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Admission Requirements

Students or graduates of any accredited college or university in the world are invited to apply to the Medical University of the Americas. Applicants from the United States (who are US Citizens or have permanent visas) or Canada are expected to have a minimum of three years of under-graduate studies or the equivalent of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours, including premedical requirements from an accredited college or university.

For students that lack the pre-medical education requirements, the Medical University offers a highly structured, one year, Pre-medical science curriculum designed to allow students a smooth transition into the Doctor of Medicine Basic Science program. However, in order to be eligible for the Pre-medical program candidates must have successfully completed a minimum of 60 undergraduate semester hours in an accredited college or university. These 60 semester hours may not include any of the Pre-Medical courses listed under Curriculum.

The Admissions Committee actively seeks to enhance the international representation of its student body and therefore takes into account the variety of academic and scholastic differences that exist throughout other countries of the world. Although an English translation of coursework may be required, students from all countries can be assured of equal consideration for admission to the medical school.

The following courses are considered standard pre-medical requirements for admission. Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis.

Course	Requirements
General Biology or Zoology	One academic year.
Inorganic Chemistry	One academic year, including labs.
Organic Chemistry	One academic year, including labs.
Physics (recommended)	One academic year.
English	One academic year.
Mathematics (recommended)	One academic year.

Other Courses

The Medical University accepts students from many fields of study and recognizes that a broad general education is important to developing a compassionate and caring approach to medicine. Therefore, the Medical University encourages students to complete courses in the arts, social sciences, philosophy, literature and the humanities.

Since English is the language of instruction at the Medical University, it is important that applicants be prepared academically to pursue the curriculum and also be able to communicate well. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language).

Admission Requirements to the Pre-Med Program

Admission Requirements

	Two years of college level coursework (60 semester hours) from an accredited college or university.
	One year of college-level English literature or composition.
	Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in writing, reading, and oral communications.
	A completed application form.
	A non-refundable application fee of $75 US.
	A personal statement.
	Official transcripts from each college/university attended.
	Two letters of recommendation.
	Two passport size, color photographs (2 X 2).
	Coursework in general biology, zoology, genetics, immunology, physics, psychology, and human growth and development are highly recommended, but not required.

Applicants with Advanced Degrees
The Medical University encourages applications from individuals who hold advanced, graduate, or doctoral degrees in the basic science areas. Each applicant will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Documents Required To Apply for Admission

Pre-Admission Required Documents for Pre-Med and MD Programs

	A completed application form.
	Application fee of $75.00 USD
	Personal Statement
	Official transcripts sent directly from each college/university attended
	MCAT official report (strongly recommended)
	Two letters of recommendation (at least one should be from an individual capable of assessing the applicant's academic ability), or a pre-medical advisors committee report
	TOEFL scores, official report if applicable
	Two color, passport size, photographs (2" X 2")

Additional Documents Required Once Admission Has Been Granted

	Health certificate/immunization form to include: MMR, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, tuberculin, hepatitis B and a negative HIV test within 6 months of attending.
	Police report or letter of clearance from the applicant's local police department.
	Completed dorm form.
	Four passport photographs.
	Valid passport

Deferment Enrollment
Students who have already secured placement by paying their seat deposit may request to defer their enrollment to a future semester. Deferment requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferments will be granted only if space is available in the requested semester. Students requesting to defer their date of enrollment must submit a Deferment Application along with a $500 US nonrefundable deferment fee to the Admissions Committee. If approved, the seat deposit and the deferment fee will be credited toward the first semester’s tuition. Only one deferment request will be honored. In the event the student is still unable to attend the deferred semester, s/he will forfeit their tuition deposit and deferment fee and be required to reapply for admission.

Student Orientation
Attendance at the student orientation and registration is required for all new incoming and transfer students. The orientation session is normally conducted on the day before the first day of class. During the orientation, students will officially register for classes, submit documents required for temporary residence, tour the campus, meet the deans and faculty, and learn about medical school policies and procedures.

Re-Application
Application materials are maintained on file for one year, after which students must re-apply for admission. Unsuccessful candidates may re-apply by submitting a new application form, $75.00 USD application fee, a new personal statement and updated transcript when applicable.

International Applicants
The Admissions Committee actively seeks to enhance the international representation of its student body and therefore takes into account the variety of academic and scholastic differences that exist throughout other countries of the world. Students from all countries can be assured equal consideration for admission to MUA. Applicants from countries with similar US educational standards will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Each applicant, in general, should meet the educational requirements for admission to a medical school in their country of origin. Students who have attended institutions outside the US and Canada and whose transcripts are not in English must obtain an interpretation in US equivalency from a translation service. Students who have attended a college or university outside the US or Canada are required to obtain a course-by-course evaluation of their transcript through the World Education Services or from other accredited agencies that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Since English is the language of instruction at the Medical University of the Americas, it is important that applicants be prepared academically to pursue the curriculum and be able to communicate effectively. Applicants whose principal language is not English may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Transfer and Advanced Standing
MUA does not support M.D. programs that do not reflect a solid foundation of traditional medical education. Therefore, MUA will not accept any transfer credits earned through distance learning. Programs of this nature may seriously jeopardize a student’s potential for medical licensure in the US, Canada, and other countries. Medical University of the Americas does not offer advanced standing to students for courses taken in Doctor of Chiropractic, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, or Doctor of Dentistry degree programs.
Students with unsatisfactory records or dismissal for any reason from another medical school will not be considered for advanced standing. Acceptance is contingent upon the recommendation of the Admissions Committee on the basis of space availability within the class. Basic Science transfer applicants may be accepted to the second, third, or fourth semester.
Transfer students are admitted on a space-available basis into both the Basic Science and Clinical Medicine programs. Transfer credits are only accepted from schools listed by the World Health Organization.

Transfer applicants must submit the following documents:

	Official transcript(s) sent directly from the current institution, and all colleges/universities attended.
	Verification that the student was a registered medical student and coursework was taken while the student was "in residence".
	Students who wish to transfer directly into the Clinical Medicine program will be required to: Provide documentation that they have successfully passed the USMLE, Step I with a score of 200 or better. Schedule a personal interview with the Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine.

Transfer Students Post-Admission Required Documents

Students applying for a transfer must fulfill the same documentation requirements of a new student.

Required Educational Equipment and Materials

Item	Description
Microscope	It is mandatory for students to rent microscopes. The rental fee is included in the tuition. The binocular medical microscope has a 4-place objective, a graduated mechanical stage, a focusable substage condenser with iris diaphragm and light source of variable intensity. Students may bring their own microscope if they choose, however, the rental fees will not be waived.
Clinical Jackets	Students must purchase their own laboratory coats and aprons.
Textbooks	Students will be given a list of required textbooks and other equipment at the time of admission. Medical University Of The Americas reserves the right to change the booklist. To prevent unnecessary expenditures, it is suggested that students should purchase their textbooks one semester at a time.

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