Basic Science
MUA has an integrated, systems-based curriculum that parallels the training you would receive in U.S. and Canadian 4-year medical school MD programs.
4-Year MD Program
Everything you need to know about our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.
4-Year Medical Degree Program
The Medical University of the America’s (MUA) MD program delivers expansive medical education and hands-on training, individualized support provided by dedicated faculty and extensive student enrichment opportunities. Participants achieve success on required examinations, such as the USMLE, and go on to secure residencies after graduation at very high rates. MUA holds an internationally recognized accreditation and our graduates are eligible to practice in all 50 U.S. states, Canada and internationally.
Clinical Medicine
The 72-week Clinical Medicine (rotations) curriculum is hosted at associated teaching hospitals, clinics and medical centers in the United States and Canada.
4-Year MD Curriculum Overview
MUA offers a comprehensive 10-semester program for earning a Doctor of Medicine degree. Our curriculum is designed to help students secure residencies and practice in the U.S. and Canada.
Year 1 & 2
The foundation of any medical school curriculum is the first five semesters of Basic Science. This part of the 4-year medical degree curriculum takes place on our academic campus on the island of Nevis.
At the completion of your Basic Science studies, you will take your first – and in some ways most important – licensing exam, the USMLE Step 1. The team at MUA will work closely with you to create an individual academic plan for passing this important test.
Year 3 & 4
Students then travel to the U.S. or Canada to complete five semesters of clinical rotations at teaching hospitals, clinics and medical centers that are affiliated with MUA.
This period involves direct diagnosis and treatment of real patients, under the supervision of medical professionals. Students often use this period to determine what medical specialty they’d like to pursue in residency.
Medical Competencies
MUA’s medical school curriculum is based on six core competencies that are essential for the successful practice of medicine. Learn more here.
4-Year MD Program Admissions Requirements
If you’re interested in joining the MUA MD program, view our admissions requirements to learn what you’ll need for a successful application.
If you're not quite ready to enter the MD program but would like to jumpstart your medical career journey, view our pre-med programs and choose the one that’s right for you.
Tuition and Fees
At MUA, we believe that everyone who is passionate about care should have the opportunity to pursue their MD degree, despite any financial challenges. That’s why we offer extremely cost-effective tuition rates – in fact, our MD program is among the most affordable of the seven Caribbean medical schools approved to participate in U.S. Title IV federal financial aid programs.
Academic Calendar
Click the link below to view our academic calendar, including key enrolment, graduation and tuition due dates.
MUA Catalog
Our catalog provides a comprehensive overview of the four-year MD program, school policies and much more.
FAQs About the MUA MD Program
Yes, at Medical University of the Americas, our MD program takes four years to complete. It lasts 10 semesters in total, with the first five encompassing Basic Science and occurring on our academic campus on the island of Nevis. Then the final five semesters, Clinical Medicine, involve undertaking rotations at teaching hospitals, clinics and medical centers in the U.S. and Canada.
At MUA, students who successfully complete all the requirements of our four-year medical degree program will graduate with a Doctor of Medicine degree. This is an essential part of becoming a practicing medical doctor. Graduates then undertake a residency in their desired field of medicine (specialty), submit for board licensing exams and go on to practice independently as licensed physicians.
Yes, at Medical University of the Americas, successful students conclude the program and graduate with their MD degree after four years (10 semesters). The 4-year med school experience involves both academic, classroom-based learning during Basic Science and hands-on experience with real patients in Clinical Medicine (rotations).
MD program graduates are Doctors of Medicine. This gives them the credentials necessary to move on to the residency stage of their medical career journey and eventually practice as independent physicians.