Clinical Return Home Offer

AUC is committed to cultivating a diverse physician pipeline that starts within our communities. We encourage you to give back to the places and people who motivated your journey to become a physician.

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Clinical Rotations Close to Home 

AUC is proud to provide opportunities for local aspiring physicians to attend medical school, nurture you through the basic sciences, and then help you return home for clinical training. We know that when this happens, you are more likely to choose a local residency and remain in your community to practice medicine.

You must complete a request for more information (RMI) form in addition to submitting your AUC application to indicate your interest in the Clinical Return Home Offer.

A waitlist will be established for applicants who wish to enroll in a term that has no remaining guaranteed clerkship seats; Existing students are ineligible for the waitlist. New seats will become available each term. If spots in their preferred start term are already filled, an applicant may also choose to defer to a later start that has open seats.

AUC MD Program Curriculum

AUC's US modeled Doctor of Medicine program blends rigorous classroom study, simulation exercises, and community service. As an AUC student, your journey to becoming a physician begins at our technologically advanced campus in Sint Maarten or our UK Track program site in Preston, England.

Year
1-2

Medical Science >

On campus in Sint Maarten or U.K.

Students laughing in class
Year
4+

Graduation & Residency >

At any hospital

Student graduation event

On Campus in Sint Maarten or UK

At any hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose to complete my elective rotations at other affiliated hospitals?

Yes! The offer guarantees a spot for your Year 3 core clinical rotations.

What is required to apply to the MD program?

AUC’s admissions requirements include: 

  • Completed prerequisite coursework, all of which cannot be more than 10 years old A bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) or higher 
  • Submission of your Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) scores A full list of our application requirements, including prerequisite courses, can be found here.
What is required for medical school?

Applying to Caribbean medical schools is very similar to a U.S. medical school. At AUC, our Admissions team looks at a variety of factors when reviewing your application to medical school, including:

  • Academic achievement (GPA and MCAT score) 
  • Course Requirements – The minimum prerequisite requirements are:
    • A bachelor's degree with a strong science background is preferred 
    • Two semesters (8 credit hours) including labs for each of the following: 
      • general biology 
      • general chemistry 
      • organic chemistry of biochemistry 
    • One semester of general physics, calculus, or statistics 
    • Medical Admissions Test 
    • English Language Medical School Requirement 
    • Educational and Employment History 
    • Supporting Documents for Medical School 
    • Transcripts

A full list of AUC’s application requirements can be found here.

Are AUC students eligible to receive US federal direct student loans?

Yes! AUC students may qualify for federal student loans through the U.S. Department of Education.

I’m originally from the area but my address is no longer within the eligible radius. Can I still apply?

Yes! Everyone has a story and many feel very connected to their home community even if they have since moved away. Tell your admissions officer of your interest.

What happens if a site terminates a contract with AUC?

If one of our affiliate sites terminates its contract with AUC, every effort will be made to place you at the closest geographical site.

Can I attend a UK clinical site if I’m originally from the United States?

Yes! Our UK clinical locations are open to anyone from anywhere. Although you may not call the United Kingdom home, we want you to feel comfortable experiencing different healthcare systems.

What if all available guaranteed spots are filled?

A waitlist will be established for applicants who wish to enroll in a term that has no remaining guaranteed clerkship seats; Existing students are ineligible for the waitlist. New seats will become available each term. If spots in their preferred start term are already filled, an applicant may also choose to defer to a later start that has open seats.