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Welcome to AUC School of Medicine!

It is our pleasure to welcome you to American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) family for the May 2022 semester. Your first week at AUC is all about exploring our resources, getting to know your peers, and preparing for your courses.

We will be monitoring the complex and fluid situation with COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed of any changes. The health, safety, and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and communities are of paramount importance to us. Visit our COVID-19 FAQs for the latest information about COVID-19, the start of school and our current plans.

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Orientation & Welcome Week

It is our pleasure to welcome you to American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) family for the May 2022 semester. Your first week at AUC is all about exploring our resources, getting to know your peers, and preparing for your courses.

New Student Orientation
Friday, April 29, 2022, 9:00 am to 3:45 pm AST
Sunday, May 1, 2022, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm AST

Orientation will include a mix of live and on-demand sessions (via AUC’s official Learning Management System, Canvas), with university leaders and representatives from key academic and student services departments. Take a moment to browse the full orientation schedule and test your Canvas account. 

Participation in new student orientation activities is mandatory so make sure to test your system ahead of time. Should you experience any difficulties, please reach out to our IT support team at helpdesk@aucmed.edu for assistance. 

Welcome Guide
Orientation Schedule

Technology Requirements & Booklist

Technology Requirements & Booklist

Below is an outline of required supplies, textbooks and technology requirements, use this as a guide to prepare for your upcoming classes in our interactive, virtual learning environment.

Technology Requirements & Booklist

 

White Coat Ceremony

The White Coat Ceremony is a time-honored event that marks the official entrance of matriculating AUC students into medical school and the medical profession. In the presence of family and friends, students receive their first white coat—a symbol of bestowed trust to carry on the tradition of doctoring.

White Coat Ceremony 
Date:
Friday, June 3, 2022

May 2022 Class Facebook Group

You can now connect with AUC School of Medicine (St. Maarten track) classmates on our May 2022 Facebook page. 

It’s a great place to get to know your classmates, ask questions, and get advice from current students.

If you haven’t already, take a few minutes to join our page. Just submit a request, provide your student ID number, and join a conversation.

 

Join your AUC classmates on Facebook
AUC Clubs and Associations

AUC students are exceptional inside and outside of the classroom. Explore the variety of ways you can get involved.

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Sint Maarten Campus Virtual Tour

Explore our Sint Maarten state-of-the-art campus facility and the wonderful neighborhood surrounding our beautiful campus. Join us on this self-guided 360 degree virtual tour. 

 

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Sint Maarten Services & Resource Guide

SINT MAARTEN RESOURCE GUIDE

Here is your handy resource guide to restaurants, grocery stores, banks, and other services in the local areas surrounding campus.

 

Service & Resource Guide
Transition Care Guide

We have developed this Transition of Care Guide to make your move from your home to the island of Sint Maarten as smooth as possible. If you have previously received treatment for a mental health condition, there are several things you can do to continue to stay healthy throughout your journey in medical school. As you review this document, it’s also helpful to remember that many aspects can also be applied to other chronic or ongoing medical conditions.

Please take some time to review this guide, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at sxmwellness@aucmed.ed if you have additional questions about wellness resources available to you during your journey at AUC.

 

Transition Care Guide

SINT MAARTEN CAMPUS

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Orientation (Semester 1 Students): Saturday- Sunday,  April 30-May 1, 2022

  • Registration: Saturday- Sunday,  April 30-May 1, 2022

  • First Day of Semester: Monday, May 2, 2022

  • First Day of Class: Tuesday, May 3, 2022

  • Last day for on-time registration & check-in on campus: Tuesday, May 3, 2022

  • Last day for late registration & check-in on campus: Friday, May 6, 2022

  • White Coat Ceremony: Friday, June 3, 2022

Orientation

It is our pleasure to welcome you to AUC School of Medicine UK Track for the May 2022 semester. Your first week at AUC is all about exploring our resources, getting to know your peers, and preparing for your courses.

AUC has organized several Orientation activities to acquaint you with the UCLAN Preston Campus, our AUC faculty and resources available to you. Our welcome team look forward to guiding you through the process.

New Student Orientation will take place on Tuesday, 3 May, 2022. A schedule of events will be posted soon.

Technology Requirements

The items below are everything you will need to know and what to expect as you begin classes in a virtual learning environment.

In order to take remote, secure exams you may use either PC or a Mac laptop computer that meets the following requirements:

  • Apple: MacBook Pro or MacBook Air

  • Windows Laptop/ PC recommended hardware:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7

  • Memory: 4GB  (8GB or higher preferred)

  • Storage: 128GB minimum (NOTE: you will have a 1TB Office 365 account free whilst at UCLan)

  • Touch: Integrated Touch Screen to get the best from some software 

  • Camera and Sound: Integrated 720p HD camera, microphone and speakers  (NOTE: camera and audio required for examinations and for online interactions)

  • WiFi: IEEE 802.11 compatible  

  • Integrated mouse (preferred) 

  • Ethernet enabled (preferred, not required)

  • Bluetooth Wireless enabled (preferred, not required)

  • Windows Operating system (NOTE: we will provide Office 365ProPlus to download) 

  • Graphics card: Integrated or ATI Radeon or Intel® HD Graphics will improve computer software performance.

Other considerations: Plenty of USB ports, casting feature to TVs 

Examples of laptop computers with this type of specification include Microsoft Surface Pro,  Lenovo Thinkpad or equivalent

NOTE: Students cannot take our online assessments using iPads. It is important that every student can use the device for online examinations, and therefore considerations such as screen size should also be considered.  

 

Technology Requirements & Booklist
White Coat Ceremony

The White Coat Ceremony is a time-honored event that marks the official entrance of matriculating AUC students into medical school and the medical profession. In the presence of family and friends, students receive their first white coat—a symbol of bestowed trust to carry on the tradition of doctoring.

White Coat Ceremony
Date: Friday, 10 June, 2022

Class Facebook Group

You can now connect with AUC School of Medicine classmates on our May Facebook page.

It’s a great place to get to know your classmates, ask questions, and get advice from current students.

If you haven’t already, take a few minutes to join our page. Just submit a request, provide your student ID number, and join a conversation.

 

Join your AUC classmates on Facebook
Virtual Tour

Explore the AUC UK Track program site at the University of Central Lancashire, Preston Campus. See the state-of-the art campus facilities and beautiful campus that awaits you. 

 

TAKE THE TOUR
Welcome Resources & Arrival Guide

We’d like to remind you of a few action items and welcome resources to help make your transition to campus as smooth as possible. Take some time to review these important steps and requirements.

AUC Return to Campus Checklist
UCLan Preston Arrival Guide

 

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UK TRACK

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Orientation: Tuesday, 3 May, 2022

  • Registration: Tuesday, 3 May, 2022

  • First Day of Semester: Monday, 2 May, 2022

  • First Day of Class: Wednesday, 4 May, 2022

  • Last day for on-time registration & check-in on campus: Tuesday, 3 May, 2022

  • White Coat Ceremony: Friday, 10 June, 2022

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