Caribbean Medical Schools Tuition and Fees - Cost comparison preview
How can other accredited Caribbean medical schools be so much more expensive?
The University of Medicine and Health Sciences continues to be the leader in providing high-quality education at a fair and affordable price. As the only family/privately owned Medical School in the Caribbean, we do not answer to stockholders or large corporate investors like other offshore medical schools.
"We believe our moral obligation is to leave graduates with as little debt as possible while generating enough revenue to maintain the institution's financial health for future growth and withstand operational setbacks. The revenue generated from our current tuition and fees more than exceeds our operating expenses, allowing us to invest further in the campus, in educational technology, and grow the university at a healthy pace."
We often get asked why the other Caribbean Medical schools cost thousands more and are so much more expensive than UMHS and the vast majority of US Allopathic and Osteopathic medical schools? Obviously, we can't answer for other Medical schools in the Caribbean, but it seems obvious that these Caribbean med school programs could meet their operating expenses and still collect a healthy profit with tuition and fees at a much lower rate than what they are charging now.
Frequently asked questions about the Doctor of Medicine program at UMHS Medical School in the Caribbean
Is UMHS one of the accredited Caribbean medical schools that allow residencies and licensing in the US and Canada?
One question we get asked often is about our medical school accreditations and accrediting organizations.
The University Of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Medicine takes pride in being one of the top-tier accredited Caribbean medical schools with very high accreditation standards.
Our students are qualified and eligible to sit for the United States 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 schools name can be found on the list of Caribbean medical schools approved institutions on the World Federation for Medical Education - WFME/FAIMER World Directory of Medical Schools.
Fully licensed doctors who are graduates of our Caribbean medical college are able to practice in all 50 United States.
Can UMHS graduates attend residencies, get licensed and practice in California?
Yes! UMHS graduates can attend residencies, get licensed and practice in the State of California.
Additionally, UMHS has State approval in Georgia and Florida and have submitted an application for NY State approval.
How does your Caribbean medical school assist students in the residency match process?
The Academic and Student Affairs department is chiefly responsible for helping students match into residencies. They work with students on an individual basis on everything from residency interview coaching to residency application strategies.
Click this link to read about residency placements and our schools of medicine in the Caribbean residency program.
How does UMHS medical school assist students in preparing for the USMLE Step Exams?
The University of Medicine and Health Sciences has contracted with Kaplan, a renowned test preparation service, to assist our student's success in studying and passing the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 board examinations.
This prep service is a resource included in the tuition and fees for our students. Kaplan customary fees for these live services named "In Center with Live - 12 Month" are $9,999 for step 1 preparation and $7,499 for "In Center with Live - 9 Month" Step 2 CK preparation.
You can also join us on a webinar to learn about USMLE pass rates or request more info.
What are the average USMLE pass rates at your school of medicine?
Students must pass two portions of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) for graduation. The USMLE Step 1 is taken after completing the preclinical 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. USMLE pass rates are important statistics for medical school applicants to look at. The scores students get may play a role in residency placements.
Read more about the USMLE pass rates for Caribbean medical schools here
What is the MCAT requirement policy for admission into the Medical school?
Currently, our school's policy requires all United States citizens and other permanent residents to submit their MCAT scores as part of their application into 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 schools from every country.
More information about the MCAT can be found on the AAMC website and in the admissions section of our Caribbean medical schools website
What medical residencies do UMHS medical students match into?
Our medical school graduates annually match into some of the most competitive residency programs across the US and Canada. Some of the residencies and specialties our medical students attained include: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Radiology.
Students who complete the basic sciences courses at our Caribbean medical schools location in Saint Kitts and clinical clerkships have matched into a residency program in 38 states including California, the District of Columbia (DC), Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Read more about our Caribbean medical schools residency program match results here - UMHS medical school match results
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Is a premed degree required for acceptance into UMHS?
Similar to other US and Caribbean medical schools and international medical schools, a premed or health-related baccalaureate BS degree is not required for admission into our Medical school.
Read more about our school of medicine admissions requirements here.
You can apply to our MD program here: https://www.umhs-sk.org/apply
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Advanced courses such as Biochemistry are not required but are suggested. Zoology is not required.
What is it like living on St. Kitts?
St. Kitts is located in the West Indies surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Attending UMHS offers the best of both worlds, with the luxury of safe 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. We strongly believe in the utility of diversity in healthcare, women in medicine, and LGBTQ equality.
You can also read more about living in the Caribbean here - medicine and medical school life in the Caribbean
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Yes, the University Of Medicine and Health Sciences does offer campus visits by appointment. When you visit our St. Kitts campus, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our state-of-the-art facilities, meet with key faculty members and administrators, and even sit in on some classes.
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