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Choosing the right medical school is a critical step toward earning a residency and becoming a doctor. UMHS has the vast resources to support you from your application through graduation—and beyond. 

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St. Kitts Campus

ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW

Welcome to UMHS

UMHS students possess a shared commitment to serving others. Every member of our diverse student body is highly motivated and dedicated to becoming a successful, caring physician. 

If you feel you possess the drive and talent to join our campus community, we encourage you to apply for admission. We welcome the opportunity to review your materials and evaluate your potential. Candidates who meet our basic requirements will be invited for an in-person interview. 

If you are ultimately invited to enroll, we sincerely hope you will join us. It will be our honor to support you on your journey to become a doctor. 

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Admissions process

Like many leading medical schools, we consider a wide variety of factors when assessing applicants.

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Cost of attendance

To provide students the most value, we keep our tuition lower than many other schools.

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Financial aid

Comprehensive financial aid makes a UMHS education even more affordable for qualified students.

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Dr. Bhusnurmath UMHS

Shivayogi Bhusnurmath, M.B.B.S., M.D. Pathology, FRCPath (London, UK)

Dean of Basic Sciences

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Welcome to UMHS!

I look forward to harnessing these cumulative experiences for enhancing the already superlative efforts for student success at UMHS in educating tomorrow’s doctors.

My efforts would be to provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, that leads to an equal and fair opportunity to succeed, for all the students, faculty and staff, irrespective of their background, culture beliefs, practices, individual preferences.

The opportunity to touch so many lives personally, positively and professionally is a blessing and I am looking forward to continue to be a good leader and good role model. It is a collective journey to succeed. 

I am fortunate to be teaming up with very experienced and enthusiastic faculty in the university blessed by the compassionate and supportive top leadership.

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Vital numbers

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Annual start dates:
January, May, and September

96%

Student retention rate

70-120

Average class size

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

95%

first-time pass rate on USMLE Step 2 CK*

*As of April 2023. Rates are subject to change without notice.

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St Kitts

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