General Information

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• Location: United Kingdom
• Basic Science Tuitions: $8,000 per semester (5 semesters) in England.
• Clinical Science Tuitions: $8,500 per semester (6 semesters).
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A Brief History of United Kingdom by The World Factbook

As the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two World Wars and the Irish republic withdraw from the union. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy; it currently is weighing the degree of its integration with continental Europe. A member of the EU, it chose to remain outside the Economic and Monetary Union for the time being. Constitutional reform is also a significant issue in the UK. The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly were established in 1999, but the latter was suspended until May 2007 due to wrangling over the peace process. Read More.

About SCIMD

Recognition

World Health Organization
St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine is recognized by the World Health Organization. You can find us listed in the updated 7th edition of the World Directory of Medical Schools.

International Medical Education Directory (IMED)
St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine is recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). You can find us listed on the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) at http://imed.ecfmg.org/

Region of Medical School - Africa

Country of Medical School - Senegal

Physician Licensure

Licensure in the United States of America

Graduates of St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine may practice medicine in the United States through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Important: It is important that future students intending on practicing medicine in the United States obtain licensing information direct from the appropriate state agencies. This information can be obtained from the Federal State Medical Boards (FSMB). Students are expected to have a thorough understanding of medical licensure laws in their state or states of intended practice before applying. Many states have specific rules and requirements beyond the medical school curriculum and applicants are urged to make specific inquiries into what these are before making a commitment to the college.

Accreditation in United Kingdom

St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine is accreditated by "Accreditation Services for International Colleges" UK and is categorized as Premier College.

NOTE- Currently, students are not eligible to sit for the PLAB examinations in UK.

4 Year M.D.

This consists of two years of Basic Medical Sciences and two years of Clinical Sciences.

First year- This Comprises of three semesters conducted in the Luton, UK or Dakar, Senegal (optional). Each semester is of 15 weeks duration.

Second year- This comprises of fourth and fifth semesters, each of fifteen weeks duration which are conducted in the Luton, UK or Dakar, Senegal (optional)

Third year- This comprises of Clinical Science rotations which includes 6-core rotations conducted in affiliated hospitals in USA, UK or Senegal.

Fourth year- This is the final year of the 4-year MD program which includes 24 weeks of Electives in the affiliated hospitals.

The students will have the choice of attending clinicals in USA, UK or Senegal. The clinical programs offered by the affiliated hospitals in the USA are all ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) accredited.

BASIC SCIENCE DIVISION OF THE M.D. PROGRAM

In the first two years of medical school, students focus on basic knowledge of health and disease and are introduced to the care of individuals and populations.

BASIC SCIENCE CURRICULUM

The basic science curriculum has been designed to prepare students for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The basic science curriculum is comparable both in breadth and depth to those of most medical schools in the United States and the United Kingdom. The basic science program consists of five semesters of coursework, each semester of fifteen weeks duration, over a period of twenty months.

6 Year M.D.

St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine offers a premedical curriculum for students who are graduates of U.S. and Canadian high schools, or graduates from equivalent secondary educational systems in the U.K., the European Union and other nations. Students who successfully complete this phase of training will advance into the Basic Medical Sciences program.

First two years of 6-year MD program comprise of Pre-medical studies. This includes 90 undergraduate level credits inclusive of courses in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, English as well as subjects in humanities. Two years of Pre-medical studies are followed by the standard 4-year MD program (please refer to the details).

Clinical Clerkships

Introduction to Clinical Medicine
The second year of medical school ends with the Introduction to Clinical Medicine program and enters into the third year to begin the clinical clerkship program. In the first two years of medical school, students focus on basic knowledge of health and disease and are introduced to the care of individuals and populations.

Core Rotations
In the third and fourth years, students become directly involved in the care and study of patients. They begin to work with members of teams caring for hospitalized patients. Third year students rotate through the following clerkships: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Family Practice.

Electives
The 4th year consists of 24 weeks of electives. The clerkship program is designed to ease the transition between the basic sciences and postgraduate training by introducing the student to the many fields of medicine and enhancing both their clinical and diagnostic skills. The underlying concept is that the transition from preclinical to clinical studies involves both the development of preclinical skills and the achievement of the physician role.

Health Insurance
St. Christopher's College of Medicine provides malpractice insurance for their clinical students but does not cover for health insurance. It is mandatory that clinical students get health insurance on their own before starting clerkships. Students who do not submit proof of health insurance will not be allowed to start their rotations. We recommend that students obtain health insurance through AMSA since they offer affordable rates.

Admission Requirements

Four years of accredited college coursework and a Bachelor's degree are required to enter the 4 Year M.D. program. Students who do not fulfill the minimum requirements for the 4 Year M.D. program may be eligible for the 6 Year M.D. program.

Biology:
At least one full year in college with laboratory experience.

Courses taken should deal with the cellular and molecular aspects as well as the structure of living organisms. Upper level courses in molecular biology will also be considered.

Chemistry:
Two full years in college with laboratory experience.

Full year courses in inorganic and organic chemistry meet this requirement. Other options that adequately prepare students for this requirement are upper level courses in biochemistry and physical chemistry.

Physics:
One full year in college with laboratory experience.

Mathematics:
At least one full year of college level mathematics.

Calculus and statistics are recommended.

Expository Writing:
At least one full year of college level writing.

An English or non-science course involving expository writing is recommended.

Additional Courses:
At least 16 additional credit hours in non-science courses.

A course in biochemistry is also encouraged.

Other Selection Factors
Academic excellence is expected. No preference is shown toward students majoring in the sciences over those in non-science areas. In addition to the college record, other factors considered include the application essay, letters of recommendation, research, out-of-classroom activities, community work and life experience. The Admission Review Board (ARB) looks for evidence of integrity, maturity, humanitarian concerns, leadership potential and an aptitude for working with people. Interviews are scheduled selectively.

Non-Discriminatory Policy
St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine grants admissions from qualified students regardless of color, race, nationality, religion, gender, disability or marital status.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

Students entering their first semester of attendance at St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine will be eligible to apply for 60% of the Maximum Annual Loan amount and after the start of the student's second semester of study, be able to apply for the remaining 40% of the balance.

Students will be assessed a late fee of $200.00 for tuition not paid on or before the first Friday of scheduled classes. This will not apply if the Financial Aid department has already certified the student's loan application and therefore the loan is pending.

Tuition not received prior to the first exam of each semester will result in cancellation of classes.

Fees

*St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine reserves the right to change tuition and adjust fees or to establish additional fees or charges whenever in their opinion such action is deemed necessary.

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