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MSJMC - Clinical Education
Clinical Education
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Clinical Education
Medical Attachment (Clinical Rotations & Observerships)
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC)
Advance Your Clinical Education in a Caribbean Teaching Hospital
Are you interested in completing a
medical attachment; clinical rotation or clinical observership
at the
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC)
?
The
SLBMC Board of Directors and Executive Management
are pleased to support clinical education by facilitating structured learning experiences for:
Medical students
enrolled and in good standing
at an accredited clinical education institution
Recent clinical graduates
seeking exposure and professional development
SLBMC is committed to the
exchange of knowledge
, skills development, and the strengthening of regional and international healthcare partnerships.
Available Clinical Education Opportunities
Clinical Rotations and Observerships are offered across
most core and subspecialty clinical services
at SLBMC, providing participants with valuable exposure to hospital-based care within the Caribbean context.
Please note:
Clinical education placements are
not available
in the following areas:
Emergency Room (ER)
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Types of Placements
Clinical Rotation (Hands-On Experience)
Clinical Rotations are practical, supervised experiences that may include:
Patient interaction under supervision
Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff
Exposure to hospital workflows, clinical decision-making, and professional conduct
These placements are designed to enhance clinical confidence and real-world understanding of hospital practice.
Clinical Observerships (Observation-Based Learning)
Observerships provide structured opportunities to:
Observe clinical practice within a specified specialty
Gain insight into diagnostic, treatment, and care coordination processes
Understand healthcare delivery in a tertiary hospital setting
Observerships do not involve direct patient contact
, independent clinical duties, or clinical decision-making.
Participants are supervised at all times.
Important Notes
All Clinical Rotations and Observerships are
unpaid
Placements are subject to
institutional approval, capacity, and scheduling
Participants must comply with SLBMC policies, professional standards, and confidentiality requirements
Contact details for Clinical Education:
Office of the Medical Director
Christine.Joseph@msjmc.gov.ag
(268) 484-2788 / 484-2700
Testimonials
Lex.travels
I have honestly had the best month in Antigua and Barbuda working with the pediatric team @slbmedical. We were involved in daily ward rounds, newborn examinations, general pediatric clinics, theatre and much, much more. A brilliant elective experience and cannot thank the team enough…
Georgian A
.
As a medical student who has had the privilege of rotating through various departments (Medicine, Surgery, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Oncology & Anesthesiology), Observership in Radiology and Nephrology. My overall experience at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has been great.
Downloads
SLBMC Clinical Education Request Form
Experiencing Healthcare Education at SLBMC
SLBMC Immunization Record Form
Clinical Education
Home
Clinical Education
Medical Attachment (Clinical Rotations & Observerships)
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC)
Advance Your Clinical Education in a Caribbean Teaching Hospital
Are you interested in completing a
medical attachment; clinical rotation or clinical observership
at the
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC)
?
The
SLBMC Board of Directors and Executive Management
are pleased to support clinical education by facilitating structured learning experiences for:
Medical students
enrolled and in good standing
at an accredited clinical education institution
Recent clinical graduates
seeking exposure and professional development
SLBMC is committed to the
exchange of knowledge
, skills development, and the strengthening of regional and international healthcare partnerships.
Available Clinical Education Opportunities
Clinical Rotations and Observerships are offered across
most core and subspecialty clinical services
at SLBMC, providing participants with valuable exposure to hospital-based care within the Caribbean context.
Please note:
Clinical education placements are
not available
in the following areas:
Emergency Room (ER)
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Types of Placements
Clinical Rotation (Hands-On Experience)
Clinical Rotations are practical, supervised experiences that may include:
Patient interaction under supervision
Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff
Exposure to hospital workflows, clinical decision-making, and professional conduct
These placements are designed to enhance clinical confidence and real-world understanding of hospital practice.
Clinical Observerships (Observation-Based Learning)
Observerships provide structured opportunities to:
Observe clinical practice within a specified specialty
Gain insight into diagnostic, treatment, and care coordination processes
Understand healthcare delivery in a tertiary hospital setting
Observerships do not involve direct patient contact
, independent clinical duties, or clinical decision-making.
Participants are supervised at all times.
Important Notes
All Clinical Rotations and Observerships are
unpaid
Placements are subject to
institutional approval, capacity, and scheduling
Participants must comply with SLBMC policies, professional standards, and confidentiality requirements
Contact details for Clinical Education:
Office of the Medical Director
Christine.Joseph@msjmc.gov.ag
(268) 484-2788 / 484-2700
Testimonials
Lex.travels
I have honestly had the best month in Antigua and Barbuda working with the pediatric team @slbmedical. We were involved in daily ward rounds, newborn examinations, general pediatric clinics, theatre and much, much more. A brilliant elective experience and cannot thank the team enough…
Georgian A
.
As a medical student who has had the privilege of rotating through various departments (Medicine, Surgery, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Oncology & Anesthesiology), Observership in Radiology and Nephrology. My overall experience at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has been great.
Downloads
SLBMC Clinical Education Request Form
Experiencing Healthcare Education at SLBMC
SLBMC Immunization Record Form