What are the clinical requirements for the Combined Concentration?

Students must complete three international rotations (St. Vincent, Suriname, and Mexico) and the PAHO Live Online Course in Travelers Health.

Is there a consolidated price for this concentration?

Yes, the total cost for the combined concentration is $4,995, which covers all required international placements and coursework.

Combined Concentration:
Tropical Medicine
and Global Health

Where Global Health Meets Tropical Medicine

The Combined Academic Concentration in Tropical Medicine and Global Health is the most comprehensive international concentration offered at Saint James School of Medicine. It is designed for students who want the broadest clinical exposure, the strongest global perspective, and a deeper understanding of how medicine is practiced across different health systems and disease environments.

This concentration brings together the defining strengths of both the Tropical Medicine and Global Health pathways into one unified academic track. Students complete advanced international clinical experiences across multiple settings, while also building focused knowledge in infectious and tropical disease through formal PAHO coursework.

For students who want to graduate with the most expansive international training profile available at SJSM, this is the highest-level concentration.

Why This Concentration Matters

The Broadest International Clinical Experience
Students complete training across three distinct international settings, gaining exposure to different patient populations, healthcare systems, and clinical realities.

A Stronger and More Distinctive Residency Profile
This concentration demonstrates unusual breadth, academic initiative, adaptability, and focused experience in both global health and tropical medicine.

Specialized Knowledge Plus Real Clinical Exposure
Students do not simply study international and tropical medicine in theory. They combine formal coursework with direct clinical training in the field.

One Unified Pathway
This combined concentration offers a streamlined structure for students who want to pursue both areas in an integrated way.

A Rare Training Opportunity
Few medical students have the opportunity to graduate with structured international clinical exposure across multiple countries along with formal coursework in travelers’ health and tropical disease.

Requirements for Graduation with Combined Academic Concentration in Tropical Medicine and Global Health

Requirements for Combined Concentration

To receive the designation of Doctor of Medicine with Academic Concentration in Tropical Medicine and Global Health at graduation, students must complete the following:

Three International Rotations:
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Family Medicine rotation through Milton Cato Memorial Hospital [4 weeks].
- Suriname: Specialized Tropical Medicine clinical rotation through SPAOGS [4 weeks].
- Mexico: International rotation through PaceMD [4 weeks].
PAHO Coursework: Successful completion of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Live Online Course in Travelers Health, Module V [8 hours live online lecture].

Program Pricing

$4,995

This consolidated fee includes all specialized clinical placements in St. Vincent, Suriname, and Mexico, along with the required PAHO external coursework.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will my diploma say?

Upon successful completion, you will receive the designation: Doctor of Medicine with Academic Concentration in Tropical Medicine and Global Health.

When do I complete these requirements?

While the St. Vincent rotation can be started early, the specialized rotations in Suriname and Mexico are typically completed during Year 3 or Year 4 of the medical program.

Are there academic prerequisites to join?

No additional academic performance benchmarks are required. All students must simply remain in good standing with the core MD curriculum.

Does this affect my graduation or licensing?

No. This is an additional concentration that recognizes achievement beyond the standard requirements; it does not alter licensing eligibility or the core MD curriculum.