We have a
letter from the WHO authorities stating
that the school will be listed in the latest
issue of the Directory of the World Medical
Schools. The letter appears on the web site.
Do
the students have permission to sit for
the USMLE Examination?
Yes. We have
a letter from the director of ECFMG to this
effect. A copy of the letter appears on
the web site.
Do
you have clinical rotation slots available?
Yes. The
clinical rotation slots are available, and
we have placed students in the rotation
slots. Clinical slots are available in the
USA and Ireland, and we can anticipate further
slots will be available soon in India.
Between 14-16
weeks. Two weeks vacation between semesters.
Is
there any decelerated program?
During the
first four weeks a student may decide to
stop courses and take lighter course loads.
The entire basic sciences program may be
finished within a maximun of 9 semesters
instead of the normal 4. There is no extra
cost for the decelerated program.
What
are the subjects taught in the basic sciences
program?
See it on
the Web Page
Who
are the faculty?
They are
medically qualified faculty trained in Europe
and the USA who have long teaching and/or
clinical experience. Some of the visiting
faculty are from the University of Puerto
Rico School of Medicine. Also we have visiting
faculty from the University of South Florida.
Do
you have a USMLE review course?
No. Because
all students take a review course in the
USA soon after they finish basic sciences
program.
In the USA
and also in the teaching hospitals of Ireland.
Saint James anticipates spots to become
available in India shortly.
Is
the rotation program in the teaching hospitals?
42 weeks
core rotations are, but elective rotations
are in general hospitals. You may also set
up elective rotations in our teaching hospitals
as well.
How
long is the clinical rotation program?
90 weeks
as required by licensing authorities.
Do
you accept transfer students and place them
in your clinical program?
After interviewing
if we find them qualified and competent.
Transferees must take a minimum of three
clinical semesters with St. James.
Undergraduate
degree in Biological sciences or its equivalent
or work experience in other profession.
Instruction of the basic science course
is designed for easy comprehension.
Do
you require MCAT (Medical College Admission
Test)?
It is Optional.
Do
you accept transfer students from other
Caribbean Schools?
If it is
an accredited school and their curriculum
matches that of Saint James then it is possible,
However, it is decided on a case by case
basis.
Is
there any special program for Physicians
Assistants (PA) or other paramedics like
nurses, physiotherapists, etc.?
They are
eligible for credits in specific subjects,
and it is determined on a case by case basis.
Is
there any special program for Ph. D. applicants?
There
is an M.B./Ph. D. scholarship program. They
can teach and take courses for the M.D.
program. It requires three years for them
to complete basic sciences.
Private loans
are available and approved on an individual
basis. If you follow the Management Program,
along with M.D., you will be entitled to
get Stafford, TERI, and other loans through
some of the universities with whom we collaborate.
For details you may call the financial aid
office of the university. We have an emergency
loan program and tuition deferment program
for the time being.
Basic Sciences
tuition is USD$5500 a semester; USD$2000
to reserve the seat to be adjusted with
the tuition, and USD$100 as nonrefundable
application fee. Hospital surcharges are
not included in the tuition. A USD$400-$600
for laboratory/insurance fees etc. See fee
section for details.
What
would be the living cost in the island?
USD$700 a
month including rent.
Airfare
to Bonaire from the USA?
Round trip,
three hours flight, from San Juan - Bonaire
or Miami - Curacao - Bonaire. USD$350-$450
per person.
Registration
fee?
Nonrefundable
$100 as application fee. This is payable
to Universities123.com
It is in
southeasterly direction from Miami, very
close to Caracas. About three hours flight
from Miami via Curacao. It is a flat island,
mild climate, free of hurricanes, no crime,
no poverty, tourist spot, mainly English
speaking, inexpensive housing, good schools
for children, organized city center, and
very close to Caracas and Curacao. There
are highly developed hospital and health
care facilities, numerous high quality hotels,
restaurants and cafes. Bonaire is the scuba
diving and fish capital of the world.
What
is the currency?
Antillian
guilders, $1US=1.8 glds. although use of
the US Dollar is widespread.
How
many students are in the basic sciences
campus?
We have just
launched the program so in the first semester,
between 20-25 students. Low Student/Professor
ratio is one of Saint James' key features.
It is one
semester of four months. This is an accellerated
program with no breaks and is very intensive.
Tuition is the same as the basic sciences
program.
What
are the pre-requisites?
The student
must have completed high school and required
pre-med courses.
