Trinity School of Medicine is a fully accredited learning institution that trains and produces skilled physicians eligible to apply for residency and practice in all 50 states. Known as the best alternative to U.S. and Canadian medical schools, Trinity is the right choice for students looking for a rigorous medical education in a personalized, supportive environment.
Located on the beautiful island of St. Vincent in the Caribbean, Trinity offers fully accredited academic programs to some of the best future doctors around the world. After 16 months of comprehensive study in the Grenadines, Trinity students prepare for Step 1 and receive their clinical training in the U.S., in one location, providing them with the skills and experience they need to confidently compete for the residency of their choice. Review the 2023 residency report here.
With so many choices of Caribbean medical schools, we know that choosing the right school for you can feel daunting. Trinity offers many benefits that other schools simply can’t match.
With so many choices of Caribbean medical schools, we know that choosing the right school for you can feel daunting. Trinity offers many benefits that other schools simply can’t match.
Trinity’s MD program is designed to provide students with a learning environment focused on student success that closely resembles a U.S. medical school, from small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratios, to a U.S.-style medical center campus for clinical clerkships. Trinity goes far beyond simply teaching basic sciences in the first two years; we immediately integrate clinical exposure by having students participate in clinical training during their very first term.
Trinity School of Medicine accepts qualified applicants from around the globe. The purpose of the program is to prepare academically sound and highly motivated students for admission into Trinity School of Medicine’s Doctor of Medicine degree program, help students become acclimated to the medical school environment, and subsequent licensure as a physician.
Trinity provides students the kind of clinical experience you would expect from a U.S. medical school. Students can complete their full 48 weeks of core rotations in one location at our affiliated hospitals and clinics. This means no waiting for rotations slots to open, no waiting between rotations and all rotations are pre-scheduled by a Trinity advisor.
The founders of Trinity set out to build a top-quality medical school recognized for excellence among all medical schools. We achieve that excellence through the personal investment we make in each student who enters our school, starting from the admissions process and continuing through their academic and clinical studies, residencies, and medical practice. U.S. and Canadian residency directors recognize the quality of Trinity graduates, who continue to secure top-choice residencies in the national annual match programs.
Our personal approach to education and investment in the long-term success of our graduates provide our students with an unparalleled experience. Trinity School of Medicine students are inspired by science and deeply committed to service — that passion is what drives us to deliver the best education and student experience that any Caribbean medical school has to offer.
According to a recent study in Sweden, being born into a family where one or both parents are physicians greatly increases the likelihood that the children will also become physicians. For doctors and sisters Maye and Nada Mohamed, that certainly rings true. Both Dr. Maye Mohamed and Dr. Nada Mohamed are graduates of Trinity and we recently had the pleasure of sitting down with them to talk about their experiences as students, graduates, and healthcare providers.
At a recent White Coat Ceremony, Dr. Humphrey gave a testament to how Trinity shaped him into the physician he is today, saying “I was able to achieve my dream career goals through Trinity. I went to a top internal medicine academic institution and one of the top infectious disease programs in the US, especially in tropical medicine research."
When we asked Dr. Brielle Cartwright what inspired her to go into medicine, she said the answer was simple: "Wanting to advocate for mental health patients who cannot advocate for themselves." Now, as a Psychiatrist, she works hard to help her patients maintain their mental and emotional stability and provide an underserved population with the care they deserve.
This Alumni Spotlight features Dr. Anitesh Jaswal. Of his career in medicine, Dr. Jaswal says, "“I am excited to start my professional journey and can’t thank everyone enough for the help over the years to get to today. I’m eager to do some good in another community with a fantastic program and become a better physician for the patients I’ll be honored to call mine.
This edition of our alumni spotlight shines a bright light on Dr. Meghan Pillai. Hailing from the eastern end of Long Island (the North Fork), Pillai has spent plenty of time in the northeast. She attended Boston University, earning a B.S. in Business Management. With a knack for numbers, Meghan wasn't done adding to her higher-level education. She went on to Harvard University, earning a master's in Business Administration. Pillai's innate drive to know more, coupled with her desire to help others, eventually led her to pursue a medical career. Attending both undergraduate and graduate school in the northeast, attending a Caribbean medical offered more than just a beautiful backdrop to study medicine. Dr. Pillai is now in her 3rd year of residency, close to home, in New Jersey.
In this edition of our alumni spotlight, we are proud to showcase Dr. Allison Laffoon. Dr. Laffoon's desire for medicine was sparked when her younger brother was diagnosed with severe autism when he was just 5-years-old. She recalls the countless doctors' appointments, tests, and other factors that eventually led to her brother's diagnosis. Her interest in medicine stems from these experiences as a young child. Laffoon attended the University of Iowa and received her MD from Trinity in 2018. She is now a general surgery resident at the University of Texas Health - San Antonio.
From an Insider: Ask an Alum – Dr. Karissa Charles
Join us on June 14th at 8:30PM EST for the next webinar in our "From an Insider" series, where we'll be speaking with Trinity alum Dr. Karissa Charles. Soon to start her Family Medicine residency at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, Dr. Charles will be sharing her experience as a Trinity student and how the school helped prepare her for residency. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask Dr. Charles about island life, clinical rotations, or any other questions they may have surrounding Caribbean medical school. Join us and learn how Trinity can help lead you to your dream residency! Register here.
Preparing Your Med School Application Webinar
Join us on July 19th at 8:30 PM EST to learn how to prepare a med school application that will impress admissions committees. Topics of discussion will include choosing which schools to apply to, preparing for the MCAT, crafting your personal statement, and more. Join Director of Admissions Lisa Miller as she goes through the process of applying to medical school and how to make your dream of becoming a U.S.-practicing physician a reality. Register here.
From an Insider: Ask an Alum – Dr. Geran Maule
Join us on August 15th at 7PM EST for the next webinar in our "From an Insider" series, where we'll be speaking with Trinity alum Dr. Geran Maule. An Internal Medicine resident at the University of Central Florida and HCA Healthcare, Dr. Maule will be sharing his experience as a Trinity student and how the school helped prepare him for residency. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask Dr. Maule about island life, clinical rotations, or any other questions they may have surrounding Caribbean medical school. As a native Vincentian, Dr. Maule will be able to provide a unique insight into what makes Trinity a great place to earn your MD. Join us and learn how Trinity can help lead you to your dream residency! Click here to register.
Trinity is proud to have received unwavering support from the late Sir Frederick Ballantyne, former Governor-General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. An incredibly accomplished physician, Dr. Ballantyne worked with the founders of Trinity to not only develop a high-quality medical education institution, but also a university that would become involved in the improvement of health services for the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. We keep his legacy at the heart of our mission.
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