Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Cayman Islands are home to international medical and veterinary schools that follow a North American–style curriculum, often with clinical training abroad.
DestinationsGrenada · St Kitts · Cayman
FocusMedicine & veterinary
Key checkAccreditation
Plan earlyLicensing route
How Caribbean medical programmes usually work
Most programmes combine basic sciences on the island with clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals, often in North America or the UK. Structure, cost and intake dates vary widely between schools.
What to check before you apply
- Accreditation: whether the school is accredited by an agency recognised by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) or the US NCFMEA – the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy, in effect since November 2024, shows this status.
- Where you want to practise: licensing rules differ in the USA, UK, Canada and Pakistan. If you plan to practise in Pakistan, check the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) rules for foreign graduates before you enrol.
- Clinical rotations: where they take place and which visas they need.
- Total cost: tuition, living costs on the island and during rotations.
Visas
Each island has its own student visa or permit process, usually supported by the school. We check the current requirements for the school you choose.
How we help
- Free Initial Consultation – in Karachi or online – about your goals and where you want to practise.
- Shortlist of schools with their accreditation status checked.
- Applications and interview preparation.
- Student visa or permit guidance for the island.
- Pre-departure and settling in.
Figures checked on 28 September 2026. Official sources: Intealth: Recognized Accreditation Policy · Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. Rules change – we confirm the latest position at your consultation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which Caribbean destinations do you cover?
Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Cayman Islands.
What should I check first about a Caribbean medical school?
Its accreditation (by an agency recognised by WFME or NCFMEA) and the licensing rules in the country where you want to practise – including PMDC rules if you plan to return to Pakistan.
Where do clinical rotations take place?
Often at affiliated hospitals abroad, such as in North America or the UK – it varies by school.