All About American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
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At AUC School of Medicine, we believe that the complex healthcare landscape of tomorrow will require a different type of doctor — one who is globally minded and capable of working as part of a cohesive team to deliver empathetic, extraordinary care to a diverse patient population.
International Medical School
The mission of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) is to train tomorrow’s physicians, whose service to their communities and their patients is enhanced by international learning experiences, a diverse learning community, and an emphasis on social accountability and engagement.
1. AUC Is an Accredited Medical School
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AUC graduates are eligible to seek licensure in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Some states, such as New York, California, and Florida, require approval for international medical schools. AUC is proud to be approved in each of these states. The US Department of Education has determined that AUC is an eligible institution for participation in title IV federal financial assistance programs. AUC students who qualify are eligible to receive US student loans in order to attend our medical school.
2. A US-Modeled Doctor of Medicine Program
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AUC provides a supportive learning environment, enabling its medical school students to learn the foundations of medicine according to the US medical school curriculum model. AUC students benefit from a close-knit community characterized by small class sizes*, attentive and accessible faculty, and the comforts of home that allow students to focus on their studies. All AUC clinical sites in the United States offer residency programs approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or are affiliated with a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). This, along with our students’ performance on the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®), bolsters their chances of obtaining a residency of their choosing.
*Based on average incoming classes from 2022-23 academic year at the Sint Maarten campus.
3. AUC students’ five-year cumulative first-time pass rate for the USMLE Step 1 exam is 88.5% from 2018-2022.
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Residency directors look closely at a medical school student’s performance on United States Medical Licensing Exam® (USMLE®) exams when making a residency decision, which is why it’s important that AUC students do well on licensing exams. AUC students’ five-year cumulative first-time pass rate for the USMLE Step 1 exam is 88.5% from 2018-2022.
*First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was in 2018-2022. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam students must successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum.
4. 97% First Time Residency Attainment Rate for 2022-2023 Grads*
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Preparing our students to attain a medical school residency placement is one of AUC’s highest priorities. Results show yet another strong year for AUC with a 97% first-time residency attainment rate thus far. AUC students and graduates will enter residency programs in 24 specialties throughout 40 U.S. states and territories.
1First time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2023-24 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2022-23 who were active applicants in the 2023 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.
5. Multiple Locations Across the World
Sint Maarten
AUC students begin their journey to become physicians on AUC’s medical sciences campus in Sint Maarten, located in the northeast Caribbean. There, they complete the first five semesters of the MD program on a modern campus featuring highly advanced educational technology in a collegial learning environment.
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United Kingdom
Additionally, AUC has partnered with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to offer two distinct points of entry to enable non-US citizen students to earn an AUC medical degree, with at least part of their education in the United Kingdom (UK). The MD program UK Track offers both an undergraduate and graduate program for non-US citizens.
Affiliated Teaching Hospitals
Then, students can choose from AUC’s network of clinical teaching affiliates, including teaching hospitals in the United States and the United Kingdom. Students can also complete global health electives in the Dominican Republic, India, Uganda, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
6. Alumni Support
AUC has more than 7,500 alumni, and AUC graduates are practicing throughout the United States, Canada, and internationally. The majority of AUC graduates secure medical residencies prior to graduation through the National Resident Matching Program®- (NRMP) with leading teaching hospitals and medical centers in the United States.
7. Flexible Start Dates
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AUC operates under a rolling admissions policy. This means we offer three start dates—September, January, and May. This gives you the freedom to start medical school when it’s right for you.
8. Student and Professional Development
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AUC believes in its students and wants them to have all the available resources at their disposal. This includes the Office of Career Advisement (OCA), which assists students who are preparing for residency, as well as numerous professional clubs.
9. A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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Student Disability Services
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. AUC maintains a process for students to use should they wish to request an accommodation. The first step in the accommodation request process is to contact the Office of Student Disability Services (OSDS) at 855-229-0848 or [email protected].
10. At AUC, It’s More Than a Degree
At American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, our mission is to train tomorrow’s physicians, whose service to their communities and their patients is enhanced by international learning experiences, a diverse learning community, and an emphasis on social accountability and engagement.
*American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM, www.accredmed.org), which is the accreditor used by the country of St. Maarten.
The United States Department of Education, via the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA), reviews the standards that countries use to accredit medical schools. The NCFMEA has determined that the ACCM’s accreditation standards are comparable to those set by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), which accredits medical education programs in the United States.
