St. Martinus University

Learn About St. Martinus University Faculty of Medicine

On the island of Curaçao in the Caribbean, St. Martinus Univeristy Faculty of Medicine (SMUFM) offers pre-med and medical education with a 2-semester per year system. Beginning with the first semester, the school provides students the chance to experience work in a hospital setting , and clinical rotations are available to medical students in the U.S., Canada, India and the U.K. Medical students also receive board reviews and preparation for the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination Step I, making them ready for testing after finishing basic science courses.

Programs offered at the school include a 3-semester pre-med program, an M.D. program, a 5-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy program, and continuing medical education courses for medical professionals and physicians. SMUFM received its charter from the Government of the Netherlands Antilles, and is recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, the World Health Organization, and the government and Ministry of Health of Curaçao.

St. Martinus University Faculty of Medicine Offers:

• A private medical school with affordable tuition in the Caribbean
• Two-semester academic years for effective knowledge retention
• Clinical rotations at institutions in the USA, Canada, U.K. and India
• Early and continual exposure to work in hospital and clinical settings
• USMLE testing preparation throughout the duration of the M.D. program

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Admission to SMUFM is highly selective and accepts international students. An applicant's character, previous experience, motivation and potential are considered along with academic records. High school transcripts with a GPA of 2.5 or better, letters of recommendation from teachers, and science courses are required for the pre-med program. At least 90 credits of pre-med college coursework and recommendations from college professors are required for the M.D. program.

Student Testimonials

Grew up in Lagos Nigeria, attended Olabisi Onabanjo University where I studied Basic Medical Sciences and finished with Anatomy. I made a decision to attend Saint Martinus University School of Medicine because of the short duration and conducive learning environment and the advantage of been able to write USMLE after standard preparations. My main goal is becoming a Cardiologist.

- Saka Abimbola Kolade

From Philadelphia, PA. B.S. in Chemistry from Temple University. Attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for Masters in Biomedical Sciences and finished my research at Temple University. Currently pursuing my MBA degree alongside my medical studies. I transferred to SMU because of its many advantages. The island of Curaçao is unlike other islands, It has the highest standards of living and hospitals equipped as well as many U.S. hospitals. School also follows a 2 semester curriculum which allows me to understand the material rather than rushing through it in 10-12 weeks. I'm planning to enter Internal Medicine and continue my medical education in Pediatrics Oncology.

-Roozbeh Ghavami, M.S.