St. Matthew’s Medical School Facts and Statistics

St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine (SMUSOM) has been continuously accredited since 2002, enabling our students to be eligible to practice in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries. Our accreditor, the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), is recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) and its standards have been deemed comparable to the standards used to accredit medical schools in the United States by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA). As a result, the ACCM provides “Recognized Accreditation” to SMUSOM, which is required for international medical graduates to enter the U.S. health care system.

Along with St. Matthew’s Medical University’s impressive stats, another reason people are drawn to the university is the attractive location. Grand Cayman is not only a beautiful location for our Basic Science campus; it is also one of the safest and most advanced islands in the Caribbean. There is no better place to study medicine.

SMUSOM has a growing network of more than twenty-five teaching hospital affiliates in the United States. Students also have the option of participating in clerkships in Canada and the United Kingdom. Unlike some of our large competitors, SMUSOM has more than enough clinical rotations for our student population, so students do not need to wait to be assigned to a rotation.

At SMUSOM, we are dedicated to empowering students on their academic journey. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support services that foster personal and academic growth. Our student support services include:

• The Learning Center, the ultimate destination for academic excellence, offering:
  • One-on-one Consultations
  • Time Management Support
  • Effective Exam Preparation Strategies
  • Goal Setting Assistance
  • Active Learning Strategies
• Faculty Advisors who provide valuable advice and assistance to help students successfully navigate the demands of medical education.
• Academic Support Team who work with you to create personalized plans and provide ongoing support to help you reach your full potential.
• Student Counseling is available for help with anything that may hinder student performance.
• Wellness Activities promote physical, emotional and social well-being.
• Career Advising, including our Specialty Spotlight Series, the Road to Residency Program, Mock Interviews, and Residency Application Preparation activities.

All SMUSOM faculty have an advanced medical (MD or equivalent) and/or doctoral degree (PhD), as well as demonstrated proficiency in teaching. All Basic Science faculty are full-time and widely available to assist our students.

SMUSOM is one of a few international medical schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to administer student loans for qualified U.S. students. SMUSOM also offers generous academic scholarships of up to $160,000 per student.