St. Matthew’s University (SMU) is a private medical school located in the Cayman Islands. It offers MD and DVM programs with clinical rotations in the U.S. and Canada.
St. Matthew’s University (SMU), located on Grand Cayman in the Caribbean, offers a focused medical education aimed at student success and healthcare advancement.
Founded with a commitment to integrating basic and clinical sciences, SMU prepares students for patient treatment and disease prevention. The university’s MD program is structured into 10 semesters, with the initial Basic Sciences phase conducted on the Grand Cayman campus, followed by Clinical Medicine rotations at affiliated hospitals in the U.S. and Canada.
The language of instruction is English, and the campus is situated in one of the safest and most advanced Caribbean islands, providing a conducive environment for learning. SMU is owned by R3 Education, Inc., part of Global University Systems, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM).
St. Matthew’s University offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs, along with a Pre-Med Master’s Program and a Gateway Program.
All programs are taught in English and include on-campus learning in Grand Cayman, with clinical rotations available in the U. S.and Canada. The programs cater to graduate students aiming to pursue careers in medicine and veterinary fields.
The MD and DVM programs are structured to provide comprehensive education through a combination of basic sciences and clinical practice. Students benefit from small class sizes, talented faculty, and a curriculum that bridges theory and practice, ensuring a robust educational experience.
