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A Brief History of the Saint Kitts and Nevis by The World Factbook
Carib Indians occupied the islands for hundreds of years before the British began settlement in 1623. The islands became an associated state of the UK with full internal autonomy in 1967. The island of Anguilla rebelled and was allowed to secede in 1971. Saint Kitts and Nevis achieved independence in 1983. In 1998, a vote in Nevis on a referendum to separate from Saint Kitts fell short of the two-thirds majority needed. Nevis continues in its efforts to separate from Saint Kitts. Read More.
President's Welcome
In May 2008, we opened a boutique medical school for students that deserve and demand a quality education in a small school environment. Our faculty are highly credentialed and recruited primarily from the United States. They love to teach and dedicate virtually 100% of their time to students. The Basic Science Program, semesters 1-4, is located at our state of the art campus on the beautiful Caribbean Island of St. Kitts. Our traditional medical school curriculum compares with most U.S. medical schools. We adopted a case-based learning system integrating into the basic science curriculum clinically related materials starting in Semester One. Students have access to a variety of clinical settings including community health centers, local hospitals, skills laboratories, and professional patients. We invested more than $30 million dollars to develop one of the most modern campuses in the Caribbean that can compare, or even exceed, that of most U.S. medical schools. Our wireless campus includes a new 11,000 square foot state of the art anatomy building, a 24 bed virtual hospital environment with more than 20 computerized human simulators, multiple classrooms, laboratories, an auditorium, and a large library and learning resource center with over 60 computers for student use. All of our classrooms and laboratories are equipped with the latest in audio visual equipment to enhance the quality of education. I urge you to view our web site and view the Campus section for more details. The Clinical Program, consisting of semesters 5-10, is completed at major teaching hospitals in the United States. The fifth semester, which includes a clinical correlations and board review component will be held at our new Portland, Maine campus. Again, this is a state of the art teaching facility, and students will be working beside highly regarded Maine physicians. The fifth semester program is designed to build student clinical capabilities, increase student confidence, and enhance student performance on United States Licensing Examinations (USMLE). We anticipate that our students will have a very high first-time pass rate on this examination because of the training provided in semesters 1-5. I would like to invite you to attend one of our information sessions to learn more about the benefits of attending UMHS. If you are in the New York area, please feel free to stop by our office and meet our admissions staff. We stand ready to assist you. As a hands-on president, I am always interested in meeting new students. Feel free to come in and say hello. Sincerely yours, Warren Ross University Quick ViewUMHS MISSION
Basic Science
The Basic Science courses, semesters 1-4, take place at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences St. Kitts campus. Our Basic Science Program faculty are highly credentialed and recruited primarily from the United States. They are focused on the success of each student. A traditional medical school curriculum is taught that compares with U.S. medical schools. The curriculum utilizes problem-based learning, with an emphasis on clinical correlations. A thorough knowledge of the basic biomedical sciences is emphasized, and students are introduced to history taking, physical exam skills, and problem solving techniques. Clinical Settings Examinations In addition, UMHS has applied to the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) to be able to offer shelf examinations. This is the same examination that is offered to U.S. medical students. Shelf examinations are, in essence, mini USMLE examinations as they use a similar type and style of questions. A rigorous testing program utilizing shelf examinations prepares students for successful first-time passage of the USMLE Step 1. Tablet/Laptop Computers Students use their laptop computers in histology and pathology classes to manipulate images rather than using a microscope. With a laptop computer, students have access to these images and other online resources at any time from home, class, the library or the Learning Resource Center.
Clinical ScienceThe Clinical Science Program is designed to give students a broad spectrum of medical practice, training in clinical skills, and patient contact. The program consists of fifth semester, and core and elective rotations that are completed at U.S. teaching hospitals affiliated with the University of Medicine and Health Sciences.
The UMHS facilities in Portland, Maine include the latest in simulation and technology resources. Virtual clinics utilizing human simulators are a regular student experience. All student clinical experiences will be conducted by a team of experienced Maine physicians, many of whom have decades of both medical practice and teaching experience. Students will be assigned to physicians in actual patient care settings at several hospitals, clinics, and office health centers in and around Portland. The opportunity to work beside renowned Maine physicians is designed to build student clinical capabilities, increase student confidence, and enhance student performance on United States Licensing Examinations (USMLE). Fifth semester students will have an opportunity to enjoy all that Portland, Maine has to offer, including succulent lobster, beautiful lighthouses, and scenic views. Portland offers all the amentities of a city such as museums, parks, and great shopping. Maine offers the mountains for skiing and hiking, rivers for canoeing, and of course, the incredible ocean coastline. These clinical clerkships include 48 weeks of mandatory course clinical rotations, as well as 34 weeks of elective clinical rotations. The core rotations represent the primary areas of medical practice and the elective rotations provide students with an understanding of the various specialties in medicine. Clinical Affiliations
CampusesThe St. Kitts CampusStudents complete their Basic Science Program at the UMHS campus in St. Kitts. During the first 4 semesters on St. Kitts, students find themselves in a model learning environment that sets the standard for modern medical education. Technology Based Campus The wireless and networked campus is a key component to ensure that students are well prepared to complete the educational program. Utilization and understanding of educational software and auto-tutorial learning is emphasized throughout the learning process. All of the classrooms and laboratories are equipped with state of the art audiovisual equipment. To maximize learning, students are required to bring laptop/tablet computers to class. Our facilities include:
LicensureTo practice medicine in the United States, graduates must successfully pass the United States Licensing Examinations (USMLE) and be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). The University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) prepares our students to successfully pass all licensing examinations. UMHS will integrate into the Basic Science program a series of shelf examinations. These examinations are made of questions that are similar in type and style to the USMLE. These are the same examinations that are offered to U.S. medical students. Shelf examinations are, in essence, mini USMLE examinations as they use a similar type and style of questions. UMHS also offers a board preparation program in 5th semester to further prepare students to pass Step 1 of the USMLE on their first attempt. Each state regulates medical licensure in the United States. Because these standards vary by State, we urge students to contact their state medical board for further information about licensure. United States Licensing Examinations (USMLE)Three tests comprise the USMLE, and they assess a physician’s ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles as well as to demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care. USMLE Step 1 (taken prior to semester 6 at UMHS) USMLE Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS (taken prior to graduation from UMHS) USMLE Step 3 (taken prior to completion of residency training) ECFMG CertificationIn addition to taking the United States Medical Licensing Examinations, students graduating from international medical schools must be certified by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). This certification is required for residency and licensure. Residency PositionsResidency programs begin July 1st of each year. In order to be eligible, students must have the following prior to May 31st:
When applying for residency positions, deadlines are critical. Most residency programs accept applications from July to December for entry the following July. Students must call or write to all the programs in which they are interested and obtain applications as early as possible. Interviews are generally conducted from September to January. The best way to become familiar with programs and their addresses is to obtain a copy of the American Medical Association (AMA) Graduate Medical Education Directory, also known as the “green book”, from any medical library or bookstore. This book lists the programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Match ProgramThe National Residency Match Program (NRMP) is a universal placement service that most programs and applicants participate in as it greatly optimizes the chances of getting a residency position. Applications are available from July to October for entry the following July. The deadline for receipt of the application is October. To be eligible to participate in the NRMP, students must have passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK and CS by December of the year prior to which they wish to enter residency training. Students must also be scheduled to graduate from medical school on or before May 31st. After applying to the NRMP, students must apply to each residency program in which they are interested and go on interviews. In February, students must submit a “rank order list” to the NRMP. The rank order list is a list of the programs at which students interviewed that are listed from most to least desirable. Simultaneously, all residency programs submit their rank order lists of the candidates they interviewed. A computerized matching process begins, with results released in March. If a student matches at a specific program, it is a legally binding contract and he/she must begin the residency that July. If a student fails to match or is not eligible to enter the NRMP, the student can still apply to residency programs to obtain a position “outside the match”. Students who participated in NRMP but did not match will be sent a publication listing all unfilled residency positions. Application ChecklistA complete application, including all required documentation, must be submitted before the UMHS Admissions Committee will initiate a review. A completed application consists of:
Notes on submitting checklist items:
UMHS believes in a comprehensive approach when making admissions decisions. There is no single factor or criterion that will determine whether or not the Faculty Admissions Committee will accept an applicant. Academic performance, test taking ability, motivation, maturity and personal responsibility will all be taken into consideration.
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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS). At UMHS, we are dedicated to your success, where students come first! 
Fifth Semester
After passing Step I of the USMLE, students will be placed in clinical rotations at one or more affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. This occurs under the guidance of clinical faculty, and under the supervision of the Dean of Clinical Sciences.
Two modern 150-seat multipurpose laboratories, with cutting edge technology including audiovisual equipment, high definition LCD monitors, Elmo presenters, computers for presentations, and projection microscopes. The projection microscopes enable faculty to present visually relevant microscopic and pathological images for viewing on monitors located throughout the laboratories. 
In May 2008, UMHS opened an 11,000 square foot anatomy building to house both the gross and neuro laboratories.
Two human simulation laboratories, designed with the functionality and appearance of hospital wards or clinics. They are equipped with the latest in computerized simulated models. Nineteen (19) patient simulators mimic virtually every illness. Faculty members provide simulations that challenge and test students’ clinical and decision-making skills during realistic patient-care scenarios.
