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Foundations of Medicine

During semesters 1-4, you will live in Dominica and complete the Foundations of Medicine curriculum at the Portsmouth campus.

The Foundations of Medicine curriculum consists of 64 credits of specifically prescribed coursework. There are four semesters of Foundations of Medicine classes for a total of two academic years (normally completed in 16 months). All Foundations of Medicine coursework must be satisfactorily completed in Dominica.

The Foundations of Medicine curriculum is designed to:

  • Offer an in-depth, comprehensive program of basic medical sciences that has traditionally been deemed appropriate for future medical practitioners.
  • Provide clinical correlations and examples of clinical relevance throughout the instructional program in sciences
  • Present a physical diagnosis course that provides the practical experience needed by students to prepare adequately for their clinical clerkships.

The curriculum is designed so that the classes and examinations are based upon the programmatic and module learning objectives designed to meet the core competencies established by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). ACGME competencies are: System-based practice, Professionalism, Improvement of practice, Relationship-centered care, Interpersonal communication and Tenets of medicine (SPIRIT).

For a complete list of courses, please view our Traditional Curriculum and Organ Systems-based Curriculum.