Mona
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Tuition (In State): $46,500
Tuition (Out of State): $46,500
Accreditation Status: N/A
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Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1948
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Website: http://sta.uwi.edu/fms/
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About the School
The Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine, located in Trinidad and Tobago, comprises the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, and Advanced Nursing Education. Established in 1989, the faculty is situated at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, a purpose-built facility designed to accommodate comprehensive medical education and research. UWI St. Augustine is one of five campuses in the UWI system, which is ranked first in the Caribbean and 28th in Latin America.
Curriculum
The Faculty of Medical Sciences employs a problem-based learning (PBL) system, distinguishing it as the only Caribbean medical school to do so. This educational approach emphasizes student interaction in small groups, supplemented by didactic lectures, fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills. The faculty offers research-based postgraduate degrees in disciplines such as anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and public health. Additionally, professional training is available in clinical disciplines including anesthetics, obstetrics and gynecology, radiology, psychiatry, orthopedics, child health, internal medicine, and surgery.
Facilities
The Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex is equipped with modern teaching and research laboratories that facilitate practical classes and ongoing research programs. The complex includes a well-stocked Medical Sciences Library and a student computer laboratory providing internet and literature search facilities. Students have access to the Veterinary, Dental, and Medical Hospitals, which are maintained by the North Central Regional Health Authority. The main medical hospital offers generalist and specialist medical and surgical services, featuring 13 operating theatres, nuclear medicine, CAT scanning, and other radiological facilities, as well as intensive care units, outpatient clinics, and accident and emergency units.
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Our analysis of UWI:
Student Loan Burden: $365,645
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UWI, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $365,645. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Equal to National Average
The cost of living at UWI is approximately equal to the average cost of living at medical schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most medical institutions.
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School Address: Mona, N/A
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