98% First-time residency attainment rate for 2023-2024 grads*
FIRST-TIME
RESIDENCY
ATTAINMENT RATE
Your path to becoming a physician starts in:
DAYS
HOURS
MINS
SECS
*First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2025-26 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2024-25 who were active applicants in the 2025 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.
AUC is tied for #1 among the top 4 Caribbean medical schools based on residency rates**.
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First-time residency attainment rate for 2024-2025 graduates*
*First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2025-26 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2024-25 who were active applicants in the 2025 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.
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USMLE® 1st-time Step 1 Pass Rate from 2019-2023**
**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 2019-2023. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam students must successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum.
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USMLE® 1st-time Step 2 Pass Rate from 2019-2023***
***First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 2 CK exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was in 2019-2023. In order to sit for the exam students must earn an acceptable score on the NBME CCSE as listed in the catalog.
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Alumni Network Worldwide
Why Choose AUC for Your Medical Education This January?
Starting medical school at AUC has numerous advantages.
A completed residency application to apply with when NRMP opens in early September
Schedule and attend interviews without academic responsibilities
Less competition for more sought after clinical placements
Our January term offers a more intimate and focused learning environment with smaller incoming class sizes1 than our fall semester, which allows for the opportunity for more personalized attention from professors and a more collaborative learning environment
Start your residency as early as 2029!
Find Your Perfect Balance
You don’t have to choose between a high-quality education and a supportive culture. At AUC, you get both. Our ACCM-accredited institution is designed to help students develop into practice-ready physicians with small incoming class sizes*, a supportive faculty, early community service experiences, and curriculum modeled on U.S. med schools.
At AUC, you'll find the perfect combination of a rigorous education and a supportive environment. Join our close-knit community of faculty and like-minded students who are ready to help you succeed.
*Based on average incoming classes from 2022-2023 academic year at the Sint Maarten campus.
3 Enrollment Sessions
September 1, 2025
January 5, 2026
May 4, 2026
Your MD Journey Abroad Leads Home
Return to Your Home State for Clinicals
AUC is guaranteeing* a limited number of Year 3 clinical rotations in four of our core clinical hospital areas, including New York City area, Miami area, Detroit area, and the United Kingdom. This is an opportunity for aspiring students who would like to eventually practice in their home community.
*There is a limited number of guaranteed spots available at each site per term, and AUC cannot guarantee that all eligible students will be placed at the designated site in their home area. In addition to applying to AUC, being accepted, and paying the seat deposit before guaranteed clerkship seats are filled, students must meet all eligibility requirements listed below. AUC offers three start dates per year in September, January and May. New seats will become available for each start. An applicant may have the option to choose a later start if spots have been filled.
45+ Year Legacy of Medical Education
Accredited MD Institution
AUC School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM)*. Our accreditation standards have been deemed comparable to U.S. medical school requirements by the U.S. Department of Education via the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA), who 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.
*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.
Accredited MD Institution
AUC School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM)*. ACCM accreditation standards have been deemed comparable to U.S. medical school requirements by the U.S. Department of Education via the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA), who 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.
*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.
Global Clinical Network
ONE-ON-ONE DEDICATED SUPPORT
ONE-ON-ONE DEDICATED SUPPORT
A Strong Focus on Social Accountability
A Strong Focus on Social Accountability
Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP)
Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where can I practice medicine as an AUC graduate?
You'll be eligible to apply for licensure to practice in all 50 US states, Canada, to the UK and beyond.
Are AUC students eligible for financial aid?
Qualified United States citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens are able to apply and receive, if eligible, federal student loans through the Federal Direct Loan Program, which includes the Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan. Qualified students can borrow up to the cost of attendance. Students who wish to participate are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
FAFSA® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Education.
Are there scholarships available?
AUC is proud to have awarded more than $55 million USD in scholarships since 2009. Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Please see our full listing here.
How selective is AUC's admissions process?
At AUC, we have rigorous standards when considering applicants. Yes, we look at the whole person—we want to know about one's life experience, volunteerism, maturity, and commitment—but we also look closely at how a candidate performed academically as an undergraduate and their MCAT score.
How can I get my Visa?
If you are accepted, for a legal extended stay in Sint Maarten, you must have your passport stamped with the appropriate student visa from the Sint Maarten government. The government of Sint Maarten, with AUC’s support to facilitate the internal coordination process, will process the student visa prior to the tourist visa stamp expiration date in your passport (from when you first arrived in Sint Maarten). When you arrive in Sint Maarten, you will need to present your passport. You must show proof of a return date ticket.
Do I need to be a premed student to apply to medical school?
Short answer: No, you do not have to be a premed student to apply to medical school.
“Premed” is not a major, but rather a set of med school prerequisite courses. A premed track focuses primarily on a mix of math and sciences. Premed programs' course requirements may vary from institution to institution; however, they typically include the following:
Biology
Chemistry
English
Math
Physics
Social Sciences and Humanities
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Why Choose AUC for Your Medical Education This MAY?
Why Choose AUC for Your Medical Education This MAY?
Starting medical school at AUC has numerous advantages.
Small Incoming Class Sizes* and Personalized Attention
Accelerated Path to Residency
First-Time
Residency
Attainment Rate
for 2024-2025 grads*
First-Time
Residency
Attainment Rate
FOR 2024-2025 graduates*
*First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2025-26 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2024-25 who were active applicants in the 2025 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.
AUC is tied for #1 among the top 4 Caribbean medical schools based on residency rates**.
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First-time residency attainment rate for 2024-2025 graduates*
*First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2025-26 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2024-25 who were active applicants in the 2025 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.
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USMLE® 1st-time Step 1 Pass Rate from 2019-2023**
**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 2019-2023. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam students must successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum.
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USMLE® 1st-time Step 2 Pass Rate from 2019-2023***
***First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 2 CK exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was in 2019-2023. In order to sit for the exam students must earn an acceptable score on the NBME CCSE as listed in the catalog.
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Alumni Network Worldwide
Find Your Perfect Balance
You don’t have to choose between a high-quality education and a supportive culture. At AUC, you get both. Our ACCM-accredited institution is designed to help students develop into practice-ready physicians with small incoming class sizes*, a supportive faculty, early community service experiences, and curriculum modeled on U.S. med schools.
At AUC, you'll find the perfect combination of a rigorous education and a supportive environment. Join our close-knit community of faculty and like-minded students who are ready to help you succeed.
*Based on average incoming classes from 2022-2023 academic year at the Sint Maarten campus.
3 ENROLLMENT SESSIONS
September 1, 2025
January 5, 2026
May 4, 2026
3 ENROLLMENT SESSIONS
January 8, 2024
May 6, 2024
September 4, 2024
Why Choose AUC for Your Medical Education This January?
Starting medical school at AUC has numerous advantages.
A completed residency application to apply with when NRMP opens in early September
Schedule and attend interviews without academic responsibilities
Less competition for more sought after clinical placements
Our January term offers a more intimate and focused learning environment with smaller incoming class sizes1 than our fall semester, which allows for the opportunity for more personalized attention from professors and a more collaborative learning environment
Start your residency as early as 2029!
YOUR MD JOURNEY ABROAD LEADS HOME
RETURN TO YOUR HOME STATE FOR CLINICALS
AUC is guaranteeing* a limited number of Year 3 clinical rotations in four of our core clinical hospital areas, including New York City area, Miami area, Detroit area, and the United Kingdom. This is an opportunity for aspiring students who would like to eventually practice in their home community.
*There is a limited number of guaranteed spots available at each site per term, and AUC cannot guarantee that all eligible students will be placed at the designated site in their home area. In addition to applying to AUC, being accepted, and paying the seat deposit before guaranteed clerkship seats are filled, students must meet all eligibility requirements listed below. AUC offers three start dates per year in May, September, and January. New seats will become available for each start. An applicant may have the option to choose a later start if spots have been filled.
3 ENROLLMENT SESSIONS
January 8, 2024
May 6, 2024
September 4, 2024
45+ Year Legacy of Medical Education
Accredited MD Institution
AUC School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM)*. Our accreditation standards have been deemed comparable to U.S. medical school requirements by the U.S. Department of Education via the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA), who 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.
*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.
Accredited MD Institution
AUC School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM)*. Our accreditation standards have been deemed comparable to U.S. medical school requirements by the U.S. Department of Education via the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA), who 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.
*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.
Global Clinical Network
ONE-ON-ONE DEDICATED SUPPORT
ONE-ON-ONE DEDICATED SUPPORT
A Strong Focus on Social Accountability
A Strong Focus on Social Accountability
Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP)
Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where can I practice medicine as an AUC graduate?
You'll be eligible to apply for licensure to practice in all 50 US states, Canada, to the UK and beyond.
Are AUC students eligible for financial aid?
Qualified United States citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens are able to apply and receive, if eligible, federal student loans through the Federal Direct Loan Program, which includes the Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan. Qualified students can borrow up to the cost of attendance. Students who wish to participate are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
FAFSA® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Education.
Are there scholarships available?
AUC is proud to have awarded more than $55 million USD in scholarships since 2009. Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Please see our full listing here.
How selective is AUC's admissions process?
At AUC, we have rigorous standards when considering applicants. Yes, we look at the whole person—we want to know about one's life experience, volunteerism, maturity, and commitment—but we also look closely at how a candidate performed academically as an undergraduate and their MCAT score.
How can I get my Visa?
If you are accepted, for a legal extended stay in Sint Maarten, you must have your passport stamped with the appropriate student visa from the Sint Maarten government. The government of Sint Maarten, with AUC’s support to facilitate the internal coordination process, will process the student visa prior to the tourist visa stamp expiration date in your passport (from when you first arrived in Sint Maarten). When you arrive in Sint Maarten, you will need to present your passport. You must show proof of a return date ticket.
Do I need to be a premed student to apply to medical school?
Short answer: No, you do not have to be a premed student to apply to medical school.
“Premed” is not a major, but rather a set of med school prerequisite courses. A premed track focuses primarily on a mix of math and sciences. Premed programs' course requirements may vary from institution to institution; however, they typically include the following:
Biology
Chemistry
English
Math
Physics
Social Sciences and Humanities
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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.
We respect your privacy and will never sell your information to a third party. Completing and submitting this form provides consent without obligation for AUC to call, text, and/or email you about your education and by automated means or prerecorded messages at the number and/or email address you provide.