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Did you know that the student-teacher ratio at Saint James is 10:1? When searching for a medical school, smaller class sizes might not be at the top of a student’s list of must-haves, but the benefits are significant. Making a connection: You never want to get lost in the crowd. With fewer students […]
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They say when you know, you know. And Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center at Rockford knew they wanted Saint James School of Medicine alum Joyce Cheng to be among its first class of residents in the internal medicine program, so they extended her a pre-match offer. It is a perfect fit because […]
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With the critical nature and sheer volume of information students learn in medical school, not to mention the pressure of being in medical school, it is imperative that you develop a set of tools to help you stay on top of your studies and at the top of your game. 1. Identify how […]
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The road to a career in medicine isn’t the same for everyone. For some, it’s a straight path, for others, there are detours along the way – including a different career. A number of Saint James students had successful careers before deciding to attend medical school. For Tina, a former Navy medic, the […]
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The Caribbean is an exceptional area to live and study, and Anguilla and St. Vincent – homes to our two campuses – are two of the most beautiful and welcoming islands. Coming from the States, you’ll find some things similar to your stateside life – and many that are very different…in wonderful ways: […]
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Anyone who’s visited the Caribbean is familiar with “island time.” Things tend to move slower here and with their own natural rhythms. Among locals, the Creole phrase ‘Me come soon,’ is a promise, but ‘soon’ can be variable. Shops may open late and close early. Service at restaurants tends to be leisurely. And, an […]
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There’s a growing need for qualified physicians in the U.S. At Saint James, you’ll find a world-class medical education that offers the same curriculum and meets the same rigorous standards as American and Canadian medical schools. It’s fair to say that the primary difference is our Caribbean location – and that offers some unique […]
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Medical school is expensive, and no more so than in America. According to the Washington Post, the average cost of a medical education at a U.S. public institution has risen 312% over the last 20 years. In 2018, average tuition and fees amount to $138,400 per degree in-state and $196,000 per degree out-of-state. […]
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Third-year student Alexander Stirpe was recently accepted by the American College of Physicians to attend their conference and present his case report in an Oral Clinical Vignette competition at the University of Illinois – Chicago. Stirpe represented Mercy Hospital & Medical Center and Saint James School of Medicine, competing against 28 other hospitals in the […]
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UAMS- SW Family Medicine Residency Program recently did a spotlight on one of our very own graduates, Afsha Rais! RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT: Afsha Rais, MD, PGY-3 Dr. Rais is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and received her medical degree from Saint James School of Medicine in 2016. During her clinical training in Chicago, Dr. Rais […]
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