1. University Hospital of the West Indies
2. Cornwall Regional Hospital
3. Kingston Public Hospital
4. Mandeville Regional Hospital
5. Spanish Town Hospital
6. St. Ann’s Bay Hospital
7. May Pen Hospital
8. Savanna-La-mar Hospital
9. Annotto Bay Hospital
10. Black River Hospital (recently made a type B hospital)

These are listed in order of demand

The higher positions on the list fill up more quickly. Since Black River Hospital was recently upgraded to a Type B hospital for interns, the demand and number of available positions are still uncertain.

Please note that you will receive high-quality training regardless of your placement. Hospitals with lower demand often have fewer doctors, which means interns get more hands-on responsibilities and learning opportunities.

When choosing your preferred hospitals, consider the location and available amenities in the surrounding town.

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Classification of Hospitals for Internship in Jamaica

Type A Hospitals

(Tertiary & Teaching Hospitals)

1. University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI)
2. Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH)
3. Kingston Public Hospital (KPH)

• These hospitals are tertiary referral centers that provide specialized care, advanced medical services, and teaching for medical students and residents.
• They tend to have more subspecialties, cutting-edge medical technology, and more complex cases compared to Type B hospitals.
• UHWI is affiliated with The University of the West Indies (UWI) and is a major teaching hospital.

Availability & Competitiveness:

• Highly Competitive – These hospitals tend to fill more quickly during the internship selection process.
• IMGs (International Medical Graduates) rarely get into these as their first choice, as spots are often given to UWI graduates first.
• Availability Varies Yearly – While these hospitals are generally in high demand, the number of available spots is not fixed and may change from year to year.

Type B Hospitals

• Regional hospitals that provide specialist services, but with fewer subspecialties compared to Type A hospitals.
• Typically handle a mix of primary, secondary, and some tertiary cases but may refer highly complex cases to Type A hospitals.
• Serve as major referral centers for surrounding parishes.

Availability & Competitiveness:

• More spots available compared to Type A hospitals, making them more accessible for IMGs and other graduates.
• Some hospitals are more competitive than others, depending on demand and location (e.g., Mandeville Regional and Spanish Town tend to be more popular).
• Internship experience varies – Some hospitals offer strong training in certain specialties, while others may have limitations based on resources and staffing.
• More opportunities for hands-on learning – In some cases, interns in Type B hospitals get more procedural experience due to fewer senior doctors handling cases.

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