*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.
Why AUC
You don’t have to choose between a high-quality education and a supportive culture. At AUC, you get both.
AUC's top-notch education and supportive community equips you with the knowledge, skills and values needed to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.
How AUC Helps You Achieve Excellence
Accredited MD Program - Impressive USMLE Pass Rates - Global Alumni
97%
First-time residency attainment rate for graduates over the last three years*
81%
USMLE® 1st-time Step 1 Pass Rate from 2020-2024**
93%
USMLE® 1st-time Step 2 Pass Rate from 2020-2024***
8,500+
Alumni Network Worldwide
MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS
This $90,000 USD scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants who are Canadian citizens. Dual citizens are not eligible.1
HOW TO QUALIFY
Accepted applicants are automatically considered.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- New incoming first semester students or eligible transfer students who meet the minimum requirements outlined below are eligible for review:
- Proof of Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent resident status. U.S. dual citizenship and U.S. permanent resident status are ineligible.
- Hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s level)
- If a transfer student is accepted with advanced standing, their maximum award amount will be prorated.
- Students need not apply for this scholarship. It cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships or grants unless explicitly stated in the award terms.
- Meeting the criteria above ensures you will be reviewed for the scholarship but does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded. AUC reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and availability of institutional aid at any time and without prior notice. Scholarship availability will be evaluated each session.
AWARD DETAILS
- $90,000 scholarship equally distributed over ten semesters, beginning with AUC MD Program’s 1st academic semester.
- If the total tuition assessed for a term is less than the combined value of eligible scholarships, the semester award will be prorated to match the tuition amount. This does not affect the scholarship’s lifetime maximum—any unused portion will carry forward until the maximum is reached.
- This scholarship is non-transferable.
AUC MD Program Outline
SUPPORT FOR OUR CANADIAN STUDENTS
FINANCIAL AID FOR CANADIANS
We’re committed to working with you personally to help determine and facilitate any financial aid options available to you, including loans, scholarships, and grants potentially available in your province. Financial aid available to those who apply and qualify.
TWO LOCATIONS, SAME EDUCATION
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) students have the opportunity to begin their studies at our flagship campus in Saint Maarten or at our location in Preston, England, in partnership with the University of Lancashire.
ST. MAARTEN
Our campus in Cupecoy, St. Maarten—where most students in the four-year MD program complete their first two years of academic study—provides medical students with a modern learning environment equipped with powerful technological and academic resources.
UNITED KINGDOM
AUC’s UK-Track medical degree program provides an opportunity for non-US citizen students to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree through study in the United Kingdom.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE CAN I PRACTICE MEDICINE AS AN AUC GRADUATE?
You'll be eligible to apply for licensure to practice in all 50 US states, Canada, to the UK and beyond.
ARE AUC STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AID?
Qualified United States citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens are able to apply and receive, if eligible, federal student loans through the Federal Direct Loan Program, which includes the Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan. Qualified students can borrow up to the cost of attendance. Students who wish to participate are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
FAFSA® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Education.
HOW SELECTIVE IS AUC'S ADMISSIONS PROCESS?
At AUC, we have rigorous standards when considering applicants. Yes, we look at the whole person—we want to know about one’s life experience, volunteerism, maturity, and commitment—but we also look closely at how a candidate performed academically as an undergraduate and their MCAT score.
ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?
$70+ Million in scholarships and grants over the last 5 years. Please see our full listing here.
HOW CAN I GET MY VISA?
If you are accepted, for a legal extended stay in Sint Maarten, you must have your passport stamped with the appropriate student visa from the Sint Maarten government. The government of Sint Maarten, with AUC’s support to facilitate the internal coordination process, will process the student visa prior to the tourist visa stamp expiration date in your passport (from when you first arrived in Sint Maarten). When you arrive in Sint Maarten, you will need to present your passport. You must show proof of a return date ticket.
DO I NEED TO BE A PREMED STUDENT TO APPLY TO MEDICAL SCHOOL?
Short answer: No, you do not have to be a premed student to apply to medical school.
“Premed” is not a major, but rather a set of med school prerequisite courses. A premed track focuses primarily on a mix of math and sciences. Premed programs' course requirements may vary from institution to institution; however, they typically include the following:
Biology
Chemistry
English
Math
Physics
Social Sciences and Humanities
WHAT SETS US APART?
45+ YEAR LEGACY OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
AUC School of Medicine is one of the most established international medical schools in the Caribbean. Since 1978 has been providing international medical school graduates to global healthcare. Our alumni network now exceeds 8,500 graduates.
GLOBAL CLINICAL NETWORK
Experience a vast array of clinical training opportunities while rotating at one or more of our 23 affiliated hospital sites. AUC students see a diverse mix of patients across a variety of clinical settings and gain a better understanding of global health care.
Next Enrollment Deadline: December 12, 2025
AUC - Exceptional Education. Caring Culture®
A STRONG FOCUS ON SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Service learning is part of AUC’s DNA. Our goal is to graduate physicians with a lifelong commitment to community engagement and social responsibility. This is brought to life by events developed to address community priorities and to create rich learning opportunities for our students.
EXPLORE OUR SINT MAARTEN CAMPUS
- Discover what it's like to study at AUC!
110 different nationalities represented
Smallest island in the world shared by two sovereign powers- Saint Martin: French
- Sint Maarten: Dutch
- Population of island 82,085
42,846 on Dutch side - English is widely spoken
- US dollars are regularly accepted
- Beaches for all tastes: swimming, snorkeling or simply relaxing and enjoying the view
- The island's average year round temperature is 80°F
Events & Webinars
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The January 2026 application is open! You don’t have to wait any longer to begin your journey towards becoming the physician you’ve dreamed of being.
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Join our upcoming webinar to learn about financing options for medical school, including the latest updates on US federal loans.
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AUC's Admissions Committee considers many factors when reviewing an applicant for consideration. In this webinar, we will discuss qualifying medical school components such as undergraduate performance and standardized test scores, as well as intellectual and social maturity, critical judgment, adaptability, volunteer work, life experiences, and graduate school performance (if applicable).
AUC does everything they possibly can to help you achieve your goals. It’s obvious that the faculty really care and want you to do well, and AUC is a great community to be a part of.
Daniel Judelson, MD Class of 2017
Resident, Family Medicine (CaRMS Match)
University of Saskatchewan, North Battleford, SK
TAKE THE NEXT STEP TO FOLLOWING YOUR DREAM
With three convenient start dates, there’s no need to wait to start your journey to becoming a doctor. Classes start in January, May, and September.