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SGA – Incoming Student Package Fall 2015 1
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
SAINT JAMES SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
ST. VINCENT CAMPUS
INCOMING PACKAGE FALL 2015
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Welcome Class of 2019 to theSaint James School of Medicine St. Vincent Campus!
On behalf of the Student Government Association (SGA), your fellow upper classmates and the
faculty, we want to congratulate you on being accepted for the medical degree program here at
Saint James School of Medicine –St. Vincent Campus. Transitioning into this new journey can
be quite difficult, especially leaving your home and moving to a foreign country. This incoming
package was designed to help ease your transition to the island and to answer any questions
you may have about the campus, island life, academic information, and many useful tips! We
hope this package will be informative to you. If you still have questions that need answers,
please do not hesitate to contact us. We are your island family here at Saint James School of
Medicine, and any question you have will benefit others and new incoming classes! It is
important to note that information is always consistently changing, and if it does not reflect this
document, note that the document will be updated for the next incoming class.
Please contact us at [email protected] for any more questions or inquiries. You may
additionally contact any of the SGA board members at any time.
Kindest regards,
Casiana Guzman (President)
Peter Ng (Vice-President)
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Student Government Association Board Leaders
SGA Officers Leader Email President Casiana Guzman (MD4) [email protected]
Vice-President Peter Ng (MD4) [email protected]
Secretary Yash Patel (MD3) [email protected]
Treasurer Ruman Nagra (MD4) [email protected]
Co-Socials Melissa Lindsay (MD4)
Pete Haftkowycz (MD3)
Co-Fundraisers Sumaiya Sykes (MD4)
Aum Patel (MD2)
MD4 Class Rep Dhuha Hassan [email protected]
MD3 Class Rep Jean Stephane Elie [email protected]
MD2 Class Rep Jessica Udeogu [email protected]
*MD1 Class Rep Diego Bello (Fall 2015) [email protected]
*At the beginning of the semester during the 1st or 2nd week, you will nominate and vote for a
class representative. Class representatives should give a 1-2 minute speech of why they would
be the best candidate in representing the MD1 class. A ‘Class Rep’ is the spokesperson for the
class. They are the liaison between the students and the professors, the SGA, and
administration. Responsibilities of the Class Rep includes the following but is not limited to:
Attend weekly SGA meetings and disseminates information back to the class through
announcements or emails
Brings forward your requests, concerns, and class-specific issues.
Addresses in-class concerns, ensures classroom supplies are available, and manages
various other daily classroom activities.
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MD1 Classes and Timetable
SEMESTER 1Histology (11 credits)
The Histology course encompasses the study of microscopic anatomy of human cells, tissues, and organs. Emphasis is given to their functions and clinical significance. The laboratory hours provide the student with the opportunity to study stained and mounted sections of tissues and organs. Students also analyze high quality histological sections and electron micrographs projected on screen.
Gross Anatomy and Embryology (14 credits)
Human gross anatomy is fundamental to medical education, providing medical school students with the most basic foundation for medical practice. You will use this anatomical foundation throughout your medical career, and in virtually every realm of medicine, from research to practice to medical education. This course introduces you to the human body in two ways. First, classroom lectures provide both regional and systemic overviews of the human body. Second, laboratory sessions give you the privilege of dissecting the human body and its anatomical structures, allowing you to learn from direct experience the structures discussed in lectures and encountered daily in medical practice.
Embryology (6 credits)
The Embryology course is divided into General Embryology, which deals with the formation and development of germ cells, fertilization and early development of the human embryo; and Special Embryology, which deals with the formation and malformations of different organs. Medical Embryology is a fundamental course for different specialties of medicine, providing you with basic theory, knowledge and techniques, and helping you acquire the ability to understand, analyze and solve problems in other medical courses and clinical management of diseases. The course consists of a combination of didactic lectures and problem-based learning sessions.
Medical & Legal Ethics (4 credits)
This course has been designed to introduce the student to Medical Ethics, with emphasis on its role in clinical practice. The student is expected to demonstrate the ability to recognize ethical problems in a clinical situation and to propose a solution to difficult ethical issues, sometimes with incomplete data.
CCBS I (Clinical Correlation of Basic Science) (1 credit)
This course has been designed to introduce the student to case-enhanced problem-based learning. In this approach, fundamental knowledge is mastered by the solving of problems. Information is
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learned or reviewed by the student in an active learning mode and promotes lifelong learning. This case-enhanced style employs student initiative as the driving force for problem solving. The students’ group assumes primary responsibility for the process and the professor is a knowledgeable facilitator. Teamwork, open inquiry and critical thinking are emphasized. At this level, the list of clinically-oriented cases/topics is taken from the MD1 Subjects.
MD1 Schedule (Subject to Revisions)
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
08:00 –
10:00
Anatomy Anatomy Anatomy Anatomy Anatomy
10:00 –
12:00
Histology Histology Histology Histology Histology
LUNCH
1:00 –
3:00
Embryology Embryology Medical
Ethics
Medical
Ethics
Embryology
3:00-
5:00
Anatomy Lab
(Imaging)
Histology Lab CCBS I Anatomy Wet
and Dry Lab
Anatomy Wet
and Dry Lab
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MD1 Textbooks
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Additional textbooks recommended to bring for MD1:
BRS Embryology (6th edition)
BRS Gross Anatomy (7th edition)
BRS Cell Biology and Histology (6th edition)
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 (Latest version)
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Library
It is good to keep this in your bookmarks: https://www.sjsm.org/library/
Access to many resources and tools, such as Access Medicine, Evidence Based
Medicine, and USMLE Easy!
LIBRARY HOURS (subject to revisions) Monday – Friday 10am to 10pm
Saturday 10am to 7pm
Sunday Closed
The library has study rooms available for reservation. Many of the textbooks are also available
on reserve. Please see the librarian if you would like to book a study room or take out a book.
Important dates for Fall 2015
Fall 2015 Enrollments Close: Friday, July 31, 2015
Registration and Reception: Tuesday, September 01, 2015
First Day of Classes: Wednesday, September 02, 2015
Tuition Payable for Next Semester: Friday, November 27, 2015
Last Day of Classes: Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Final Examination: Thursday, December 17, 2015
Break Starts: Friday, December 18, 2015
Examination Dates: Exam 1: September 25 and 28, 2015
Exam 2: October 23 and 26, 2015
Exam 3: November 20 and 23, 2015
Exam 4: December 15 and 17, 2015
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Dress Code Policy
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General FAQs
1. School supplies to bring:
For Anatomy Lab, please bring the following:
Gloves Face Masks Lab Coat Shoe Covers Scrubs (recommended, but not mandatory)
It is also recommended to bring your blood pressure equipment and stethoscopes. Most of the other required items will not be used in your MD1 classes.
2. Housing and Accommodations
Accommodation list can be obtained from the campus manager: [email protected] IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO NOT SIGN A LEASE UNTIL YOU HAVE VISITED THE APARTMENT AND AGREE IN PERSON!!! It is recommended to stay a few days at a hotel to allow you time to visit apartments on the island.
Beachcombers Hotel is a popular spot for first time arrivers and offer student discounts:
Email: [email protected] Number: 1 (784) 458 4283Website: http://beachcombershotel.com/
3. Transportation
SJSM provides a complimentary bus service for MD1’s first semester at no cost, and for upper classmen at a rate of $50 US per month. A bus schedule for the morning period will be created
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during the first week by the campus manager to pick up students at designated stops. In the evening, the buses run at 5:15pm, 8:15pm, and 10:15pm.
4. Buying or Renting a Vehicle
A few students have bought or rented a vehicle. For us SGA board members, we all use the SJSM bus transportation.
More information about this can be obtained from the campus manager. [email protected]
5. Banking in St. Vincent
The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar. The exchange rate is approximately EC $2.67 to US $1. The US Dollar is widely accepted. There are ATMs and banks throughout the island and major credit cards are accepted.St. Vincent is an international finance center so you’re spoilt for choice for banking. There are currently six domestic banks and five international banks operating on the island. For more information visit the Financial Services Authority for St. Vincent & the Grenadines.
Weblink: http://www.svgfsa.com/index.html
Make sure you inform all of your banks/credit card companies that you will be travelling internationally and make sure all of your cards work prior to arriving to the island. You will need a way to get cash on the island, most landlords only take cash along with gas stations and some restaurants. You may also want to talk with your bank and make sure you know what your daily withdrawal limit is.
6. Places to Eat / Shop
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has many eateries within walking distance to campus. The student lounge has a refrigerator and microwave ovens for those who wish to carry their lunch. Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Close Locations to Campus:
Farmer’s Market Bakery Super J Grocery Store Rick’s Pizza KFC Pizza Hut
Walking Distance (About 10-15 minutes):
Chill Spot Chillerz Grill and Always Wet Bar Aqua Lounge (Restaurant and Bar) Rik’s Express Sunrise Grocery Store (Graves)
Kingstown (about a 5-10 minute drive from campus)
Subway Cantonese Restaurant
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7. Cell Phones, Internet and TV on St. Vincent
The area code for St. Vincent is 784.
St. Vincent has three major mobile service providers, LIME from Cable and Wireless, Digicel SVD Ltd, and Karib Cable offering cellular telephone and internet service.
The island has one television broadcast station ZBG-TV and one cable television provider.
Electricity is 220 volts. US standard appliances (110 V) work with a transformer.
8. Time Zone in St. Vincent
The time in St. Vincent is Atlantic standard (Eastern Standard Time plus one hour).
9. Mailing to and from St. Vincent
http://pe.usps.com/text/Imm/ps_019.htm - Guidelines mailing to St. Vincent from U.S.A
http://www.svgpost.gov.vc/ - St. Vincent and the Grenadines Postal Corporation
http://www.svgpost.gov.vc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=7 Local Postal Codes for St. Vincent
School Address:
Att: Natasha Jackson[Your name]St. James School of MedicineCane HallSt. Vincent VC0280
10. Fitness Centers in St. Vincent a) Grand View Hotel Gym:
Grand View Beach Hotel Villa Point PO Box 173 T: 784 458 4811 F: 784 457 4174 [email protected]
b) Fitness Quest:
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11. Personal Items
PERSONAL ITEMS: There are many stores on the island that carry necessities. If there is something you “can’t live without” or a specific brand of an item you prefer, bring it with you.
12. School Supplies
School supplies are generally available on the island but harder to find and may be in limited supply. Bring as much to the island if possible, especially paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, etc…
It is highly recommended to bring the following:
External hard drive USB drive Head phones Any electronics you may need while on the island Seat cushions
13. Other supplies
A lot of groceries are imported into St. Vincent. It is highly recommended if you can bring packaged food that can fit in your luggages because they cost a lot more here on the island such as cereal, granola bars, oatmeal, etc…
END OF INCOMING PACKAGE FALL 2015
If any other questions to be addressed, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected] .