Academics
Medical Overview
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a 4-year postgraduate programme that produces a well-trained general physician along the lines of North American Universities. To enter the programme one must have a BSc in science with emphasis in Chemistry/Biology or Biochemistry from a recognized university. If candidates do not have a degree they may still be considered provided they completed the curriculum comprised of certain foundation courses as recommended by the School’s Entrance Committee.
The MD degree consists of an initial two years of in-depth training in Basic Sciences followed by two years of clinical training where the emphasis is on hands-on experience.
Foundational Courses
This consists of courses in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Social Sciences. The qualifying courses are offered as part of the existing Pre-Health Professions Programme run by the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
Basic Sciences Training
The School takes a systemic approach to human health and wellness beginning with genetics followed by reviews of various systems in the body: cardiovascular, respiratory, GI etc.
End of Basic Sciences Training
We expect that by the end of two years of Basic Sciences training, the student would be
able to sit the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 examination or equivalent, which they should pass before going to the year 3.
Basic Sciences Training
The School takes a systemic approach to human health and wellness beginning with genetics followed by reviews of various systems in the body: cardiovascular, respiratory, GI etc.
End of Basic Sciences Training
We expect that by the end of two years of Basic Sciences training, the student would be
able to sit the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 examination or equivalent, which they should pass before going to the year 3.
Clinical Training
This will be undertaken in hospitals in North America or the United Kingdom if students wish to travel. If not, the clinical training can be undertaken at hospitals in Trinidad and Tobago.
Exit from the programme and award of the MD degree
Students are expected to be at the level required to pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) step 2 prior to award of the MD degree
Overview of the Qualifying Courses
The qualifying courses at The UWI St. Augustine Campus are done during a year (three-semester) and are part of a certificate programme specially designed to prepare non-national students for matriculation to the MD programme at the Global Medical School.
Delivered by the Faculty of Medical Sciences at The UWI St. Augustine in Trinidad, the programme is designed around courses in English, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics and other liberal arts courses. The courses are delivered during the regular 1st and 2nd semesters (i.e. September – December and January – May) as well as the 9-week summer semester in June – July.