All Saints University School of Medicine explained

All Saints University School of Medicine
Established:2006
Type:Private medical school
City: Roseau, Dominica

All Saints University School of Medicine, Dominica (ASUDOM) is a private medical school located in the Caribbean.[1] The schools' campus is in Roseau, Dominica, and is administered from Toronto, Ontario.[2] There is also an office in Chicago, Illinois.

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.

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.[13] [14] 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.[15] [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.

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]

HospitalLocationACGME CERTIFIED[19]
St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical CenterChicago, IllinoisYes
Jackson Park HospitalChicago, IllinoisYes
Norwegian American HospitalChicago, IllinoisYes
Presence Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical CenterChicago, IllinoisYes
Holy Cross, Sinai Health SystemChicago, IllinoisYes
Swedish General HospitalChicago, IllinoisYes
Baptist Health Little RockLittle Rock, ArkansasYes
United Hospital of Allina HealthSaint Paul, MinnesotaYes
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WashingtonYes
McLaren Bay Regional HospitalBay City, MichiganYes
Parkview HospitalFort Wayne, IndianaNo

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. 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).[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]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: McCanse, Anna. Dominica (Other Places Travel Guide). Other Places Publishing. 2011-05-03. 978-0982261972. 35.
  2. Web site: ASU 2015-2016 Viewbook. All Saints University School of Medicine. 2016-04-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20160325173001/http://www.allsaintsuniversity.org/Portals/AllSaintsUniversity/ASU_VIEWBOOK.pdf. 2016-03-25. dead.
  3. Web site: Our History. All Saints University School of Medicine. 2016-04-19.
  4. Eckhert. N. Lynn. Zanten. Marta van. 2014-11-07. Overview of For-Profit Schools in the Caribbean. Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research. 2016-04-19.
  5. Preville. Claudius. 2013-11-08. Assessment of the Opportunities for the CARIFORUM Health and Wellness Sector. St. Lucia Coalition of Service Industries. 2016-04-19.
  6. News: All Saints University Promised Land at White Coat Ceremony. 2015-08-11. Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. 2016-04-19.
  7. News: Labour Pains for All Saints. 2014-08-19. The Sun Dominica. 2016-04-19.
  8. News: 38 receive white coats from All Saints University. 2014-12-08. Dominican Vibe News. 2016-04-19.
  9. Web site: Medical School Details. FAIMER International Medical Education Directory. 2016-04-19.
  10. Web site: Medical College: Finance and Fees. Future Group. 2016-04-19.
  11. Web site: All Saints University - Dominica. Dominica Universities. 2016-04-19.
  12. Web site: Academic Curriculum. All Saints University School of Medicine. 2016-04-19.
  13. Banner. Sandra. 2010-10-01. Canadian Students Studying Medicine Abroad. Canadian Resident Matching Service.
  14. Web site: Medical Doctor 4-Year Program, All Saints University. HealthcareStudies. 2016-04-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20160427022707/http://www.healthcarestudies.com/Medical-Doctor-4-year-Program/Saint-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines/All-Saints-University/. 2016-04-27. dead.
  15. Web site: ASU SVG Information Brochure. ICM Consulting Group. 2016-04-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20160508050816/http://www.icmconsultingroup.com/docs/ASU-SVG-Information-Brochure.pdf. 2016-05-08. dead.
  16. Web site: All Saints University Medical School holds White Coat Ceremony. 2013-12-10. Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. 2016-04-19.
  17. Web site: Medical School Curriculum. All Saints University School of Medicine. 2016-04-19.
  18. Web site: Medical School Clinical Rotations All Saints University. allsaintsuniversity.org. en-US. 2017-07-14.
  19. Web site: ACGME - Accreditation Data System (ADS). apps.acgme.org. 2017-07-20.
  20. Web site: Accredited Schools – ACCM. en-US. 2019-07-16.
  21. Web site: All Saints University School of Medicine Dominica. International Medicine Studies. 2016-04-19.
  22. Web site: Overseas medical qualifications which may be accepted by the GMC. General Medical Council. 2016-04-19.
  23. Placide. Larry. 2013-11-18. Opportunities for Trading Education Services. St. Lucia Coalition of Service Industries. 2016-04-19.
  24. Web site: Medical School Codes. Canadian Post-M.D. Education Registry. 2016-04-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20150812072927/http://www.caper.ca/~assets/pdf_2009_Aug_Medical_School_Codes.pdf. 2015-08-12. dead.
  25. Web site: HINARI Participating Academic Institutions. 2016-04-12. World Health Organization. 2016-04-19.
  26. Web site: Welcome to CanLearn. Program. Government of Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Canada Student Loans. tools.canlearn.ca. 26 July 2013 . en. 2017-07-14.