Choosing the best Medical University for your child
View(s):Every parent wants what’s best for their child. This is even more so when it comes to your child’s higher education which would serve as your child’s foundation and stepping stone into the adult world.
For all those who wish to pursue a career in Medicine, choosing the right Medical University is an important and vital step in their future. Choosing the right University is no longer simply based on the Institution that is closest to home. With rapid globalization the opportunities presented are vast. However caution should be exercised, as there are many unscrupulous organizations and 
institutions that are not focused on a child’s education but simply on monetary gains. A few guidelines that would help in the quest for the best Medical University are as follows:
Firstly one must find out whether the relevant University option being considered is recognized by the Sri Lanka Medical Council. This is an essential step especially when you may have some idea of practicing medicine in Sri Lanka. A hand book issued and available at the Sri Lanka Medical Council office lists out all the recognized Universities both locally and Internationally – which makes this task an easy one to cross off your list.
Cost is yet another important element to consider when choosing a Medical University. Recent times have indicated that most students seem to prefer reputed Medical Universities in Asia as these are extremely cost effective and provide a quality education and qualification. Philippines has become a dominant entrant into the Asian based Medical University destinations and the Virgen Milagrosa Medical University (VMUF) has consistently drawn in a vast number of International students. The easy payment schemes, flexible and affordable payment options offered by VMUF factor on a high level.
Thirdly, an element that is most often not taken into consideration but ultimately affects the institution choice is the weather or climate. Sri Lankan students accustomed to tropical climates most often do not cope well with freezing temperatures and such unusual weather patterns. This ends up affecting their ability to concentrate and study as well.
This is why an University such as Virgen Milagrosa is sought after by Sri Lankan students as the Philippine climate is much similar to that of Sri Lanka. Currently the University has welcomed over 125 Sri Lankan students into their fold.
Global Education Centre (GEC), an overseas education consultancy in operation for more than 5 years specializes in sending students for Medical and Engineering study. Having partnered with Virgen Milagrosa Medical University as the sole agent in Sri Lanka, GEC makes every effort to ensure that students receive the best options possible and parents are kept well aware continuously on the child’s progress.
GEC offers a complete and comprehensive consultancy programme and undertakes all activities relating to choice of University, pre-travel arrangement, course duration management, post – qualification arrangements and coaching for the Act 16 exams on their return to Sri Lanka following their studies.
Having sent over 125 students to VMUF in Philippines – the most sought after Medical University in the region GEC has received nothing but praise for the standard and quality of education and facilities available at VMUF.
For more details to set up appointments or any other detail regarding overseas study please feel free to please visit Level 6 East Lower Block World Trade Centre, Colombo 1 or call 0773 479 773/0773 834 534/011 5748467, email info@gecentre.com and visit www.gecentre.com
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