Trinity School of Medicine

P.O. Box 885, Ratho Mill Kingstown St. Vincent, West Indies (784) 456-9751

Website- http://www.trinityschoolofmedicine.org

Trinity School of Medicine is an opportunity, not just for its students, but for the US and Canada. By educating future physicians in the science of medicine while nurturing their caring instincts, we achieve our goal of improving access to quality healthcare.

Our approach to education is designed around the success of our students, in school and as physicians. We heavily integrate clinical experience from day one of the basic science terms at our affiliated teaching hospital. We offer small class sizes (25, not 250), with experienced and supportive faculty, and we always, always focus on patient-centric medicine.

Why Trinity School of Medicine?

Trinity is an academic institution with the same drive its students show towards their own futures.

The school opened in 2008 with a goal of providing greater opportunity to qualified medical students that didn't find the right fit in the US and Canadian systems. Taking every opportunity to grow and evolve the already proven method of early clinical experience, extensive USMLE preparation, and a culture of support, the school's reach and its graduates' success have only grown (while retaining the school's trademark agility and personal approach to education).

Trinity is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP), the legally constituted body established to accredit medical programs in the Caribbean. The standards used by the CAAM-HP are based on the United States medical school accreditation program as outlined by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). As such, it is concurrently recognized as a viable academic course in the United States.

Trinity Student Advantage

Immediate Clinical Experience

Because of Trinity’s affiliation with Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, a 230-bed teaching hospital, clinical experience begins in the first term and continues through term five at the St. Vincent campus.

Incoming Classes Sized to Match Learning Styles

Trinity limits the number of incoming students in the January and May start terms to maintain smaller classes and provide a lower student to faculty ratio. Students who select to matriculate in September will experience the community and camaraderie that continues to grow along with the student body.

Comprehensive USMLE Preparation

The curriculum contains comprehensive USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK preparation. This includes the use of NBME discipline exams at the end of terms 2 and 4, several formative diagnostic exams, and the NBME Comprehensive Bascic Science Exam during Term 5.

During the core clerkships, lecture notes, e-books, self assessment exams, and NBME Subject exams support the course objectives.

Official Recognition, Approvals, and Accreditation

Accreditation

Trinity School of Medicine carries multiple accreditations, recognations, and formal listings, national and international.

Trinity School of Medicine was registered by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines effective April 11, 2008.
In 2015, Trinity School of Medicine earned accreditation by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP), the legally constituted international body established to accredit medical programs in the Caribbean, specifically the St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The standards used by the CAAM-HP are based on the United States medical school accreditation program as outlined by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and are recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WMFE) as comparable to US accredited schools. As such, it is concurrently recognized as a viable academic pathway to an MD degree in the United States.

As of September 19th, 2016, CAAM-HP, the legally governing accreditation body of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has been recognized by the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA, a committee within the US Department of Education) as having accrediting standards comparable to those used to accredit medical programs in the United States.
CAAM-HP accredited schools in St. Vincent have been recognized by the US Department of Education as accredited at a standard comparable to United States medical schools, as so governed by the LCME. Not only is Trinity School of Medicine one of those schools, it is the only CAAM-HP accredited school in the country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Trinity School of Medicine is recognized by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) and has been listed in its International Medical Education Directory (IMED) since September 19, 2008.

This listing in FAIMER/IMED and the assignment of a code provides the sanction for Trinity students to register for and take the USMLE Steps 1, Step 2 and Step 3 examinations. Students who successfully complete Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) and (CS), 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 is recognized by the Medical Council of India.

Finally, Trinity School of Medicine is compliant with the Education Committee for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) 2023 rule dictating that all international medical graduates be required to have graduated from a school that has been appropriately accredited.

Charter

The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has granted to Trinity School of Medicine a charter to operate the medical school with special access to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital and a number of government sponsored clinics for its medical school and with the right to confer the degree of Doctor of Medicine after the successful completion of the prescribed accredited curriculum (10 terms) and to engage in all necessary and appropriate activities which are incidental to the operation of a medical school.

United States Licensing Examinations (USMLE)

These tests are recognized standards for assessing a student's ability to apply knowledge, concepts and principles as well as to demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care. The sequence is as follows:

USMLE Step 1 – must be taken and passed within three attempts prior to entering the clinical clerkships – after term 5 or during term 6.

USMLE Step 2 – Clinical Knowledge (CK) and Clinical Skills (CS) – taken after completing most of the required or in an early elective.

USMLE Step 3 – taken prior or shortly after the completion of residency training.

ECFMG Certification – Trinity School of Medicine students are eligible for ECFMG certification to sit for USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3 and they may be certified by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) to register for and participate in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) upon meeting the ECFMG requirements.

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 Argyle International Airport, downtown Kingstown and Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where students engage in their clinical education.

Campus Highlights

· Main lecture hall with seating for over 200 featuring lecture capture technology, LCD televisions, sound reinforcement and large multiple-projection screens

· Two 80-seat lecture halls featuring lecture capture technology, LCD televisions, sound reinforcement and large multiple-projection screens

· Furnished residence halls equipped with kitchens, wifi and air conditioning

· Anatomy lab

· Laboratory, general purpose classrooms, and break out rooms for small group learning sessions

· A learning resource center (Library) available for student use and as a central study hall

· The administrative, faculty and student support services team offices

· Cafeteria food service center for students and staff

· A medical clinic to handle student health situations

· 24 hour security personnel for campus and off campus leased apartments

· Security and maintenance personnel are on campus at all times to handle any need that might arise. Faculty and administration offices are only a few short steps from the residence halls and students are encouraged to drop in for discussions with faculty.

· Residence Halls---The Residence halls on campus offer the utmost in convenience and access to lecture halls, the cafeteria and the learning resource center. Furnished suites include bedrooms, study rooms, bathroom and kitchen .

Trinity School of Medicine Faculty

At Trinity School of Medicine, we provide our students with a scientific foundation for further medical education and equip each student for a lifetime of learning, research, and/or clinical care and community service. Our faculty is comprised of full-time and part-time experts who present the foundations of medicine. In addition, the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital and clinical staff have become an integral part of our team and are significant contributors to our success.
We are proud to have some of the finest educators from the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and around the globe as our distinguished faculty.

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 2 CS and CK and residency. Other advantages include:

Instruction from, and interaction with, the MD faculty and students
Classes held on the Medical School campus
Testing and preparation beginning in the Pre-Medical program to better prepare you for a strong score on NBME and USMLE type exams
Earlier acclimation to the island, climate, faculty, and school, prior to the more demanding MD curriculum
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
Ability to determine early in your studies if medicine is the right choice for you

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. Our network of affiliated teaching hospitals is a testament to that history.

The Clinical Clerkships Team

Dr. Paula Dessauer Wilson, MD, MPH| Associate Dean of Clinical Clerkships
Dr. Richard Scott, MD| Assistant Dean of Clerkships, Baltimore Region
Dr. Bruce Innes, MD| Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs
Ms. Laura Brown|Clerkship Administrator
Dr. Daljeet Saluja, MD|Clinical Chair, Professor of Family Medicine
Dr. Peter Geis, MD|Clinical Chair, Professor of Surgery
Dr. Majebi Mayor, MD, PC, FACOG, JD |Clinical Chair, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Aliya Jones, MD|Clinical Chair, Professor of Psychiatry
Dr. Kinjal Sheth, MD|Clinical Chair, Professor of Internal Medicine
Dr. Naijla Abdur-Rahman|Clinical Chair, Professor of Pediatrics

Trinity students attend grand rounds at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Trinity School of Medicine's clinical rotations are noteworthy among Caribbean medical schools. First, our centralized program has room for every student we admit. If our matriculation numbers expand slightly (and we mean slightly, our dedication to small classes is no joke), so expands our clinical rotation slots to ensure we can always accommodate our students--an unfortunate reality of some Caribbean schools is this is not always the case, and is often one of the uncomfortable truths behind their high attrition rates.

Building on that, our core rotations are localized to the Baltimore, MD area. This not only optimizes our students' ability to network and really get to know a physician community, paving the way for future opportunities, it means students are able to put down roots in one "home base" and focus on their studies. This is crucial for student success. With other schools, time and resources have to be diverted to find the next place to live, learn commuting in a new city, finding the necessities of life. Trinity does away with that with its Baltimore program.

Baltimore Regional Hospitals

Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Like so many hospitals Trinity works with in Baltimore, the award winning BWMC has a long history of innovation and care. The 293 bed, 700-doctor teaching hospital has been serving the greater Baltimore community for fifty years. Its ED serves 104,000 patients a year, and boasts many noteworthy “centers of excellence,” namely the Aiello Breast Center, Pascal Women's Center, Center for Advanced Fetal Care, Tate Cancer Center, The Vascular Center, Joint Replacement Center, Spine and Neuroscience Center, Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center, and University of Maryland centers for diabetes and endocrinology, surgery center, and cardiology.

Bon Secours Hospital

Bon Secours Hospital is the award winning flagship site of a health system that has been a part of the medical community in Baltimore for nearly 100 years. Consistently ranked a top place to work in the city, it is nationally recognized for community immunization impact and technological adoption.

Northwest Hospital
A community hospital located in Randallstown (right outside the Baltimore Beltway), prides itself on patient engagement, surgical innovation, and an advanced emergency department means Northwest provides a significant volume and quality of care for its moderate size.

Willoughby Beach Pediatrics
A private pediatrics practice run by one of our department chairs, this is a unique opportunity in medical education: a close, daily working environment with regular patients all designed to properly assess and address the medical complexities of child development.

Providence Hospital (D.C.)
Chartered in 1861 by the Lincoln Administration, Providence Health’s DC hospital is a 408 bed facility with over 500 full time medical providers serving patients on a sprawling 36 acre campus. Fifteen distinct areas of expertise, from behavioral health and primary care, to cardiology and emergent care, provide a unique and versatile environment for any medical student.

Elective Tracks and Residency Success

While Trinity School of Medicine's core rotations are localized to its Baltimore program and there are local electives available, we also offer "elective tracks" in Baltimore, Chicago, and middle Georgia. Why Chicago and middle Georgia? Trinity leadership has deep connections in both locations, but we also want to adhere to the same principles that shape our core rotations: give students a place to call home to let them focus on what matters: their education.

Students are invited, as always, to select their own electives to sharpen their skills and broaden their experiences, but for those that do better in a more structured setting, we provide two other "home base" elective locations in addition to our Baltimore opportunity. These proven, focused elective tracks provide set-electives that are tailored to help guide students into specific residencies.

Chicago Regional Hospitals

Hartgrove Hospital
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Presence Resurrection Medical Center
Swedish Covenant
Weiss Memorial
Westlake Hospital

Middle Georgia Regional Colony

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia
Houston Healthcare
Dodge County Hospital

Clinical Sciences | Clerkships

Trinity School of Medicine's clinical clerkships, taking place in years three and four (terms six through ten), are conducted with Trinity faculty and local staff at our network of affiliated hospitals and medical facilities. Our students apply what they've learned in their first two years, taking their next great steps towards becoming physicians.
Under the supervision of our faculty physicians, students participate in 48 weeks of required core clerkships and 27 weeks of elective clerkships. Students obtain new clinical expertise in the basic clinical disciplines in preparation for advanced training in their residencies. The core clerkship requirements are listed below. The 27 weeks of elective clerkships are strategically chosen to strengthen students residency applications and further broaden and sharpen their skills.

Click here to read more about each of our clinical chairs.

Results

Trinity's singular approach to its core clerkships pay off for students. Our first time passing USMLE Step-2 CK scores are within a standard deviation of the overall US average.

Core Clinical Clerkships

· Internal Medicine - 12 Weeks

· Surgery - 12 Weeks

· Pediatrics - 6 Weeks

· Obstetrics and Gynecology - 6 Weeks

· Family Medicine - 6 Weeks

· Psychiatry - 6 Weeks

Electives

Core clinical clerkships are required training for licensure in the U.S. and Canada. Elective clerkships are selected by students to add another dimension to their clinical experience and help them further refine their choices for residency. The list below is a partial representation of electives completed by Trinity students:

Anesthesia
Cardiology
Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care
Emergency Medicine
Geriatrics
Pain Management
Trauma
Rural Family Medicine
Surgery Trauma
Pediatric Intensive Care
Reproductive Medicine
Neonatology
Hematology/Oncology
Research: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Neurology
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Gastroenterology
Adolescent Medicine
Urology
Pathology
Endocrinology
Nephrology
Pulminology
Rheumotology
Radiology
Pediatrics Emergency Medicine

Trinity School Of Medicine In USD
IN USD	Premed Year	Med Year-1	Med Year-2	Med Year-3	Med Year-4	TOTAL (USD)
STAGE	PRE-MEDICAL	PRE CLINICAL		CLINICAL SCIENCE
STAGE	(3 TRIMESTERS)	(5 TRIMESTERS)		(5 TRIMESTERS)
Tuition Fee	9,825	41,375	27,850	45,825	29,950	1,54,825
Max Scholarship	0	25,400	10,500	10,650	6,500	53,050
Tuition Fees After Scholarship	9,825	15,975	17,350	35,175	23,450	1,01,775
Hostel Fees	6,800	6,800	4,800	6,800	4,800	30,000
Living Cost Incl Food	6,800	6,800	4,800	6,800	4,800	30,000
Total Cost	23,425	29,575	26,950	48,775	33,050	1,61,775

Trinity School Of Medicine In Rupees
IN USD	Premed Year	Med Year-1	Med Year-2	Med Year-3	Med Year-4	TOTAL (Rupee)
STAGE	PRE-MEDICAL	PRE CLINICAL		CLINICAL SCIENCE		1 USD =66 Rs
STAGE	(3 TRIMESTERS)	(5 TRIMESTERS)		(5 TRIMESTERS)		1 USD =66 Rs
Tuition Fee	648,516	2,730,750	1,838,100	3,024,450	1,976,700	1,02,18,450
Max Scholarship	0	1,676,400	693,000	702,900	429,000	3,501,300
Tuition Fees After Scholarship	648,516	1,054,350	1,145,100	2,321,550	1,547,700	67,17,150
Hostel Fees	448,800	448,800	316,800	448,800	316,800	1,980,000
Living Cost Incl Food	448,800	448,800	316,800	448,800	316,800	1,980,000
Total Cost	1,546,050	1,951,950	1,778,700	3,219,150	2,181,300	1,06,77,150

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The total tuition fees to study MD / MS in USA at Trinity School of Medicine would be USD 1,01,775 for 5 years of MD program (Bachelor level). However, there is Scholarship up to 35% (USD 53,050) being allotted to various students based on Merit and Need. Most of the students who apply early (Before the Scholarship dries out) in this university can pursue MBBS in USA with the offered scholarship (Maximum amount of Rs. 35,00,000). The total MBBS in USA fees structure reduces to almost Rs. 6717150 for 5 Years bachelor level program. This is almost equivalent to the fees of the Private medical colleges in India. The private colleges in India have raised their fee structure to almost Rs. 16 Lacs per year on average. Accordingly, the cost to study in Indian private medical colleges has become more expensive than to study MBBS in USA. The difference is the roadmap in USA is right up to PG and not limited to bachelor level!

HOW TO GET THE SCHOLARSHIP 2017.

The university is offering a limited scholarship for Indian students after 12th to pursue MBBS in USA. The students tend to save around Rs. 35 Lacs if they apply within the time frame and are eligible for the same. The eligibility for scholarships for MBBS students is based on Merit and need. The application can be done to the university through our Firm. However, before you apply for the scholarship to study MBBS in USA, you need to ensure that the balance money is available with you or you are eligible for an education loan. For Getiing Scholarship Contact Rudram Education as we will help you at fore most .

Kindly add the cost of Rudram Education service charges towards Counselling, Guidance, Admission, travel services (Air Ticket + Visa + Hostel Drop) as per the Registration Form.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE TO STUDY MBBS IN USA.

The tuition fees will now be required to be paid on Term Basis for the first 3 years program.
In case the student opts for the University provided hostel and food facilities, the payment shall be on annual basis. Alternatively, many students opt for the independent apartments (on shared basis) and self-cooking option. This option reduces the cost greatly. In the case of this alternative, the payments are generally for every trimester basis.
During Clinical Rotation, you would be allowed to pay the fees in 5 installments.
The expenses for returning to India during vacation period would be at your cost separately. Generally, the route taken on your vacation return path is with Transit Visa through Paris / London so as to get more stamps on your passport helping you get B1 Visa during Clinical Rotation.

ELIGIBILITY:

Indian students having lower academic such as 60% in PCB can apply to this university. The Indian students wishing to go for high quality and lower cost MBBS in USA with Scholarship choose Trinity School of medicine. Even students with 50% in PCB group may apply and secure the admission here through Rudram Education without any Scholarship however; it is advised that lower % students may choose other countries such as MBBS in Russia or MBBS in Ukraine as their preferred countries.

ADMISSION PROCESS

The process of application has been simplified for the Indian students by RUDRAM EDUCATION for Trinity School of Medicine. The MBBS admission process is very simple here and is available ON LINE. The only thing that you must take care is the timing of the application. If you apply within the specified time, there is absolutely no problem to complete the admission process and depart by 10^th September to study MBBS in Caribbean. The On-line and direct admission system ensures complete transparency for the Indian students applying to study MBBS in USA with Scholarship. RUDRAM EDUCATION provides a completely hassle-free admission to MBBS in USA for Indian students!

Scan all your documents and store it in a folder on your PC
Click on “Apply Now” button
Start filling up information on Step 1 (Personal details) & Step – 2 (Academic details)
Upload all your documents including RUDRAM EDUCATION Registration Form (Giving RUDRAM EDUCATION service fees)
Payment stage – Pay only University Application Fees – On-Line or NEFT (Check bank account in RUDRAM EDUCATION Registration Forms)
You will receive a login & password in your e-mail.
On your left side of the screen, you can see a “Student Login” icon. Click on this and use your login & password to edit, update your documents.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED.

At the time of Application:

10/11/12th Marksheets.
College Application Form
Identity proof such as Aadhar Card / Passport copy if available.
RUDRAM EDUCATION registration Form.
Digital Photograph.

After personal interview:

4 Letter of Recommendation.
Statement Of Purpose .
University application & Scholarship form.
Copy of Passport, if not submitted in the first phase.

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