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The St. Matthew's University Difference
Quality of Education 
St Matthew's School of Medicine offers students a medical education program focused on patient-centered care as the foundation of the program. The medical education is integrated with a world class health care system providing hospital and community clinic based instruction and research.
Sensitivity is as important to patient care as a mastery of clinical skills. We believe patients are cared for - not "processed" - and therefore our faculty is committed to teaching students to incorporate social, cultural, and spiritual perspectives in working with patients. A healing partnership with patients grows from mutual respect and understanding. At St. Matthew's University we believe that learning to balance analytical skills and people skills is vitally important to a doctor's success. With dedicated faculty, a low student-professor ratio and advanced technology available both inside and outside of the classroom, our students are groomed to be successful not only in their studies at St Matthew's University but also in their lifelong roles as healing physicians.
The Basic Science curriculum culminates in St. Matthew's University's ground-breaking preclinical (5th) semester. The Fundamental's course covers all key areas of Basic Sciences in preparation for the USMLE Step One Exam. The instructors are a group of internationally-known subject area experts who are flown in from around North America. There is no better course available to prepare for USMLE Step One. With US Medical Licensing Examination Step One pass rates of 97%, our students' performance is on parity with students from U.S. medical schools and far above the average level of students from other non-U.S. schools (61%).Our graduates are placed in outstanding residency programs, including recent placements at the Mayo Clinic, Northwestern University, the University of Florida, Maine Medical Center and Vanderbilt University.
Student Services
At St. Matthew's University, we are as committed to your dreams as you are. Throughout your 10 semesters with us, we will do everything we can to ensure your success by supporting all aspects of your education and life at St Matthew's University.
At the beginning of your program you are provided an advisor from the faculty. Your advisor is committed to your success in achieving your degree as a Doctor of Medicine.
During the first semester at St. Matthew's University, you are encouraged to contact a student mentor. Student mentors have truly "walked in your shoes", understand about adjusting to life in professional school, and are eager to see you succeed. Our students are encouraged to develop strong collegial relationships from the start, and a student mentor can help you transition to your new life as a medical student in the Cayman Islands.
In addition our entire staff is available to assist you with housing, financial aid application and counseling, academic tutoring and more. We welcome both traditional and nontraditional students because we value the diverse perspectives they bring to our community.
The entire St Matthew's University community is committed to your success in fulfilling your passion.
Location
Grand Cayman is not only a beautiful destination; it is also one of the safest islands in the Caribbean. As part of the British West Indies, the Cayman Islands combine British civility, American efficiency, and Caribbean charm. Caymanians have achieved outstanding educational standards and one of the highest standards of living in the world. St Matthew's University students enjoy many of the luxuries of home thanks to advanced telecommunications, a stable and growing infrastructure, a booming financial center and thriving tourist industry. The Cayman Islands boast a world class healthcare system including state-of the-art Georgetown Hospital, making Grand Cayman an ideal location for a medical university.
» The Cayman Islands enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.
» The country has one of the lowest crime rates in the Caribbean.
» A world class health care system with one of the highest ratios of physicians to its population in the Caribbean.
| Country |
Per Capita GDP |
Physicians per 1,000 |
Crimes per 100,000 |
| Cayman Islands |
$39,801(c) |
1.4(c) |
5,416(c) |
| Dominica |
$3,800(d) |
0.5(e) |
8,845(a) |
| Grenada |
$3,900(d) |
0.5(e) |
10,117(a) |
| St. Kitts |
$8,200(d) |
1.19(e) |
5,543(a) |
| St. Maarten |
$15,374(b) |
1.28(b) |
6,265(b) |
| USA |
$43,500(d) |
2.56(e) |
4,118(d) |
(a) Harriott, Anthony (2002). Crime Trends in the Caribbean and Responses. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
(b) Statistical Info. (2007) Central Bureau of Statistics, Netherlands Antilles - Website
(c ) Compensium of Statistics (2005). Economics and Statistics Office, Government of the Cayman Islands.
(d) CIA World Factbook
(e) World Health Organization Statistical Information System - Website
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