All Saints University School of Medicine
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| Type | Private medical school |
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| Established | 2006[1] |
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| Website | www |
All Saints University School of Medicine, Dominica (ASUDOM) is a private medical school located in the Caribbean.[2] The school's campus is in Roseau, Dominica, and is administered from Toronto, Ontario.[1].
All Saints University School of Medicine was founded in April 2006.[3] The Roseau campus opened in 2006.[4][5] The university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) programs to international students.[6] The student body has grown steadily over the past decade and now welcomes hundreds of students.[7][8] The institution has experienced growth in enrollment over the years, admitting students from multiple countries.[9] In May 2019, its MD program received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM).[10] As of 2024, the program has also been accredited by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), a body recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education.[11] Dr. Terrence Marcelle is currently the Executive Dean of the university.[12]
Curriculum
Medical programs are open to national and international students.[13] Citizens of Dominica automatically receive 50% scholarships.[14][15]
5 Year MD Program
The 5 Year MD Program is designed for recent high school graduates seeking direct admission into the study of medicine. The program consists of 4 semesters of premedical courses, including Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Introductory Anatomy.[16] This is followed by the structured curriculum in the 4 Year MD Program.[17]
4 Year MD Program
The 4 Year MD Program is for applicants who have completed a Bachelor of Science or the necessary prerequisites at an accredited school.[18][19] The program consists of 2 years in basic sciences that are conducted at the Dominica campus. This is followed by 2 years of clinical clerkship at ACGME-approved teaching hospitals throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and the Caribbean.[17][20] During this period, students must complete a minimum of 72 weeks in clinical rotations.[21] The rotations take place in the fields of Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Family Practice.[17]
Clinical Clerkship
Students may complete their clinical rotations at the following affiliated teaching hospitals and other approved medical institutions across the world.[22]
| Hospital | Location | ACGME CERTIFIED[23] |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
| Jackson Park Hospital | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
| Norwegian American Hospital | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
| Presence Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
| Holy Cross, Sinai Health System | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
| Swedish General Hospital | Chicago, Illinois | Yes |
| Baptist Health Little Rock | Little Rock, Arkansas | Yes |
| United Hospital of Allina Health | Saint Paul, Minnesota | Yes |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, Washington | Yes |
| McLaren Bay Regional Hospital | Bay City, Michigan | Yes |
| Parkview Hospital | Fort Wayne, Indiana | No |
Accreditation
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at All Saints University School of Medicine was previously accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) beginning in 2019.[24][25]
As of 2024, the university is accredited by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), an accrediting body recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)[26][27]
All Saints University School of Medicine is chartered and recognized by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica.[18] The school is authorized to confer degrees in Doctor of Medicine (MD) upon its graduates, allowing eligible candidates to practice medicine in Dominica and overseas.[28][29] Currently, All Saints University School of Medicine is listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED).[13][30] The institution is also recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), and the World Health Organization (WHO).[31][32]
All Saints University School of Medicine is also on the Canadian Government's List of Designated Educational Institutions.[33]