Medical School Admission Requirements & Process

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSION

MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS

For more than four decades, our dedicated faculty and staff have been successfully transforming hardworking and determined students – who like you, realized their calling to practice medicine. Our Admissions Committee considers many factors when reviewing an applicant for admission to our 4-Year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. These 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). We call this a holistic approach to med school admissions—a process that looks at an applicant as a whole person, not an exam score.

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SEPTEMBER START: KEY FACTS

Students are on a similar trajectory, in terms of timing, to that of students attending US or Canadian medical schools
The September class is generally the largest, making it better for class ranking
You'll have the entire summer to prepare for medical school

JANUARY START: KEY FACTS

Small class size
You'll have more flexibility and time to prepare for the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE) Step 2 CK and CS exams, as well as schedule electives
You'll have a completed residency application, in hand, for the next National Resident Matching Program® residency cycle
Schedule and attend residency interviews without academic responsibilities
A completed residency application to apply with when the NRMP opens in early September
Students who fail a class can still make the Match in four years

MAY START: KEY FACTS

Be practice-ready months earlier than students starting in the traditional September fall start.
Smaller class sizes, meaning you can get more individual attention and close-up experiences with our expert faculty.

3 START DATES

JANUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER

We enroll three new classes each year in September, January, and May, and accept med school applications year-round. Though the program length is the same for all three start dates, keep in mind that selecting one start date over another may be beneficial to you.

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
APPLICANTS

AUC welcomes applications from qualified candidates around the world. Our internationally recognized medical program offers a rigorous academic experience modeled after the US medical school curriculum.

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TRANSFER
STUDENTS

If you are seeking to transfer to AUC medical school, you should complete the form on our website.

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THE AUC ADVANTAGE

Faculty and staff cultivate a collaborative learning environment with small class sizes, global training opportunities, and an emphasis on community engagement. The rigors of the curriculum are balanced by a culture of support and steadfast preparation for academic success. Our recent graduates’ residency attainment rate of 92 percent^ speaks to the quality of our medical education program and its recognition by residency program directors.

^First-time eligible residency attainment rate for 2019-2020 grads
*For those who apply and qualify

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1:1 DEDICATED SUPPORT

The foundation of our educational model is built on a collaborative learning environment with small incoming class sizes and access to expert faculty. Our expert faculty hold MD, PhD and/or equivalent degrees.

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CINICAL ROTATIONS & GLOBAL EXPERIENCES

Complete Clinical Rotations in the US or UK AUC’s affiliated teaching hospitals. Plus, gain valuable clinical experience via our global electives. Complete rotations in five international locations: Dominican Republic, Russia, Uganda, Vietnam and Zimbabwe and gain exposure to different healthcare settings and systems, and diverse patient populations.

RESIDENCY SUCCESS

AUC grads obtain residency positions in a variety of postgraduate training programs throughout the United States and Canada. A med school's percentage of grads obtaining a residency is an important stat to consider. AUC’s 2020 - 2021 graduating class achieved a 91% first-time eligible residency attainment rate. Learn more about AUC's Residency success.

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ADMISSION QUESTIONS?

Do you have questions about our program, your eligibility, or AUC school of medicine scholarships? Whatever it may be, submit your question, and an admissions colleague will be in touch shortly.

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MED SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS FAQS

MED SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

AUC's Admissions Committee considers many factors when reviewing an applicant for consideration. These 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).

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ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Medical school admission requirements vary from school to school. Learn more about the admission process, start date, and deadlines for the AUC School of Medicine here.

MEDICAL SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

Our medical school admissions team is eager to assist you as you embark on your journey to become a physician. 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.

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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 2021 by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), which is the accreditor used by the country of St. Maarten.