Doctor of Medicine Program

The Doctor of Medicine Program is a 4-year program. It consists of Preclinical Sciences program, 2-years, and Clinical Sciences program, 2 – years

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. High School Diploma
2. High School Transcript
         -USA: SAT score 1110 and above
         -Caricom: 6 CSEC Subjects (2 Science, Mathematics, English) Grades I – III
         -Commonwealth: 6 GSCE Subjects (2 Science, Mathematics, English) Grades 9 – 4 or equivalence
3. Personal Essay expressing your interest in studying Medicine
4. 2 Letters of Recommendation from professionals in the field of science who are aware of your interest in becoming a Physician
5. TOEFL score of 60 or r IELTS score of 6.0 (if applicable)

1. Undergraduate GPA with at least 2.7 from a recognized university or college, or
2. University/College 90 credit hours with completion of the following courses:
  • Biology – 2 semesters
  • Chemistry – 2 semesters
  • Physics – 1 semester
  • English – 1 semester
  • Maths – 1 semester, or
3. GAU pre-medical program certification of completion or,
4. MCAT score of >500
 
 
To apply, the following must be submitted:
  • Professional Diplomas/Certificates
  • Transcript
  • Personal Essay expressing your interest in studying Medicine
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation from professionals in the field of science who are aware of your interest in becoming a Physician
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of any Medical experience and professional work history, volunteering experience will be an asset
  • TOEFL score of 60 or r IELTS score of 6.0 (if applicable)
Students pre-selected will be invited for an interview. A successful interview automatically qualifies for entry into the program.

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) – while MCAT is not compulsory, it may help the applicant gain admissions based on the score.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – measures the ability of nonnative English speakers to understand and use English spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings. Students who may have completed high school or college/university program in English may not have to to take this exam. Please contact admission office if you have any questions into whether you may be required to take this exam. The minimum accepted score is 60.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – similar to TOEFL, it tests students ability to communicate in English. The acceptable score is 6.0.

Clinical Sciences

The Clinical Sciences program begins in the 3rd year of the doctor of medicine program. Students who successfully complete the preclinical program will matriculate into the clinical sciences program.

Core Clerkship – Yr 3
Clinical Clerkship proceeds the 6 trimesters of preclinical sciences and 2 weeks clinical foundation program. The core clinical clerkship courses are done during the third year of the doctor of medicine program. Core clerkship is divided into two 26 weeks sections. The Core Clerkship I (CC I) courses are Medical Center-based while Core Clerkships II (CC II) are either Medical Center-based or Community Health Center-based.

CC I Medical Center-Based clinical clerkships: 26 weeks

8 weeks – Medicine
4 weeks – Emergency Medicine
4 weeks – Surgery
4 weeks – Pediatrics
4 weeks – Family Medicine
2 weeks – Neurology

CC II Medical Center-based or Community-based Clerkships: 26 weeks

  • 2 weeks primary care – Internal Medicine
  • 2 weeks primary care – Family medicine
  • 6 weeks – Obstetrics-Gynecology
  • 6 weeks – Psychiatry
  • 4 weeks – Surgery
  • 2 weeks – Pediatrics including adolescent medicine
  • 2 weeks selective: Radiology-imaging, Pathology, Dermatology, other
  • 2 weeks – a concentrated community service project
Total Clerkship weeks: 52 weeks
Total Clerkship Credits: 52 credits
Require Credit hours per week: 40 minimum but must not exceed 80 hours per week

Transfer Students
Transfer students are welcomed to apply. The admissions committee will review applications and assign placement accordingly. Transferring student should know:

  1.  A student must transfer from a comparable Medical Doctorate program; recognized by the World Federation of Medical Schools and/or Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER).
  2.  The transferring program must be taught in English.
  3.  The Admissions Committee makes the final decision on which class students will be placed;
  4. Students are not allowed to transfer into the final year of the MD program. Students must complete at least 60 credit hours at GAU which includes the 52 weeks of core clinical clerkship, to be qualified for graduation;
  5. Students may be required to complete either an NBME Step 1 Comprehensive or NBME Step 2 Comprehensive exam prior to placement into the program
Insurance Coverage (USA)
  1. Liability Insurance
  2. Health Insurance
Tests
  1. Negative two-step PPD Skin Test result within the last 2 years or persons with a positive PPD result must have documentation of a subsequent negative chest x-ray
  2. Influenza Immunization: Medical exemption (physician documentation is required) if severe allergic reaction to the influenza vaccine, allergy to eggs, Guillian-Barre syndrome or other medical reason
  3. MMR Vaccination History or Titer: 2 doses MMR (measles/mumps/rubella vaccine) or 1 does rubella vaccine, 2 doses rubeola (measles vaccine) and 1 dose mumps vaccine or Immune titer results for measles, mumps and rubella
  4. Hepatitis B Immunization or documentation of immunity to Hepatitis B Criminal Background Check
  5. 10 panel Drug Screen
Certifications
  1. BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association within the last 2 years
  2. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from the American Heart Association within the last 2 years
  3. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) from the American Heart Association within the last 2 years
  4. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  5. OSHA Blood Born Pathogen for Healthcare Workers
Tools
  1. Maxwell Quick Medical Reference
  2. Short White Lab Coat
  3. Stethoscope
  4. Tape Measure
  5. Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope
  6. Reflex Hammer
  7. Tuning Forks (128Hz, 256Hz and 512Hz)
  8. Penlight (with replaceable batteries recommended)
  9. Blood Pressure Cuffs (Standard and Large Size)

Selective and Elective Clerkship Yr – 4:
The fourth-year comprises the final 10 months of the clinical clerkship period. The first 12 weeks are for required clinical clerkship where a minimum of 6 weeks must be completed in inpatient settings. The remaining period comprises of clinical elective clerkship courses and research.

Required Clinical Clerkship in the fourth year: 4 weeks
Students choose at least 1 of the following 3 clerkships.

  • 4 weeks – Medicine selective
  • 4 weeks – Surgery selective
  • 4 weeks – Chronic Care selective

Elective Clinical Clerkship in the fourth year:

  • 20 weeks – Other electives
  • 8 weeks – Medical/Clinical Research

Total Clerkship weeks: 32 weeks
Total Clerkship Credits: 32 credits
Require Credit hours per week: 40 minimum, but must not exceed 80 hours per week

How to apply to study Medicine

Applications are received all year round but students are accepted 3 times per year, for January, May and September trimesters. Students can submit their applications After the admissions office receive a full application (application form and associated documents) the application would be processed by the academic committee within 10 business days.
While the academic committee will accept a copy of the transcript to conduct the student’s evaluation, an original transcript must be sent to the administration office before the student would be allowed to commence classes.

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