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All Saints University School of Medicine

All Saints University School of Medicine

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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.

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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]

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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]

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References

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