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About CMU
Caribbean Medical University is one of the top medical schools in the Caribbean.
Welcome to CMU
We are pleased to welcome you to the prospectus of the Caribbean Medical University.
Mission Statement
The CMU School of Medicine has been established to educate and inspire scholars and future leaders, who will advance the practice of medical science.
Schools History
With graduates across the globe and a campus that include professors and students from many countries, CMU - School of Medicine has earned a worldwide reputation...
Why CMU?
Caribbean Medical University has some advantages over the other medical schools, that you may consider before making the final decision.
Campus & Facilities
On the island of Curacao local providers offer a full range of customized Internet, phone and media-related service.
About Island
Curacao is a perfect place for diving, but as you will find, our island has so much more to offer.
Accreditations
The Office of the Dean of Students is a general resource for students and will advocate for students when appropriate.
Affiliations
Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine and its wider relationship with the partner universities are mutually beneficial in many ways.
Photo Gallery
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Academics
Academics
| Our courses
Academics
We are excited to see you start your career towards transforming your ambition into success.
Programs
Caribbean Medical University, based on its accreditation of the main campus on Curacao, is permitted to offer the four academic programs.
Premedical Program
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Medical Program
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Faculty & Staff
Our University is proud of dozens well qualified medical science and clinical science faculty members.
PBL Curriculum
Problem-based Learning (PBL) is a systematic approach to learning which integrates basic science principles with sound medical practices.
Affiliated Hospitals
Caribbean Medical University has affiliations and/or preceptors with the following hospitals and medical centers.
Study Textbooks
Students may purchase study textbooks online through CMU's Bookstore at very competitive prices.
Academic Calendar
The University, its offices and departments operate on an official CMU's Academic Calendars for the indicated years.
Residency Program
Caribbean Medical University graduates are fully eligible to participate in residency training and licensure in the United States.
Admissions
Admissions
| How to apply
Step by Step
Action and resources required to get into medical school. Steps to Become CMU Student.
Requirements
Caribbean medical school admissions requirements are similar to the ones of the medical schools in U.S.
Application form
For your convenience we provide a quick and seamless Online Application Form.
Submittals
At Caribbean Medical University, our team of admission advisors is available to assist you and respond to any concerns quickly and efficiently.
Policies
The Office of Admission will acknowledge receipt of the candidate’s application within one day of its arrival.
Open House
Caribbean Medical University is pleased to bring its domestic and international Open House program to places near you.
Webinar
The webinar is organized on a regular basis, you will receive a notification about the next meeting by e-mail. There you will find a link to sign up for a specific meeting.
Resources
Resources
| Ability to find more about our University as well as medical education itself
University FAQs
Frequenlty asked questions. Find answers to bothering questions.
Official forms
Online information center on Student Forms, Applications and Petitions. This channel provides you with access to all of our official forms.
Licensure
Licensure to practice medicine in U.S. for Caribbean medical schools graduates is governed by each individual state, and each state has its own specific requirements.
Publications
Caribbean Mediacal University publication catalog includes all active publications such as catalogs, guides, handbooks, research reports and articles.
Related links
These are links to other sites containing information about medical education, examination, living on Curacao, accreditation, etc.
Life @ CMU
Life @ CMU
| Everything about life at CMU
Upon Acceptance
Learn more Prior to departure Travel to Curacao Upon Arrival
Campus Services
At Caribbean Medical University, students’ needs are a top priority.
Living on the island
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Student Organization
The mission of the Student Organization Office (SOO) is to promote student involvement as an integral part of a University education.
Sport & Recreation
Sports and recreation are an essential part of University and campus life.
Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students is a general resource for students and will advocate for students when appropriate.
Finance
Finance
| Cost of medical education and available options to finance it
Tuition & Fees
Student friendly way, that makes a dream of medical career more affordable to every student interested in studying medicine
Scholarships
Several Scholarships are available from the University’s Institutional Aid Programs.
Payment Plans
The Office of Financial Aid (OFA) at Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine provides tuition payment plans to qualified students.
Students Loans
Caribbean Medical University offers student loan programs depending on the country of the student's origin.
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Academics
Study Textbooks
Academics
PROGRAMS PREMEDICAL PROGRAM COURSES CURRICULUM MEDICAL PROGRAM COURSES CURRICULUM FACULTY & STAFF PBL CURRICULUM AFFILIATED HOSPITALS STUDY TEXTBOOKS ACADEMIC CALENDAR RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Students may purchase study textbooks online at very competitive prices.

Please Note: Caribbean Medical University reserves the right to change the book list at any time, therefore to prevent unnecessary expenditures, we suggest that students purchase their books one semester at a time.

STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO PURCHASE THE MOST RECENT EDITIONS

PREMEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM

  • General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Application
    by: Ralph H Petrucci, William S Harwood, Geoff E Herring, Jeffry Madura
    ISBN: 013238826X
  • Physics
    by: John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson
    ISBN: 0471663158
  • Biology
    by: Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece
    ISBN: 080537146X
  • Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry
    by: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Jerry March
    ISBN: 0534401767
  • Calculus: Early Transcendentals
    by: James Stewart
    ISBN: 0534393217
  • English: Writing Scientific Research Articles
    by: Margaret Cargill, Patrick O’Connor 
    ISBN: 1405186194

Recommended References

  • Psychology
    by: Lester M. Sdorow, Cheryl Rickabaugh
    ISBN: 0071121560
  • Basic Concepts in Cell Biology: A Student’s Survival Guide
    by: Robert Klein, James C. MacKenzie
    ISBN: 0070369305
  • Delmar s Comprehensive Medical Terminology
    by: Betty Davis Jones
    ISBN: 1401810047

MEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM

SEMESTER I
  • Histology: A Text and Atlas
    by: Michael H. Ross, Wojciech Pawlina
    ISBN: 0781772001
  • Clinically Oriented Anatomy (6th Edition) 
    by: Keith L Moore, Arthur F Dalley
    ISBN: 0781775256
  • Langman’s Medical Embryology
    by: Thomas W. Sadler
    ISBN: 1451113420

Recommended References

  • Cell and Molecular Biology
    by: Nalini Chandar, Susan Viselli
    ISBN: 078179210X
  • Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy
    by: Anne M.R. Agur, Arthur F. Dalley
    ISBN: 0781770556
  • BRS Gross Anatomy
    by: Kyung Won Chung, Harold M Chung
    ISBN: 1605477451
SEMESTER II
  • Marks’ Basic Medical Biochemistry
    by: Alisa Peet, Michael A Lieberman, Allan Marks
    ISBN: 160831572X
  • Medical Physiology: Principles for Clinical Medicine
    by: Rodney A Rhoades, David R Bell 
    ISBN: 0781768527
  • Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials
    by: Robert H. Fletcher, Suzanne W. Fletcher
    ISBN: 0781752159
  • Human Genetics: From Molecules to Medicine
    by: Christian P. Schaaf, Johannes Zschocke, Lorraine Potocki
    ISBN: 1608316718

Recommended References

  • Biochemistry
    by: Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Lubert Stryer
    ISBN: 071676766X
  • Review of Medical Physiology
    by: William F. Ganong
    ISBN: 0071440402
  • Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine
    by: Robert L. Nussbaum, Roderick R. McInnes, Huntington F. Willard
    ISBN: 0721602444
SEMESTER III
  • Rubin’s Pathology: Clinicopathologic Foundations of Medicine
    by: Raphael Rubin, David S Strayer
    ISBN: 1605479683
  • Burton’s Microbiology for the Health Sciences
    by: Paul G. Engelkirk, Janet Duben-Engelkirk
    ISBN: 1605476730
  • Immunology
    by: Thao Doan, Roger Melvold, Susan Viselli, Carl Waltenbaugh
    ISBN: 0781795435
  • Clinical Neuroanatomy
    by: Richard S Snell
    ISBN: 0781794277
  • Behavioral Science in Medicine
    by: Barbara Fadem
    ISBN: 1609136640

Recommended References

  • Pocket Companion to Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease
    by: Richard Mitchell, Vinay Kumar, Abul Abbas, Nelson Fausto
    ISBN: 0721602657
  • Board Review Series of Pathology
    by: Arthur S Schneider, Philip A Szanto, Sandra I Kim, Todd A Swanson
    ISBN: 0781760224
  • Neuroanatomy (Board Review Series)
    by: James D. Fix
    ISBN: 068303250X
  • Board Review Series of Behavioral Science
    by: Barbara Fadem
    ISBN: 0781757274
SEMESTER IV
  • Rubin’s Pathology: Clinicopathologic Foundations of Medicine
    by: Raphael Rubin, David S Strayer
    ISBN: 1605479683
  • Principles of Pharmacology
    by: David E Golan, Armen H Tashjian, Ehrin J Armstrong, April W Armstrong
    ISBN: 1608312704
  • Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking
    by: Lynn S. Bickley
    ISBN: 0781780586
  • Resolving Ethical Dilemmas
    by: Bernard Lo
    ISBN: 0781793793

Recommended References

  • Pocket Companion to Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease
    by: Richard Mitchell, Vinay Kumar, Abul Abbas, Nelson Fausto
    ISBN: 0721602657
  • Katzung & Trevor’s Review of Pharmacology
    by: Anthony J. Trevor, Bertram G. Katzung, Susan B. Masters
    ISBN: 0071488693
SEMESTER V (USMLE REVIEW)
  • Kochar’s Clinical Medicine for Students
    by: Dario M Torre, Geoffrey C Lamb, Jerome Van Ruiswyk, Ralph M Schapira, Mahendr S Kochar
    ISBN: 0781766990
  • Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Qbook
    by: Kaplan
    ISBN: 1419551493

Recommended References

  • First Aid for the USMLE Step 1
    by: Vikas Bhushan, Tao Le
    ISBN: 0071475311
  • Usmle Step 1 (Rapid Review Series)
    by: Edward F. Goljan
    ISBN: 0323008410
  • The Step-Up: A High-Yield, Systems-Based Review for the USMLE Step 1
    by: Samir Mehta
    ISBN: 078178090X
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