Medicine - Basic Sciences Medical University of the Americas

Overview

• Licensure: MUA  students are eligible to practice medicine in Canada (Only Canadians), Puerto Rico and all 50  U.S. states. 

• USMLE Pass Rate: In 2015–19 MUA students averaged a 95% first-time pass rate on the USMLE Step 1 exam

• Excellent Residency Placement:MUA graduates routinely achieve top residency placements in the U.S. and  Canada.

Established hospital affiliates/relationships for core rotations in Semester 6-10 studies

• Students: MUA students consistently achieve superior results on the critical USMLE licensing exams, and a significant proportion of our graduates obtain leadership positions in their residency programs.

• Learning Environment: Smaller class size, focused Professor to student ratio, hands-on mentorship. THis is in  contrast  to many other much larger institutions with big classes. 

• Comprehensive Curriculum: The Program includes 5 semesters studying the Basic Sciences curriculum on the Saba University campus and five semesters of clinical rotations back in the U.S. or Canada at U.S. or Canadian teaching hospitals. 

• Approved for US federal loans: MUA  is one of the select international medical schools to participate in US Federal Student Loan programs 

• Beautiful location that’s warm all year round, opportunities for snorkeling, swimming and much more

• Student organizations for an enhanced student experience

• Housing support both on and off-campus

• Student services and support 

• Campus: Modern, state-of-the-art  campus facilities include wireless technology available throughout the bright, airconditioned classrooms, labs, library and student lounges

• Merit based scholarships available Up to US $45,000* in total, disbursed in a manner and over a timeframe determined the by Scholarship Committee. Amounts applied against tuition only.

• Nevis Island has a low crime rate

Accreditation

Accreditation: Accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM)