The field of medicine concerns itself with diagnosing, preventing, and treating human illnesses and injuries. Medical students learn to heal and care for sick people, using their in-depth knowledge of the human body and topics such as pharmaceuticals and surgery.

Saint Lucia is home to one standard university and a number of specialized institutions of higher learning. There are several medical schools located in Saint Lucia, the oldest of which is the Spartan Health Sciences University which attracts students from around the world.

An M.D., or Doctor of Medicine, is an academic achievement that can take years of schooling to obtain. It is only awarded once students have shown they have the knowledge and experience required to practice medicine competently.