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Confirm Your Admission Offer
Formally communicate your intent to enroll and keep ACSOM informed if your plans change.
Confirm Admission OfferOnline
mdDirect Online
Remote preparatory program · No travel to Dominica required
Program purpose: The mdDirect Online Program strengthens foundational biomedical knowledge, develops early clinical reasoning skills, and prepares students for medical school-level coursework and NBME-style assessments.
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Meet with Financial Aid
Review cost of attendance, payment planning, loan qualifications, scholarships, grants, and available funding options.
Financial Aid Information4
Attend Online Orientation
Orientation is synchronous. Unless your syllabus or instructor states otherwise, expect all scheduled events to require live attendance.
Orientation Details5
Register for Disability Services
Students seeking academic accommodations or disability support must register with Student Disability Services.
Disability Services6
Prepare Your Learning Accounts
Confirm access to Canvas and the digital learning resources listed below before classes begin.
Open Learning ResourcesAugust 2026 Online Cohort - Earlier Intake
These dates apply to students who started in August 2026. For your upcoming intake schedule, contact Student Services.
August 6, 2026Online Orientation
August 10, 2026First Day of Class
November 23–24, 2026Anticipated Last Day
January 2027Potential MD Start After Promotion
Online Program FAQs
Is there an online orientation I need to attend?
Yes. You will receive an email invitation and meeting link for orientation with your instructors.
Do I need to attend the Passport to Medicine information session?
Not before the online program begins. You will be invited to a Passport to Medicine session during the mdDirect Online semester.
Can I work while enrolled?
The program is rigorous and requires substantial focus. ACSOM strongly advises students not to work while enrolled.
Does successful completion guarantee admission to the MD program?
No. The Admissions Committee reviews each student's academic and professional progress after mdDirect concludes and determines whether to recommend promotion to the four-year MD program.
What should I do after completing mdDirect Online?
Attend the Passport to Medicine session and complete the MD Accepted Students Portal requirements. You may begin gathering MD onboarding documents early, but enrollment in the MD program requires formal promotion by the Admissions Committee.
MD Accepted Students PortalDominica
mdDirect Dominica
On-campus program · Travel, housing, immigration, and arrival steps required
Before traveling: Complete your admission, financial, housing, travel, and student visa requirements. Stay connected with ACSOM throughout the process and report barriers immediately.
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Accept Your Offer and Pay Your Deposit
Secure your seat and formally confirm your intent to attend the on-campus program.
Accept Offer + Pay Deposit2
Meet with Financial Aid
Establish how you will pay for tuition and living expenses before making final travel commitments.
Financial Aid Information3
Reserve Your Apartment
Secure housing as early as possible. Availability may become limited near the start of the semester.
Housing Information4
Book Travel to Dominica
Plan to arrive Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during the week before New Student Orientation.
Travel Guidance5
Upload Student Visa Documents
Review the immigration requirements and upload all requested documents before arrival.
Upload Visa Documents6
Prepare for Arrival
Review packing, customs, pet importation, and disability-services guidance before departure.
Arrival ResourcesAugust 2026 Dominica Cohort - Earlier Intake
These dates apply to students who started in August 2026. For your upcoming intake schedule, contact Student Services.
July 28–30, 2026Arrive in Dominica
August 3–7, 2026Orientation Week
August 10, 2026First Day of Class
August 14, 2026White Coat Ceremony
December 11, 2026Last Day of Class
Dominica Planning Resources
Dominica Program FAQs
Can I work while attending mdDirect in Dominica?
No. The program is academically rigorous, and students residing in Dominica are not permitted by the Commonwealth of Dominica to hold employment.
Does successful completion automatically promote me to the MD program?
No. The Admissions Committee evaluates each student's academic and professional progress and determines whether to recommend promotion to the four-year MD program.
All Students
Shared Academic Resources
Available to both mdDirect Online and mdDirect Dominica students
Help
Contacts
Reach out early when you encounter a barrier or have a question.
Student Support Services
Ms. Amanda Massicott
amanda@acsom.edu.dm
347-599-9255
Dr. Scott Rinker
scott@acsom.edu.dm
713-970-1055 · Text welcome
Dominica Housing
Safe Haven Rental
rentalagent@safehavenrental.com
767-612-1729
Dominica Travel
Tom Backer, Protravel
tom.backer@protravelinc.com
516-465-1059