6-9 year programme                     July

The programme consists of two parts and the course of study is a minimum of six years - Part I is two years and Part II is four years. The programme takes place either at the University Hospital of the West Indies or at institutions in the contributing territories recognized by the University for this purpose. Students will be eligible to sit the Part II examination four years but not greater than six years after successful completion of the Part I examination.

Part I – Two Years

During this period, students will be assigned to rotations in General Surgery and the surgical subspecialties. Six months must be spent as a resident in Neurological Surgery. A rotation in critical care medicine may be taken through the Section of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. A maximum of six months may be spent in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences (Sections of Anatomy, Biochemistry or Physiology), the Department of Pathology, or in an approved Clinical Research Project provided that prior approval has been obtained from the Specialty Board in Surgery.

Part II – Four Years

During this period, students are assigned to neurosurgery rotations with increasing levels of responsibility. An elective period of two years may be spent at institutions in or out of the Caribbean provided prior approval is obtained from the Specialty Board in Surgery. Such approval must be obtained at least six months prior to the commencement of the elective period. The elective period must be concluded before the final year of the programme.