Saturday, September 6, 2008

What are the qualifications of the doctors overseas?

In many case truly the best in the world. In other cases the best the countries have to offer. When we are making a recommendation, we are sure that the facility and its medical staff are appropriately trained and up-to-date. 

That verification can happen by several different methods. But the concern many may harbor of untrained or uncertified doctors is unfounded. State-of-the-art hospitals and facilities simply will not risk their reputation and business by hiring poorly trained or incompetent staff. There is a self-policing effect as they compete for patients. Of course we should, and will check. But it is foolish for them to risk bad public relations.

As a doctor practicing in the US, I have been very impressed by the skill and knowledge-base of foreign trained physicians. Admittedly, there can some initial language challenges with a slight accent etc., but the vast majority are very bright and adept at their specialties.

Travel Safe, Be Well.

Jim McCormick MD
Premiere Medical Travel Company

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