Although the greatest weight is placed upon a student's scholastic record, there are many additional factors that are taken into consideration during the admission process. Interviews facilitate the admission process and help the admission committee in determining a student's demeanor, educational level, and degree of commitment. Students are encouraged to present a strong case for themselves through outlining their volunteer work, community contributions and scholastic achievements through their personal essay and by providing strong letters of recommendation. There is no entrance examination requirement at present.
Although not required at present, submittal of MCAT scores will be strongly recommended when applying for admission into the May 2006 semester intake..
Eligibility
Premedical Studies should normally include:
- One academic year of general Biology or Zoology
- One academic year of general inorganic Chemistry and one year of advanced Chemistry
- One year of Physics is recommended
- One academic year of English
- One academic year of Math is recommended
- A broad background in humanities/social sciences is recommended
Alternatively, students who do not have any premedical studies may register into the 5 Year MD program conducted at All Saints University of Medicine.
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Applicants from Canada & U.S. into the 4 year MD Degree Program.
Applicants from Canada or the US who are citizens or have permanent visas are expected to have a minimum of three years course work in an accredited college or university. This must include a minimum of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a baccalaureate degree or higher.
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Applicants from Canada & U.S. into the 5 year MD Degree Program.
Applicants from Canada or the US who are citizens or have permanent visas must have high school diploma.
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Applicants from Other Countries
All Saints University has a growing international student population from many different countries (Bahamas, Brazil, Cameroon, Columbia, Nigeria, Malawi, Ghana, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan etc.). International Students will be evaluated on an individual basis and will have to meet educational requirements for admission to medical schools in their country of origin, and have similar educational standards to that of the US. A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Exam score may be required.
Transfer Students
All Saints may accept students intending to transfer from other accredited medical schools. Transcripts will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee, in order to determine eligibility.
Transfer Policy
Students transferring into All Saints University MD degree program
Original copies of transcripts of academic records from previous medical school(s), colleges or Universities must be submitted. These copies will be required later by the ECFMG before a student can appear for USMLE and when applying for residency match.
Advanced standing will be given only to students transferring from accredited medical schools and / or schools listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED). The University does not award credits for Basic Medical Science courses completed online or by distance education or from non accredited medical schools or schools not listed in the IMED.
In exceptional cases, a student who has successfully completed Basic Medical Sciences and passed USMLE may be allowed to transfer into the clinical phase of the MD degree program.
Transfer Policy for students enrolled in the University Programs
If a student of the University intends to withdraw from the medical school, he / she must submit in writing notice of such an intention at least one semester (4 months) prior to the date of withdrawal from the University, stating reasons. Failure to comply with this automatically means that the student will always be considered enrolled in the program for the following semester and must meet all his / her financial and other obligations to the University. Notice of withdrawal from the University program received in less than one semester (4 months) to the time of withdrawal will not be entertained and such student(s) will be deemed to be indebted to the University for the following semester.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for an award of MD degree students must complete ALL the graduation requirements of All Saints University, Dominica. These include:
1. Successful completion of 5 semesters of Basic Medical Sciences
2. Successful completion of 72 weeks of approved clinical clerkships / rotations at affiliated or approved teaching hospitals
3. Successful completion of United States Medical Licensure Examinations (USMLE). This is required by the Medical Board of Dominica. In lieu of USMLE a student may complete MCCEE conducted by the Medical Council of Canada
4. In exceptional circumstances, a student may be permitted to skip any of the above-mentioned examinations (USMLE or MCCEE) provided that he / she completes comparable examinations by a national examination body of the country where the student intends to practice. This will be treated on a case by case basis.
5. A student must be in good standing. He / she must receive clearance from different departments of the University, including accounts department, the registry, laboratories and the library. He / she must be of good conduct and character
Extended Absences
Any student who is absent for two terms without providing written request and without obtaining prior approval from the university administration is subject to academic sanction or dismissal at the university's discretion; this will be reflected on the transcript.
Non-Discriminatory Policy
All Saints University of Medicine grants admissions from qualified students regardless of color, age, race, nationality, religion, gender, sexuality, disability or marital status.
Communication of Decision
It may take between 2 - 8 weeks for a decision to be made on your application once all your submittals have been received. We thank you for your patience and recommend that you submit all your documents as early as possible for evaluation.
WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM
Any student choosing to withdraw from the University during their respective course/level of study must give 1 Semester's advance notice to the University. Volunteer withdrawal from the University constitutes transferring to another institution or termination of their medical education. Failure to do so will result in a fine in the amount of 1 semester's respective tuition fee, to be paid prior to release of University documents including transcripts.
The University reserves the right to change any of its policies or regulations at any time, at its discretion.
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