All Saints University College of Medicine

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All Saints University College of Medicine
Other name
All Saints University, ASU SVG, ASU
TypePrivate medical school
Established2011[1]
PresidentDr. Mane Paulpillai [1]
DeanDr. Hughes Dougan, MD [1]
Location
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Canada Toronto
LanguageEnglish
ColoursMaroon, Navy Blue
Websitewww.allsaintsu.org

All Saints University College of Medicine, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (ASU SVG) is a private medical school located in the Caribbean.[2] There are two campuses in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, one in Kingstown and the other in Arnos Vale, along with its administrative base in Toronto, Ontario.[citation needed]

History[]

All Saints University was founded in April 2006, with Mr. Richmond Paulpillai, MSc. as Chancellor.[3][4] The Roseau campus opened in 2006, followed by the launch of a second sister university in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines during 2011.[5][1] The student body grew steadily over the past decade and welcomed hundreds of students on two campuses,[1] with many students having gained residencies and gone on to become successful practicing doctors in Canada, the United States and other countries.[4][6][7] In December of 2016, Mr. Richmond Paulpillai passed away.[8] In 2019, the universities began to operate independently of each other with All Saints University College of Medicine in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' new President Dr. Mane Paulpillai.[9]

Curriculum[]

Medical programs are open to both local and foreign students.[7] Citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines automatically receive a 50% tuition scholarship.[citation needed]

5 Year MD Program[]

The 5 Year MD Program is designed for recent high school graduates seeking direct admission into the study of medicine with the program consisting of 4 semesters of premedical courses, including Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Math, and Introductory Anatomy.[10] This is followed by the structured curriculum in the 4 Year MD Program.[10]

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 and the program consists of 2 years in basic sciences that are conducted at the Saint Vincent campus.[11] This is followed by 2 years of clinical clerkship in ACGME-approved teaching hospitals throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and the Caribbean.[11] During this period, students must complete a minimum of 72 weeks in clinical rotations, which take place in the fields of Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Family Practice.[12]

Clinical Clerkship[]

Students may complete their clinical rotations in the following affiliated teaching hospitals and among a number of other approved medical institutions across the world[13]

Hospital Location ACGME CERTIFIED[14]
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
Parkview Hospital Fort Wayne, Indiana No


Campus[]

All Saints University College of Medicine conducts the PreMedical and Basic Sciences components of the MD program at campuses on the stunning island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Arnos Vale campus and the Kingstown campus both provide an environment and atmosphere that is conducive to learning. In order to ensure that students have a place to flourish academically and socially the campuses include resources and allocated space for classrooms, laboratories, libraries, cafeterias, lounges and gyms.[15]

Accreditation[]

All Saints University College of Medicine is chartered and recognized by the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.[1] The school is authorized to confer degrees in Doctor of Medicine (MD) upon its graduates, allowing eligible candidates to practice medicine in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and overseas.[16] Currently, All Saints University College of Medicine is 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).[17]

All Saints University College of Medicine is not accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAMHP).

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "All Saints University College of Medicine - Ceremony". Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  2. ^ "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | History, Geography, People, & Culture". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  3. ^ "Our History". ASU. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "University 'here to stay', official claims | Dominica Vibes News". Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  5. ^ "Eckhert, N. Lynn; Zanten, Marta van (2014-11-07). Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research. Retrieved" (PDF). Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  6. ^ "Canadian Tamils: Elijah's Hoppers And Muraleetharan's Goats". Colombo Telegraph. 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Overseas medical qualifications we may accept". www.gmc-uk.org. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  8. ^ "Obituary for Richmond Paulpillai - Thursday, December 22nd, 2016". chapelridgefh.frontrunnerpro.com. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  9. ^ Team, All Saints Svg (2019-02-17). "New Management Announcement". ASU. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b "Academic Curriculum". ASU. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b WEFM. "59 Medical students to receive their White Coats from All Saints University, College of Medicine | WE FM |The Clean, Fresh Sound". Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  12. ^ "Graduation Requirements". ASU. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  13. ^ "Clinical Rotations". ASU. Retrieved 2019-03-15.[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ "ACGME - Accreditation Data System (ADS)". apps.acgme.org. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  15. ^ "Campus Life | All Saints University | Caribbean Medical School". ASU. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
  16. ^ "List of registered institutions - National Accreditation Board St Vincent and the Grenadines".
  17. ^ "HINARI Participating Academic Institutions"" (PDF). World Health Organization. Retrieved 2019-03-15.

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