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Good news! Many students in your position have had success in our MD Program after being accepted and completing one of our foundational on-ramp programs, including MedOrigin and MERP, designed to support students across a range of MCAT scores with the structure, strategies, and academic support needed to succeed in medical school. You can expect to hear from one of our Admissions Coordinators within two weeks of completing your application.

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Pathways to Your MD Program

MedOrigin

MedOrigin offers a clear path to AUC—and an early edge for success. Interactive learning, personalized support, and an immersive experience designed to help you build confidence and mastery before progressing to Semester 1 of AUC’s MD program. Upon successfully completing MedOrigin, students will progress to Semester 1 of AUC’s MD coursework. The course is offered on our Sint Maarten campus.

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Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP)

A 15-week medical school preparatory program offered to students who have been granted conditional acceptance to AUC. It's designed to provide students with additional academic preparation to foster medical school success. Although MERP is a separate program from AUC, for AUC applicants who are referred to MERP, we view it as your first step in the AUC journey.

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First-time Residency Attainment Rate for 2025-2026 AUC Graduates*

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Explore our 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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Go to Medical School On St. Maarten Island

Island life provides an ideal setting for someone beginning the academic study at a Caribbean medical school.

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Financial Aid Planning Guide

Read our financial aid guide PDF that explains different options available to prospective students.

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Admission FAQs

Preparing for Med school can feel overwhelming. Here are some answers to the questions we frequently get from inquiring students.

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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.

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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)
  • English (two semesters)
  • General chemistry (two semesters)
  • Math (two semesters)
  • Organic chemistry (one semester)
  • Physics (two semesters)
  • 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) for each of the following:
    • General biology
    • General chemistry
  • One semester (4 credit hours) for each of the following:
    • Organic chemistry or biochemistry
    • 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.

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.