About St. Maarten
The culturally rich Caribbean island of St. Maarten is the perfect setting for studying medicine within a global context. Students at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine join peers to receive first-rate medical science and clinical training in a diverse environment.
International Blend
St. Maarten, populated by residents from more than 90 different nations, comprises two European sovereignties, creating a unique and sophisticated international setting. It is a perfect location for AUC’s medical training, which emphasizes social responsibility and community-based global medicine. English is spoken extensively on the island, and the U.S. dollar is an accepted currency. Dutch, French, African, and American cultures are evident, but there’s also an exciting mix of art, music, and cuisine from nations around the world.
Pristine Setting
Approximately 150 miles from Puerto Rico, St. Maarten spans 37 square miles. Its varied terrain includes a central mountain range punctuated by winding roads. Pristine beaches—a total of 37—offer snorkeling, jet skiing, kite surfing, wind surfing, and parasailing. It’s a top tourist destination and bustling economic center, yet populated with small, quaint villages and a friendly island atmosphere.
Relaxed Environment
Medical students enjoy a relatively low-stress island life void of heavy traffic and on-the-go mentality. Soothing, rhythmic tides and spectacular views offer a calming contrast to the rigors of medical school. This low-key life-style encourages a collaborative, rather than cutthroat, academic atmosphere.
Impressive Facilities
AUC’s state-of-the-art, multimillion dollar facilities overlook St. Maarten’s beautiful Simpson Bay Lagoon. Refreshing breezeways, shaded paths, and courtyards encircle buildings that are fully equipped with biological science and anatomical dissection laboratories, clinical patient examination rooms, contemporary lecture halls with audio/visual technology, and an extensive library. The campus is within walking distance of Mullet Bay Beach and the championship 18-hole Mullet Bay Golf Course.
