Discover pediatric medicine and how to become a pediatrician, with average salary information and how you can start your pediatric medicine journey

Learn about the critical role of psychiatrists, as well as how long it takes to become one and average salary data for psychiatrists in the US.

If you are thinking about a career in emergency medicine, MUA’s guide can help you make a decision.

Sports medicine physicians treat sports related injuries in both athletes and nonathletes.

Are you preparing for your residency interview? Read MUA’s guide on how to prepare and what questions to ask.

If you are interested in vascular surgery and want to discover more about what a vascular surgeon does, MUA’s guide is here to answer your questions.

A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the nervous system.

There are a few essential qualities one must possess to become a doctor. Read our guide to discover what traits a good physician should have.

Neurologists are medical professionals who specialize in treating conditions of the nervous system.

Anesthesiology is a medical specialty that focuses on the relief of pain. Read our guide to find out more about what anesthesiologists do.

If you are unsure of which pre-med major to choose, read our guide to help you pick the major that is right for you.

It can be very challenging to study during clinical rotations. MUA’s guide can help you learn the most during the clinical years.

If you are interested in internal medicine, read our article to find out what a gastroenterologist is and what they do on a daily basis.

Anatomy is the study of structures of living things. Read our tips on how to study anatomy in medical school.

Clinical rotations are assigned shifts where medical students can practice medicine under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Applying to medical school? Read our guide to help you with the application process.

Discover more about medical school curriculum and the role of Basic Sciences in medicine.

A radiologist is a medical professional who uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat injuries.

Choosing the right internal medicine subspecialty can be a challenging task. Read our guide to help you choose your subspecialty.

Allopathic medicine is the term that defines science-based, modern medicine. Discover more about the meaning of allopathy in our blog.

Read our detailed guide on education and training required to become a dermatologist.

Learn more about residency programs and what you can expect as a medical student.

An internal medicine physician is a doctor that specializes in internal organs. Learn more about what it means to be an internist.

Rheumatologists are medical professionals who are trained to diagnose and treat diseases of the joints, muscles and bones.

Read our detailed guide and explore the different types of medical specialties you can choose from as a medical student.

An oncologist is a doctor who is trained to diagnose and treat cancer or suspected cancer. Learn more about the types of oncologists and what they do.

Read our tips to prepare for your medical school interview. Everything covered from common questions to interview attire.

A fellowship is a period of medical training in the U.S. and Canada that physicians may undertake.

Family physicians may pursue fellowships in several fields. Learn more about family medicine and its subspecialties on our website.

Discover what it means to be a board-certified physician. How to tell whether or not a doctor has been board-certified, and how it can be achieved.

Discover the different types of scholarships medical students can apply to and learn about the application process.

A hospitalist is a licenced physician who provides care for patients at a hospital. Find out more about what it means to be a hospitalist.

Not sure if cardiology is the profession for you? Discover what cardiologists do and their average salary in our comprehensive guide.

There is a wide range of sub-specialties that surgeons can delve into, but what are they?

Pathology is key to a lot of processes in hospitals and medicine in general.

Primary care physicians aim to prevent, diagnose, and treat a range of health conditions.

Not sure which bachelor's degree to study? Find out why your undergrad degree doesn't affect your chances of going to medical school or being a doctor

Discover everything you need to know about medical residencies.

Internal medicine enables physicians to train to manage a wide range of medical conditions. Discover if internal medicine is for you with MUA.

The MCAT is key in every hopeful med student's journey to becoming a doctor, but how hard it is and how much does it cost?

Learn about inpatient and outpatient care, including their differences and examples of inpatient and outpatient services.

As a primary care profession, family medicine allows physicians to engage in healthcare for all ages.

Find out what doctors that specialize in obstetrics and gynecology do and how you might become one by studying your MD at MUA.

The truth & myths of USMLE

Medicine is one of the most respected professions in the world. Saving lives and nursing people back to health is a job that has a strong sense of mor

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is an essential step of your application process to a reputed school. Most entrance committees consider

If you’re an aspiring physician, you will have heard about the USMLE Step 1 Exam - the first of three licensing exams required

To become a practicing physician in the U.S., you must pass the USMLE. That’s true whether you attend a school located in the U.S. or an international

A recent article on Standardized Patient (SP) programs on the Association of American Medical Colleges website—Standardized Patients Teach Skills and

Newly minted doctors take the Hippocratic Oath pledging to “do no harm,” but what if the harm they cause results not from the failure to correctly app

The seven-hour MCAT exam is considered by many to be the most difficult of all the graduate school entrance exams. About 60,000 students take it every

Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program (CAHMCP) is based in Chicago, and offers a culturally sensitive approach to educating and empowering y

What’s the best predictor of success in residency and beyond? The answer is critical thinking, according to a recent study. When researchers analyzed

It’s the biggest fear of every pre-med student: doing everything you can to realize your dream of becoming a doctor, but being done in by a low GPA...

Medical University of the Americas is located on an island in the Caribbean that most people have never heard of. And if you are planning on going to

Applying to medical school can be a difficult and emotionally draining process. ”Am I good enough?”,

In the MUA Clinical program, students rotate at a variety of teaching hospitals around the United States, all over from California to Florida. We hav

Michael Collins is an orthopedic surgeon in a practice just outside of Chicago—he’s been doing the same thing, with the same practice, for more than 3

This semester, students at Medical University of the Americas (MUA) are making full use of the new clinical teaching facility

As part of its ongoing effort to improve the affordability of medical education, MUA is pleased to announce...

Born with a condition called transposition of the great arteries, Brian Chwiecko was a critical care patient before he even knew it. Required to check

As a dual citizen with the United States and Italy, Peter is passionate about Italian literature and is proficient in Italian. He is also a member ..

A career as a medical surgeon can offer high levels of professional and emotional satisfaction.

The white coat ceremony is relatively new in the medical profession, having been created in 1993.

The life of a doctor is challenging yet highly rewarding and preparation for this role begins during medical school.

Residency placements are decided during the match process on what is referred to as ‘Match Day’ and mark an important point for every medical student

Medical examiners and forensic pathologists can often be talked about interchangeably, however, they are different and require unique training

While looking for the best Caribbean medical schools to study at, you’ll have to conduct a rigorous amount of research.

While many nurture the dream of becoming a doctor from an early age, for some the decision arises at a later stage in life. Often factors like meeting

It’s true that classrooms, labs and exams are the focus of a medical student’s time at MUA, but there’s more to medical school than just that. MUA fos

Bhreagh Orrell is a 4th Year Medical Student completing her elective clinical rotations. While on a one month break from her rotations, Bhreagh...

MUA student Payton Colantonio was front and center in the earliest days of the Covid-19 pandemic, doing multiple psychiatry elective rotations at...

It is an established fact that the medical profession is one of the most dignified and respected jobs in the world. The life of a doctor however, in..

Chante Smith was recently awarded the “Premiers of Nevis Award” at MUA. She received this accolade for her volunteerism and dedication to the ...

Looking for a medical school in the Caribbean? Medical University of the Americas is based on the island of Nevis and can help you kickstart your...

How valuable is the Pre-Med program in preparing you for the MD 1 program at MUA?

For every medical student, it’s the big decision—really a series of decisions: the what and where of your residency

Getting into medical school has always been a challenge. But there is growing data to suggest that it is more difficult than ever.

Medicine has historically been a male profession—for years most medical schools would not seriously consider women applicants. That’s been steadily ..

For nearly 20 years, an organization known as the Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) has been compiling a “demand index” of medical ...

For a vivid picture of the diverse world of healthcare today, read the recently published opinion piece in The New York Times by famed NBC newscaster

On the long list of life’s great questions, deciding whether or not to attend medical school ranks well up there.

Choosing a medical school can be challenging, and there are many factors that need to be considered. Among them are curriculum, cost, USMLE Step One..

Seth Haydel, MUA student in clinical rotations

Congratulations to MUA student Naveria Ammad, on the publication of her RLRA paper

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Hear from MUA student during FB Live.

What a warm welcome our students received starting this term.

Faran Mansoor is a fourth year student at MUA doing his clinical rotations

Key criteria to consider when evaluating Caribbean medical schools While attending medical school in their home country is the preference of most U.S

What a great piece of coverage, studying medicine in the Caribbean is really a life-changing decision.

MUA Gateway Program graduate Chandi Patel quote for MUA : I just also wanted to say thank you for the opportunity...

MUA Med 4 students Vikram Valia, John Thottungal, Maria Rahman, Chante Smith, Nora Shero and Mohammed Uddin, visiting Alexander Hospital in Nevis.

Facebook Live with MUA Student, Adeline Nord!

MUA grad Dr. Ahmar Zaidi was a featured speaker at the recent prestigious TEDx event in Detroit November 6. These TEDx speakers are the best and brigh

Hear live from MUA Med student Rehan Hamidani

Karlyle Robinson and Evangelos Bistas were newly dating in Canada when they hit upon the realization that they both wanted to go to med school...

MUA 2018 graduation speaker Dr. Danison Emmerson talks with gratitude and pride about his experience at MUA, in particular his clinical rotations at S

Oh, for a whole summer in the pool at Montpelier Plantation. It's the perfect place to waste away on vacation, set on 60 acres of an 18th-century plan

Eyad Ahmed MD Pre-Match into Internal Medicine Residency

From the front lines of the Covid outbreak in NYC writes recent MUA graduate:

It is always great when your career and your passion align. MUA graduate Nasir Alhamdan did his undergraduate studies at Ryerson University in Canada.

Samantha Agar practiced as a registered nurse both in labor and delivery and the neonatal intensive care unit at a hospital in Mississauga...