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==Location==
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Lime Tree Bay Ave, West Bay <br>
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Cayman Islands <br>
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Caribbean 
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.stmatthews.edu/ <br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.stmatthews.edu/ <br>
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'''Phone:''' 407-488-1742 <br>
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'''Phone:''' 1.800.498.9700 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@stmatthews.edu <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@stmatthews.edu <br>
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Degree offered
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*MD degree offered
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*4 years in length
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**4 years in length
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**3rd and 4th year clinical rotations can be completed at affiliated universities in the US, Canada, or Europe
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For more information, click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-curriculum here]
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For downloadable catalog, click [http://www.stmatthews.edu/files.php?file=download/2011_2013_catalog_med.pdf here]
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'''Curriculum''' <br>
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The degree is separated into two sections:
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*Basic Sciences: Five semesters of study on Grand Cayman
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*Clinical Sciences: Rotations offered in high-quality teaching hospitals throughout the U.S., Canada, and Britain.
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For more information, please click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-curriculum here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Admissions Criteria====
 
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*Academic background
 
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*Overall GPA
 
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*Science GPA
 
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*Strength of major/minor
 
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*Letters of reference
 
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*Personal statement
 
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*College activities that demonstrate service to the community
 
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*Personal interview
 
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*MCAT scores
 
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For more information, click [http://www.stmatthews.edu/med_admissions.shtml here]
 
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Degree: at least 90 or more semester credit hours (3 years) from an approved college or university in the United States, Canada, or a recognized international institution  
 
*Degree: at least 90 or more semester credit hours (3 years) from an approved college or university in the United States, Canada, or a recognized international institution  
 
*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
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**General Chemistry + lab (2 semesters)
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**General Chemistry + lab (2 semesters/6 credit hours)
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**Organic Chemistry + lab (2 semesters) - one semester may be substituted with a Biochemistry class
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**Inorganic Chemistry + lab (2 semesters/6 credit hours)
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**Bioloy + lab (2 semesters)
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**Organic Chemistry + lab (2 semesters/6 credit hours) - one semester may be substituted with a Biochemistry class
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**English (2 semesters)
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**General Biology + lab (2 semesters/6 credit hours)
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**Math or Computer Science (1 semester)
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**English (1 semester/3 credit hours) - may be substituted with any language arts course with a written component
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*Recommended Courses
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**Math or Computer Science (1 semester/3 credit hours)
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**Physics (1 semester)
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For more information, click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-admissions/admissions-requirements here]
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**Humanities (1 semester)
 
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For more information, click [http://www.stmatthews.edu/med_admissions_admissions-requirements.shtml here]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum: 3.0, as cited in 2010 (none found for this year)
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*There is no minimum GPA required to apply
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*Students with academic transcripts from outside the United States and Canada must have them evaluated on a course-by-course basis by an evaluation service such as [www.wes.org orld Evaluation Services]
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For more information, please click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-applications/procedures-and-policies here]
  
 
====Standardized Test====
 
====Standardized Test====
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*Minimum scores: No minimum score.
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*The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is required only of citizens and permanent residents of the United States. Admitted students from the United States are to submit their MCAT results prior to enrolling.
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*Within three years prior to applying for admission
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For more information, click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-admissions/admissions-requirements here]
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*St.Matthew's MCAT code: 919
 
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For more information, click [http://www.stmatthews.edu/faq.shtml#ADMISSIONS here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*Application for admission
 
*Application for admission
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**To access, click [http://www.stmatthews.edu/forms-library.shtml here]
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**To access, click [https://applications.stmatthews.edu/ here]
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*Official transcript
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*Official academic transcripts
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*Letters of recommendation
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*Two letters of recommendations
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**From advisors, instructors, or others
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**From advisors, instructors, professors, and also accepted from a suitable peer
 
*Personal statement
 
*Personal statement
 
**Describe those personal attributes, characteristics, and interests which underlie decision to study medicine
 
**Describe those personal attributes, characteristics, and interests which underlie decision to study medicine
 
**Research experience, volunteer experience, hobbies and  health-related employment considered
 
**Research experience, volunteer experience, hobbies and  health-related employment considered
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*3 passport photos
 
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*$75 application fee
 
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*MCAT scores
 
 
*Current resume
 
*Current resume
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For more information, click [http://www.stmatthews.edu/med_admissions_procedures-and-policies.shtml here] and [http://www.stmatthews.edu/med_applications_application-checklist.shtml checklist]
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*Nonrefundable application fee of USD$ 75
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For more information, click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-applications/checklist checklist]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
 
*When: After review of application - rolling admissions
 
*When: After review of application - rolling admissions
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*Where: In person on campus or by telephone
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*Where: In person on campus or through a conference call
 
*By whom: Admissions Committee
 
*By whom: Admissions Committee
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For more information, click [http://www.stmatthews.edu/forms-library.shtml here]
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For more information, click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-applications/procedures-and-policies here]
  
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==Timeline==
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
 
*Rolling admission with no deadline to apply
 
*Rolling admission with no deadline to apply
 
*Semesters begin in September, January and May
 
*Semesters begin in September, January and May
 
*Letters of acceptance or non-acceptance are mailed within one week after the Admissions Committee has reached a decision
 
*Letters of acceptance or non-acceptance are mailed within one week after the Admissions Committee has reached a decision
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**It usually takes two weeks after the personal interview
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For more information, click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-applications/procedures-and-policies here]
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**If accepted, a letter of intent and a fee of $500 is required to be submitted within one week to reserve a place
 
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For more information, click [http://www.stmatthews.edu/faq.shtml#ADMISSIONS here]
 
  
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
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*$9,650 per semester  
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* USD$ 12,825 per semester for Basic Sciences
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*$175 administrative fee per semester
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* USD$ 17,000 per semester for Clinical Sciences
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For more information, click [http://www.stmatthews.edu/med_tuition-and-fees.shtml here]<br>
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* USD$ 175 administrative fee per semester
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For more information on loans and scholarships,click [http://www.stmatthews.edu/med_financial-aid_types-of-loans.shtml here] and [http://www.stmatthews.edu/med_financial-aid_scholarships_med-scholarships.shtml here]
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For more information, click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-financial-information/tuition-and-fees here]<br>
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For more information on loans click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-financial-information/loans here] <br>
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For more information on scholarships, click [https://www.stmatthews.edu/medical-school-financial-information/scholarships here]
  
 
[[Category:St. Matthew's University|Medicine]]  
 
[[Category:St. Matthew's University|Medicine]]  
 
[[Category:Medicine|St Matthew's]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|St Matthew's]]

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Location

Lime Tree Bay Ave, West Bay
Cayman Islands
Caribbean

Contacts

Website: http://www.stmatthews.edu/
Phone: 1.800.498.9700
Admissions e-mail: admissions@stmatthews.edu

Program Information

  • MD degree offered
    • 4 years in length

For more information, click here

Curriculum
The degree is separated into two sections:

  • Basic Sciences: Five semesters of study on Grand Cayman
  • Clinical Sciences: Rotations offered in high-quality teaching hospitals throughout the U.S., Canada, and Britain.

For more information, please click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: at least 90 or more semester credit hours (3 years) from an approved college or university in the United States, Canada, or a recognized international institution
  • Required Courses
    • General Chemistry + lab (2 semesters/6 credit hours)
    • Inorganic Chemistry + lab (2 semesters/6 credit hours)
    • Organic Chemistry + lab (2 semesters/6 credit hours) - one semester may be substituted with a Biochemistry class
    • General Biology + lab (2 semesters/6 credit hours)
    • English (1 semester/3 credit hours) - may be substituted with any language arts course with a written component
    • Math or Computer Science (1 semester/3 credit hours)

For more information, click here

GPA

  • There is no minimum GPA required to apply
  • Students with academic transcripts from outside the United States and Canada must have them evaluated on a course-by-course basis by an evaluation service such as [www.wes.org orld Evaluation Services]

For more information, please click here

Standardized Test

  • The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is required only of citizens and permanent residents of the United States. Admitted students from the United States are to submit their MCAT results prior to enrolling.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application for admission
    • To access, click here
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendations
    • From advisors, instructors, professors, and also accepted from a suitable peer
  • Personal statement
    • Describe those personal attributes, characteristics, and interests which underlie decision to study medicine
    • Research experience, volunteer experience, hobbies and health-related employment considered
  • Current resume
  • Nonrefundable application fee of USD$ 75

For more information, click checklist

Interview

  • When: After review of application - rolling admissions
  • Where: In person on campus or through a conference call
  • By whom: Admissions Committee

For more information, click here

Timeline 2017-2018

  • Rolling admission with no deadline to apply
  • Semesters begin in September, January and May
  • Letters of acceptance or non-acceptance are mailed within one week after the Admissions Committee has reached a decision

For more information, click here

Tuition 2017-2018

  • USD$ 12,825 per semester for Basic Sciences
  • USD$ 17,000 per semester for Clinical Sciences
  • USD$ 175 administrative fee per semester

For more information, click here
For more information on loans click here
For more information on scholarships, click here

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