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Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for your interest in our program.
Trinity hasn't utilized these forums very much in the past. In light of this fact, I am here to answer any questions or concerns that prospective applicants may have regarding our program.
The following are a few updates on Trinity School of Medicine for your information:
· We are a small program: Our January class is at 20-30 students, while our largest class in September is at 60-70 students.
· Excellent student: faculty ratio, academic advising, student mentoring, as well as limited research opportunities.
· Traditional MD track and Individualized Learning Program (ILP) track option available to select students for a more tailored, slower-paced curriculum.
· Early clinical exposure & integration via our partnership with Milton Kato hospital (220-bed hospital).
· Trinity is the only school in St. Vincent and the Grenadines with CAAM-HP accreditation.
· Strong organizational leadership: Our founding Chancellor is Dr. Douglas Skelton, who has over 15 years of US medical school leadership experience at Mercer University School of Medicine. Our Dean of Students is Dr. Linda Adkison, an accomplished researcher and geneticist, who has taught at Kansas City University School of Medicine in Kansas City. Also, Dr. Frederick Ballantine (Howard University & SUNY Upstate medical school graduate) is the Governor General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, who attends our white coat ceremonies each term. We have a positive relationship with both the government and the citizens of SVG.
· The CAAM-HP standards adopted by St. Vincent and used to evaluate Trinity are recognized by the US Department of Education’s NCFMEA. This is a major step in regards to our concerted effort at receiving Title IV status.
Scholarships/grants: We offer MCAT scholarships to applicants with scores above 504. Additional scholarships and grants have been awarded due to research/publication experience, military service, community service, as well as financial hardship.
· All of our core (3rd year) clinical rotations take place in Baltimore. Additionally, we have clinical rotation slots available for every student that is admitted.
· A major construction project has begun on island including new classrooms, lecture halls, student meeting rooms. There is also new student housing under construction.
Our match rate is 86%. While our program does not produce the volume of graduates or total number of matches per year compared other larger programs, our relative percentage of graduates who obtain a PGY1 position in the Match is higher.
· Our attrition rate is 13-15% from matriculation to graduation.
· Our average USLME Step 1 score is 220, with highs in the 255-257 range.
· Our average USMLE Step 2 CK score is 234, with highs in the 255-258 range.
· Next year, Trinity will meet the minimum time-established threshold to apply for tax benefits for Canadian students borrowing money to attend.
· Our campus has developed a culture focused on outreach and philanthropy. Some of these endeavors are driven by the school (WPP, Rotary Village Doctor event), while other events (i.e. orphanage visits, cancer 5K, St. Vincent Humane Society, toiletry, clothing, and toy drives) are entirely student driven.
· AMSA student leadership opportunities are available.
· Student founded and run groups include a broad diversity of communities. Groups include Canadian, Christian, Muslim, Caribbean, medical specialty clubs (surgery, etc.), research, like-minded activities such as SCUBA, and animal rescue are available.
2016 Trinity by the Numbers facts and figures:
Additionally, we recently created a 2015 Trinity graduate video on Youtube which discusses life as a student both inside and outside of the classroom, complete with student testimonials. All featured students have since graduated from the program having earned matched positions.
The video can be viewed at: .
Speaking as a US-IMG who has successfully navigated through the entire process of both international medical education and the Match process prior to joining medical school administration, this program is best designed to allow for excellent student mentoring, faculty exposure, early clinical integration, and is based on a culture of student collaboration and cooperation.
Our online application is available at: Application for Admission | Trinity School of Medicine - Medical School, Apply to Medical School, Medical School of the Caribbean
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me as I would be happy to discuss further.
Kind regards,
Dr. Wollman
Trinity hasn't utilized these forums very much in the past. In light of this fact, I am here to answer any questions or concerns that prospective applicants may have regarding our program.
The following are a few updates on Trinity School of Medicine for your information:
· We are a small program: Our January class is at 20-30 students, while our largest class in September is at 60-70 students.
· Excellent student: faculty ratio, academic advising, student mentoring, as well as limited research opportunities.
· Traditional MD track and Individualized Learning Program (ILP) track option available to select students for a more tailored, slower-paced curriculum.
· Early clinical exposure & integration via our partnership with Milton Kato hospital (220-bed hospital).
· Trinity is the only school in St. Vincent and the Grenadines with CAAM-HP accreditation.
· Strong organizational leadership: Our founding Chancellor is Dr. Douglas Skelton, who has over 15 years of US medical school leadership experience at Mercer University School of Medicine. Our Dean of Students is Dr. Linda Adkison, an accomplished researcher and geneticist, who has taught at Kansas City University School of Medicine in Kansas City. Also, Dr. Frederick Ballantine (Howard University & SUNY Upstate medical school graduate) is the Governor General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, who attends our white coat ceremonies each term. We have a positive relationship with both the government and the citizens of SVG.
· The CAAM-HP standards adopted by St. Vincent and used to evaluate Trinity are recognized by the US Department of Education’s NCFMEA. This is a major step in regards to our concerted effort at receiving Title IV status.
Scholarships/grants: We offer MCAT scholarships to applicants with scores above 504. Additional scholarships and grants have been awarded due to research/publication experience, military service, community service, as well as financial hardship.
· All of our core (3rd year) clinical rotations take place in Baltimore. Additionally, we have clinical rotation slots available for every student that is admitted.
· A major construction project has begun on island including new classrooms, lecture halls, student meeting rooms. There is also new student housing under construction.
Our match rate is 86%. While our program does not produce the volume of graduates or total number of matches per year compared other larger programs, our relative percentage of graduates who obtain a PGY1 position in the Match is higher.
· Our attrition rate is 13-15% from matriculation to graduation.
· Our average USLME Step 1 score is 220, with highs in the 255-257 range.
· Our average USMLE Step 2 CK score is 234, with highs in the 255-258 range.
· Next year, Trinity will meet the minimum time-established threshold to apply for tax benefits for Canadian students borrowing money to attend.
· Our campus has developed a culture focused on outreach and philanthropy. Some of these endeavors are driven by the school (WPP, Rotary Village Doctor event), while other events (i.e. orphanage visits, cancer 5K, St. Vincent Humane Society, toiletry, clothing, and toy drives) are entirely student driven.
· AMSA student leadership opportunities are available.
· Student founded and run groups include a broad diversity of communities. Groups include Canadian, Christian, Muslim, Caribbean, medical specialty clubs (surgery, etc.), research, like-minded activities such as SCUBA, and animal rescue are available.
2016 Trinity by the Numbers facts and figures:
- Total enrollment: 407
- Average GPA: 3.15
- Average MCAT: 24
- 303 universities represented
- Student citizenship: 71% US, 15% Canada, 11% international
- 10:1 student:faculty ratio
- 93% first attempt USMLE Step 1 pass rate (1st attempt, 4/15-3/16)
- 220 average USMLE Step 1 score (1st pass, 4/15-3/16)
Additionally, we recently created a 2015 Trinity graduate video on Youtube which discusses life as a student both inside and outside of the classroom, complete with student testimonials. All featured students have since graduated from the program having earned matched positions.
The video can be viewed at: .
Speaking as a US-IMG who has successfully navigated through the entire process of both international medical education and the Match process prior to joining medical school administration, this program is best designed to allow for excellent student mentoring, faculty exposure, early clinical integration, and is based on a culture of student collaboration and cooperation.
Our online application is available at: Application for Admission | Trinity School of Medicine - Medical School, Apply to Medical School, Medical School of the Caribbean
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me as I would be happy to discuss further.
Kind regards,
Dr. Wollman
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