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Student Health Insurance
Students are required to carry health insurance coverage for the duration of their medical school program. Proof
of coverage is necessary upon matriculation and is required by hospitals prior to students beginning a clinical
rotation. Information on individual and group policies is included in the student's acceptance packet or may be
requested from the Admissions Office.
Medical Evacuation and Repatriation
Insurance
Medical University of the Americas provides a mandatory Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation insurance
policy that covers students in the event that emergency treatment is needed. This insurance will cover the cost
of medical evacuation to a nearby facility for emergency care in the event it cannot be handled at the Alexandra
Hospital on Nevis. The premium amount is $30 US per semester per student and is included in the Student Activity
Fee. It is mandatory that all students and dependents carry this insurance.
Liability Insurance
Students must carry liability insurance during the 72 weeks of their Clinical Medicine program. Application forms
will beprovided upon admission to the Clinical Medicine program.
Student Health Care
A Student Health Clinic is maintained for routine and minor medical conditions which can be treated on campus. The
local physician will assess medical emergencies and if necessary the student will be evacuated to the nearest
appropriate facility. Medical-surgical hospitals are available on both St. Kitts and Nevis for both in-patient and
outpatient care. Students with major illnesses should recognize the limited health care facilities available to
the island of Nevis, and consider their own personal health risks prior to matriculation.
Dress Requirements
Summer cotton sportswear is appropriate for daytime activities all year round. A sweater or light jacket may be
needed for the cooler winter evenings. Although formal wear is not required on Nevis, certain social activities
may require men to wear trousers and women to wear skirts or dresses. As aspiring doctors, it is important to
project an air of professionalism at all times. Appropriate dress communicates to the community high standards of
discipline and seriousness of purpose. The University has implemented a dress code which forbids clothing that is
professionally inappropriate. Good grooming and professional appearance are required.
Change in Status
It is the responsibility of the student to notify the Office of the Registrar, as soon as possible, of any
changes in name, address, financial status, etc.
Substance Abuse
The University has a zero tolerance policy on drug use
(including distribution and possession) and excessive alcohol use while enrolled at Medical University of the
Americas. Drug use is determined on-site by testing, random or otherwise, with a multi-drug screening kit. All
students prior to coming to Nevis will be expected to sign a waiver allowing random drug testing. In the event of
a specific complaint about a student, the test will not be random (Refer to the Student Handbook for policy details).
Smoke Free Environment Policy
The Medical University of the Americas is
committed to the promotion of a healthy environment for all students. Therefore, smoking within any of the medical
school buildings, hospital, library, or other school facilities, is not permitted. Students are expected to adhere
to hospital smoking policies during rotations. |
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