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 graduates 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 university is listed on the WFME/FAIMER World Directory of Medical Schools.

Fully licensed doctors that are graduates of our Caribbean medical college are able to practice in all 50 United States. 

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Obtaining a residency from Caribbean medical schools is one of the single most important steps in your path of becoming a practicing Physician after graduation. To ensure medical school students apply strategically and have the highest chance 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 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 our school of medicine's residency program.

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. UMHS school of medicine proudly reports an outstanding first-time USMLE Step 2 CK pass rate of 96% with an average score of 231*

Read more about the USMLE for Caribbean medical schools here

*March 2019-2020

*Because of the COVID 19 pandemic, there is an option that our institutions MCAT policies may change, so please check back frequently.*  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 medical school website

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. These represent options at some of medicine's finest residency programs at hospitals and institutions in the US and Canada. Our students have matched into residencies in 38 states including California, the District of Columbia (DC), Canada, and Puerto Rico. Primary care which includes internal medicine, family medicine, and pediatrics are the most popular residency placements programs.

Read more about our residency program match results here - UMHS medical school match results

Our medical school admissions committee is concerned with whether the applicant has the ability and drive to succeed in the incredible rigors of Medical School. This is determined holistically without a computer formula by 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 number on its own. An advanced degree program, such as a msc - master of science or phd degree or even mba programs show desirable dedication.  A strong personal statement essay can be extremely helpful and one of the pivotal factors for admission into Caribbean medical schools.

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

Prospective medical students will be invited for an Interview if Medical School 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: Our medical universities admissions philosophy

Similar to other US medical schools and international medical schools, a premed or heath-related BS degree is not required for admission into our Medical school in the Caribbean. Instead, our admissions policies requires completion of high school, or a GRE certificate, along with three years of college education, including at least 90 credit hours at an accredited undergraduate university or liberal arts school. Certain pre med 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 , caam-hp and amcas.

As a 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 the shared desire of practicing medicine, you’ll find ample opportunities for making lasting connections outside the classroom. Participate in one of our dynamic student organizations, attend one of the schools extracurricular event, or partake in some of the endless sports and recreation opportunities available on and around the school's campus.  We strongly believe in the utility of diversity in healthcare, women in medicine, and LGBTQ equality.

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. You should be able to find out more on our social media profiles:

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You can also read more about living in the Caribbean here - medicine and medical school life in the Caribbean

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The University of Medicine and Health Sciences is family owned .  Being family owns give us a huge advantage over other Caribbean medical schools as we make decisions based upon what is best for our students without answering to stockholders or large corporate investors. This also gives us the option to provide an affordable Medical education that can save our students as much as $169,454 of student debt over other Caribbean medical schools. Here is information about other Schools and their programs including those called the Big 4 Caribbean medical schools.