Avalon University

Program Overview: Flexible Online Basic Sciences

At McGill School of Medicine, we recognize that aspiring physicians often balance education with work, family, and financial responsibilities. That is why the first two years of our MD program—the foundational basic sciences—are offered fully online. This unique structure allows students to complete essential coursework in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, and biochemistry from their own homes, without the need to relocate to the Caribbean as required by many other international medical schools.

Our online platform is designed to provide the same academic rigor as traditional classroom learning, with interactive lectures, small group discussions, and direct access to faculty mentors. Students benefit from the flexibility to continue working or fulfilling personal commitments while progressing through their medical education.

By reducing the need for relocation during the pre-clinical years, our program minimizes financial and logistical barriers, making the pursuit of a medical career more accessible. Once students complete the online basic sciences, they transition to hands-on clinical training at one of our ECFMG-accredited partner institutions, ensuring both a solid academic foundation and internationally recognized clinical experience.​​

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Pre-Clinical Program (Online Basic Sciences)

Trimester 1

• Gross Anatomy & Embryology – 16 credits

• Histology – 10 credits

• Ethics & Humanity – 2 credits

• Introduction to Clinical Medicine I – 2 credits

Trimester 2

• Biochemistry & Genetics – 14 credits

• Physiology – 10 credits

• Biostatistics & Epidemiology – 4 credits

• Introduction to Clinical Medicine II – 2 credits

Trimester 3

• Pathology I – 10 credits

• Pharmacology I – 10 credits

• Neuroscience – 6 credits

• Behavioral Science – 6 credits

• Introduction to Clinical Medicine III – 2 credits

Trimester 4

• Pathology II – 10 credits

• Pharmacology II – 10 credits

• Microbiology & Immunology – 10 credits

• Introduction to Clinical Medicine IV – 2 credits

Trimester 5

• Comprehensive Basic Science Course – 10 credits​

Clinical Training Transfer

Upon completion of the online pre-clinical curriculum, students transfer to one of our ECFMG-accredited partner universities for hands-on clinical training. During these years, students gain direct patient care experience in hospitals and clinics, integrating the knowledge and skills developed during the online basic science program with real-world medical practice. This pathway allows students to complete rigorous pre-clinical training remotely while maintaining flexibility for work or personal commitments, before transitioning to immersive, internationally recognized clinical rotations.

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Year 3 & 4: Core Clinical Rotations (72 weeks total)

RotationDuration (Weeks)Overview

Internal Medicine 12 weeks. Diagnosis and management of adult medical conditions; inpatient and outpatient experience.

Surgery 12 weeks: Exposure to general and specialty surgical procedures, pre- and post-operative care.

Pediatrics 6 weeks: Care of infants, children, and adolescents in hospital and clinic settings.

Obstetrics & Gynecology 6 weeks: Maternal-fetal care, labor and delivery, gynecologic procedures, and outpatient clinics.

Psychiatry 6 weeks: Evaluation and management of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan.

Family Medicine 6 weeks: Comprehensive primary care in community-based clinics.

Emergency Medicine 6 weeks: Acute care, triage, and management of urgent and emergent conditions.

Elective Rotations 18 weeks: Students select areas of interest (e.g., cardiology, neurology, dermatology); may be completed locally or at affiliated hospitals elsewhere.

Key Features:

• Local Hospital Placement: Students are assigned to hospitals near their location, minimizing relocation. If you are willing to work outside major cities, rotations can also be completed in hospitals across the U.S. outside Atlanta or Chicago.

• Clinical Skills Assessment: Students undergo regular evaluation via mini-CEX, direct observation, and clinical performance assessments.

• Residency Preparation: Rotations reinforce USMLE Step 2 CK and CS knowledge and provide letters of recommendation for residency applications.