Required Courses

     The Admissions Committee has no preference for an undergraduate major.  
     However, college and university studies should include:

       * General Biology with Laboratory (1 year)
       * General Physics with Laboratory (1 year)
       * General Chemistry with Laboratory (1 year)
       * Organic Chemistry with Laboratory; or  (1 year)
         Organic Chemistry  and Biochemistry sequence is acceptable

     The above courses must be taken at a minimum of freshman college or
     University level.

     Requirements for St Lucian Students

     Caribbean Examination Council Grade One & Two
       *English
       *Mathematics
     Two years Advanced Level
       *Biology
       *Chemistry
       *Physics


Applicants from Countries other than the United States of America and Canada

 
     Applicants from the United Kingdom, British Commonwealth of Nations and/or countries with
similar educational standards must possess a baccalaureate degree and have completed courses in
Biology, Chemistry and Physics. However, applicants with excellent grades in the General
Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Examination advanced level with courses in the sciences may be
considered. Prospective students from other countries with educational systems different from the
British, Canada or U.S. will be evaluated on their own merits.


Application  Procedure

     To apply, mail the following items to:                  

     Spartan Health Sciences University
     School of Medicine
     P.O. Box 324
     Vieux Fort
     St. Lucia, West Indies

     Tel. (758) 454-6128
     Fax (758) 454-6811

     or in order to expedite the mail service to St. Lucia, forward to:

     P.O. Box 989
     Santa Teresa, New Mexico 88008, U.S.A.

     Tel.  (575) 589-1372
      Fax (575) 589-1487


     1. A completed Application form.
     2. Four 2" x 2" photographs (front view). One must be adhered to the application.
     3. A non-refundable application fee of US$60.00.*
     4. Two (2) original letters of recommendation.
     5. A signed brief autobiography and personal essay on medical career
         expectations (typed).
     6. Official transcripts from ALL undergraduate and/or graduate college(s)
         and universities sent directly from the registrar.
     7. Physical Examination and Immunization Form

    * Canadian checks are not accepted
       International Postal Money Orders   or a Certified check drawn on a U.S. Bank are accepted
 

Transfer Students

     Students from recognized medical schools may be admitted as transfer students upon evaluation
of their credentials. However, evidence of non-monetary commitment to their previous medical
schools must be demonstrated.

     The Admissions Committee of the University shall review all candidates’ applications before
admission. Applicants may be required to appear for personal interview before final acceptance.

     Transfer students may be affected in terms of class time, availability of space and special
scheduling. Based on these parameters, the University encourage admissions to first trimester.

     Students can be considered for the fourth trimester of the program with/without the United
States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1. Students should provide proof of
passage of USMLE Step 1 for a favorable admission consideration.

     If the transfer student fulfills all admission requirements and is accepted, it is mandatory that the
transfer student attend all assigned classes and abide by the same rules and regulations as non-transfer
students.

     A transfer student on financial aid who wants to continue receiving those funds must re-apply upon
matriculation into the University.

     All transfering applicants must meet the following criteria:

     1. submit application for admission and pay application fee with the required documentation
     2. meet admission requirements as individuals applying for admission into the medical program 
         for the first time
     3. must be transfering from an acceptable institution
     4. submit official transcript from an acceptable institution
     
     Any applicant who has been detached from the medical education program  for more than five years
will not be allowed any credit for coursework done previously. Such applicants will be considered for
admission to the First Trimester only.

     A one-time revalidation fee of US$500.00 will be charged to transfer students together with
regular tuition and other applicable fees.



Advanced Standing

     Applications may be accepted for advanced standing depending upon the availability of academic and clinical facilities.

     1. Advanced standing credit from the World Health Organization (WHO) and International
         Medical Education Directory (IMED) listed medical school will be considered.
     2. Admission consideration is rarely given to students of dental and osteopathic
         schools. However, to be considered, dental courses must be equivalent to
         medical school courses from the transferring institution.
     3. Advanced standing cannot be considered for the following applicants:

             a) Physician Assistants (P.A. 's)
             b) Podiatrists (or students of Podiatry)
             c) Chiropractors


     Advanced standing recipients must enroll for a period of at least one year and four Months
(4 Trimesters), of which one trimester must be spent at the campus in St Lucia even when such
individuals hold Doctor of Medicine degrees from WHO or International Medical Education
Directory (IMED) listed institutions.

     Only those students who appear exceptionally qualified and highly motivated will be considered for
admission to advanced standing.

Acceptance to the program

     Successful applicants, following notification of acceptance by mail, are expected to sign an offer of
acceptance form and return it to the University within 15 days along with tuition deposit.

Conditional Acceptance

     Conditional acceptance into the program is granted only to those individuals who show academic
promise on an individual basis.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

       Admission is granted without regard to race, religion, color, gender or national origin. The
University does not discriminate on the basis of age or marital status.



Prospective Applicants


     Registered Nurses, X-Ray Technicians, Emergency Medical Technicians, Dieticians, Physical
Therapists, Pharmacists, Physician's Assistants, Ph.D. degree holders along with the more
traditionally qualified applicants can become excellent physicians and are encouraged to
apply if  they believe that the University can help them fulfill their ambition.

     It is the responsibility of the Admissions Office of this University to form a class of students
that are emotionally mature, possess the capacity to do academic work that will represent the 
high standard of the University and are dedicated to provide quality patient care in any part of the
globe.