Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Entry Requirements:
(See general regulations Doctor of Medicine)
Applicants should be Medical Graduates of a University or Medical School recognized by the University of the
West Indies and fully registered in the territory or territories in which training will take place after completing their
Internship and Senior House Officer Rotations.
Candidates will be required to submit a written application and may be required to attend an interview to be
eligible for selection to the programme.
Duration of programme:
Four years full-time
Programme Structure:
The programme will be a minimum of four years. The course of study will normally take place at the University
Hospital of the West Indies or at institutions in the contributing territories recognized by the University for this
purpose; but up to one years elective period may be spent at an approved institution in or out of the Caribbean.
Throughout the programme, candidates must hold recognised posts in accredited hospitals or be on the elective
period. The Specialty Board in Pathology is in overall charge of the programme and is the sole and final
authority on all matters concerning the programme.
Academic
Basic Histology 3-month Sub-specialty Sub-specialty
Use of the rotation areas including area including
Microscope through but not limited but not limited
Presentation Chemical to: cardiovascular, to: cardiovasmethods,
Pathology gastrointestinal, cular, gastroin -
research laboratory neuropathology testinal, neuromethology
paediatric, and pathology,
renal pathology paediatric and
renal pathology
Basic Pathology 6-month laboratory laboratory
Rotation quality assurance quality assurance
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