Our Mission
An International Medical School
AUC’s mission is to train tomorrow’s physicians, whose service to their communities and their patients is enhanced by international learning experiences, a diverse learning community, and an emphasis on social accountability and engagement.
*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.
1First 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.
2First-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.
Locations Across the World
AUC has two locations across the world to facilitate both U.S.- and non-U.S.-based citizens' medical education. U.S. citizens study at Sint Maarten for years 1 and 2. Non-U.S.-based citizens can choose either the U.K. location or Sint Maarten campus.
U.K. Track (years 1 and 2)
International students can choose between the U.K. or Sint Maarten locations.
Sint Maarten Campus (years 1 and 2)
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) has moved boldly into the future of medical education through the implementation of innovative teaching programs, modern laboratories, and supplemental electronic curriculum delivery.
Student Resources
Alumni Support
AUC has more than 7,500 alumni, and AUC graduates are practicing throughout the United States, Canada, and internationally. The majority of AUC graduates secure medical residencies prior to graduation through the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP) with leading teaching hospitals and medical centers in the United States.
Student and Professional Development
AUC believes in its students and wants them to have all the available resources at their disposal. This includes the Office of Career Advisement (OCA), which assists students who are preparing for residency, as well as numerous professional clubs.
A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
AUC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. AUC maintains a process for students to use should they wish to request an accommodation. The first step in the accommodation request process is to contact the Office of Student Disability Services (OSDS) at 855-229-0848 or aucosds@adtalem.com.