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Medical Knowledge: Medical student must demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and socio-behavioral sciences as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care.
Patient Care: Students must be able to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health and for the treatment of health problems.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Students must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective interchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families and health professionals.
Practice-based Learning and Improvement: Students must be able to investigate and evaluate their care of patients, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence and continuously improve patient care based on constant self-evaluation and life-long learning.
Systems-based Practice: Students must demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.
Professionalism: Students must demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
PHSU SOM BVI looks for students with a passion for serving others and keen interest in the medical sciences, demonstrated through academic achievement and persistent pursuit of volunteering, employment, extracurriculars, or other activities relevant to healthcare.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to apply:
Course | Credits |
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Biology I & II with Lab | 8 |
Chemistry I & II with Lab | 8 |
Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab | 8 |
PhysicsI & II with Lab | 8 |
Advanced Mathematics | 6 |
Behavioral and Social Sciences* | 6 |
English | 3 |
Interviews are conducted virtually in the Multiple Mini Interview format to support a holistic admissions process and evaluate premedical competencies that align with PHSU SOM BVI’s mission to train ethical professionals who provide compassionate, culturally competent health care and generate high impact research to reduce health disparities in the populations we serve.
**Tdap booster, MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), Polio (if under 21 years old), COVID-19, Influenza (annual doses)
These requirements may vary according to Centers of Disease Control CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommendations.
As Dean of the School of Medicine, it is an honor and a privilege to extend a warm welcome to our new and exciting international location on the beautiful island of Tortola. With over 45 years of experience in medical education, our university has established itself as a leader in training highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals. At Ponce Health Sciences University, we are committed to providing a quality education that prepares our students to meet the challenges of the modern medical world through our prestigious Doctor of Medicine (MD) and various other academic programs.
Our new campus in Tortola represents a physical expansion and an extension of our educational and cultural opportunities. Tortola is a vibrant and welcoming island, known for its rich culinary offerings, vibrant culture, and safe environment. Here, you will find a place to study and a home where you can grow personally and professionally, surrounded by a warm and supportive community.
We invite local students and candidates from the United States and around the world to join our academic community in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Here, you will discover an environment conducive to learning and personal development, with the tranquility and natural beauty that this Caribbean Island offers. We are excited to embark on this new adventure together and to see how each of you will contribute to the legacy of excellence and service that defines Ponce Health Sciences University.
Welcome to Tortola and Ponce Health Sciences University!
Sincerely,
Olga Rodriquez de Arzola, MD, FAAP
Dean of the School of Medicine
Ponce Health Sciences University
British Virgin Island