Your Medical Journey with CUCOM's Comprehensive Fastrack-MD
"Are you ready to excel your mind and heart as future healthcare heroes? Join us! Together, we can shape the future with talented and futuristic doctors"
"Are you ready to excel your mind and heart as future healthcare heroes? Join us! Together, we can shape the future with talented and futuristic doctors"
MD Program
Overview
Welcome to Commonwealth University College of Medicine's Lateral Entry &Fast Track MD Program. We are proud to offer a unique Lateral Entry and Accelerated Doctor of Medicine program designed for experienced professionals.This innovative program is a fantastic opputunity for individuals with a strong premedical background and working experience.If you're looking to Fast-track your journey to becoming a qualified physician then this program might be just right for you
Program overview
Our Lateral Entry and Fast Track MD Program is structured into three primary phases each designed to provide,each designed to provide a well-rounded medical education while accommodating your prior experiences and credits
- Phase I -Gap Med (pre-school med)
- Phase II -Preclinical Science
- phase III-Introduction to clinical Medicine and Clinical Rotation
Is This Program
Right for you ?
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Academic
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Interested in the scientific basis of medical practice
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Self-discipline to plan your studies to cover a large and intensive syllabus independently
"If you match this description, you will undoubtedly benefit from CUCOM's strong academic and clinical teaching"
Program Map:
Doctor of Medicine
Gap Med with Advance Human Biology & Introduction To Human Systems
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Pre-Clinical & Advance human Systems
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3rd |
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4th |
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Hybrid based program Starts 👇 |
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5th |
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6th |
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Exit Exam-I (NBME) must pass to enter clinical rotations |
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Transfers from WDMS bound med schools are allowed
- For phase-I, advanced standing may be provided on the previous degree
- Those who don't have Phase-I. You can get credits through an online program
- Phase-II must first 1-4 semester are online program , 5-6 Semester are hybrid based (both Online and campus based)
- Phase III are must be on campus or in Teaching hospital and Students must complete 5880 clock hours during these Phases (Phase II-III)
Clinical Rotation starts (76 Weeks)-campus based
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Core(44Weeks) |
Elective(32Weeks) |
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After complete rotation of Clinical rotation Exit exam-II is conducted
Curriculum Map:
PRECLINICAL-ADVANCE HUMAN SYSTEMS
Academic Year I,II (Week 1-96)
MED-1 (16weeks)
SEM-1
- Anatomy And physiology
- Microbiology & immunology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Biochemistry and Genetics
- Intro to Systems
- Medical Ethics & Terminology
- Communication Skills &PDR
- Intro to Research
- Med Tec-1
- Virtual Clinical Stimulation 3D
MED-2 (16weeks)
SEM-2
- Musculoskeletal System
- Respiratory System
- Gastrointestinal Systems
- Introduction to Clinical Medicine
- Introduction to Patient Care
- Systems Research
- Med Tec-2
- Virtual Clinical Stimulation 3D
MED-3 (16weeks)
SEM-3
- Musculoskeletal System
- Renal &Metabolic System
- Physical Diagnosis
- Advanced Patient care
- Introduction to clinical Rotations
- Systems Research
- HIS
MED-4 (16weeks)
SEM-4
- Endocrine System
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Reasoning & Diagnosis Techniques
- Systems Research
- BRS I
MED-5 (16weeks)
SEM-5
- Cardiovascular System-I
- Nervous System
- Clinical Reasoning & Diagnosis Techniques(GL)
- BRS II
- LAB
MED-6 (16weeks)
SEM-6
- Cardiovascular System-II
- Hematopoietic System
- Clinical Reasoning &Diagnosis Techniques (GL)
- BRS III
- LAB
Student must pass the entrance exam to enter into clinical rotation program
Fullform Of Above programs
- BRS =Board review series
- MED Tec-Medical Technology
- HIS -Health Information Systems
Preclinical-Advance Human Systems
Organ-based system is divided into six semesters, each of 16 weeks duration.
During the first six semesters, students learn about various organ systems in the body in an integrated manner and also incorporating early clinical exposure from the first semester.
We believe that the CUCOM's basic science design will prepare its students to enter the clinical with a firm grounding in basic sciences, self-directed learning, and life-long learning skills that will not only enhance their clinical learning but also be of added value to your clinical services.
There is a strong emphasis on the social and behavioral sciences, learning to deal with ethnically and culturally diverse populations, early clinical exposure, and learning about evidence-based practice.
Curriculum Map:
Clinical Science
Academic Year III (Week 97-140)
CORE (44weeks)
Sem -1
- Internal Medicine-(12Weeks)
Sem-2
- Family Medicine (6weeks)
- Psychiatry-(6Weeks)
Sem-3
- Obstetrics&Gynecology-(6Weeks)
- Pediatrics-(6Weeks)
Sem-4
- General Surgery-(8 Weeks)
Academic Year III(Continuity) and IV (Week 141-172)
ELECTIVES (32Weeks)
Sem 4 continuity
- Cardiology (4Weeks)
Sem 5
- Neurology (4Weeks)
- Emergency Medicine(4Weeks)
- Nephrology (4Weeks)
Sem 6
- Oncology (4Weeks)
- Ophthalmology (4Weeks)
- Dermatology (4Weeks)
- Clinical Science Reasearch (4Weeks-Optional)
Students Must pass for Graduation
Successful completion of the course as Doctor of Medicine
- Mandatory Core Rotations Must be done with CUCOM Affiliated Hospitals
- Electives and research word are student-led activities .the decision on the selection of speciality is entirely the student’s choice
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
AT CUCOM
The clinical program falls in the final phase of your medical education.
The clinical rotations are performed at hospitals in the United States & Saint Lucia.
The clinical program in USA is conducted at ACGME affiliated teaching hospitals through our clinical administration office located in Maryland, near Washington D.C.
These clinical facilities are state-of-art teaching hospitals under green book category.
These facilities provide the student with superior clinical exposure that will ensure better career options. To undergo the Clinical Clerkship Program in USA, a student should complete Basic Medical Science Program along with USMLE STEP 1.The clinical program in Saint Lucia allows such integration to be possible. Students are encouraged to use their knowledge and skills creatively, whether it concerns the human body in health or disease. The prevention of disease and the promotion of good health are considered important aspects in educating a well-rounded physician.
CLINICAL
DESTINATION
St.Lucia : Campus location and clinical rotation hospitals US: Clinical rotation sites require additional clinical fees
Clock Hours
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Pre-clinical Science subjects |
Hours |
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Anatomy and physiology |
64 |
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Microbiology &Immunology |
64 |
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Pathology |
64 |
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Pharmacology |
80 |
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Biochemistry and Genetics |
64 |
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Introduction to Systems |
64 |
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Medical Ethics & Terminology |
32 |
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Communication Skills & PDR |
32 |
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Introduction to Research |
32 |
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Medical Technology |
64 |
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Muscoloskeletal System |
64 |
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Respiratory System |
96 |
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Gastrointestinal System |
160 |
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Introduction to Clinical medicine |
48 |
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Introduction to Patient Care |
32 |
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Systems Research 1 |
80 |
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Medical Technology 2 |
80 |
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Reproductive System |
160 |
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Renal& Metabolic System |
160 |
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Physical Diagnosis |
32 |
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Advanced Patient Care |
32 |
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Introduction to Clinical Rotations |
48 |
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System Research 2 |
48 |
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HIS(Health Information Systems) |
48 |
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Intro to BRS(Board Review Series) |
32 |
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Endocrine System |
112 |
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Dermatology |
96 |
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Psychiatry |
112 |
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Clinical Reasoning&Diagnostic Techniques (In Clinical Setting) |
128 |
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BRS 2 |
80 |
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LAB(Practical Training) |
32 |
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Cardiovascular System-II |
160 |
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Hematopoietic System |
160 |
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Clnical Reasoning &Diagnosis Techniques(In clinical setting) |
128 |
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BRS 3(Preparation) |
80 |
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LAB(Practical training) |
32 |
Sub-total Clock Hours |
3360 |
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Clinical Science Subjects |
Hours |
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Internal Medicine[Core] |
420 |
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General Surgery[Core] |
280 |
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Pediatrics[Core] |
210 |
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psychiatry[Core] |
210 |
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Family Medicine[Core] |
210 |
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Obstetrics and Gynecology[Core] |
210 |
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Dermatology[Elective] |
140 |
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Emergency Medicine[Elective] |
140 |
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Community Medicine[Elective] |
140 |
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Infectious Disease[Elective] |
140 |
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Ophthalmology[Elective] |
140 |
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Anesthesiology[Elective] |
140 |
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Oncology[Elective] |
140 |
Sub-total Clock Hours |
2520 |
Note:
Elective Rotations are student-led activities. You have the option to select and decide on specialtycourses, each lasting 4 weeks, depending on theclinical destination. The Core Rotations are mandatory subjects required to be completed withinthe recommended duration at the affiliated hospitals in the assigned clinical destination.
| Subtotal | Total |
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| Basic Science | 3360 |
| Clinical Rotation | 2520 |
| TOTAL | 5880 |
*Student visit & counselling available on advance appointments*
