St. Mary's School of Medicine (St. Lucia)

Castries - Saint Lucia
Abroad

General Information

The St. Mary's School of Medicine (St. Lucia) is an offshore medical institution that has historically provided medical education to international students, primarily aiming for clinical practice in the United States or the United Kingdom.

Important Status Update (2025/2026): According to the school's official records and the World Directory of Medical Schools, the institution is currently not admitting new students as it is undergoing a process of restructuring. Please verify their current operational status directly before making any financial commitments.

General Info

  • Established: Originally founded in 1998 in the Cook Islands, it later established a presence in Saint Lucia.

  • Degree Awarded: Doctor of Medicine (MD).

  • Program Structure: * Basic Sciences (5 Trimesters): Traditionally conducted on-campus in the Caribbean.

    • Clinical Sciences (72–86 Weeks): Core and elective rotations conducted at affiliated hospitals in the USA and other countries.

  • Curriculum: Follows the North American medical education model, preparing students for the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination).

Campus Facilities

  • Location: Historically based in Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia.

  • Facilities: The campus includes specialized laboratories for anatomy and histology, lecture halls, and a medical library.

  • Integrated Learning: The school emphasizes small class sizes to ensure a high teacher-to-student ratio and personalized academic support.

    • Hospital & Medical Facilities

    Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

  • Affiliations: The school has historically maintained partnerships with teaching hospitals in the United States for clinical clerkships.

  • Core Rotations (48 weeks): Internal Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics/Gynecology.

  • Elective Rotations (24 weeks): Students choose from specialties such as Cardiology, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, and Radiology.

    • Fee Structure

    State University Affordability

    Note: These are based on the last active tuition cycles; restructuring may change these figures.

    • Basic Medical Sciences: ~$5,500 USD per trimester.

    • Clinical Sciences: ~$6,500 USD per trimester.

    • One-time Fees:

      • Application Fee: $50 (Non-refundable).

      • Matriculation Fee: $950.

      • Graduation Fee: $375.

    City Details

    • Vibe: Castries is a busy port city and the commercial hub of Saint Lucia. It is famous for its vibrant central market and proximity to beautiful beaches.

    • Safety: Like most Caribbean capitals, students are advised to stay in well-lit, populated areas and follow standard safety precautions.

    • Transportation: Mini-buses are the primary mode of local transport and are very affordable for students.

    Hostel & Mess

    Note: These are based on the last active tuition cycles; restructuring may change these figures.

    • Basic Medical Sciences: ~$5,500 USD per trimester.

    • Clinical Sciences: ~$6,500 USD per trimester.

    • One-time Fees:

      • Application Fee: $50 (Non-refundable).

      • Matriculation Fee: $950.

      • Graduation Fee: $375.

    Miscellaneous

  • NRI Seats: There is no specific NRI quota. Admission is open to all international students based on their undergraduate science GPA and pre-requisite completion.

  • NEET Requirement: For Indian students, qualifying for NEET-UG is mandatory if they intend to return to India to practice, as per National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.

  • Recognition: The school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), which is essential for ECFMG certification and applying for residency in the USA.

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    Answer: Yes. AMW coordinates group departure assistance and helps with flight planning. Our local representative in Uzbekistan meets students at Tashkent airport and provides transport to the university hostel. Support continues throughout the first month of your stay.

    Answer: Yes. Direct flights between Delhi and Tashkent operate regularly and take under 3 hours. Most universities have structured semester breaks that allow students to visit home at least once or twice a year. AMW advises students on the academic calendar and the best travel windows.

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    Our pass rate is approximately 78% compared to the national average of ~45%, because we begin structured FMGE preparation from Year 4, not after graduation.

    No. Every university we recommend offers MBBS fully in English. Basic Russian is helpful for patient interaction during clinical rotations, but the degree is completed entirely in English. Basic Russian can be learned at the University campus for free.

    Answer: All AMW partner universities in Uzbekistan offer English-medium MBBS programmes. A basic Uzbek and/or Russian language module is included in the first year to help students communicate with patients during clinical rotations — no prior knowledge of either language is required for admission.

    Total cost for MBBS in Russia (tuition + living) is approximately ₹22–38 Lakhs over 6 years, which is much cheaper than private medical colleges in India (₹65–110 Lakhs). Exact fees vary by university

    Yes, an MBBS from an NMC-approved foreign university is fully valid in India. You must clear FMGE (transitioning to NExT) to practice.

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