In evaluating individual applicant’s credentials, the Admissions Committee looks for the applicant’s capacity to do academic work for absorption of material, a pre-requisite for a sound foundation in the basic medical sciences. Evaluation is also based on Grade Point Average (GPA) from individual colleges and universities and letters of recommendation
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to apply.
However, academic background is not the only criterion for selection; individual character and motivation to become a physician serve as essential determinants in the admission process.
Requirements for Admissions
The minimum requirement for admission is 90 credit hours (or equivalent) of college or University level studies (3 years). However, a Bachelor’s degree (BS) is preferred.
Required Courses
The Admissions Committee has no preferences for an undergraduate major. However, college and university studies should include: ● General Biology with Laboratory (1 year)
● General Physics with Laboratory (1 year)
● General Chemistry with Laboratory (1 year)
● Organic Chemistry with Laboratory; (1 year)
● Or Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry sequence is acceptable
● Mathematics (1 year)
The above courses must be taken at a minimum of freshman college or University level.
Applicants From Countries Other Than The United States Of America And Canada
Apart from the Admission requirements of SHSU, applicants from other than the USA / Canada must also meet the admission requirements of their home country into a Medical Program.
However, applicants with excellent grades in the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Examination advanced level with courses in the sciences may be considered. Prospective students from other countries with educational systems different from the UK, Canada or United States will be evaluated on their own merits.
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Dr. Gurumurthy
About
The present Executive Dean is a graduate from one of the prestigious Medical Colleges in India (i.e. Bangalore Medical College). He is board Certified to practice in India and has some Academic Publications. He joined Spartan as a Lecturer some twenty eight (28) years ago. However; before joining Spartan he taught at a Medical College in India and has completed a year in Dermatology training at Bangalore Medical College.
The Executive Dean is a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher with great loyalty to the school and its student’s. He has a vast knowledge in his particular subject of teaching and this has been reflected on the improvement of student’s performance. In fact ;he has been teaching Neuroanatomy for the past twenty-eight (28) years and has made it simple for the students to understand such a complex subject-as such, he has won various appreciation awards from the various student bodies.
Dr. Gurumurthy accepted responsibilities for the Administration in 1994 and has performed credibly. His responsibilities include day to day activities of the school in addition to various academic duties such as curriculum development, Faculty and Faculty /Student Committees and the Research Unit.
It must be mentioned that Dr. Gurumurthy was very instrumental in ensuring the Full Accreditation of Spartan by the St. Lucia Monitoring Committee in 2004, NCFMEA approval in 2007 and New York site visit in 2009.
He has participated in various Academic and Accreditation workshops throughout his career. Dr. Gurumurthy played a leading role in the University’s achievement in obtaining provisional accreditation by CAAMP-HP since 2013.
In short, Dr. Gurumurthy is an asset for the University and looking forward, the University anticipates great progress under his leadership.
Ms Halina Feder, RN
• 1972 – 1974 Medical School for Nurses in Warsaw, Poland (Registered Nurse)
• 1991 -2015 Operating Room RN with responsibilities to introduce Operating Room to Nursing Students, Medical Students, new employed Nurses and OR Technicians to aseptic technics, scrubbing for surgery, wearing sterile OR attire follow all hospital protocols, regulations and infection control procedure at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York
Mr. Murali Mohan Rao Guntupalli, MBA
• B. Sc., MBA (Finance) from Osmania University, Hyderabad
– a philanthropist, social worker and president for Socio Economic Voluntary & Educational Society (SERVE) at Guntur
Addagada C. Rao, MD
• 1960-1965: Five -year Medical Course at Guntur Medical College, Guntur, India
• July 1967-June 1972: Five Years Residency in General Surgery Completed at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn NY
• Physician surgeon in the community for over 40 years
Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions-CAAM-HP (On Probation till 2022)
The Government of St Lucia has chartered and licensed the University.
The Government of St Lucia has chartered and licensed the University. It is also accredited by the Monitoring Committee appointed by the Government of St. Lucia to oversee Spartan’s standards.”