000 Beograd
Srbija i Crna Gora
Contact person: Vesna Bogojevic, Project Assistant, Humanitarian Law Center
More information about the school and recruitment strategy:
www.hlc.org.yu <http://www.hlc.org.yu>
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This topic is for students that are currently studying law or have completed their law studies in SCG and want information on graduate studies in the USA. It is a place for students to exchange ideas, information, and ask questions.
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Both terms graduate and post graduate are applicable.
It is called a masters program
It is called doctorate of PhD studies
Generally two years for a masters.
By the way, you can usually enter a PhD program directly from a Bachelors Degree.
Masters is about 2 years,
PhD studies usually no less than 6
Yes you can get into PhD studies without a Masters, then part way through the program, you generally recieve a Masters Degree. However, you must check with the individual institution.
They are considered Bachelors Degrees.
No.