American University of the Caribbean requires a minimum of 90 semester credits of college level courses for admission to the School of Medicine. Although a baccalaureate degree is strongly preferred, students who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship may be considered without a baccalaureate degree. College credits must include the following:

• Biology - One year of Biology, including Laboratory work. Prospective students will benefit by taking courses in one or more of the following: Genetics, Cellular Biology, Developmental Biology, and Comparative Anatomy.
• General Chemistry - One year of General Chemistry, including Laboratory work.
• Organic Chemistry - One year of Organic Chemistry, including Laboratory work. Coursework should include both aliphatic and aromatic compounds
• General Physics - One year of General Physics, including Laboratory work. General introductory coursework should include mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and nuclear radiation.
• English - One year. Satisfactory written and verbal skills are necessary.

A generous exposure to mathematics, humanities, and social sciences is desired. Real life experience in the health care field is strongly recommended.

Additionally, a personal interview may be requested at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. All applicants are required to take the MCAT. For MCAT testing information, please contact the AAMC at mcat@aamc.org or write to:

The MCAT Care Team
Association of American Medical Colleges
Section for Applicant Assessment Services
2450 N St., NW Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-828-0690
www.aamc.org/mcat

Selection Factors:

The Admissions Committee considers many factors as relevant predictors of a good medical clinician. However, as medical school is a rigorous academic challenge, the Committee must be satisfied that a prospective student has the ability to successfully assimilate the curriculum.

Evaluation for admission is conducted on an individual basis. Students accepted to AUC's medical school are selected for their intellectual and social maturity as well as their wide educational and social backgrounds. Problem-solving skills, critical judgment, and the ability to pursue independent study are also of high consideration. When evaluating academic achievement, the Committee considers factors such as course load, difficulty of the courses, and major area of study. In the non-academic area, maturity, emotional and motivational factors, and personal integrity are considered essential determinants.

Requirements for Graduation

To be awarded the M.D. degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, the eligible student must satisfactorily complete the medical sciences portion of the curriculum as well as all required 72 weeks of clinical rotations. Furthermore, the student must pass the USMLE Step 1 and all core examinations. The student must fulfill all financial obligations to the University, including an $200 graduation fee, while complying at all times with the Student Honor Code (set out under "Policies").