About the program
PhD
Degree
English
Language of instructions
4 years
Years of study
Full-time
Study mode
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre
Location
• USMLE Pass Rate: from 2015-2019, a 95% first-time pass rate on Step 1 • Affordable tuition: Our tuition is 30-40% lower than other comparable medical schools • Licensure: St. Matthew's University students are eligible to practice medicine in Canada (Only Canadians), Puerto Rico, and all 50 U.S. states. • Beautiful location that’s warm all year round, opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and much more • Grand Cayman is a very modern Island and has a highly developed infrastructure with easy travel from Miami, Chicago Toronto, and many more locations • Faculty: Highly credentialed, experienced faculty, with each holding an MD and/or PhD • Clinical rotations: Premier clinical training sites at top teaching hospitals in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom • Personalized education: Limited class sizes and a very low student to faculty ratio encourages close student-faculty interaction • Campus: Modern, state-of-the-art Cayman campus facilities include wireless technology available throughout the bright, airconditioned classrooms, labs, library, and student lounges • Student mentors: Student mentors to help you adjust to life in school. • Accredited: St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine’s M.D. program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), the accrediting body for the Cayman Islands. • Approved for US federal loans: SMU is one of the select international medical schools to participate in US Federal Student Loan programs • Student organizations for an enhanced student experience • Housing support both on and off-campus • Student services, support, and mentorship • Established hospital affiliates/relationships for Semester 6-10 studies
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