General Information

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• Location: St. Lucia
• Basic Science Tuition: $4,950/sem
• Clinical Science Tuition: $3550/sem
• USA Clinical Rotations: Yes
• Time required for MD: 5 Years
• Year Founded: 1980
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A Brief History of St. Lucia by The World Factbook

The island, with its fine natural harbor at Castries, was contested between England and France throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries (changing possession 14 times); it was finally ceded to the UK in 1814. Self-government was granted in 1967 and independence in 1979. Read More...

Welcome to Spartan Health Sciences University

Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine offers a five-year (40 calendar months) academic program leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.), and is taught on a trimester (four months) schedule.

The curriculum of the University's Doctor of Medicine degree program encompasses a comprehensive course of Basic Sciences, Pre-clinical, bridging curriculum and Clinical Sciences that is five (5) academic years. The trimester period commences in January, May, and September of each year. A student may elect to enter in any one of the three (3) trimesters.

Spartan's true international identity is represented with multiple nationalities among its student body, its low tuition- the lowest among its counterparts, and above all, you will be part of a true family in a small class based school where everybody knows you and cares to help you reach your goals.

About Us

Statement of equal educational opportunity

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by Spartan Health Scinces University on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, sex or handicap.

Spartan Health Sciences University hereby reserves the right to change fees, rules, calendar, curricula, degree program, degree requirements, graduation procedures, change or withdraw courses, and any other requirements affecting students at any time. Changes will become effective whenever proper authorities so determine and will apply to both prospective students and to those who are already enrolled.

The provisions of this website (catalog) do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student or faculty member and Spartan Health Sciences University.

Charter & Accreditation

Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine is an independent medical institution established on January 7, 1980.

The Government of St Lucia has chartered and licensed the University. It is also accredited by the Monitoring Committee appointed by the Government of St. Lucia to oversee Spartan's standards are comparable to those set by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education as required by the Department of Education in the United States.

The University is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland. Spartan is also in the International Medical Education DIrectory (IMED), maintained by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) of Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) of U.S.A.

Mission and Objectives

The Mission of Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine is to train doctors of all races, nations, and for the world rather than indulgence in parochialism of medical education. Its mission is also to serve the public in general, in improving the health standards and primary health-care delivery systems in particular, of St Lucia.

The primary objective of the University is to provide qualified students with the opportunity to fulfill their lifelong ambition of serving humanity with medical education, prolongation of human life through medical care, and research.

The University strives hard to attain a high standard of education with affordable tuition fees ever since its inception. This does not in any way compromise the standard of medical education offered by this institution.

Spartan Health Sciences University is dedicated to train its graduates with an excellent medical knowledge and competent skills in order to ensure that the medical profession meets the health care demands of the societies to which they belong. It is also the commitment of the University to provide its students with quality medical education.

The program of medical education leading to the Doctor of Medicine will prepare graduates to:

1. Enter and complete post-graduate medical training and qualify for licensure
2. Provide high competent medical care
3. Acquire a level of knowledge, both in theoretical and clinical competence and analytical thought processes to make safe clinical decisions.
4. Pursue advanced medical and clinical research at reputable Institutions, attain an educational background and disposition necessary for continued learning.
5. Become sufficiently familiar with disease conditions in St Lucia as well as cultural aspects of medical practice to enable them to function competently in the island.
6. Serve the public and medical profession in a patient-friendly and compassionate ways.
7. Approach the delivery of medical care in a scientific way and with high ethical standards.

The Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine will also work in conjunction with institutions such as the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in its execution of the Department of Health Sciences program.

Faculty and students at Spartan will satisfy local standards set by the St Lucia Medical Council by way of qualifications, experience and competence to function appropriately within the country’s hospitals and health centers.

The Students

The University's student body comprise of students from multiracial backgrounds. Some of the students were professionals in their fields before they were admitted; some were pharmacists, biochemists, engineers and researchers with postgraduate degrees.

The University is a microcosm of the United Nations in pursuit of the eradication of diseases that plague the human race. Students come from different continents around the world (90 countries): North & South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Program

Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine offers a five-year (40 calendar months) academic program leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.), and is taught on a trimester (four months) schedule.

The curriculum of the University's Doctor of Medicine degree program encompasses a comprehensive course of Basic Sciences, Pre-clinical, bridging curriculum and Clinical Sciences that is five (5) academic years. The trimester period commences in January, May, and September of each year. A student may elect to enter in any one of the three (3) trimesters.

To provide the best possible medical education to the students, the curriculum is under continuous review by the Deans of Basic and Clinical Sciences in conjunction with the faculty, consultants, and Board of Trustees.

The five trimesters of the Basic Science program is an integrated presentation of the following:

• Basic medical sciences include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Behavioral Sciences, Pharmacology, and Pathology.
• Pre- clinical didactics include General Introduction to Medicine and Physical Diagnosis. Didactic lectures in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology and Surgery.
• A bridging curriculum is introduced for integration of Basic Sciences into Clinical Sciences.

The Clinical Science program consist of five (5) trimesters and is committed to broad exposure in the major clinical disciplines of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Psychiatry.

The Bridging Curriculum consists of series of problem solving exercises and clinical case studies, some in small groups settings, intertwined with the Basic Sciences and Introduction to clinical sciences. Students will apply acquired basic science knowledge to pre- clinical science topics using critical decision making techniques. They will also engage in a sequential process involving:

• Acquisition and presentation of medical knowledge
• Data Interpretation
• Problem Analysis
• Guided and self-directed learning activities
• Application of New Knowledge

The challenges of increased demands in the clinical curriculum and the emphasis on the integration of basic and clinical data in modern medical education necessitate the addition of a fifth trimester to the existing on-island curriculum. The inclusion of a fifth trimester with an organ-system review and expansion of the basic-clinical sciences interrelationships will better prepare our students for their clinical experiences and U.S.M.L.E. examinations.

Organ system review of the basic sciences in the fifth trimester will prepare students to meet the challenges facing modern medical education.

All students are required to demonstrate competency in the basic medical sciences before being permitted to begin clinical rotations. Competency is assessed from the University administered and required Comprehensive Exit Examination at the end of Basic Sciences program and passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1.

No student will be eligible for graduation until all academic requirements and financial obligations to the University have been fulfilled.

Curriculum

Basic Medical Sciences

The Basic Sciences courses shall be offered during the first five trimesters. Course offering will be as follows:

Clinical Sciences

Clinical Phase Outline
Clinical clerkship shall mean a supervised educational experience, which is part of the clinical component of the medical education program that will take place in a teaching hospital acceptable to the University.

Basic Required Core Clerkships (66 weeks)

• Internal Medicine (12 weeks)
• Obstetrics & Gynecology (8 weeks)
• General Surgery (8 weeks)
• **Surgical Sub-specialty (12 weeks)
• Pediatrics (6 weeks)
• Family Medicine (6 weeks)
• Psychiatry (6 weeks)
• Radiology (4 weeks)
• Clinical Pathology (4 weeks)

**Must include a minimum of three (3) or a maximum of five (5) from the following surgical electives:

• Anesthesiology
• Geriatric Medicine
• Neurosurgery
• Ophthalmology
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Urology
• Emergency Medicine including Trauma

ELECTIVES: 14 weeks
Student must complete a minimum of four (4) electives before he or she can graduate. They must be a minimum of three (3) weeks in duration and NOT to exceed more than six (6) weeks.

Electives must be drawn from the following list and must meet these criteria:

• Anesthesiology
• Geriatric Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Dermatology
• Pathology
• Emergency Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Family Medicine
• Forensic Medicine
• Gynecology
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• Radiology
• Obstetrics
• Ophthalmology
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Occupational Medicine
• Surgery
• Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

* Students are not permitted to do any rotation that is less than three (3) weeks in duration.

Grand Total for Clinical Science Phase: 80 Weeks

Admission

In evaluating individual applicant's credentials, the Admissions Committee looks for the applicant's capacity to do academic work for absorption of material, a pre-requisite for a sound foundation in the basic medical sciences. Evaluation is also based on Grade Point Average (GPA) from individual colleges and universities and letters of recommendation.

However, academic background is not the only criterion for selection; individual character and motivation to become a physician serve as essential determinants in the admission process.

For more admission information, please contact us.

LOAN FACILITIES

US LOANS

Private Student Loans - USA

When Federal Loans are not available, a Private Loan is a smart way to pay for medical education. Consider our Certified Private Loan to help cover upto 75% of your college tuition fees for US students applying to Spartan Health Sciences University.

Eligibility

• You must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• You must be enrolled in a 4 or 5 year undergraduate degree program or graduate program
• You must have a GPA of 3>
• You and your cosigner must both pass a credit check
• Proof of Family Income
• Transfer students must pass USMLE-I with scores >80
• Loan applications will be processed only for those who have applied for admissions to Spartan Health Sciences University.

Terms

• A non-refundable Loan Application Processing Fee of US$100 (payable to IAME LLC- cashier’s check/ money order accepted)
• Interest rate based on credit evaluation
• Loan amount is certified and disbursed through the school
• The student will be required to complete the entire MD program with Spartan and will not receive official transcripts until the loans are paid off.
• The sanction of a loan is totally at the discretion of the lender and no explanation may be given for rejections of any submitted application.

Private Student Loans for Residents of Georgia

All Spartan students residing in Georgia may contact the State Bank of Georgia for private loans.

CANADIAN LOANS

Financial Assistance may be available through the Canadian Student Loan Program for eligible Canadian citizens.

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