MD PROGRAM ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Your Path to MD Starts Here
Trinity’s Medical School Application Review Process
Trinity School of Medicine strives to provide the best admissions process of any Caribbean medical school. Our Admissions Committee takes a thoughtful, student-centered approach when reviewing MD program applications to ensure every candidate receives fair consideration.
Here’s how the process works:
- Applications and interview evaluations are reviewed by the Admissions Committee, which is led by the Associate Dean of Admissions and includes representatives from basic sciences and clinical sciences.
- Trinity follows a rolling admissions model, so applicants typically receive a decision within days of their interview.
- Accepted students have 21 days to secure their seat with a $500 tuition deposit.
Trinity maintains rigorous academic and professional standards. Before applying, be sure that you meet all admissions requirements, gather strong letters of recommendation, and prepare thoroughly for your medical school interview to present your best application.
Medical School Application Deadlines
Trinity School of Medicine offers three program entry points each year:
- January
- May
- September
We utilize a rolling admissions process to give every applicant an evaluation based on their individual merits. We encourage applicants to submit all materials for consideration 2 to 3 months prior to the desired start date. Within about a week of submitting your completed application, you can expect to receive notification from the admissions office regarding scheduling an interview.
Complete Your Online Application
Complete the Trinity School of Medicine Application for Admission using the online portal. You may submit a current AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS or OMSAS application report as a PDF for immediate consideration. If your AMCAS report has not been processed, please submit your transcripts (student copies are acceptable to initiate the process).
Your Medical School Admissions Interview
Trinity offers medical school admission interviews to qualified applicants who have submitted their application materials and meet our standards for interview eligibility. Admission interviews are offered both in-person and online. Applicants may interview at any of Trinity’s Admissions Offices in the U.S. or St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Understanding
The admissions process for the best Caribbean medical schools emphasizes each candidate’s unique story. That’s why we place our medical school interviews at the beginning of the admissions process, rather than at the end. This enables our applicants to demonstrate their personal strengths and how they balance with their academic and extracurricular experience. It lets you tell us your story as a complete candidate, because we know you are more than just scores and grades.
Accommodating
We recognize that many people across the U.S. and Canada who would make wonderful physicians may not have the time or resources to travel for an interview. Because of this, we conduct online medical school interviews, and we send our team to cities across the U.S. to provide you with an opportunity to be heard.
Effective
The medical school interview provides an opportunity for you to ask questions and gauge the fit between your goals and objectives and the learning environment and approach at Trinity. We're looking for potential. We find students who have been overlooked, whose drive and determination to become a doctor is unwavering, and give them the chance they need to achieve their goal.
References and Recommendation Letters
Guidelines on Letters of Recommendation
When selecting your references, it is important that your letter writers have strong comments to support your desire and ability to attend medical school and, ultimately, become a physician. While someone may be highly credentialed and respected in their field, if they do not know you as an individual, they are not your best choice. Identify and utilize references who can speak to your unique characteristics and strengths.
Trinity School of Medicine requires two individual letters of recommendation or one committee letter from your pre-health advising office.
Letters of recommendation may be sent to the Admissions Office via Interfolio.com. Letter writers may also submit their material via direct email to admissions@trinitysom.org, providing that the letter is sent from the writer’s institutional email account. Letters sent from personal email accounts, such as Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo, will not be accepted.
Transition to St. Vincent Campus
The admissions process for the best Caribbean medical schools doesn’t end after acceptance. Once you’ve been accepted, your admissions counselor will guide you through each step of preparing for your move to our basic science campus in St. Vincent.
From travel logistics to student housing details, we’ll make sure you have everything you need for a smooth start. When you arrive, Trinity’s Welcome Committee will greet you on campus and help you settle in, ensuring you feel part of our supportive community from day one.
Admissions FAQs
Yes, Trinity School of Medicine warmly welcomes international students to apply. The school values diversity and encourages applications from students across the globe, including the United States and Canada.
Rolling admissions refers to an application process where medical schools have multiple intakes throughout the year. Trinity has 3 start terms every year – January, May and September.
To distinguish yourself, participate in relevant volunteer work, clinical experiences, or research projects. Craft a personal statement that reflects your genuine passion for medicine and your aspirations. Highlight how your unique experiences make you a strong fit for Trinity’s program.
Medical school interviews are a crucial part of the admissions process. They help assess applicants’ interpersonal skills, fit with the school’s values, communication abilities, motivation for pursuing medicine, problem-solving skills, and capacity to handle stress. Interviews also allow applicants to showcase personal attributes and address any concerns.
For letters of recommendation, select individuals who have interacted closely with you and can provide insights into your academic abilities, character, and potential as a medical student. Professors, research supervisors, healthcare professionals, or mentors who know you well are excellent choices.
Yes, Trinity School of Medicine offers medical school admissions counseling to support prospective students throughout the application process. Admissions counselors are available to provide guidance, answer questions, and assist you in navigating the various aspects of applying to the school. These counselors can offer insights into admissions requirements, help you understand the application timeline, and provide advice on how to strengthen your application.
Trinity School of Medicine’s acceptance rate varies by term. We evaluate the whole applicant, not just test scores, recognizing potential, character, and commitment as key indicators of success.
After you apply to Trinity’s MD program, an admissions counselor will contact you directly to review your materials and answer any questions. You’ll be guided through next steps in the MD admissions process, such as scheduling an interview or submitting any missing items. Trinity keeps the process personal and transparent at every stage.
Yes. Trinity reviews each applicant holistically, considering academic preparation, motivation, and potential to succeed. A lower MCAT score doesn’t automatically disqualify you. Many students with modest scores have excelled at Trinity and gone on to earn competitive U.S. and Canadian residencies.
Trinity welcomes career changers, post-bacc students, and applicants returning to school after time away. Trinity School of Medicine’s admissions team values life experience, maturity, and dedication to medicine. If your path has been unique, we’ll help you present your story effectively in your application.
