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First-Time
Residency
Attainment Rate
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First-Time
Residency
Attainment Rate
for 2023-2024 grads*
START YOUR JOURNEY TO AN MD DEGREE
APPLY TO AUC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
AUC is tied for #1 among the top 4 Caribbean medical schools based on residency rates**.
**Based on information available on the schools’ websites as of July 2024. Methodologies vary. AUC and RUSM are tied with a 98% first-time residency attainment rate, each calculated as the percent of students attaining a 2024-25 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24 who were active applicants in the 2024 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match. SABA’s four-year residency placement rate of 97% is calculated as the percent of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match. SGU’s US residency placement rate of 95% pertains to graduates over five years from 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, with the rate calculated as the total number of students/graduates who obtained a US residency divided by the total number of students/graduates who applied to a US residency program in a given year as of March 2024.
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1st-time residency attainment rate for 2023-2024 grads*
*First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2024-25 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24 who were active applicants in the 2024 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.
Why Choose AUC for Your Medical Education This January?
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
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
Less competition for more sought after clinical placements
Schedule and attend interviews without academic responsibilities
Start your residency as early as 2029!
The Application Process
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- A bachelor’s degree with a strong science background is a med school prerequisite.
- U.S. citizens/permanent residents will need to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)*.
- Non-U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents: MCAT, UCAT, NEET/UG, or GAMSAT.
- Applicants must also submit a personal statement and letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts from every post-secondary institution (college-level or higher) where you have attempted course work are also required.
- Students must also document their work experience in a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Non-native English speakers must demonstrate their English proficiency by scoring 6.0 (competent user) or better on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or 75 or better (high-Intermediate) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- A bachelor’s degree with a strong science background is a med school prerequisite.
- U.S. citizens/permanent residents will need to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)*.
- Non-U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents: MCAT, UCAT, NEET/UG, or GAMSAT.
- Applicants must also submit a personal statement and letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts from every post-secondary institution (college-level or higher) where you have attempted course work are also required.
- Students must also document their work experience in a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Non-native English speakers must demonstrate their English proficiency by scoring 6.0 (competent user) or better on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or 75 or better (high-Intermediate) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
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 January, May, and September. New seats will become available for each start. An applicant may have the option to choose a later start if spots have been filled.
"AUC gave me a chance to be a doctor. That chance has blossomed into what looks like a very promising career in the specialty that I love."
“The education I received opened many doors and gave me the opportunity to follow my dream of becoming a physician.”
“AUC is rigorous, and it pushed me academically. But the professors and peer tutors taught study strategies that helped me to discover my study style and directed me to USMLE exam study resources.”
Explore Our Campus
Discover what it's like to study at AUC!
- 110 different nationalities represented
- Smallest island in the world shared by two sovereign powers
- Saint Martin: French
- Sint Maarten: Dutch
- Population of island 82,085
- 42,846 on Dutch side
- English is widely spoken
- US dollars are regularly accepted
- Beaches for all tastes: swimming, snorkeling or simply relaxing and enjoying the view
- The island's average year round temperature is 80°F
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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.
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.
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 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...
"Attending AUC was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. While learning all the fundamentals that helped me succeed in both clinical rotations and residency, I also gained lifelong friendships, family, and unique cultural experiences I’m forever grateful for."
Brian Hachey, MD – AUC School of Medicine, Class of 2013 Cardiology
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*Financial Aid and Scholarships available to those who apply and qualify.
**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.
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