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MBBS TO MD DEGREE

Guidelines for Applicants with an MBBS Degree from India

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) offers the opportunity for eligible students with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Degree from an institution recognized by India’s National Medical Commission to apply for transfer admission with advanced standing to the Medical Doctor (MD) Degree Program. Students accepted for transfer admission with advanced standing must complete at least two years of medical education at AUC.

The Admissions Committee takes into consideration as much information as possible that delineates an applicant’s total qualifications for admissions to the program, as well as the level of advanced standing. Placements will not be made later than semester 5, in the medical sciences portion of the curriculum.

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  • 1:1 Dedicated Support
  • AACM accredited1 medical program, recognized by the General Medical Council of the UK2
  • Eligibility for medical practice pathways in the US, UK and abroad.
  • Clinical training at leading hospitals in the US & UK
  • Diverse student body, with graduates from over 78 countries

THE AUC ADVANTAGE

Our expert faculty and staff cultivate a collaborative learning environment with small class sizes, and global training opportunities. 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 90 percent* speaks to the quality of our medical education program and its recognition by residency program directors.

*First-time eligible residency attainment rate for 2021 grads, as of April 2021.

1AUC School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM, www.accredmed.org)

2As of September 1, 2019, AUC School of Medicine is recognized by the General Medical Council (GMC).

91%
First-time Residency Rate in 2021
 
 
 
303
AUC graduates Matched in 2021
 
 
 
94%
USMLE 1st-time Step 1 Pass Rate in 2019
 
 
 
7,800+
Alumni Network Worldwide
 
 
 
1 MD PROGRAM > 2 TRACKS

SINT MAARTEN & THE U.K.

AUC’s global footprint allows eligible students* to begin study for the Medical Doctor (MD) Degree on our campus in Sint Maarten, or at our program site in the United Kingdom via our partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston, U.K.

*The U.K. track option is only available to eligible Non-U.S. Citizens.

3 START DATES

JANUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER

AUC enrolls three new classes each year, September, January and May, giving you the freedom to start medical school when it’s right for you.

$80,000 USD

AUC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP*

MEDICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Students may qualify for AUC’s $80,000 USD International Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of a country outside the United States or Canada. Applicants must hold an offer of admission to AUC for the scholarship to be awarded. The AUC

Scholarship Committee reviews and awards scholarships every week.

* For those who apply and qualify. Students who hold dual U.S.-Canadian citizenship are not eligible for this scholarship. This is a one-time award distributed across semesters 1-10.

THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE


To be considered for transfer admission with an MBBS advanced standing, students must meet the following requirements.

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1. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION

Complete the AUC online application for the Graduate Entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree program.
 

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2. TRANSCRIPTS

Submit official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and medical colleges attended

3. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Provide two official letters of recommendation

4. CURRICULUM VITAE

An up-to-date CV, in chronological order

5. USMLE® SCORES

United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Scores (where applicable)
 

USMLE PREPARATION
6. MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TEST

Medical School Admissions Test: NEET-PG, MCAT, UCAT or GAMSAT (required for applicants who have not yet passed USMLE® Step 1)

 

MCAT INFORMATION
7. PERSONAL STATEMENT

Personal Statement of no longer than 750 words

8. INTERVIEW

All MBBS students will be interviewed, before being sent to the admissions committee for review.

9. GAP STATEMENT

Required for applicants who earned their MBBS Degree more than 2 years ago.

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