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FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION
To assist with the cost of tuition, AUC has a robust offering of scholarships for prospective students, which are available to those who qualify.
$80K USD
Scholarship Available to Those Who Apply and Qualify
Eligibility Requirements
- This scholarship will only be awarded to citizens/permanent residents of countries outside the United States or Canada
- Students who hold dual US-Canadian citizenship are not eligible for this scholarship
- Incoming first-semester students and transfer students are eligible for this scholarship
- Hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s level)
- Applicants must hold an offer of admission to AUC for the scholarship to be awarded
- If a transfer student is accepted, granted advanced standing, and scholarship-eligible, that student’s maximum award amount is dependent on his/her semester of placement and the lifetime maximum value will be prorated.
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*Awarded 10 semesters $8000 per semester.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIP
This $80,000 USD scholarship is awarded to applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of a country outside of the United States or Canada.*
Awarded 10 semesters $8000 USD per semester.
MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS
This $80,000 USD scholarship is awarded to applicants who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of those countries.*
Awarded 10 semesters $8000 USD per semester.
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Alumni Network Worldwide
AUC graduates have gone on to practice in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and beyond.
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1st-time Residency Attainment Rate for 2023-2024 Grads*
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USMLE® 1st-time Step 1 Pass Rate from 2019-2023**
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USMLE® 1st-time Step 2 Pass Rate from 2019-2023***
*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.
**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.
***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.
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.
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45+ Year Legacy of Medical Education
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.
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)
EXPLORE OUR VIBRANT LOCATIONS
Our campus in Cupecoy, St. Maarten—where most students in the four-year MD program complete their first two years of academic study—provides medical students with a modern learning environment equipped with powerful technological and academic resources.
Opens in a new window.AUC’s UK-Track medical degree program provides an opportunity for non-US citizen students to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree through study in the United Kingdom.
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...
"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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Opens in a new window.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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