Trinity School Of Medicine – Admission: MBBSenquiry

TRINITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ADMISSION GUIDANCE. ADMISSION PROCEDURE AND FEE STRUCTURE DETAILS IN TRINITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Trinity is a school where students thrive.

Small class sizes, approachable faculty, and individualized learning plans. Focused environment, early clinical experience, a philanthropic spirit, and a supportive culture. These are just a few of the ways Trinity School of Medicine is the opportunity many students have been waiting for their entire academic careers.
The campus is a place where students come alive, and develop into caring, engaged, physicians
Trinity’s personal approach comes with the confidence of credentials. Trinity School of Medicine is accredited by CAAM-HP, the medical accreditation aegis of the Caribbean nations. CAAM-HP criteria are based on U.S. standards, as outlined by the Liason Committee on Medical Education (LCME). As such, it is concurrently recognized as a viable academic course in the United States.

Trinity’s accreditation is also recognized by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)’s IMED list. This listing in FAIMER/IMED grants the sanction for Trinity students to register and take the USMLE Step 1, 2, and 3 examinations.

Students who successfully complete Step 1 and 2, and otherwise meet the requirements for graduation from Trinity, are then authorized by the ECFMG to register for and participate in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) as well as the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS).

Trinity’s students and alumni speak to the success of the school’s MD program. The diverse student body is made up of matriculants from all over North America, covering a wide spectrum of life and experiences, with students direct from undergrad, as well as non-traditional students seeking a change in career. What binds them all together is their passion for medicine and a dedication to helping others.

Trinity’s alumni match into residencies across the US and Canada, notable residence match destinations include Case Western, Henry Ford, Mt. Sinai, University of Maryland, and Virginia Commonwealth with a wide array of specialties, from emergency and family medicine to obstetrics, pathology, and surgery.

Who should consider the Five-Year Doctor of Medicine Degree Program?

• The 5-Year combined pre-medical and medical degree program was designed for students in countries outside the U.S. and Canada where higher secondary education (and the Higher Secondary Exam) immediately precede entry to professional degree programs.

• Students who have completed a Higher Secondary Certificate in a Sciences stream including Biology, Chemistry and Physics are strong candidates for this program. 

• The three-term Pre-Medical and ten-term Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree programs, in combination, offer a comprehensive medical education and prepare students for post graduate education in the U.S. 

How is the Combined Program Structured?

Students who have earned college level credit concurrently during the completion of secondary school or attained credits from undergraduate institutions are encouraged to apply to the Pre-Medical program as these credits will be considered in the admissions process. Most students entering Trinity School of Medicine’s Pre-Medical program directly from secondary school will require a minimum of 5 years to attain their MD degree. Students will generally attend three consecutive terms per year. The year-round format reduces the length of time required compared to other programs. Students may choose to take a term off between the programs and again in preparation for the Step 1 board exam, with faculty approval. The timeline below shows the entire program in consecutive terms:

Is acceptance into the MD or Doctor of Medicine program automatic if I pass my Pre-Medical courses?

Like any other undergraduate program, certain criteria must be met in order to be enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program, including a sufficient Grade Point Average in the core sciences. Students who successfully complete all requirements of the Pre-Medical year with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average with no more than three (3) grades lower than a B will be considered for promotion to Trinity School of Medicine’s Doctor of Medicine degree program.

What is the advantage of Trinity’s Five-Year Program?

Enrollment in Trinity School of Medicine’s 5-Year Program will better prepare you for achieving residency and licensure in the United States.
The class size for the first year (3 terms) is limited to 25 students. You will attend classes in a year round format (trimesters) building towards promotion to the MD program in year two.  The curriculum was designed with the same pre-requisites US students complete to offer you a level playing field for Step 1, Step 2CS and CK and residency. Other advantages include:

1. Instruction from, and interaction with, the MD faculty and students
2. Classes held on the Medical School campus
   
3. Testing and preparation beginning in the Pre-Medical program to better prepare you for a strong score on NBME and USMLE type exams
   
4. Earlier acclimation to the island, climate, faculty, and school, prior to the more demanding MD curriculum
   
5. Opportunities to shadow faculty and students at the hospital, and be mentored by medical students and tutors who have mastered the basic science coursework of the MD program
   
6. Ability to determine early in your studies if medicine is the right choice for you
   

Applicants

Applicants should complete the online application and include their school transcripts for review by the Assistant Director of Admissions for the 5-Year combined program.

Students with Non-English transcripts may be asked to have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), an accredited member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Once your academic credentials have been received, a decision on your application for admission can be made. Accepted applicants whose previous academic work is determined to be equivalent to courses in the Pre-Medical curriculum will be granted credit for those courses and exempted from taking courses that cover topics and disciplines the student has mastered.

Enrollment Periods

Applicants for admission to the 5-year combined program may apply to start in January, May or September of any given year. Each term is approximately 15 weeks in length.

Class Size and Deferred Admissions

Class size is presently limited to no more than 25 students. Once a class is filled, applicants seeking admission to that class may be deferred to the next Term. For this reason it is recommended that interested persons apply for admission as early as possible.

On Campus in St. Vincent

The Trinity School of Medicine campus is located in the Ratho Mill district of Kingstown, the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The Ratho Mill campus is convenient to the E. T. Joshua Airport, downtown Kingstown and Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where students engage in their clinical education.

The campus sits high on a hillside affording spectacular views that stretch to the nearby islands of Bequia and Mustique. The grounds boast a lush, tropical landscape that is bright and invigorating, an ideal atmosphere for the rigors of medical school.

Why Baltimore for Clinical Clerkships?
This is where it all began.

Sir William Osler, one of the founders of modern medicine, established the concept of having third and fourth year medical students work with patients in the hospital, pioneering the practice of bedside teaching.  Osler introduced clerkship training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore Maryland.

Today, Trinity School of Medicine students follow the tried and true approach that was established by Sir William Osler and attend weekly Grand Rounds at Johns Hopkins, the same institution where Osler, as physician-in-chief, forever changed the way physicians were taught the practice of medicine.