Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine, an independent medical institution was established on January 7, 1980.
Spartan Health and Science University is one of the oldest available university teaching MBBS to prepare you for USA at Caribbean Islands. Established since last 36 years at St. Lucia Islands, it has the highest accreditation including CAAM-HP (which very few universities have). The success ratio for the much sought after residency in USA from Spartan Health and Science University is more than 85% for USMLE 1 exam.
· Over 35 years of experience in medical education
· Highly Qualified and Dedicated Faculty
· Student-to-student academic assistance
· One-to-one, Professor – student assistance
· A very diverse student population
· A peaceful, tranquil and secure learning environment.
MISSION
- To advance understanding of health and illness in the community, workplace and family;
- To design innovative interventions to promote health and prevent disease;
To inculcate knowledge in the community for advancement of health
The primary objective of the University is to provide qualified students with the opportunity to fulfill their lifelong ambition of serving humanity with medical education, prolongation of human life through medical care, and research.
The University strives hard to attain a high standard of education with affordable tuition fees ever since its inception. This does not in any way compromise the standard of medical education offered by this institution.
Charter & Accreditation
Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine is an independent medical institution established on January 7, 1980.
The Government of St Lucia has chartered and licensed the University. It is also accredited by the Monitoring Committee appointed by the Government of St. Lucia to oversee Spartan's standards are comparable to those set by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education as required by the Department of Education in the United States.
The University is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland. Spartan is also in the International Medical Education DIrectory (IMED), maintained by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) of Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) of U.S.A.
Faculty and students at Spartan will satisfy local standards set by the St Lucia Medical Council by way of qualifications, experience and competence to function appropriately within the country's hospitals and health centers.
WHY SPARTAN IS RECOMMENDED FOR INDIAN STUDENTS.
Many smaller universities would put you in trouble over such important issues. There are few very low-quality universities in Granada (Only 2% success ratio for Residency) and Belize Islands (World’s highest crime recorded here, check Google before finalizing these dangerous locations!) which you must avoid going. Of course, there are far superior universities as well such as Ross Medical University / AUCMED at St Marteen or even AUA at Antigua Islands (Owned and managed by Manipal University of India). However, these top ranked US programs costs more than Rs. 1.50 crore only towards the tuition fees! The student to faculty ratio is maintained at 20:1 at Spartan health and Science university, St Lucia as per USMLE specification to ensure high teaching standards and superb reputation among the US hospitals to get maximum calls for residency!
Currently, more than 100 Indian happy and hard working students from different parts of India are placed by RUDRAM studying at Spartan Health and Science University with an aim to do MBBS in USA. RUDRAM can connect you with them or connect your parents with their parents for transparent understanding and your clarity on road map to your MBBS in USA program.
Spartan Health and Science University supports a high-quality education for USMLE – 1 preparation. It offers a smooth transition for US based hospitals for Clinical Rotation. Lastly, Residency to do MBBS in USA right up to PG level to become MD / MS is done with high match score.
Why Spartan ?
Spartan HSU is managed by an Indian administration headed by Dr Addagadda Chandrasekar Roa, a renowned Senior Surgeon practicing in New York, USA for over 40 years. Dr Rao has been the Chairperson of some of the Top Super Speciality Hospitals that offer the PG Residency Programs in the US. Spartan offers scholarships for deserving students from India, enabling them access to quality medical education at an affordable cost.
- SHSU is one of the oldest Offshore Medical Schools in the Caribbean, established in January 1980 by Harvard trained Dr Manuel Hernandez
- One of the Very few institutions in the Caribbean to be Accredited by CAAM –HP, a compulsory requirement for recognition for practice in Caribbean / India / USA (As per NCFMEA & ECFMG regulations
- Approved and listed with WHO, MCI, WDOMS, ECFMG and FAIMER IMED – USA, MCC – Canada, GMC – UK, etc
- Over 2200 graduates passed out and are practicing in USA, Canada, India and many other countries
- Active Student bodies like
- AMSA – American Medical Student Association
- SGA – Student Government Association
- CHARCOS - The Community Health & Research Center of Spartan, etc
- High Success Rate in USMLE, MCCQE (Canada), MCI FMG Screening Test, etc
- Spartan’s students have a high acceptance rate into residency programs at major US hospitals in multiple spots
- Spartan Students gain clinical and hospital exposure right from the first trimester through medical camps and hospital visits in St Lucia
- Small Class sizes, supporting One to One Student – Faculty interaction
- Fully Accredited by The St Lucia Medical Schools Accreditation and Monitoring Committee set by the Government of St Lucia.
- Well equipped On Campus - Sports and Gymnasium facilities to ensure Physical and Mental Health of the students
- Fully equipped Library from Open from Dawn to Midnight everyday
- Free Transport Facility for students available from Dawn to Midnight
- President of the University, Dr Addagada C Rao, MBBS, MD, FACS. is a graduate of Guntur Medical College, Andhra Pradesh and has been practicing as a Surgeon in USA for over 40 Years. He had served as the President and Chairperson of prestigious hospitals in the New York, US and has extensive experience training numerous Resident Doctors
- Many Indian Students already enrolled and are in different stages of the program / graduated
- Exclusive Hostels for Indian students – Separate for Boys and Girls, located in proximity to Senior Staff residences
- South Indian and North Indian food served for Indian students by professionally qualified Resident Chefs from India
- Many cultural activities and Indian festivals are celebrated periodically
Complete your Medical education abroad in Beautiful St.Lucia
Program
Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine offers a five-year (40 calendar months) academic program leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.), and is taught on a trimester (four months) schedule.
The curriculum of the University's Doctor of Medicine degree program encompasses a comprehensive course of Basic Sciences, Pre-clinical, bridging curriculum and Clinical Sciences that is five (5) academic years. The trimester period commences in January, May, and September of each year. A student may elect to enter in any one of the three (3) trimesters.
To provide the best possible medical education to the students, the curriculum is under continuous review by the Deans of Basic and Clinical Sciences in conjunction with the faculty, consultants, and Board of Trustees.
The five trimesters of the Basic Science program is an integrated presentation of the following:
- Basic medical sciences include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Behavioral Sciences, Pharmacology, and Pathology.
- Pre- clinical didactics include General Introduction to Medicine and Physical Diagnosis. Didactic lectures in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology and Surgery.
- A bridging curriculum is introduced for integration of Basic Sciences into Clinical Sciences.
The Clinical Science program consist of five (5) trimesters and is committed to broad exposure in the major clinical disciplines of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Psychiatry.
The Bridging Curriculum consists of series of problem solving exercises and clinical case studies, some in small groups settings, intertwined with the Basic Sciences and Introduction to clinical sciences. Students will apply acquired basic science knowledge to pre- clinical science topics using critical decision making techniques. They will also engage in a sequential process involving:
- Acquisition and presentation of medical knowledge
- Data Interpretation
- Problem Analysis
- Guided and self-directed learning activities
- Application of New Knowledge
All students are required to demonstrate competency in the basic medical sciences before being permitted to begin clinical rotations. Competency is assessed from the University administered and required Comprehensive Exit Examination at the end of Basic Sciences program and passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1.
No student will be eligible for graduation until all academic requirements and financial obligations to the University have been fulfilled.
COST OF STUDY – MBBS in USA Fees Structure
IN USD
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First 16 Months
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Year-2
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Year-3
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Year-4
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Year-5
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TOTAL (USD)
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STAGE
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(4 TRIMESTERS)
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(5 TRIMESTERS)
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(5 TRIMESTERS)
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Tuition Fee
|
17,000
|
18,750
|
12,500
|
21,000
|
21,000
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90,250
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Max Scholarship
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6,800
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7,500
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5,000
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0
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0
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19,300
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Tuition Fees After Scholarship
|
10,200
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11,250
|
7,500
|
21,000
|
21,000
|
70,950
|
Hostel
|
3,600
|
3,600
|
3,600
|
3,600
|
3,600
|
18,000
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Living Cost incl. Food
|
2,400
|
2,400
|
2,400
|
2,400
|
2,400
|
12,000
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Others*
|
1,800
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1,000
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4,800
|
4,800
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4,800
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17,200
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TOTAL
|
18,000
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18,250
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18,300
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31,800
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31,800
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118,150
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Fees in INR
|
First 16 Months
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Year-2
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Year-3
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Year-4
|
Year-5
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TOTAL
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STAGE
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PRE-MEDICAL
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BASIC SCIENCE
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CLINICAL ROTATION
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(4 TRIMESTERS)
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(5 TRIMESTERS)
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(5 TRIMESTERS)
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Tuition Fee
|
1,122,000
|
1,237,500
|
825,000
|
1,386,000
|
1,386,000
|
5,956,500
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Max Scholarship
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448,800
|
495,000
|
330,000
|
0
|
0
|
1,273,800
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Tuition Fees After Scholarship
|
673,200
|
742,500
|
495,000
|
1,386,000
|
1,386,000
|
4,682,700
|
Hostel
|
237,600
|
237,600
|
237,600
|
237,600
|
237,600
|
1,188,000
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Living Cost incl. Food
|
158,400
|
158,400
|
158,400
|
158,400
|
158,400
|
792,000
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Others*
|
118,800
|
66,000
|
316,800
|
316,800
|
316,800
|
1,135,200
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TOTAL
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1,188,000
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1,204,500
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1,207,800
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2,098,800
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2,098,800
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7,797,900
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FINAL COST FOR 5 YEARS INCLUDING FEES + ACCOMMODATION + FOOD + LIVING + OTHERS
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To understand the cost break up clearly, you must know the cost per trimester. During pre-medical, the cost is USD 4,250 (4 Trimesters). During basic Science, the fees structure is USD 6,250 (5 trimesters). The cost of Clinical rotation (5 Trimesters) is USD 10,500 in USA and in India / Caribbean Island it varies right up to USD 7,000. You can do 3 trimesters in the Caribbean while pursue minimum 2 trimesters in USA.
The total tuition fees to study MD / MS in USA at Spartan Health and Science University would be USD 90,250 for 5.5 years of MD program (Bachelor level). However, there is Scholarship up to 40% (USD 19,300) 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. 12,60,000). The private colleges in India have raised their fee structure to almost Rs. 13 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. 12.50 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 website. 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.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE TO STUDY MBBS IN USA.
- The tuition fees will now be required to be paid on annual 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.
The current affiliation of Spartan Health and Science University within USA is at various teaching hospitals as given above for conducting 2 years of Clinical Rotation. These are considered to be few of the finest 2 years clerkship / Clinical Rotation possible for completing Bachelor level of MBBS in USA after 12th in India. Further, the teaching hospital in Phoenix, Arizona is being finalized for Clinical Rotation with Visa issuance guarantee under B1 category to ensure the completion of the program exactly as per the initial plan.
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 Spartan Health and Science University. 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 10th 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.
- 4 Letter of Recommendation.
- Statement Of Purpose .
- University application & Scholarship form.
- Copy of Passport, if not submitted in the first phase.