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Admission & Application Process Requirements for Medical School

Start your journey to residency and an MD degree at AUC - exceptional education and caring culture.

Medical School Admissions Process

At AUC, we take a holistic approach to admissions. That means, we consider an applicant as a whole person rather than a mere set of grades and scores. Grades and scores still matter, but we recognize that the path to becoming a doctor is not always linear and we want to hear every applicant's story. Admissions deadlines are four weeks before the start of each semester.

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Admissions Questions

Submit a request for information and our admissions committee will answer any questions you may have.

Apply to Medical School

Submit your AUC application or upload an existing AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS (Texas), or OMSAS (Ontario) application.

Complete Your Application Checklist

Certain documents are required for your application to be considered complete (note, these can be provided at a later date and after you submit your application). Complete your application by providing the required documents and transcripts.

Find the Right Semester to Start Your MD Program

 

3 Start Dates: January, May, September

We enroll three new classes each year in January, May, and September, and accept med school applications year-round. Though the program length is the same for all three start dates, there are unique benefits to each term. But, all have exceptional education and caring culture

When Do You Plan to Start?
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Think You’re Ready to Apply?
Next Enrollment Deadline: August 15, 2025

How Is AUC Committed To Your Success?

Exceptional Education. Caring Culture.

A Supportive Learning Environment

AUC provides a supportive learning environment, enabling its medical school students to learn the foundations of medicine according to the US medical school curriculum model. AUC students benefit from a close-knit community characterized by small incoming class sizes*, attentive and accessible faculty, and the comforts of home that allow students to focus on their studies.

A Focus on Community

The diverse and close-knit community at AUC School of Medicine is there to help you learn and thrive. Our Sint Maarten campus has more than 40 clubs and organizations that allow students to connect around medical specialties, shared cultures and other interests.  

Postgraduate Support

The Office of Career Advisement (OCA) helps AUC students prepare for post-graduate training by offering advisement and support on the application process to enter residency attainment programs such as the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMPTM) and Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). 

Strong Network of Successful MDs

As an AUC graduate, you will join our network of more than 7,500 alumni. Our alumni have gone on to become chief residents, researchers, and leaders in their field.

A Strong Focus On Social Accountability

Service learning is part of AUC’s DNA. Our goal is to graduate physicians with a lifelong commitment to community engagement and social responsibility. This is brought to life by events developed to address community priorities and to create rich learning opportunities for our students.

*Based on average incoming classes from 2022-2023 academic year at the Sint Maarten campus.

International Students

Career Changers

While plenty of physicians have dreamed of being a doctor since childhood, many take a little longer to decide that medicine is their calling.

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Non-US M.D. Applicants

AUC welcomes applications from qualified candidates around the world. Our medical program offers an academic experience modeled after the U.S. MD curriculum.

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Transfer Students

If you are seeking to transfer to AUC School of Medicine, you should complete the form on our website.

Med School Admissions FAQS

What are the requirements for AUC School of Medicine?

Med School Requirements

AUC's Admissions Committee considers many factors when reviewing a med school applicant for consideration. Medical school admissions requirements include undergraduate performance and MCAT score, as well as intellectual and social maturity, critical judgment, adaptability, volunteer work, and life experiences, and graduate school performance (if applicable). Our goal is to provide you with all of the information and guidance you need to explore AUC as a medical school option and make the best decision to suit your career and life objectives.

 

How does the AUC School of Medicine admissions process work?

Medical School Admission Process

The medical school admission process varies from school to school. At AUC, you start by completing an application online. Once you have completed your online application, you will be assigned an admissions ambassador who will reach out for supporting documents. Learn more about the admission process, start date, and deadlines for the AUC School of Medicine.

What is the medical school admission timeline?

At AUC, we have no no single medical school admission timeline because we operate under a rolling admissions policy. This means we offer three start dates—September, January, and May. This gives you the freedom to start medical school when it's right for you. Admissions deadlines are four weeks before the start of each semester.

When is the admission deadline for the AUC School of Medicine?

The AUC Admissions team recommends starting your application as early as possible. Candidates should apply to AUC at least one month prior to their desired start time.

What GPA do medical schools require?

AUC looks at both overall GPA and science GPA. AUC’s Admissions Committee considers many factors when reviewing an applicant for consideration - GPA is only one of them. Depending on the circumstances, a student with a lower GPA may be accepted, especially if the student excels in other aspects of the medical school application evaluation. 

What courses are required for med school?

Prerequisite programs' course requirements may vary from institution to institution; however, they typically include the following:

  • Biochemistry (one semester)  
  • Biology (two semesters with a lab)  
  • English (two semesters)  
  • General chemistry (two semesters with a lab)  
  • Math (two semesters)  
  • Organic chemistry (two semesters with lab)  
  • Physics (two semesters with a lab)  
  • Psychology and Statistics are sometimes required

At AUC, a bachelor’s degree with a strong science background is preferred. AUC’s course requirements** are as follows:

  • Two semesters (8 credit hours) including labs for each of the following:
    • General biology
    • General chemistry
    • Organic chemistry or biochemistry
  • One semester of:
    • General physics, calculus, or statistics

**Substitutions and/or exceptions for med school prerequisites are made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Admissions Dean and Faculty Admissions Committee.

Do medical schools require calculus?

Yes, or a similar alternative. Most medical schools, including AUC, require a generous exposure to mathematics and/or general physics. At AUC, substitutions and/or exceptions for med school prerequisites are made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the admissions committee and the chair of the admissions committee. Math can sometimes be critical in the medical profession — think of pharmacokinetics or measuring blood flow, cardiac output, or tumor growth, for example. For specific AUC admissions requirements, please visit our admissions page here.

Can you go to med school without premed courses?

No. Undergraduate students can major in whatever they like, but they must take the necessary courses that fulfill prerequisite requirements. Medical schools need to determine a student’s ability to succeed in the biological and physical sciences courses. 

What do I need to get into medical school?

The basics for students to get into medical school include:

  • Taking prerequisite classes
  • Taking the MCAT
  • Letters of recommendation
  • CV or resume
  • Personal statement
  • University transcripts

AUC reserves the right to change our medical school admissions requirements, application procedures, and admissions policies at any time, without prior notice.

*AUC's medical school facilities and curriculum are accredited through 2027 by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), which is the accreditor used by the country of St. Maarten.

AUC Events

May 21, 2025 | 1pm - 2pm EDT

At this webinar, you will meet a panel of AUC faculty and staff members who will share what you can expect as a student at AUC School of Medicine.

June 12, 2025 | 6pm - 7pm EDT

In this webinar, we will discuss qualifying for medical school components such as undergraduate performance and standardized test scores, as well as intellectual and social maturity, critical judgment, adaptability, volunteer work, life experiences, and graduate school performance (if applicable).

June 25, 2025 | 6pm - 7pm EDT

The September 2025 application is open! You don’t have to wait any longer to begin your journey towards becoming the physician you’ve dreamed of being.