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| Type | Private medical school |
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| Established | 2006 [1] |
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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.
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]
Medical programs are open to national and international students. [9] Citizens of Dominica automatically receive 50% scholarships. [10] [11]
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]
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]
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] |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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]
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