Three-Year Residency Placement Rate1
94%
25+ Years of Educating Future Physicians
MUA proudly equips students with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to succeed as practicing medical doctors. Our graduates practice in the U.S., Canada and internationally.
Why Choose MUA?
USMLE Step 1 First-Time Pass Rate in 20242
85%
USMLE Step 2 CK First-Time Pass Rate in 20243
96%
Recognized Accreditation
ACCM
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
5:1
Expansive Education, Accessible Costs
At MUA, we are committed to providing impactful and supportive learning experiences for aspiring physicians. As part of this goal, we offer cost-effective tuition and administrative fee rates, to help ensure that all those who are passionate about medicine can pursue their dreams!
Our 4-Year MD Program costs are currently among the lowest of Caribbean medical schools approved to participate in U.S. Title IV federal student aid programs, and excitingly for Canadians, MD students from Canada can pay listed totals in CAD. This greatly reduces the worry of managing the conversion rate over 10 semesters.
Join a Medical School with Recognized Accreditation
Our MD program accreditor, the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), is recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) and its standards have been deemed comparable to the standards used to accredit medical schools in the United States by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA). As a result, the ACCM provides “Recognized Accreditation” to MUA, which is required for international medical graduates to enter the U.S. healthcare system.
Explore Our Medical Programs
4-Year MD Program
MUA offers a 10-semester MD program with Basic Science coursework on our Nevis campus and Clinical Medicine rotations in the U.S. (core and electives) and Canada (select electives).
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5-Year BSc/MD Program
This 1+4 pre-med to MD program is tailored for students with associate degrees, international baccalaureate diplomas, AS Levels, A Levels or Irish Leaving Certificate credentials.
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6-Year BSc/MD Program
An accelerated 2+4 pre-med to MD program track for students with secondary school credentials (e.g. high school or IGCSE "O-levels").
Pre-Med Master's
This supportive Master’s program provides a pre-med pathway, for career changers with an undergraduate degree and some foundational science coursework, into our MD program.
LEARN MOREGateway Program
A 15-week program for conditionally accepted MUA MD program students, leading to their inclusion in the next entering MUA MD class.
LEARN MOREMBBS to MD Pathway
Students who hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree have the opportunity to apply for transfer admission into the MD Program with advanced standing.
Choose from three flexible start dates:
January | May | September
Successful Students
Learn about the experiences of our students at Medical University of the Americas.
Without this experience at MUA, I wouldn’t have known that medicine was my calling. MUA solidified for me that I can be a great physician and they have every tool that I need to become one.
Josh Lowder
"The culture here at MUA is very open and understanding. The teachers are constantly asking us to come in with questions or to keep involved, both in school and after school. It's a very open atmosphere."
Caitlyn Young
"I had family ties to MUA which made me look further into the school and once I learned more about what the school offered I knew it was the place for me."
Yamil Velez
"I chose MUA for three reasons: a great curriculum that can compare with top universities, one-on-one learning from your professors, and amongst all the Caribbean universities, it has the lowest cost."
Welcome to Nevis
Nevis, a captivating and tranquil island in the eastern Caribbean, is an ideal location for medical school. It offers beautiful surroundings, safety and accessibility. It’s the perfect place to immerse yourself in your medical education and studies, without undue distractions. Then, when it’s time to unwind, students can enjoy warm Caribbean waters, relaxing beaches, rainforest hikes, reef snorkeling and exploring historical edifices.
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A Message from the Premier
Dear Students,
As Premier, let me be the first to officially welcome you to the island of Nevis and to the prestigious Medical University of the Americas (MUA). Nevis has had a long and mutually beneficial association with MUA and I am delighted that you have chosen to study at MUA and in Nevis.
Our island is famous for its hospitality and for being the birthplace of U.S. Founding Father and first Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. We hope that you will find time to enjoy our natural environment, our incredible cuisine and take a dive into the island’s history. May the sights and sounds of Nevis be forever etched in your memory as you embark on this new chapter in your life. I wish you every success in your studies.
Warm regards,
Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis
As Premier, let me be the first to officially welcome you to the island of Nevis and to the prestigious Medical University of the Americas (MUA). Nevis has had a long and mutually beneficial association with MUA and I am delighted that you have chosen to study at MUA and in Nevis.
Our island is famous for its hospitality and for being the birthplace of U.S. Founding Father and first Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. We hope that you will find time to enjoy our natural environment, our incredible cuisine and take a dive into the island’s history. May the sights and sounds of Nevis be forever etched in your memory as you embark on this new chapter in your life. I wish you every success in your studies.
Warm regards,
Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis
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1. 94% Three-Year Residency Placement Rate is the percent of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match.
2. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 1 for the first time in calendar year 2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam, the student must successfully complete the Basic Science curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.
3. First-time pass rate defined as total number of students passing the USMLE Step 2 CK on their first attempt divided by the total number of students taking USMLE Step 2 CK for the first time in calendar year 2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam, the student must successfully complete the Clinical Medicine curriculum and such other prerequisites as the school may establish at its discretion.