Saint Kitts and Nevis are home to a number of institutions of higher learning. There are several schools of medicine located on Saint Kitts, and individuals may travel from all over the world in order to study at these institutions.

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.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.