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Medical Doctor

Healthcare · Medicine & Surgery High demand Official scale

Diagnose and treat illness and injury in hospitals, health centres and private practice. Doctors in Jamaica start in public hospitals after medical school and internship, then choose general practice or specialise in fields like surgery, paediatrics or internal medicine.

Salary Breakdown

$6,119,400 JMD – $8,082,271 JMD
0 - 4 years

Intern I $6,119,400; Senior House Officer and HPC/MO 1 $6,799,334 - $8,082,271 per annum (Ministry of Finance / JMDA doctors' scale, 1 April 2024).

Estimated Take-Home Pay

Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($7,100,836 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.

Est. Net / Month$445,230 JMD
Est. Net / Year$5,342,764 JMD
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Gross (annual)
$7,100,836 JMD
NIS (3%)
−$150,000 JMD
NHT (2%)
−$142,016 JMD
Education Tax
−$156,393 JMD
PAYE Income Tax
−$1,309,660 JMD
Net (annual)
$5,342,764 JMD

Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

Career Path Roadmap

  1. 1

    Excel in the Sciences

    Get top CSEC grades in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English A, then strong CAPE science results.

    Secondary school
  2. 2

    Complete the MBBS

    Study the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at UWI Mona or another recognised medical school.

    5 years
  3. 3

    Complete Internship

    Serve a one-year internship in approved public hospitals rotating through core specialties.

    1 year
  4. 4

    Register with the Medical Council

    Gain full registration with the Medical Council of Jamaica to practise independently.

    After internship
  5. 5

    Specialise or Enter General Practice

    Pursue a Doctor of Medicine (DM) specialty residency or build a family medicine practice.

    4 - 5 years
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Required Education

  • CSEC Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English A
  • CAPE Biology and Chemistry
  • MBBS degree plus internship

Common Local Certifications

  • Full Registration - Medical Council of Jamaica
  • Basic & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS/ACLS)
  • DM specialty qualification (for consultants)

Where to Train

University of the West Indies, Mona

Kingston & St. Andrew · Public University
Accredited 12 accredited programmes

Offers Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Local Institutions Offering Programs

  • University of the West Indies, Mona (Faculty of Medical Sciences)
  • Employer route: University Hospital of the West Indies
  • Employer route: internship and residency posts in Ministry of Health & Wellness public hospitals