I was busy preparing for my exams while dealing with an unexpected [family financial responsibility] when the pressure of understanding the Caribbean medical school cost suddenly became overwhelming, because I knew medical education is a major financial commitment. While researching different programs, I realized that tuition, housing, travel, and clinical rotation fees can vary widely depending on the university. Some Caribbean MD programs charge more than $20,000–$30,000 per semester during the basic science years, and total tuition for a 4-year MD program can exceed $100,000 or more at certain schools.