Doctor Of Medicine (M.D)
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
At St. Martinus University, we are dedicated to shaping world-class physicians who are prepared to excel in the global healthcare landscape. Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program offers a comprehensive and integrated curriculum designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge, clinical skills, and professional acumen necessary for a successful medical career, with a strong emphasis on preparing you for practice in the USA, Canada, and the UK.
The St. Martinus University MD program is a rigorous and rewarding journey structured across two distinct yet interconnected phases: the Basic Science Phase and the Clinical Science Phase. This comprehensive approach ensures that you not only gain a deep understanding of medical theory but also develop the practical experience and critical thinking vital for effective patient care. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our internationally recognized accreditation by a WFME-recognized agency (AAEPO), ensuring that your education meets stringent global medical education standards and facilitates eligibility for ECFMG certification and U.S residency pathways.
Basic Science Phase
Building Your Foundational Medical Knowledge
The Basic Science program is an intensive two-year curriculum delivered at our state-of-the-art Curaçao Campus. This phase is meticulously designed to provide you with a robust understanding of the fundamental scientific principles that underpin medicine. Our distinguished faculty, comprised of medical experts with extensive experience, is dedicated to delivering world-class medical education, guiding you through complex subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and microbiology. The small teacher-student ratio of 1:6 ensures personalized attention and an environment conducive to in-depth learning and conceptual mastery.
This phase also strategically incorporates a 10-week USMLE preparation course at the end of the second year, ensuring you are well-prepared for the initial steps toward U.S. medical licensure. Our modern facilities, including the Cadaviz digital anatomy system and upgraded laboratories, provide hands-on learning experiences that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Clinical Science Phase
Mastering Patient Care and Clinical Rotations
The Clinical Science Program is a dynamic two-year phase, encompassing 74 weeks of intensive clinical rotations, including 48 weeks of core required rotations and 26 weeks of elective rotations. This crucial phase provides invaluable hands-on experience in diverse medical settings.
St. Martinus University’s extensive hospital network, particularly our unique relationship with Pontiac General Hospital in Michigan, USA, allows students to complete all core clinical rotations in one place without interruptions, a distinct advantage over other Caribbean medical schools. These rotations are also offered in Curaçao, Canada, and the UK, providing a broad spectrum of clinical exposure. You will actively engage in patient-related activities each semester, developing essential clinical skills, diagnostic abilities, and patient management strategies.
Our well-structured clinical curriculum, combined with dedicated teaching from faculty and residents, significantly benefits our students in their preparation for the crucial residency match process.
Career Opportunities
Becoming a Global Healthcare Leader
Graduates of the St. Martinus University MD program are highly sought after and well-prepared for diverse medical careers worldwide. Our consistently high U.S. residency match rates, with students securing placements in various specialties across multiple states, underscore the effectiveness of our program.
Our alumni are successfully building impactful careers in top U.S. hospitals and other prestigious healthcare institutions globally. The comprehensive training received, coupled with our strong focus on USMLE preparation and clinical experience, ensures our graduates are competitive candidates for residency programs and subsequent medical practice.
Why Choose St. Martinus for Your MD Journey?
Choosing St. Martinus University for your MD program means investing in a globally recognized and highly effective medical education. Our WFME-recognized accreditation through AAEPO, direct clinical rotations in the USA, Canada, and the UK, affordable tuition and living costs, and state-of-the-art learning facilities set us apart.
We provide a supportive and immersive environment where aspiring physicians can thrive, preparing them not just for examinations, but for a compassionate and successful career in medicine.
Student Life and Support
While the MD program is academically demanding, St. Martinus University believes in fostering a balanced and supportive environment. Our Curaçao campus offers safe, comfortable, and structured on-campus residential facilities with separate accommodations for male and female students.
These facilities include dining halls providing nutritious meals, gymnasiums, study rooms, and shuttle bus services, ensuring a conducive living and learning environment. Our mandatory on-campus accommodation policy is in place to ensure student safety, academic discipline, and active engagement within the campus community.
This allows you to focus on your studies and immerse yourself in the vibrant Caribbean culture while building strong connections with your peers.
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself, and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, our admissions representative will contact you and help you complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your interview schedule.
Curriculum
As of January 2017, SMUFOM has integrated a Systemic Curriculum to in Basic Science Program. We are among the first and only medical schools in the Caribbean to adopt this modern approach to medical studies. Our Systemic Curriculum allows for our students to be presented.
St. Martinus University has long been working on the development of a better approach to learning in the medical field. After months of careful analysis, SMUFOM has now integrated a new Systemic Approach to Medical Education consisting of the newest trends in medical teaching. This new method allows for the organized teaching of the same system in physiology, pathology, and pharmacology classes thereby leading to an increase in information retention due to facilitation in the process of association. Here are but a few of the advantages of this method of teaching:
| BASIC SCIENCE PROGRAM CURRICULUM | ||||
| MD1 (39 Credit Hours; 580 Class Hours) | ||||
| Course # | Prerequisite | Module 1 : 10 weeks | Module 2 :10 weeks | |
| MED1001 | Histology - 5 | |||
| MED1002 | Anatomy & Embryology - 17 | |||
| MED1003 | Biochemistry - General, Metabolic and Molecular - 11 | |||
| MED1004 | ICM I - 3 | |||
| MD2 (43 Credit Hours; 640 Class Hours) | ||||
| Module 1 : 10 weeks | Module 2 :10 weeks | |||
| MED2001 | MED1002 | Neuroscience - 8 | ||
| MED2002 | Physiology - 13 | |||
| MED2003 | Genetics - 3 | |||
| MED2004 | MED1001, MED1005 | Microbiology & Immunology - 11 | ||
| MED2005 | MED1004 | Integrated Clinical Medicine II- 5 | ||
| MD3 (41 Credit Hours ; 620 Class Hours) | ||||
| Module 1 : 10 weeks | Module 2 : 10 weeks | |||
| MED3001 | Pathology I - 11 | |||
| MED3002 | Pharmacology I - 11 | |||
| MED3003 | Pub. Health, Epi, Biostat - 5 | |||
| MED3004 | Behavioral Science - 4 | |||
| MED3005 | MED2005 | Integrated Clinical Medicine III - 8 | ||
| MD4 (39 CR; 590 hours) | ||||
| Module 1 : 10 weeks | Module 2 : 10 weeks | |||
| MED4001 | MED3001 | Pathology II - 8 | ||
| MED4002 | MED3002 | Phamacology II - 8 | ||
| MED4003 | Medical Ethics - 3 | |||
| MED4004 | Introduction to Research - 3 | |||
| MED4004 | MED3005 | Integrated Clinical Medicine IV - 8 | ||
| MED4005 | All MD1 to MD4 classes | Comprensive Basic Sciences Review - 16 | ||