All Saints University School of Medicine

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All Saints University School of Medicine (ASUSM) is a private medical school located in the Caribbean. There are two campuses in Roseau, Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, along with administrative bases in Chicago, Illinois and Toronto, Ontario.

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History

Established in April 2006, All Saints University School of Medicine was founded by a group of medical and business professionals with more than 20 years of experience in medical education. The Roseau campus opened in 2006, followed by the launch of a second campus in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines during 2011. The student body grew steadily over the past decade and now welcomes hundreds of students on two campuses. Dr. Terrence Marcelle is currently the Executive Dean of the university.

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Curriculum

Medical programs are open to both local and foreign students. Citizens of Dominica automatically receive a 50% tuition scholarship.

5 Year MD Program

The 5 Year MD Program is designed for recent high school graduates seeking direct admission into the study of medicine. The program consists of 4 semesters of premedical courses, including Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Math, and Introductory Anatomy. This is followed by the structured curriculum in the 4 Year MD Program.

4 Year MD Program

The 4 Year MD Program is for applicants who have completed a Bachelor of Science or the necessary prerequisites at an accredited school. The program consists of 2 years in basic sciences that are conducted at the Dominica campus or the Saint Vincent campus. This is followed by 2 years of clinical clerkship in ACGME-approved teaching hospitals throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. During this period, students must complete a minimum of 72 weeks in clinical rotations. The rotations take place in the fields of Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Family Practice.

Clinical Clerkship

Students may complete their clinical rotations in the following affiliated teaching hospitals and among a number of other approved medical institutions across the world.

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Accreditation

All Saints University School of Medicine is chartered and recognized by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The school is authorized to confer degrees in Doctor of Medicine (MD) upon its graduates, allowing eligible candidates to practice medicine in Dominica and overseas. Currently, All Saints University School of Medicine is listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED). The institution is also recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), and the World Health Organization (WHO).

All Saints University School of Medicine is also on the Canadian Government's List of Designated Educational Institutions.

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See also

• List of Medical Schools in the Caribbean

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References

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External links

• All Saints University School of Medicine official site
• All Saints University School info on ValueMD

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