Medical Doctor Program
International University Of The Health Sciences (IUHS)
Key Information
Campus location
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Languages
English
Study format
Blended
Duration
4 - 5 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 18,000 / per year
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
May 2024
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
- Block 3 – Respiratory And Cardiovascular Systems
- Block Zero – Introduction to Medicine
- Block 1 – Introduction to Basic Medical Science
- Block 2 – Microbiology and Immunology
- Block 4 – Endocrine & Reproductive Systems
- Block 5 – Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems
Year 2
- Block 6 – Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
- Block 7 – Hematology, Muscle Disorders, Anatomy of the Extremities, Pathology, Dermatology, Behavioral Sciences, and the Febrile Exanthemas | Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System.
- Block 8 – The Eye, Ear, Nose And Throat, Dermatology, Congenital Anomalies, Tropical Diseases, Autoimmune Diseases, Legal Issues In Clinical Medicine And An Introduction To Epidemiology And Biostatistics.
- Block 9 – Comprehensive Assessment Program (CAP): A knowledge retention and review and USMLE Step 1 Preparation.
- Block 10 – Part 2 of CAP and Clinical Preparation. Block 10 completes the CAP process and DAR remediation Program/Insight review sessions and final Exams and then transitions to the final clinical preparations.
Year 3
Core Rotations
- 12 Weeks - Internal Medicine
- 12 Weeks - Surgery
- 6 Weeks - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 6 Weeks - Pediatrics
- 6 Weeks - Psychiatry
- 6 Weeks - General Family Practice
Year 4
Electives
- The 32 weeks of elective rotations are sub-specialties. Students can choose to specialise in areas of most interest to them and to their future career.
- Students should carefully consider the rotation requirements of the residency program they are considering when choosing their elective rotations to be sure to satisfy them. Proposals for other elective studies will be considered.