DOCTOR OF MEDICINE .. ( MBBS )

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CAHSU was founded in 1996. The University is located in Belize City, Belize (formerly known as British Honduras). Belize is a politically stable, Commonwealth country with English as the official language. The country has easy access to the United States, Central and South America and Mexico

CASHU is a medical school with curriculum patterned after US medical programs. The University is chartered by the Government of Belize and is approved by the Ministry of Education.

• CASHU is listed in the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland
• CASHU is recognised by the Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for students to sit for the USMLE and to facilitate admission into a residency program in the USA on graduation
• CASHU is also recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) of the UK which allows students to sit on the PLAB and facilitate admission into a residency program in the UK
• Students from India are eligible to sit for MCI on completion of the program

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) at CASHU is a 5 Year (11 Semesters) US Pattern Syllabus program. Successful completion of the program pathways the graduate to enter the workforce in many countries as a Registered Doctor, pursue Post Graduate studies in USA with a paid stipend – refer details

Entry Requirements:

Ø  10 + 2 (Pure Science Stream – Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Biology) – 50% Pass mark

Ø  IELTS is not required, but academic study must have been in English medium

Intake Dates:  

Ø  January, May and September

Course Duration:

Ø  20 Months study (Belize), including Hospital Rotation after 12 months, then 4 months break

Ø  2 Years clinical practice (USA, Belize, Mexico, Nepal or UK)

Ø  1 Year Internship (Belize)

Course Fees:

Ø  US $ 7,650 per annum (4 Years),

On successful completion of the whole curriculum and satisfactorily meeting all the other requirements, students will be conferred with a MD (Doctor of Medicine) Degree.

Medical Program:

Curriculum patterned after US medical programs

Study of the human body and its structure as well as the coordination of its major systems. Lectures, conferences and laboratory exercises form a substantial part of the course of study

The curriculum is continuously evaluated and revised by the Medical Education Committee in order to keep abreast with the latest advances including those related to health promotion and management

Basic Science Curriculum – Belize (20 Months)*                           

• Offers an in-depth program of the basic medical sciences.
• Presents the range of problems encountered by doctors and the range of solutions that have been developed for their recognition, investigation, prevention and treatment.
• Covers the principles of disease, therapy, ethical and legal issues relevant to the practice of medicine.

First Trimester     Second Trimester               Third Trimester             Fourth Trimester                Fifth Trimester             

Gross Anatomy             Biochemistry                                        Pharmacology                             Gastroenterology                               Infectious Diseases

Medical Physiology   Microbiology                                        General Pathology                   Hematology                                           Molecular Biology

Histology                          Neuroanatomy                                    ENT                                                     Oncology                                                  Cardiology

Embryology                     Human Genetics                                Respiratory Medicine            Orthopedics                                           Physical Diagnosis

Biostatistics                    Immunology & Allergy                   Neurology                                      Principles of Clinical Medicine              Forensic Medicine

                        Behavioural Science                        Fluid/Electrolytes & Renal                                                          Radiology                             Urology

                                                Epidemiology & Public Health                                                              Endocrinology                                      Ophthalmology  Rheumatology

                                                Nutrition                                                 Dermatology                                Surgery

                                                Legal medicine/Ethics                    Tropical Medicine                    Orthopedic Surgery

                                                                                                                      Parasitology                                  Obstetrics & Gynecology

                                                                                                                      Psychiatry                                      Pediatrics

                                                                                                                      Anesthesiology                           Systematic Pathology

                                                                                                                                                                                    Geriatric Medicine

                                                                                                                                                                                    Child Abuse

                                                                                                                                                                                    Human Sexuality

*On completion of the Fifth Trimester the student receives a 4 month break. The student may choose to study for USMLE Step 1 in Hyderabad, India for a discounted rate of Rupees 60,000

Clinical Medical Sciences Curriculum (2 Years – Years 3 & 4 – USA, Belize, Mexico, Nepal or UK)

• Presents the opportunity to record a history, perform a physical examination and interpret the findings.
• Teaches the students to act independently correlating the clinical relevance to the basic sciences.
• Gives access to areas of medical practice students may be interested in while pursuing their career.

CAHSU Guarantees a Clinical Rotation spot for all students. There is a Hospital Fee payable for the clinical rotation depending on the country –

Belize/Nepal - US$ 50/week, Mexico US$ 150/week, UK US$ 250/week (Part time work permitted in UK to offset the Hospital Fee). USA Fee on application and depending on chosen State (location)

Core Clerkships:                                                                                      Campus

Internal Medicine

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

General Surgery

Paediatrics

Primary Care, Family Medicine & Preventive Medicine

Psychiatry

Electives:

Anaesthesiology

Dermatology

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Neurosurgery

Occupational Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery

Pathology

Paediatric Surgery

Physical Diagnosis/Rehabilitation

Radiology (Including Radiation Safety)

Thoracic Surgery

Clinical Pathology

Emergency Medicine

Gynaecology

Neurology

Obstetrics

Ophthalmology

Otorhinolaryngology

Paediatrics

Plastic Surgery

Preventive Medicine

Surgery

Urology

Cardiology

Gastroenterology

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Ø  10^th & 12^th Certificates and Mark Sheets*                                                           

Ø  Passport Size Photographs (15 copies)

Ø  C.V. (Bio Data)

Ø  Birth Certificate*

Ø  Recommendation Letters (x2)

Ø  Passport Copy and Original

Ø  Medical Report*

Ø  Police Clearance Certificate*

Ø  Bank Balance Certificate (Minimum 3 Laks)

Ø  CAHSU Application Form

Ø  MCI Application Form

*Notarised

Students must have a Laptop Computer – US Wireless LAN required

Mexico Visa requires a personal visit to the Mexico Embassy in New Delhi

EXPENSE SUMMARY:

)	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	TOTAL
Administration Fees	2,550	-	-	-	-	2,550
Visa Fees/Airfare/Text Books/Insurance	2,400	450	450	450	450	4,200
Course Fee	8,650	7,650	7,650	7,650	-	31,600
Hospital Fees*	-	-	2,600	2,600	-	5,200
TOTAL USD	13,600	8,100	10,700	10,700	450	43,550

*Hospital Fees during the Clinical Rotation depend on the county selected

IMPORTANT STUDENT INFORMATION:

MCI Eligibility Certificate:

After receiving the CAHSU Letter of Acceptance, the student can apply for the MCI Eligibility Certificate - Cost Rs. 1,100/-

On completion of the MD program the student must clear the MCI Screening Test in India – Coaching is available for this Test – 5/6 months coaching at cost Rs. 36,000/- (Hyderabad/New Delhi)

USMLE Coaching:

After the first 20 months study in Belize, the student has a 4 month break before commencing the 2 year Clinical Rotation

During this 4 month period the student can undertake USMLE Step 1 coaching at cost Rs. 60,000/- (Hyderabad)

During the 2 year Clinical Rotation the student can study for USMLE Step 2 (online)

USMLE Step 1 & 2:

The Belize curriculum is modelled on the US syllabus which provides students a distinct advantage in preparing for USMLE

The student can sit the USMLE exams during their clinical rotation

If the student clears USMLE with 90% + pass mark then they have the following advantages:

1.       They do not have to complete the final year internship in Belize

2.       They can enter the PG program in USA with a minimum stipend of US$ 40,000 and no tuition fees

3.       They are not required to sit the MCI Screening Test to practice in India

Passing USMLE clears the pathway for the graduating student to practice medicine in most countries, including the developed countries