World class Medical education at one of the top Caribbean medical schools

The University Of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Medicine takes pride in being one of the top tier Caribbean medical schools with very high accreditation standards.  Our students are qualified to sit for the US and Canadian medical licensing exams and can apply for residency throughout the US and Canada. Our Caribbean medical school has ACCM accreditation, NCFMEA recognition, and various US state approvals. Our medical school is fully accredited by all of the important governing bodies that top-tier medical schools require including the WFME. 

Read more about our Medical school accreditation

Obtaining a residency is one of the single most important steps in your path to becoming a practicing Physician. To ensure students apply strategically and have the highest chances of matching into the residency of their dreams, the University puts enormous effort into assisting our students in the residency match process.

The Academic and Student Affairs department is chiefly responsible for helping students match into residency. They work with students on an individual basis on everything from residency interview coaching to residency application strategies.

Read more about residency here - https://www.umhs-sk.org/residency

Students must pass two portions of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) to graduate. The USMLE Step 1 is taken after completing the pre-clinical basic sciences years of medical school. The USMLE Step 2 CK (clinical knowledge) is taken after completing core clinical rotations. Both exams are rigorous and require extensive medical knowledge. UMHS school of medicine is proud to have an outstanding first-time USMLE Step 1 pass rate of 93%, and Step 2 CK pass rate of 96%.

Read more about the USMLE here -  https://www.umhs-sk.org/usmle

** Do to COVID 19, MCAT scores are not required for our January 2022 enrollment date.**

UMHS requires all United States citizens and other permanent residents to submit their MCAT scores as part of their application to our Caribbean medical school. There is no minimum MCAT score requirement for applying to our medical school. 

While the MCAT is not required for non-U.S. citizens, it is still highly recommended for all applicants to Caribbean medical schools

More information can be found on the  admissions section of our website

While at medical school in the Caribbean, students attending UMHS complete all of the traditional basic science coursework tested on the US and Canadian medical licensing exams, which qualify UMHS graduates to apply for both the U.S. and Canadian residency matches. 

UMHS medical school graduates annually match into some of the most competitive residency programs across the US and Canada. Some of the residency specialties students attained include: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Radiology.

Read more about our residency program match results here - https://www.umhs-sk.org/match-results

The admissions committee at UMHS is concerned with whether the applicant has the ability and drive to succeed in the incredible rigors of medical school. This is determined holistically, looking at GPA and MCAT, but also through more qualitative factors such as life experience, extracurricular activities, and leadership potential. Greater weight is given to the trajectory of academic performance, rather than just cumulative GPA on its own. An advanced degree program, such as a msc - master of science, phd degree or even mba programs show dedication that is desirable.  

Applicants must first complete the required premed prerequisite courses and the MCAT. They should fill out an online application, order official transcripts from all universities they’ve attended, and submit at least two letters of recommendation (LOR).

The student will be invited for an interview if admissions determines that they meet the minimum criteria for success. Once the interview is completed, the college admissions committee will determine a final decision, and the applicant will be notified of an official decision within two weeks. 

Read more about our admissions philosophy here: https://www.umhs-sk.org/admission-overview

Similar to other medical schools, a premed or heath-related degree is not required for admission to UMHS Medical school in the Caribbean. Instead, UMHS requires completion of three years of education, with at least 90 credit hours at an accredited undergraduate university or liberal arts school. Certain pre-requisite courses are also required for application. These include:

• one year of general or inorganic chemistry
• one year of organic chemistry
• one year of general biology
• one semester of physics
• one year of English
• 1-semester of college calculus or statistics

Additional upper-level science courses are recommended but not required.

Read more about our school of medicine admissions requirements here -  https://www.umhs-sk.org/admission-process

As a UMHS student, you can enjoy all life has to offer while living and learning on one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. St. Kitts is located in the West Indies surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Although our diverse and collegial student body is bound primarily by a shared desire to practice medicine, you’ll find ample opportunities to make lasting connections outside the classroom. Participate in one of our dynamic student organizations, attend an extracurricular event, or partake in some of the endless sports and recreation opportunities available on and around campus.

St. Kitts has the best of both worlds, with the luxury of living in the Caribbean plus all of the modern amenities expected from a Caribbean medical school, including grocery stores, banks, restaurants, coffee shops, and more.

Read more about living in the Caribbean here - medicine and medical school life in the Caribbean

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