NAVIGATING YOUR MEDICAL EDUCATION JOURNEY
The Ultimate Guide to
Caribbean Medical Schools


Why Choose a Medical School in the Caribbean?
The U.S. is currently facing a widespread doctor shortage. While U.S. medical schools are expanding capacity, there are still too few slots available to train the needed physicians. Over 60% of qualified medical school applicants are turned away each year by U.S. medical schools.
International medical school graduates (IMGs) fill up to 30% of internal medicine residencies and up to 15% of family medicine residencies, while also seeing steadily growing placement rates in specialty practice areas. Representing a significant share of IMGs, Caribbean medical schools have been a mainstay of supply for many U.S. residency programs.
What to Look for in a Caribbean Medical School
Why a Caribbean Medical School Education is a Good Choice
Caribbean medical schools provide medical students with curriculum, clinical training, and residency opportunities substantially equivalent to U.S. medical schools. Rather than waiting through additional application cycles seeking entry into U.S. medical schools, students can get started in their medical training and shorten their time to medical practice.
Of course, not all medical schools in the Caribbean offer equal quality or outcomes. The best Caribbean medical schools can yield career outcomes similar to U.S. medical schools. U.S. and Caribbean graduates in similar score ranges on U.S. board exams have very similar residency match rates, but prospective students should carefully evaluate the Caribbean schools they are considering.

Why Choose Trinity School of Medicine as Your Caribbean Medical School?
You’ve probably come across the “Big 4” Caribbean medical schools in your search. You may have even read articles about why you should choose one of them. But that might still leave you wondering: "Why choose Trinity?"
The most compelling reason to choose us is you.
When selecting a medical school, your top priority should be finding a place where you can truly thrive. Trinity School of Medicine is that place. We offer a personalized approach and unparalleled support to guide you through your medical education. With small class sizes and a student-centered learning environment tailored to your individual success, Trinity School of Medicine delivers one of the best Caribbean medical school experiences available.
These are the kinds of factors that contribute to Trinity School of Medicine’s 96% residency placement rate and why our graduates have the lowest average student loan debt among top Caribbean medical schools. These are just a few of the key differentiators that set us apart from the “Big 4.”


What is it Like as a Student at a Medical School in the Caribbean?
Most students of international medical schools are on the Caribbean campus only for years one and two, often no longer than 16-20 months. After that, they usually return to the U.S. for clinical rotations.
Life as a medical student at a Caribbean medical school can be both adventurous and rewarding. While studying is the principal activity of Caribbean medical students, recreation and leisure activities abound, including rec center and outdoor recreation facilities on campus, hiking, sailing, and scuba excursions off-campus. Breathtaking ocean views from many Caribbean campuses are a calming presence even on the most stressful days.
Medical schools in the Caribbean offer students valuable hands-on experience by serving at-risk populations through volunteer clinics, community outreach, and medical research across Caribbean island nations.
Trinity School of Medicine is located on the island of St. Vincent. The beautiful Grenadine islands boast some of the best sailing, diving, and fishing in the Caribbean. St. Vincent is served by a new international airport with direct flights from a number of U.S. and Canadian cities.
Trinity students have a truly unique opportunity to participate in the pediatric care mission of a remarkable organization, World Pediatrics. World Pediatrics serves at-risk children throughout the Caribbean region through its teams of volunteer physicians, with a world-class operating facility in St. Vincent for specialty surgeries.
Caribbean Medical Schools Create Extraordinary MDs
After learning about the top-quality education students receive at Trinity, you may be wondering: "Where does the stigma of Caribbean medical schools come from?" In the past, Caribbean medical accreditation standards were admittedly lax by U.S. and Canadian standards. This is no longer the case (at least, when it comes to CAAM-HP accredited schools). CAAM-HP closely evaluated the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) guidelines and standards for U.S. medical schools and applied them in the Caribbean to demonstrate a commitment to quality.
The founders of Trinity set out to build a top-quality medical school recognized for excellence among all medical schools. We achieve that excellence through the personal investment we make in each student who enters our school, starting from the admissions process and continuing through their academic and clinical studies, residencies, and medical practice. U.S. and Canadian residency directors recognize the quality of Trinity graduates, who continue to secure top-choice residencies in the national annual match programs.
