All Saints University School of Medicine
Type | Private medical school |
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Established | 2006[1] |
Dean | Terrence Marcelle, MD, JD, MBA[1] |
Location | Roseau, Dominica |
Website | www |
All Saints University School of Medicine, Dominica (ASUDOM) is a private medical school located in the Caribbean.[2] The schools' campus is in Roseau, Dominica, and is administered from Toronto, Ontario.[1] There is also an office in Chicago, Illinois.
History
All Saints University School of Medicine was founded in April 2006.[3] The Roseau campus opened in 2006.[4][5] The student body grew steadily over the past decade and now welcomes hundreds of students.[6][7] Dr. Terrence Marcelle is currently the Executive Dean of the university.[8]
Curriculum
Medical programs are open to national and international students.[9] Citizens of Dominica automatically receive 50% scholarships.[10][11]
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.[12] This is followed by the structured curriculum in the 4 Year MD Program.[13]
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.[14][15] The program consists of 2 years in basic sciences that are conducted at the Dominica 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.[13][16] During this period, students must complete a minimum of 72 weeks in clinical rotations.[17] The rotations take place in the fields of Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Family Practice.[13]
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.[18]
Hospital | Location | ACGME CERTIFIED[19] |
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St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
Jackson Park Hospital | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
Norwegian American Hospital | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
Presence Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
Holy Cross, Sinai Health System | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
Swedish General Hospital | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
Baptist Health Little Rock | Little Rock, Arkansas | Yes |
United Hospital of Allina Health | Saint Paul, Minnesota | Yes |
Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, Washington | Yes |
McLaren Bay Regional Hospital | Bay City, Michigan | Yes |
Parkview Hospital | Fort Wayne, Indiana | No |
Accreditation
All Saints University School of Medicine was accredited in 2019 by the ACCM (Accreditation Commission of Colleges of Medicine).[20]
All Saints University School of Medicine is chartered and recognized by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica.[14] 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.[21][22] Currently, All Saints University School of Medicine is listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED).[9][23] 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).[24][25]
All Saints University School of Medicine is also on the Canadian Government's List of Designated Educational Institutions.[26]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "ASU 2015-2016 Viewbook" (PDF). All Saints University School of Medicine. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ McCanse, Anna (2011-05-03). Dominica (Other Places Travel Guide). Other Places Publishing. p. 35. ISBN 978-0982261972.
- ↑ "Our History". All Saints University School of Medicine. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ Eckhert, N. Lynn; Zanten, Marta van (2014-11-07). "Overview of For-Profit Schools in the Caribbean" (PDF). Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ Preville, Claudius (2013-11-08). "Assessment of the Opportunities for the CARIFORUM Health and Wellness Sector" (PDF). St. Lucia Coalition of Service Industries. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "All Saints University Promised Land at White Coat Ceremony". Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. 2015-08-11. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "Labour Pains for All Saints". The Sun Dominica. 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "38 receive white coats from All Saints University". Dominican Vibe News. 2014-12-08. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- 1 2 "Medical School Details". FAIMER International Medical Education Directory. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "Medical College: Finance and Fees". Future Group. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "All Saints University - Dominica". Dominica Universities. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "Academic Curriculum". All Saints University School of Medicine. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- 1 2 3 "ASU SVG Information Brochure" (PDF). ICM Consulting Group. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-08. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- 1 2 Banner, Sandra (2010-10-01). "Canadian Students Studying Medicine Abroad" (PDF). Canadian Resident Matching Service.
- ↑ "Medical Doctor 4-Year Program, All Saints University". HealthcareStudies. Archived from the original on 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "All Saints University Medical School holds White Coat Ceremony". Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. 2013-12-10. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "Medical School Curriculum". All Saints University School of Medicine. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "Medical School Clinical Rotations | All Saints University". allsaintsuniversity.org. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
- ↑ "ACGME - Accreditation Data System (ADS)". apps.acgme.org. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
- ↑ "Accredited Schools – ACCM". Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ↑ "All Saints University School of Medicine Dominica". International Medicine Studies. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "Overseas medical qualifications which may be accepted by the GMC". General Medical Council. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ Placide, Larry (2013-11-18). "Opportunities for Trading Education Services" (PDF). St. Lucia Coalition of Service Industries. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "Medical School Codes" (PDF). Canadian Post-M.D. Education Registry. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-08-12. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ "HINARI Participating Academic Institutions" (PDF). World Health Organization. 2016-04-12. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
- ↑ Program, Government of Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Canada Student Loans. "Welcome to CanLearn". tools.canlearn.ca. Retrieved 2017-07-14.