Pathways to an MD
Flexible Options to Fit Your Goals
Multiple Pathways to Your MD Degree
There is more than one way to earn a Doctor of Medicine from a Caribbean medical school, and Trinity School of Medicine is designed to meet students where they are academically and professionally. Our pathways to graduation provide structured options that support different goals, timelines, and career outcomes, while maintaining the academic rigor required of a U.S. and Canadian–aligned MD program. Each pathway offers clear expectations, personalized guidance, and a focused approach to helping students progress confidently toward graduation, residency, and a successful career in medicine.
Traditional MD Pathway
The traditional pathway is what most students coming from the U.S., Canada, and other countries will follow.
- Traditional MD pathway students sit for Step 1.
- After passing Step 1, students are scheduled by the Office of Clerkships into core clerkships (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Surgery).
- After successful completion of all clerkships and their respective NBME Clinical Subject Examinations, students will take Comprehensive Clinical Science Examination (CCSE) to ensure students are best prepared to sit for USMLE Step 2.
- After passing Step 2, students start 27 weeks of electives and prepare for the NRMP Match Program for residency.
Executive MD Pathway
The Executive MD pathway is for students who want the rigors of an MD program but do not plan on practicing medicine or entering medical residency in the U.S., Canada, or CARICOM countries immediately upon completion of their degree.
The same requirements as those of the Traditional MD program need to be met, but the students do not have to pass USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 to graduate.
With this degree, students could pursue roles in healthcare administration, the pharmaceutical industry, the medical device industry, or the insurance system.
Pre-Med to MD Pathway
Trinity School of Medicine also offers a structured Pre-Med to MD pathway for students who need additional academic preparation before entering medical school. Through Trinity’s online, asynchronous Pre-Med program, students strengthen foundational science knowledge while developing the study skills essential for success in a Caribbean MD program. Students who successfully complete the Pre-Med curriculum and meet progression requirements may advance into Trinity’s MD program, creating a clear, supported pathway from premedical coursework to medical school graduation.
