Student Health Insurance
Students are required to carry health insurance coverage for the duration of their medical school program. Proof of coverage is necessary upon matriculation and is required by hospitals prior to students beginning a clinical rotation. Information on individual and group policies is included in the student's acceptance packet or may be requested from the Admissions Office.
Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance
Medical University of the Americas provides a mandatory Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation insurance policy that covers students in the event that emergency treatment is needed. This insurance will cover the cost of medical evacuation to a nearby facility for emergency care in the event it cannot be handled at the Alexandra Hospital on Nevis. The premium amount is $30 US per semester per student and is included in the Student Activity Fee. It is mandatory that all students and dependents carry this insurance.
Liability Insurance
Students must carry liability insurance during the 72 weeks of their Clinical Medicine program. Application forms will be provided upon admission to the Clinical Medicine program.