For over 25 + years, Saint James School of Medicine has been providing an affordable and high-quality medical education. Discover why so many students have chosen Saint James School of Medicine to fulfill their dream of becoming a doctor.
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Transitioning from a nurse to a doctor is a path filled with challenges, learning, and immense rewards. If you're driven by the desire to deepen your impact on patients' lives, extend your knowledge, and take on greater responsibilities in healthcare, you're in the right place. For over 25 years Saint James School of Medicine has been training students with or without healthcare background to step into the field of medicine and excel in patient care. Today, nearly 800 of our graduates are practicing physicians in the United States and Canada.
Why SJSM does not require MCAT?
At Saint James School of Medicine (SJSM), we believe that medical school admissions should be a holistic process. In fact, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) provides recommendations on how MCAT scores should be used in admissions; most notably recommending that MCAT scores should not outweigh an applicant’s other qualities. For this reason SJSM continues to be one of the Caribbean medical schools that doesn’t require and MCAT for admission into it’s program.
Other things we consider when accepting a student into our program:
- Prior Education GPA;
- Degrees Completed;
- Coursework taken;
- Letters of recommendation;
- Work Experience;
- Volunteer experience.
While an MCAT score is a welcome addition to the overall application, it is not a requirement.
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TESTIMONIALS
Nurses who turned MD
Our students and alumni say it best. Success of our school is attributed to the amazing students who have overcome many obstacles and adversity to become successful physicians. Check out some of their stories.
Financial Aid
Financing your education should not be stressful. Students of SJSM are eligible to apply for different financial aid options:
- Meritize
- MPower Financial
- Approved for funding in many Canadian provinces
- Lines of credit by private lenders in Canada (BMO, etc...)
Scholarships
SJSM offers some of the best scholarships in the industry. We are one of the only private institutions to offer FULL scholarship to students. Our students are eligible to apply for:
- Dr. Jay K. Pandit Scholarship- Full scholarship covering entire program tuition
- Dr. Bruce Davidson Scholarship- Covering 50% of the tuition
- Provost’s Scholarship- Eligible students receive up to $1500 each semester
Two Amazing Caribbean Campuses
Saint James of Medicine has campuses on two beautiful Caribbean islands - Anguilla and St Vincent. We provide the same quality medical education, an experienced faculty, and premium facilities on both campuses.
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Will my Nursing Credits transfer into the MD Program?
Unfortunately, your credits from the nursing program will not transfer into our MD program. We will, however, use your credits and your experience to determine your eligibility for our MD program.
How many college credits do you require?
We require 90 credit hours from a regionally accredited institution.
I’ve been out of school for a while. Is that a problem?
We prefer that students have had exposure to formal classroom instruction in the last five years. However, if you have hands-on experience in the healthcare industry, our Admissions Committee will often look favorably on your application.
I feel I may be too old to join an MD program. Is there an age restriction?
Age is not a factor during our admissions process. We have had several graduates who were over 50 years old when they initially entered the program, and most of them have subsequently matched for residency afterwards.
How long do I have to stay in the Caribbean?
The first 20 months of our program are conducted in the Caribbean. After that, the students return to the United States to complete their clinical rotations.
Can I do a certain portion of the program online?
Unfortunately, medical education is not allowed to be conducted online.
Can I work while in school?
It is unlikely that you will have enough time to commit to work, in addition to our MD program. Our program is fast-paced, and it is designed to provide you with the optimal amount of information and knowledge in the least amount of time possible. Medical school requires significant time commitment and we do not encourage students to be involved in other time-consuming activities.
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