*The 3-year first-time residency attainment rate is the weighted average of the 2022-23, through 2024-25 academic years. For each year, the rate is the percent of students attaining a residency out of all graduates or expected graduates in the year who were active applicants in the NRMP match in that year or who attained a residency outside the NRMP match in that year. The 1-year first-time residency attainment rate is 95% for 2024-2025 graduates.
AUC Alumni Association
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine is proud to have more than 8,500 alumni all over the United States, Canada, and beyond. They are chief residents, department chairs, program directors, researchers and entrepreneurs.
Stay connected, fill out the Alumni Information Form.
Our Office of Alumni Engagement
Strives to Foster Connections Between Alumni and the University By:
- Offering access and support
- Sponsoring academic programs and social events
- Providing our alumni with news, events, and connections to former classmates
- Fostering alumni involvement
We are also committed to engaging graduates in many meaningful ways. You can reconnect with former classmates—and have a great time doing so—by attending any one of our regional or national events. Our office often sponsors receptions at large professional medical meetings and we hold family-friendly events and networking activities throughout the year. Check out the Events section of this webpage for all upcoming opportunities.
Awards & Criteria
Alumni Achievement Award
(1 award per year)
The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes the success of an alumnus/a who has made significant contributions to his/her profession and industry while embodying the university's purpose, vision, and values.
The award recognizes those who have had extraordinary success in the following areas: professional achievement, community involvement, advancement of AUC and its mission, giving back of time, talent, and/or capital, and encouraging and inspiring future leaders as well as contributions that have benefited the healthcare community and/or profession.
Award Criteria:
- Must be a graduate of AUC.
- Display excellence in the healthcare field: clinical, diagnostic, public health, regulatory, and/or military service, etc.
- Attained professional, societal, or communal recognition.
- Be a strong advocate for AUC.
Alumni Resident Star Award (1 award per year)
The Alumni Resident Star Award recognizes a recent graduate of AUC who has achieved early career success while embodying the university’s purpose, vision, and values.
Award Criteria:
- Must be a graduate of AUC within the last 0 – 6 years.
- Display accelerated career progression and advancement.
- Meaningfully contributed to the medical field: clinical, diagnostic, public health, regulatory, and/or military service.
- Attained professional, societal, or communal recognition.
- Be a strong advocate for AUC.
Alumni Ambassador Award
(1 award per year)
AUC alumni play a critical role in the University’s continued success. From supporting admissions activities to engaging with students to rallying alumni support, our alumni impact all aspects of the student life cycle. We are proud to recognize those true ambassadors of AUC and give back to their alma mater in meaningful ways.
Award Criteria:
- Must be a graduate of AUC.
- Support and advocate on behalf of the University
Be highly engaged in AUC admissions, student life, and or and alumni programming
Events and Opportunities
Exceptional Leaders and Caring Volunteers
Welcome Back Alumni
AUC alumni planning to visit St. Maarten are always welcome to stop by the campus. If you are planning a visit within the next 6 months, please fill out this form and we will aim to accommodate special activities during your time on campus.
Keep in mind: once the request is submitted, you will be contacted by the Office of Alumni Engagement (typically within a few days) in order to coordinate arrangements for your visit. Activities are subject to the availability of the individuals involved, local holidays, semester breaks and other unforeseen circumstances.
Alumni may visit the campus without the need to schedule any activities; alumni are granted access to all common areas, no approval required.
AUC Connect – Alumni Mentoring Program
Alumni interested in serving as mentors to current and future students, or who desire to participate in national outreach efforts, can do so through our Office of Alumni Engagement. We are always looking for alumni to participate in our AUC Connect program which pairs current students with alumni mentors, and fosters collaboration to achieve professional and career goals.
Announcing the 2025 Alumni Award Winners
Amazing AUC Alumni Making a Difference!
The 2025 Alumni Award Winners
AUC graduates have a wealth of professional experiences, field expertise, talents, and community passion. Each year the AUC Alumni Awards provide us with the opportunity to showcase the tremendous impact of three extraordinary individuals. On Saturday, May 17, we recognized and celebrated the award winners during the AUC 2025 Commencement ceremony in Miami, Florida.
The Office of Alumni Engagement is pleased to announce the following 2025 AUC Alumni Award winners:
Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Sandip Saha, MD ’10
Dr. Saha is known for his pioneering robotic technique in lung cancer diagnosis and for his dedication as a compassionate AUC volunteer supporting future healthcare professionals.
Alumni Resident Star Award Recipient: Racquel Kaizer, MD ’22
Dr. Kaizer is celebrated for her determination to overcome obstacles to medical school and to achieve remarkable success as a resident.
Alumni Ambassador Award Recipient: Zynab Hassan, MD ’09
Dr. Hassan has been a dedicated AUC volunteer, supporting a multitude of initiatives to support the next generation of AUC graduates.
Celebrate Our Winners!
We are honored to continue our celebration of these outstanding alumni through a series of alumni spotlights. Keep an eye out for upcoming feature stories about each of our Alumni Awards recipients.
AUC Alumni make a meaningful impact in many ways; congratulations to all this year’s Alumni Awards recipients.
Awards & Criteria
The AUC Alumni Awards are provided on an annual basis in the categories of Alumni Excellence, Alumni Resident Star, and Alumni Ambassador. Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards will open in February 2026.
Featured Alumni News
Talking With Adam Stivala, MD ’16
Keeping Busy With Wesley Nilsson, MD ’17
A Heart-to-Heart Chat with Pediatric Cardiologist Anne A. Tedga, MD, '11
How Personal Experience Shaped a Path to Medicine and Alumni Accolade
Alumni Engagement FAQ
How can I stay engaged with AUC as a recent graduate?
You can stay engaged by attending alumni events at upcoming industry conferences, volunteering for AUC Connect, providing your updated contact information via this form, and keeping in touch with your classmates.
What are the benefits of being involved in alumni activities?
Being involved in alumni activities can help you expand your professional network, gain access to career opportunities, access continued learning opportunities, and contribute to the growth and success of your alma mater.
Contact Alumni Engagement
Gustavo Galue
Manager of Alumni Engagement
alumni@aucmed.edu
Gustavo Galue joined AUC in 2010 and has worked in higher education since 2006. Gustavo leads all university initiatives related to alumni, including alumni engagement activities and the mentoring program. Prior to his current role, Gustavo worked as a manager in the admissions department at AUC.
With almost two decades of higher education experience, Gustavo relies on his knowledge and skills to create, develop, and manage new ways to engage with AUC alumni in an authentic and meaningful way. His leisure activities include photography, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and loved ones.