Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Trinity School of Medicine

Recognizing that a physician shortage was imminent and that U.S. medical schools were unable to produce enough graduates to fill first year residency slots, a group of educational and business leaders joined together to provide greater opportunity for aspiring physicians. In 2008, Trinity School of Medicine was accredited to offer the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree and welcomed its inaugural class.

Trinity School of Medicine Pre-Medical Program

Who should consider the Pre-Medical Program at Trinity School of Medicine?
The Pre-Medical program is specifically designed to provide students with the 90 credit hours of prerequisite curriculum required by Trinity School of Medicine's Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD) program. The Pre-Medical and Doctor of Medicine programs, when combined, form an all encompassing Medical Degree program for students from Europe, Asia and other parts of the globe where their six year medical programs traditionally begin directly after secondary school.

How long is the Pre-Medical Program?There are 90 credit hours required for matriculation into the Medical Doctor program. Because educational standards, courses of study, and instructional methods vary from nation to nation, each student seeking admission to the Pre-Medical program will apply with unique academic credentials. Students who have earned college level credit concurrently during the completion of secondary school or attained credits from undergraduate institutions are encouraged to apply to the Pre-Medical program as these credits will be considered in the admissions process. Most students entering Trinity School of Medicine's Pre-Medical program directly from secondary school will require a minimum of 5 years to attain their MD degree. Students will generally attend three consecutive terms per year. The year-round format reduces the length of time required compared to other programs. Students may choose to take a term off between the programs and again in preparation for the Step 1 board exam, with faculty approval.

Accreditation

Trinity School of Medicine was granted full accreditation by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines effective April 11, 2008.

Concurrently, the Government has granted to Trinity School of Medicine a charter with exclusive rights to The Milton Cato Memorial Hospital for its medical school and a preparatory program, 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 college.

Trinity School of Medicine's accreditation is also approved by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) and lists Trinity in its International Medical Education Directory (IMED) effective 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).

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. Visit our Housing page for more details.

Trinity School of 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. 
Accreditations of Trinity: Trinity School of Medicine carries multiple accreditations, national and international.
• CAAM-HP – only accrediting body recognized by WFME and ECFMG 
• NAB – St. Vincent and the Grenadines 
• MCI – Medical Council of India 
• FAIMER – foundation for advancement of medical education and research 
• IMED – INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION DIRECTORY 
• WHO – world directory of medical schools 
• ECFMG/ NRMP -USA 
• CARMS – CANADA 
 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 Basic Science Exam during Term 5. During the core clerkships, lecture notes, e-books, self assessment exams, and NBME Subject exams support the course objectives. 
 Goals for Trinity school of medicine: 
• Be one of the best Caribbean medical schools. 
•Compete with US schools in terms of educational excellence and high success rates for residency placement. 
• Have a global reputation for creating high-quality graduates. 
• Expand on-campus faculty, clinical faculty at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, and US clinical clerkship faculty. 
• Annually improve the success rate for residency placement in the US and Canada. 
• Ultimately have every Trinity graduate placed and Practicing where they want in the field of their choice. On 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 E. T. Joshua Airport, downtown Kingstown and Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where students engage in their clinical education. The campus sits high on a hillside affording spectacular views that stretch to the nearby islands of Bequia and Mustique. The grounds boast a lush, tropical landscape that is bright and invigorating, an ideal atmosphere for the rigors of medical school.

PRE-MEDICAL COURSES • 3-4 TERMS (12-16 MONTHS) DEPENDING ON COMPLETED PRE-REQUISITES BASIC SCIENCES • TERMS 4 (16 MONTHS) • ADVANCED INTRO TO CLINICAL & COMMUNITY MEDICINE (4 MONTHS) CLINICAL SCIENCES • CORE CLERKSHIPS: 75 WEEKS • ELECTIVE CLERKSHIPS: 27 WEEKS Is acceptance into the MD or Doctor of Medicine program automatic if I pass my Pre-Medical courses? Like any other undergraduate program, certain criteria must be met in order to be enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program, including a sufficient Grade Point Average in the core sciences. Students who successfully complete all requirements of the Pre-Medical year with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average with no more than three (3) grades lower than a B will be considered for promotion to Trinity School of Medicine's Doctor of Medicine degree program. 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. Baltimore Regional Hospitals • Baltimore Washington Medical Center • Bon Secours Hospital • Greater Baltimore Medical Center • Harbor Hospital • Laurel Regional Hospital • Northwest Hospital • Providence Hospital (D.C.) • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore • Union Memorial Hospital • Willoughby Beach Pediatrics 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 Years three and four (terms six through ten) of Trinity School of Medicine's Doctor of Medicine Degree program consist of clinical clerkships conducted with Trinity faculty on the medical staffs of hospitals and medical facilities where students utilize what they've learned in the basic sciences courses and the Introduction to Clinical and Community Medicine courses. Under the supervision of faculty physicians, students participate in 48 weeks of required core clerkships and 27 weeks of elective clerkships. From the different clerkships, students obtain clinical expertise in the basic clinical disciplines in preparation for advanced training during their residencies. The core clerkship requirements are listed below. The 27 weeks of elective clerkships are strategically chosen to strengthen students residency applications. 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 • Rural Family Medicine • Surgery Trauma • Pediatric Intensive Care • Reproductive Medicine • Neonatology • Hematology/Oncology • Research: National Institutes of Health (NIH) • Neurology • Orthopedic Surgery • Gastroenterology • Adolescent Medicine • Urology • Pathology • Endocrinology • Nephrology • Pulminology • Rheumotology • Radiology • Pediatrics Emergency Medicine Tuition Fees for Trinity School of medicine: Fees Structure In USD Trinity School Of Medicine 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 (3 TRIMESTERS) (5 TRIMESTERS) (5 TRIMESTERS) Tuition Fee 9,825 41,375 27,850 45,825 29,950 1,54,825 Tuition Fees After Scholarship 9,825 15,975 17,350 35,175 23,450 1,01,775 Max Scholarship 0 25,400 10,500 10,650 6,500 53,050 Fees Structure In Rupees Trinity School Of Medicine 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 (3 TRIMESTERS) (5 TRIMESTERS) (5 TRIMESTERS) Tuition Fee 648,516 2,730,750 1,838,100 3,024,450 1,976,700 1,02,18,450 Tuition Fees After Scholarship 648,516 1,054,350 1,145,100 2,321,550 1,547,700 67,17,150 Max Scholarship 0 1,676,400 693,000 702,900 429,000 3,501,300 Other Fees Per Term Records Administration Fee $225/term Student Activity Fee $225/term Shelf Exam Fee $150/year Commitment Deposit $500 one time Health Insurance $580/term Hostel Fees /per term $2400/term Living Cost incl. Food $2500/term Total $6000 /Term ADMISSION RELATED SERVICES 1. University Application & Documentations including Rs 25000 /- Application Fees to the University 2. Counseling/ Guidance/ Receiving Admission Confirmation Letter/ Final Acceptance / Visa Waiver Rs. 225,000 /- Letter OPTIONAL TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES All the travel related arrangements including
Return Ticket for the trip
Visa on Arrival at St. Vincent. or Transit Visa
Landing arrangements at St. Vincent.
Arranging accommodation
Extra 23 Kg of Luggage At Actual - See the breakup
Half day Island Tour- Half day Grocery shopping of travel cost &
Escort cost to be divided among all the students inclusions
Stay at Amsterdam, if required.
MCI Eligibility Certificate application incl. Fees *Service Tax @ 15.0% shall be charged extra for Education *Service Tax @ 4.5% shall be charged extra for Travel Related Services

MCAT score at Trinity school of medicine

You are more than your MCAT score at Trinity

The MCAT has a goal, and one we (theoretically) support: It’s supposed to be a metric to determine future performance in medical school, a way to determine if a student can succeed in the intensive academic environment. However, we feel most medical schools over-apply that idea and use it to weed students out. Rather than a predictor, it’s used as an ever-changing barrier to entry, allowing top test performers to move on to the next round of admissions and leaving many qualified applicants out in the cold, in the middle of a physician shortage, no less. We wanted to change that, to provide a high quality medical education in a supportive environment with an admissions process that looks at the entire student. So we did.

Low MCAT Score? Don't Worry

First, as a disclosure: we do still require the MCAT, but we treat it as a student’s starting point (more on that, later), not an estimate of their potential. For the majority of applicants of any school, there’s relevant work experience, internships, letters of recommendation, strategic extracurriculars, shadowing, as well as intangibles like drive, focus, and dedication. We don’t think it’s fair that out of all that, getting into a medical school with a low MCAT score is such a challenge, leaving so many students out of the race before it starts and scrambling for a medical school that accepts a low MCAT score. Suddenly, students find themselves with a challenge above and beyond enrolling and then attending medical school itself: getting into medical school with a low MCAT score. The options were not always great, either, so we decided to change that and be the great option.

So, what did we mean by treating the exam as a starting point? As you know, the MCAT is a complex test made up of a number of subjects, refined regularly in the hopes of giving medical schools a better understanding of a student’s potential. We have found, though, that it is a better evaluation of what a student has already learned in their undergraduate institution, or even just how they were feeling on test day. In 2016, the average MCAT score was a 499. At the same time, the minimum threshold to be considered was the 60th and up. This means the average MCAT score for medical school admissions was 505. We simply do not agree that five points on a single exam, in light of every other factor that needs to be considered when evaluating admissions, should dictate the difference between consideration for medical school and being cast off.

High GPA and Low MCAT Score

We approach the admissions process from a more holistic standpoint. We understand how a student can feel lost despite all of their hard work and accomplishment, especially those in the frustrating position of having a high GPA and a low MCAT, or even more challenging, grades that have been deflated by circumstances beyond a student’s control, like working full time, supporting a family, untimely illness or the death of a loved one. We take those elements into account when we evaluate students and, so far, it hasn’t lead us astray. Trinity students with a (relatively) low GPA and MCAT score have gone on to earn top Step-1 scores and secure fiercely competitive residencies. So while we do require the MCAT, and the score is a factor, it’s one of the many aspects you can put into the proper context with the admissions team.

Why Trinity Is A Medical School That Accepts Low MCAT Scores

Trinity School of Medicine is the realization of many medical students’ dreams. We are a school that combines extensive early clinical experience in our basic sciences campus of St. Vincent and the Grenadines with organized, effective rotations in a unified program in Baltimore, MD. And if you consider your education an investment in your own future, our return on that investment is high: our tuition is in the mid-to-low range while we deliver top tier outcomes.

For more information about why Trinity School of medicine is the Caribbean's best kept secret contact one of our admissions specialists today. Or explore other options we offer including our admissions predictor or online medical school application form.

Courses & Curriculum

Trinity School of Medicine offers a 5-year program consisting of one year of pre-medical, university-level courses in the sciences and humanities. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the appropriate foundation for the rigors of MD program curriculum at Trinity School of Medicine. 

Year One Courses and Credits  |  MD Curriculum Years Two through Five >>

Year One Pre-Medical Course Summaries

• Medical Terminology 
  This course will provide the necessary framework to learn the basic rules and elements of medical terms. The course will focus on how to break down medical terms into their components: prefix, suffix and root. By learning the individual parts of medical terms, students will be able to understand their origins, definitions and abbreviations in addition to pronunciation and spelling.
• Freshman Seminar 
  Trinity will ensure that your study will be effective from day one. The freshman course familiarizes students with the specifics of our Trinity academic culture and the Trinity academic family of students, faculty, and staff. Under the guidance of the Dean of Students, every student will individually draft an academic Personal Development Plan and start to compile the academic Personal Portfolio file.
• First Aid Responder
  Every Trinity student is required to certify or re-certify in Basic Life Support as a freshman. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and other advanced courses will be offered throughout the terms at Trinity Medicine.
• Cell Molecular Biology 
  This is a foundation course for the better understanding of the professional MD program courses like Histology & Cell Biology and Physiology. This course covers structure and functions of cells from molecular and biochemical perspectives. Various cell types, their organization into tissues, transport of substances into or outside the cell (exo- and endocytosis), signal transduction pathways, roles of different cellular organelle, cell division and protein synthesis are important topics in this course. Cell cycle, control of growth and tumor genesis are also taught here. Clinical studies and clinical case scenarios are used extensively to familiarize students with concepts needed in the practice of medicine.

• Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab
  This course covers basic principles of structure and nomenclature of organic compounds, both aliphatic and aromatic. It emphasizes the principles of chemical reactions of organic compounds and the synthesis or degradation of bio-molecules in human metabolism. Saturated hydrocarbons, unsaturated hydrocarbons, cis-trans isomerism and addition reactions are covered. Lab activities include the use of models for the design of hydrocarbon and isomer structures. Experiments such as purification or separation, physical characterization, reaction types, and synthesis of organic compounds are included.  Lab activities are focused in the detection and identification of the presence of the functional groups studied in the course in molecules of biomedical relevance as proteins, drugs, and others.
• Statistics
  This course is an introduction to statistical concepts and analytical methods as applied to data in biomedical sciences. It emphasizes the basic concepts of quantitative analysis of data, and statistical inferences. Topics include probability, frequency distributions, central tendency and dispersion; hypothesis testing, confidence intervals for means, variances and proportions; the chi-square statistics; data analysis and linear correlation. The course provides students a foundation to evaluate information critically.
• Introduction to Anatomy
  This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the structure of the organ systems of the body. Course content will include study of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Students will understand the key principles in human anatomy and recognize the unique role of anatomy in clinical settings. The course covers the anatomical terminology to describe the basic structures of the human body.
• Introduction to Physiology
  This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the function and regulation of the organ systems of the body and physiological integration of the systems to maintain homeostasis. Students receive a quantitative and integrated concept of sub cellular, cellular and organ system functions. 
• Communication Skills I & II
  This course exposes students to the basic communication strategies such as speaking, listening, observing and memory training.
• Medical Ethics
  The course engages students with three classical questions: 'What is real?'; 'How do we know?'' and 'How should we live?' The course gives students the opportunity to explore he world of medical concepts from both contemporary and historical perspectives. Students are provided with an apprenticeship in concept clarification, concept evaluation, and argument. They are taught the specific skills to inquire, reason, and make judgments. The history of medical ethics, major views medical issues such as the conflicts between different types of benefits to patients, physician duties, or patient autonomy are discussed.
• Research Methods
  This course introduces students to the two types of research; Qualitative and Quantitative and their associated research methods. Students will be provided with the skills needed to carry out intensive research and systematic analysis.
• Introduction to Microbiology
  This course provides basic concepts of microbiology with emphasis on microbial pathogenesis and immunity. Medically important microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and the diseases which they produce are covered. The course focuses on human diseases caused by microorganisms, its prevention and treatment. The laboratory section illustrates the diagnostic applications of immunological and microbiological techniques related to human diseases.
• Introduction to Psychology
  The course is an introduction to the main fields and theories in Psychology and their respective theorists. This course will require that the students objectively analyze the contribution of these theorists and the implications of their theories. (topics in the field of psychology. The course content includes the biology of behavior, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, personality, abnormal behavior and its therapies, social behavior and individual differences. The course includes coverage of dealing effectively with the demands of everyday life, interpersonal relationships, and approaches to personal growth.)
• Introduction to Biochemistry 
  This single term course offers the basics of biochemistry. The knowledge and skills acquired will help students understand more complicated concepts presented in the medical education program.
• Introduction to Genetics 
  In medical genetics, students are expected to develop a basic understanding of Mendelian laws, pedigree studies, structure and replication of nucleic acids (DNA & RNA), gene expression, bacterial and viral genetics and population genetics.
• Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology 
  This course provides an introduction to clinical applications of chemistry, hematology, immunohematology (blood banking), immunology, microbiology, serology, urinalysis and miscellaneous body fluid analysis, as well as to good laboratory practice (GLP) including standardization and quality assurance.

Tuition and Expenses 

• All fees, tuition, or monitory amounts mentioned on this site are in U.S. currency.
• Commitment Deposit - $500.00. Non-refundable deposit must be submitted within two (2) weeks of admission notification. Proceeds apply as a credit to the tuition amount upon enrollment.

Year	Term	Tuition	Fees*	Term Total
Year-One	Term 1	$  3,000	$275	$    3,275
Year-One	Term 2	$  3,000	$275	$    3,275
Year-One	Term 3	$  3,000	$275	$    3,275
Year-Two	Term 1	$13,500	$275	$  13,725
Year-Two	Term 2	$13,500	$425	$  13,925
Year-Two	Term 3	$13,500	$275	$  13,725
Year-Three	Term 4	$13,500	$425	$  13,925
Year-Three	Term 5	$13,500	$425	$  13,925
Year-Three	Term 6	$13,500	$225	$  13,725
Year-Four	Term 7	$13,500	$225	$  13,725
Year-Four	Term 8	$13,500	$225	$  13,725
Year-Four	Term 9	$13,500	$225	$  13,725
Year-Five	Term 10	$13,500	$225	$  13,725
			Total:	$147,675

 * Fees differ from term to term and are assessed as follows:

• Records Administration Fee $225/term
• Student Activity Fee $50/term to fund activities of the Student Government Asso. in  St. Vincent.
• Shelf Exam Fee $150 for year two, term two; year three term four and five to administer the National Board of Medical Examiners comprehensive exams.