With three enrollments a year and two Caribbean island schools, one of the most common questions the Saint James School of Medicine Admissions team are asked is, “What should I pack when I travel to study the Basic Sciences in the Caribbean?”
Advice from the School
- Pack light! It’s difficult to travel with multiple bags, and if this is your first time going to the islands you’ll want to keep it simple. Unfortunately the smaller connecting flights between islands are notorious for delays and cancelations!
- Medications. Stock up as medications cost more on the islands and are harder to find. Usually we recommend students bring at least a four month (semester) supply.
- Your books especially the MD1 books for new starters.
- Lab coats/dissection kits (we have a good basic package available in our store )
- Some light sweaters. The islands are hot, but it gets cold in the anatomy cadaver labs and classrooms
- Laptops-with plenty of space/External hard drive
- Don’t bring any foods or beverages. The islands have strict customs policies.
- Expensive items will be taxed by customs unless they have been taken out of the original manufacturer’s packaging.