Clinical Training and Residency
An 8-week research module followed by 72 weeks of clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals in the United States and Canada.
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Semesters 1-5: Island of Nevis
Semesters 6-10: U.S. & Canada
Post Graduation Outcome
Clinical Training
Clinical education at the Medical University of the Americas takes place primarily during semesters 6–10, the final semesters of the MD program before students enter residency.
The 80-week Clinical Medicine component consists of a required eight-week research module and 72 weeks of clinical clerkships in various medical specialties at selected teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada. During this time, students attain broad experience in conducting physical examinations, taking thorough histories while focusing on the fundamentals of diagnosis, and gaining an introduction to the management of healthcare problems.
Core Rotations · 42 weeks
| ROTATION | LENGTH | FOCUS |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine | 12 weeks | Students develop clinical skills through supervised patient care, conducting comprehensive histories and physical exams while managing common conditions |
| Surgery | 12 weeks | Students will develop surgical skills through pre-surgical assessments, basic procedures and supervised participation in operative and post-operative care. |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | 6 weeks | Students will develop foundational skills in obstetric and gynecologic care, including prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care and common pregnancy-related conditions. |
| Pediatrics | 6 weeks | Students will develop foundational skills in pediatric care, including the assessment and management of common conditions affecting children and adolescents. |
| Psychiatry | 6 weeks | Students will develop foundational skills in psychiatric care, including the assessment and management of common mental health conditions. |
Elective Rotations · 30+ weeks
This period consists of 30 weeks of elective rotations, which may be in any of the various medical specialties. MUA will work closely with students to help them choose the appropriate elective rotations to help meet their future career goals. Please note, students are required to complete at least four weeks of a Primary Care elective during this period.
300+
Elective Sites in U.S. and Canada
4 Weeks
Required Primary Care Elective
Featured Elective Rotations
Rotation Sites
Medical University of the Americas offers an extensive clinical program through affiliations with ACGME-approved teaching hospitals across the United States and Canada.
California
Mission Community Hospital
Los Angeles
Florida
Community Health of South Florida
Miami
Larkin Community Hospital
South Miami
Louisiana
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center – Affiliate of Ochsner Health System
Houma
Brentwood Hospital
Shreveport
New York
One Brooklyn Health
Brooklyn
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Brooklyn
Oklahoma
Griffin Memorial Hospital – Owned and operated by the State of Oklahoma
Norman
USMLE Step 2 CK
Students must successfully pass the USMLE Step 2 CK exam, after completing their Clinical Medicine rotations, in order to graduate from the MUA MD program. To receive school approval to take the USMLE Step 2 CK exam, students are required to demonstrate proficiency by achieving a satisfactory score on a comprehensive exam covering the Clinical Medicine curriculum, such as the Comprehensive Clinical Science Exam (CCSE) and/or another exam.
Residency Outcomes
Hear From Our Alumni
“MUA did an exemplary job of helping us prepare for Match with various workshops and easy access to clinical deans. They encouraged me to keep striving for what it is I wanted and to not settle.”
Maya Itani, MD
Resident Physician (General Surgery)
HCA Florida Westside/Northwest Hospital (FL, U.S.)
MUA Alum 2024
“When I moved into clinical rotations, and with the support that the school and staff had given me, I was well prepared for the transition to the United States. I had everything that I needed during the core and elective rotations, to help me be successful.”
Sheldon Vogt, MD
Resident Physician (Preliminary General Surgery)
Loma Linda Health Education Consortium (CA, U.S.)
MUA Alum 2024
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* 93% Three-Year Residency Placement Rate is the percentage of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match.
** 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.
*** 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.