2018 Medicine Admissions
March 2018
September 2018
January 2019
The Admissions Department like the other departments, is kept under the strictest of confidentiality. It is the responsibility of the department to determine a student’s academic ability to pursue a rigorous medical education.
Student Selection
The Registrar’s Office in collaboration with the School of Medicine, approves a student’s admission. The administrative staff at WUB is also committed to our students, hence, thorough checking of each student’s background during admission process. Students can be assured that the staff at WUB will assist them with all the necessary information and documents.
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Pre-Medical Science Program Eligibility
Four trimesters of Premedical Sciences are offered to accommodate students from different academic backgrounds as a foundation for Medical Sciences; therefore, all Pre-med Applicants have to meet the following requirements:
For American/ Canadian Students:
For CARICOM Students:
Examining Body: CXC/CSEC
Graduates of 1998 or before must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics at level 1 or 2.
Graduates after 1998 levels 1, 2, 3 in the subjects mentioned will be accepted.
For all other Students:
Basic Medical Science Program Eligibility
For American / Canadian Students:
Biology (General or Zoology) |
Chemistry (General or Inorganic) |
Organic Chemistry |
Physics |
English (or a humanities equivalent) |
Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics recommended) One semester of College-level Mathematics |
For Students who have not studied in the United States nor Canada:
Biology (General or Zoology) |
Chemistry (General or Inorganic) |
Organic Chemistry |
Physics |
English (or a humanities equivalent) |
Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics recommended) One semester of College-level Mathematics |
Students who have studied outside of the United States of America or Canada must have their credentials evaluated by the World Education Services. This service compares your academic accomplishments to the educational standards of the U.S or Canada. The evaluation helps other institutions like immigration authorities, licensing boards and other schools understand your educational background.
A report from WES does the following:
You also have the option to upgrade to an International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP); this means we will store your verified transcripts and evaluation report for easy sending to universities and approved licensing bodies at any time. (www.wes.org)
Please Note: Applicants with lower GPA scores or no MCAT should have strong letters of recommendation and satisfy the Admissions Committee that they possess strong motivation to study medicine. Preference will be given to Applicants who have passed MCAT or have earned a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Additionally, a personal interview may be requested at the discretion of the Admissions
Committee.
Clinical Rotations Program Eligibility
Mail the 1) Application, 2) Transcripts 3) Curriculum Vitae 4) Application Fee $100.00 U.S.
The Other Requested Documents Below:
1. |
Verification of US Citizenship: (PLEASE EXCLUDE IF NOT A CITIZEN OF US) |
2. |
Driver's license/ Social Security Card/ Permanent Resident Card |
3. |
Legible copy of your passport's information page if you are not a citizen of the United States. |
4. |
Five (5) passport size photos* (no older than 12 months) |
5. |
Original Police Background check* (no older than 6 months) |
6. |
10 Panel drug test results (no older than 1 week prior to registration) |
7. |
Physical Examination |
8. |
Record of Immunization (must be dated within the last 10 years) : Varicella, Hepatitis B, Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), Tetanus and annual PPD. |
9. |
HIV Exam or Education certification** |
10. |
Dean's letter of good standing |
12. |
Transcripts |
13. |
USMLE Step 1 history report |
14. |
Photocopies of all relevant diplomas, certificates and awards. |
A telephone interview will be scheduled with the Clinical Dean. The Semester Fee will be due on acceptance.
On matriculating into WUB each student is greeted with the following: