Caribbean has been gaining popularity as a study abroad destination as students search for authentic experiences that are unavailable back home. In order to have the best study abroad experience possible, it is vital that you have a clear idea of what you want so that you can choose the program that is most suited for you. Below are some factors that you should consider, and conduct further research, so that you can make an informed decision. Afterall, studying abroad is often one of the best college memories one can have, and you certainly want to do it right!
STUDY IN DOMINICA OR SAINT VINCENT & THE GRENADINES All Saints University is recognized and accredited by the National Accreditation Board, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It has campuses in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica. The University offers 4-year MD degree program for individuals who possess Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences or Engineering and 5-year MD degree program for secondary school or high school science graduates. The University is authorized by the Government of Dominica and the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to confer Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree upon students of the University who successfully complete all the MD (MBBS) degree graduation requirements of the University. Graduates of the University are also eligible to practice in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica.Additionally, the University is recognized;
⦁ The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, Philadelphia, USA (www.ecfmg.org)Consequently, graduates of the University are eligible to sit for United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE), Examinations Conducted by the Medical Council of Canada (MCCEE, MCCQE1 and MCCQE2), Licensing Examinations conducted by the GMC (PLAB 1 and 2) and examinations conducted by MDCN. As a result of this recognition, a good number of graduates from All Saints University currently practice in these countries and are also eligible to apply for practicing license in other countries recognized by the World Health Organization and listed in the WHO (Avicenna) directory of medical schools, (www.avicenna.ku.dk). We have graduates currently practicing in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Nigeria, Norway, Israel, India, Bangladesh, Botswana, etc.In terms of infrastructural facilities and faculty, our University campuses are well equipped with state of the art facilities including well equipped classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and highly qualified and experienced faculty from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, and Nigeria amongst others. Clinical training of our students also take place at top notch affiliated teaching hospitals in the United States as well as in St. Vincent and Dominica.
The breakdown fees for the 5-Year MD Degree program is outlined below. Please note that all fees are in US Dollars and Lunch meals inclusive. FEES:Students or applicants who do not possess the premedical prerequisites for admission into the 4-Year MD degree program highlighted above are encouraged to apply for admission into the 5-Year MD degree program of All Saints University School of Medicine. Such applicants must possess a high school or secondary school diploma or certificate with credits in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
All Saints University accepts qualified transfer students from accredited or recognized medical schools. Applications from such students or applicants must meet the admission requirements of the University enumerated above. Transfer credits may be granted to student for medical courses already successfully completed by the student at his / her previous medical school.
Accommodation is an Average of $250 per month. General living cost ranges from $300 to $600 per month depending on individual habits and preferences.