1. Objectives
These programmes aim to produce, for territories served by the
University of the West Indies, individuals with sufficient knowledge
and skill to fill consultant posts in the appropriate disciplines.
A student is eligible to take the examination leading
to the DM degree in their discipline after satisfactorily completing
the programme.
The postgraduate degree is awarded on satisfactory
completion of the programme, including passing the necessary examinations.
2. Requirements for Entry
The applicant should be:
a) a graduate in Medicine of a University or Medical School
recognized by the University of the West Indies.
b) registerable in the territory or territories in which the programme
be done. (Criteria for registration should be obtained from the
relevant medical council).
Normally applicants will be eligible for entry after
completing their internship.
Applicants for entry to the DM(O&G) programmes
must, in addition to the requirements above have completed
six months in General Medicine and in General Surgery or
Child Health.
