AUC is tied for #1 among the top 4 Caribbean medical schools based on residency rates for 2024*.
*Based on information available on the schools’ websites as of July 2024. Methodologies vary. Click here for details.
Get Your Medical Education In The Caribbean
Begin your journey at AUC and get both the high-quality education and support you need to be the best doctor you can be. Discover a U.S.-modeled curriculum, close-knit classes, and a community that genuinely cares about your success at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine.
Medical School Start Dates
We offer flexible start date three times a year in January, May, and September.
Upcoming Start Dates:
- May 4, 2026
- September 1, 2025
- January 6, 2026
This gives you the freedom to start medical school when it's right for you.
Advisor Campus Tour
Come Explore Our Sint Maarten Campus
Discover our state-of-the-art campus facilities and meet with our expert faculty first hand. Spend a few days immersed in AUC life and culture and discover what makes this tight knight community an exceptional option for so many dedicated medical school students. Inquire with our team about our upcoming campus tours.
98%
Residency Rate in 2024
Results show yet another strong year for AUC with a 98% first-time residency attainment rate1 thus far. AUC students and graduates will enter residency programs in 22 specialties throughout 37 U.S. states and territories.
84%
USMLE Step 1
1st Time-Pass Rate
AUC students’ five-year cumulative first-time pass rate2 for the USMLE Step 1 exam is 84% from 2019-2023.
93%
USMLE Step 2
1st Time-Pass Rate
AUC students’ five-year cumulative first-time pass rate3 for the USMLE Step 2 exam is 93% from 2019-2023.
1 First time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2024-25 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24 who were active applicants in the 2024 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match. The current rate for 2025 is 94% as of Apr 22.
2 First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was in 2019-2023. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam students must successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum.
3 First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 2 CK exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was in 2019-2023. In order to sit for the exam students must earn an acceptable score on the NBME CCSE as listed in the catalog.
Scholarships for Prospective and Current students
AUC offers medical school scholarships recognizing academic excellence, volunteerism, and more. Available to those who apply and qualify. Scholarships are not transferable from institution to institution. Students may qualify for thousands of dollars’ worth of funds, and our scholarship committee reviews and awards scholarships every week.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional information.
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.
Clinical Rotations & Global Experience
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. AUC’s 2023-2024 graduating class achieved a 98% first-time eligible residency attainment rate in 22 different specialties*.
*First time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2024-25 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24 who were active applicants in the 2024 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match.
International Learning Experience
AUC School of Medicine’s programs prepare our students to practice in the US, Canada, UK, and beyond.
U.K. Track (years 1 and 2)
International students can choose between the U.K. or Sint Maarten locations.
Sint Maarten Campus (years 1 and 2)
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) has moved boldly into the future of medical education through the implementation of innovative teaching programs, modern laboratories, and supplemental electronic curriculum delivery.