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As part of the British West Indies, the island\u2019s national language is English and the culture combines British civility, American efficiency, and Caribbean charm. But if you do feel a little homesick, you are less than an hour away from Miami, or you can jump on direct international flights to Atlanta, Chicago, New York and about 20 other major cities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","intake_type":"Defined intakes","uni_intakes":["Sep","Jan","May"],"intake_note":"","deadline_type":"Always open","uni_deadline":[],"deadline_note":"","about":"<p class=\"card__title has-medium-font-size\">At St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (SMUSOM), we are as committed to your dreams as you are. Throughout your ten semesters with us, we will do everything we can to ensure your success by supporting all aspects of your education and life.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"card__title has-medium-font-size\">Since 1997, more than two thousand students have obtained their MD degrees from SMUSOM. Our graduates have earned residencies and\/or permanent licensure in nearly every state in the U.S., Canada, and numerous other countries.<\/p>","reasons_to_study_here":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading he66m6v is-h3-tag\">Quality education<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph p1o7w4lh\">St. Matthew\u2019s University School of Medicine (SMUSOM) has attained an unprecedented 96% Residency Placement Rate for their 2020-24<sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0MD program graduates.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph p1o7w4lh\">An expert faculty with small class sizes and a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio greatly contributes to the achievement. This focused attention has led to consistently strong USMLE Step I pass rates by SMUSOM students.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading he66m6v is-h3-tag\">Amazing campus and location<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph p1o7w4lh\">The Cayman Islands\u2019 remarkable success as a financial\u00a0center and tourist destination has transformed the nation\u00a0into a dynamic society that has every modern convenience\u00a0but still retains the charm and vibrancy of the Caribbean.\u00a0People from more than 100 countries live and work in this\u00a0British Overseas Territory, creating a lively and unique blend\u00a0of cultures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading he66m6v is-h3-tag\">Clinical Rotations<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph p1o7w4lh\">After successfully completing your Basic Sciences, you\u2019ll progress onto clinical rotations which take place during semesters 6 to 10 at teaching hospitals located in the US, Canada and the UK.<\/p>","career":"<div class=\"accordion-item\" data-state=\"open\">\r\n<div id=\"radix-:r1k:\" class=\"accordion-item__content\" role=\"region\" data-state=\"open\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-:r1j:\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item__content-wrapper\">\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading he66m6v is-h2-tag\">Career Advising<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph p1o7w4lh\">Expand your horizons with our informative Specialty Spotlight Series. In these sessions, experts from various fields will share valuable insights and experiences related to their specialties. Gain a deeper understanding of different career paths and specific specialties.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph p1o7w4lh\">Hone your interview skills with our mock interviews and receive constructive feedback. Gain the confidence and proficiency needed to excel in your real interviews.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"paragraph wp-block-paragraph p1o7w4lh\">Our Road to Residency Program is designed to guide you through the complex residency application process. 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The Residence Hall is conveniently located just two miles south of the campus classroom buildings, with easy access to beautiful Seven Mile Beach. The rooms in the Residence Hall offer the choice of single or double occupancy. 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