St. Vincent and the Grenadines took the number one spot in 2021’s the Top 25
Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas survey, part of the World’s
Best travel awards program by Travel + Leisure magazine.
by Trinity School of Medicine, on Nov 1, 2021 5:01:51 PM
St. Vincent and the Grenadines took the number one spot in 2021’s the Top 25
Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas survey, part of the World’s
Best travel awards program by Travel + Leisure magazine.
by Trinity School of Medicine, on Oct 19, 2021 1:16:18 PM
As the competition to secure a spot in a U.S. medical school becomes increasingly fierce, more students are setting their sights on alternative options. International medical schools are not only attracting Americans looking to continue their higher education in a smaller group setting; the opportunity attracts students from Canada, India, Turkey, Korea, and many other countries with a need for increased availability to better healthcare. Students world-wide are finding Trinity School of Medicine, a fully accredited medical university located in the Caribbean, to be the best alternative to U.S. medical school.
With small classes, highly-qualified and accessible faculty, and early clinical experience beginning in students’ very first term, Trinity offers a truly unique experience that is unrivaled by any other Caribbean medical school.
Many of the medical schools throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean require international applicants to have a bachelor’s degree prior to matriculation. In the following sections, we’ll walk through some of the most common questions an international student may have about these requirements.
Typically, the medical schools requiring applicants to have a bachelor’s degree only accept graduates from a Canadian or American institution. Therefore, a student who receives an undergraduate degree in any other country is usually not eligible to apply.
This is not the case at Trinity we accept qualified applicants from around the world.
Since medical schools in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean have differing policies in relation to accepting international students, applicants should visit the institution’s website and review their admissions policies prior to applying to any medical school.
The most common requirements:
Most medical schools, including Trinity, simplify their application process by using the American Medical School Application Service (AMCAS®).
While international applicants use the AMCAS® to apply, this service cannot verify foreign coursework. In addition, the service is unable to accept foreign transcripts or transcripts that have been evaluated/translated unless an accredited post-secondary institution in the U.S., Canada, or a Territory of the United States, accepts the applicant’s foreign coursework.
After receiving the applicant's coursework from an accredited post-secondary institution, AMCAS® verifies the courses and adds them to the applicant's grade point average (GPA).
Courses that have not been accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution can still be added; however, since these courses are unable to be verified, an AMCAS® GPA is not calculated. The applicant may still be able to provide these transcripts with his or her secondary application.
The majority of medical schools in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean require that applicants take the MCAT®. While the results of this examination are important, Trinity School of Medicine takes a holistic approach to evaluating candidates for admission, considering factors such as research experience, academic accomplishments, and admissions interviews.
Several times a year, the MCAT® examination is administered in various locations throughout the United States as well as in some locations abroad. A list of the countries where testing is available and the dates the examination is offered can be found on the MCAT® information page at AAMC.org.
When considering an applicant, Trinity takes more into account than the applicant's MCAT® score. For example, applicant accomplishments, volunteer experiences, and academic achievements are all factors to be considered when determining if the student is a good fit for Trinity School of Medicine.
While the majority of students at Trinity are citizens of the U.S. or Canada, we welcome applicants world-wide who meet the above requirements. If you are interested in attending a fully accredited medical university that will help you achieve success through personalized support, Trinity School of Medicine may be the school for you. Trinity is located in the beautiful Caribbean country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which means that while pursuing your degree, you can enjoy warm weather all year long, breathtaking ocean views, and plenty of sun.
At Trinity, students’ success is our success. Our highly-qualified and credentialed educators and staff are committed to shaping their students into skilled and confident physicians. Trinity is proud to provide a setting where students can build relationships and benefit from the constant support only small class sizes and close peer groups provide.
Contact us today to learn more about Trinity School of Medicine.
by Trinity School of Medicine, on Sep 14, 2020 2:37:22 PM
The beginning of medical school is the start of a new adventure for students across the globe. In Canada an astonishing 81% of med school applicants - many of whom would make phenomenal physicians- found themselves rejected at home. So, a large percentage of those Canadian applicants without a seat look abroad—most of them to the Caribbean.
by Trinity School of Medicine, on Sep 4, 2020 2:52:35 PM
Arthur Conan Doyle once wrote, “It is easy to be wise after the event.” This holds especially true for medical school. While in the throes of the first year, many medical students can feel like they are in a whirlwind of exams, clinicals, and classes. However, many graduating medical students look back and see how a few different actions could have made things much easier.
by Trinity School of Medicine, on Jul 9, 2019 2:34:15 PM
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, Trinity School of Medicine held its 2019 commencement ceremony at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA. Forty-five graduates walked across the stage to receive their M.D. diplomas in the stirring ceremony.
by Stacy Meyer, on Aug 15, 2014 2:06:00 PM
Trinity School of Medicine now offers students the ability to finance their medical education with Sallie Mae's Smart Option Student Loan® for Health Professions Students. The Smart Option Student Loan offers two types of interest rates and multiple repayment options designed to save students money and make it easier to achieve their long-term financial and professional goals. Payments may be deferred until after students leave school or they may choose an in-school repayment option that fits their needs*.
The Smart Option Student Loan is an attractive alternative to federal student loans and other financing vehicles*— one that can help you make a smart start on the road to a graduate health professions degree.
*For additional information about the Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan, including eligibility requirements for each benefit, please go to
http://www.salliemae.com/student-loans/graduate-student-loans/graduate-smart-option-student-loan
by Stacy Meyer, on Jul 22, 2014 7:41:00 AM
by Stacy Meyer, on Jun 20, 2014 2:13:00 PM
by Stacy Meyer, on Jun 12, 2014 6:37:00 AM
World No Tobacco Day is commemorated in countries all over the world on May 31st each year. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the SVG Medical Association and the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization, held an event in commemoration of that day. The activity took the form of a panel discussion and then an open forum on tobacco smoking and other products. This was the first collaborative effort of its kind and it acted as a sensitization with its main aim being to deliver information to the general public on the effects, consequences and responsibility of smoking, and to stimulate discussion among the audience.
by Stacy Meyer, on May 14, 2014 12:25:00 PM
Trinity School of Medicine, St. Vincent and the Grenadines held a White Coat Ceremony for the students who will earn their Doctor of Medicine degree in as part of the Class of 2018. Twenty-five incoming students were robed with their White Coats at the impressive and inspiring event, which took place at the institution on Saturday, May 10th, 2014.
While all of the incoming students claim North America as home, they represent a diverse set of ethnicities and cultures, one of the benefits of studying abroad. Nearly one third of the incoming students came from Canada with the other two thirds from the U.S. The 25 students earned their place in the program with strong academic credentials from large Universities and small Colleges including:
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