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YOUR JOURNEY
BEGINS HERE
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welcome
WELCOME FROM THE DEAN
The mission of American University of the
Caribbean School of Medicine is to provide
an excellent medical education to qualified
students of diverse backgrounds. This is
to be accomplished within an atmosphere
of academic integrity and scholarship,
which fosters the highest standards in
professional ethics and competence.
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Welcome to the American University of the Caribbean
sciences years. These collaborative efforts result
School of Medicine (AUC). For more than 30 years,
in strong performance on Board examinations and
AUC has offered bright and talented aspiring physicians
residency attainment at prestigious hospitals in the
the opportunity to receive a quality medical education.
US and Canada. Our students also boast an inspiring
combination of intelligence, personal motivation,
Each of our faculty and students has made a unique
compassion and resilience that I know will serve them
journey to AUC. Like many of our faculty, I was drawn
well in their careers in medicine.
to AUC’s mission, which elevates the teaching and
mentoring of medical students above all else. But
The powerful sense of community at AUC has
it was also AUC’s commitment to student-centered
sustained the institution throughout its history. Today,
learning within a unique community model that
we are proud to continue this tradition by supporting
persuaded me to leave a US medical school to join
a uniquely cooperative learning environment where
the AUC family.
faculty and students work together towards a common
purpose: preparing our students for careers in medicine.
Indeed, our deans, faculty and colleagues have high
expectations of our learners, and are committed to
I invite you to learn more about AUC, and start your
and invested in challenging and supporting them on
journey to becoming a physician.
Heidi Chumley, MD
Executive Dean and
Chief Academic Officer
an ongoing basis throughout their medical and clinical
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Physician
Licensure
mission
USMLE
Step 3
Residency
Placement
Graduation
ACHIEVING YOUR DREAMS
AUC has a proud and proven history of helping
students to become globally-minded physicians in an
educational experience throughout the entire
students achieve their dreams of becoming physicians.
ever changing international healthcare landscape.
program. AUC is proud to offer students the
At AUC, you will have the freedom to pursue your
opportunity to learn and succeed in a supportive
medical career in a community of students just like
At AUC, you are not on a solitary path. Instead, the
environment with faculty who are invested in
you—bright, ambitious and determined to let
entire university community – faculty, staff and
their collective and individual achievements. This
nothing get in their way of earning an excellent
alumni – works together to support students in
institutional culture enables us to train and graduate
medical education.
their pursuit of a quality medical education. A wide
the next generation of medical students—a generation
range of services are made available to enhance the
that understands that working as part of a cohesive
Nearly all of our students come from North America
medical school experience, such as academic skills
team yields the most extraordinary patient care.
and hail from a wide variety of backgrounds. This richly
counseling, faculty consultations, tutoring services
diverse student body combined with our international
and wellness counseling. These services, combined
locale provides a truly cosmopolitan medical school
with the steadfast encouragement of our faculty and
experience, and one that is uniquely poised to train
administrative staff, serve to promote a well-rounded
USMLE
Step 2
Clinical Sciences—
Semesters 6-9.5,
sites in the US
and UK
Medical Sciences—
Semesters 1-5
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Introduction to
Clinical Medicine—
Begins Semester 1
USMLE*
Step 1
YOUR PATH
TO SUCCESS
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*United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
MEDICAL SCIENCES CURRICULUM
Semester 1
Credit Hours
Molecular Cell Biology I ���������������������������������������������� 7
Anatomy Lectures and Laboratory������������������������������ 7
Histology ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Embryology ������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
Introduction to Clinical Medicine I ������������������������������� 1
Semester 2
Credit Hours
Molecular Cell Biology II ���������������������������������������������� 6
Physiology I ������������������������������������������������������������������ 5
Immunology-Infection ������������������������������������������������ 5
Biostatistics ������������������������������������������������������������������ 1
Introduction to Clinical Medicine II ���������������������������� 1
Semester 3
Credit Hours
Pathology I �������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Medical Microbiology �������������������������������������������������� 5
Physiology II ������������������������������������������������������������������ 5
Introduction to Clinical Medicine III���������������������������� 1
Semester 4
Credit Hours
Pathology II ������������������������������������������������������������������ 7
Pharmacology ������������������������������������������������������������ 6
Neuroscience���������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Introduction to Clinical Medicine IV���������������������������� 1
curriculum
MEDICAL SCIENCES CURRICULUM
The AUC curriculum is designed to prepare
our students to be physicians who:
Molecular Cell Biology are the focused disciplines
(ICM I, II, III, IV or V per semester) to develop clinical
during the first semester. In the following two
knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors in a logical
• Deeply respect patients and their care.
semesters, students build a medical science
learning sequence. Students are introduced to
• Strive for excellence in altruism, accountability,
foundation through coursework in Medical
clinical presentation and pathophysiological basis of
Microbiology, Immunology-Infection, Pathology and
disease through case-based learning, simulations and
Physiology. In the last two semesters, students learn
professional/standardized patients. The ICM courses
Advanced Pathology, Pharmacology, Neurosciences
prepare students for proficient patient care and also
and Behavioral Sciences to expand their medical
serve to develop their personal and professional growth.
ethics and integrity.
• Understand the powerful impact a dedicated
physician can have on an entire community.
• Assume leadership roles in clinical medicine,
science knowledge as well as develop critical thinking,
research and teaching.
• Commit to lifelong learning.
During the first five semesters at AUC School of
problem solving and clinical reasoning capacities
Students must take the United States Medical
through the integration and application of medical
Licensing Exam® (USMLE) Step 1 upon completing
science knowledge.
the medical sciences program. Upon passing Step
1, students proceed on to the third- and fourth-year
Medicine in St. Maarten, students learn medical
Semester 5
Credit Hours
Behavioral Sciences����������������������������������������������������� 5
Introduction to Clinical Medicine V B������������������������� 6
Introduction to Clinical Medicine VI*�������������������������� 3
Medical Ethics �������������������������������������������������������������� 1
sciences in lecture halls, small group sessions and
In parallel to medical science coursework, students
laboratories. Anatomy, Embryology, Histology and
explore the Introduction to Clinical Medicine courses
clinical sciences program at US and UK clinical sites.
*(Includes NBME Subject and Comprehensive Exams)
Elective
Credit Hours
Independent Research 601������������������������������������������ 1
Independent Research 602������������������������������������������ 2
Independent Research 603������������������������������������������ 3
AUC students achieved a 97% USMLE Step 1 First Time
Pass Rate in 2013*. Learn how AUC prepares you for
USMLE success at: www.aucmed.edu/usmleprep
*Institutionally reported data.
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AUC’S MEDICAL CAMPUS
At AUC, we promote comprehensive study
by utilizing a range of classroom and clinical
resources from contemporary lecture halls
enhanced with audio/visual technology to fully
equipped research and anatomical dissection
laboratories, clinical patient examination rooms,
group and individual study areas, and an extensive
medical library. Students also benefit from
working with web-based learning applications
such as ANGEL—an e-learning platform that
provides efficient and effective development,
delivery and management of medical courses,
course content and learning outcomes—and
human patient simulators that mimic human
responses to various medical procedures.
Students with an interest in research have the opportunity
to work in our technologically advanced Applied Research
Laboratory, which is fully equipped for biochemical,
microbiological, immunological and cell culture
LEADING-EDGE
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENTS
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experiments, and boasts a research microscope with PC
attachments that allows for observation in transmitted
and UV fluorescent lights. The laboratory is also stocked
with standard research equipment including cell
incubators, laminar flow hoods, refrigerated centrifuges
and balances, in addition to an ELISA plate reader,
spectrophotometer and inverted microscope. In addition
to collaborations with US and international laboratories,
ongoing research projects include epidemiological studies
of chronic disease such as diabetes, hypertension, breast
cancer and sickle cell anemia in Caribbean populations,
as well as monitoring antibiotic resistance and tracking
emerging infectious diseases such as Chikungunya.
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faculty
DEDICATED FACULTY
RANU BOPPANA, MD
Assistant Professor
Behavioral and Clinical Medicine
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BILL HAYDEN, MD, EdD
Associate Professor
Behavioral and Clinical Medicine
MARY THERESA LUCERO, PhD
Professor of Physiology
The primary mission of the AUC faculty can be
and come from diverse research backgrounds in areas
faculty who will expect much from you, but who also
summed up in one word: teaching. This mission
such as DNA research, neuropsychology and tropical
will give you their time, encouragement and support
implores our faculty to be easily accessible to
infectious diseases. As a result, they are able to teach
in return.
all students and welcome student participation
with authority, and by example.
To learn more about our faculty, visit:
throughout the learning process.
Following her postgraduate training, psychiatric
A Louisville native, Dr. Hayden practiced family
Dr. Lucero received her PhD in physiology from
residency, and fellowship at New York University
medicine for five years before focusing on
the University of California, Davis. Following her
School of Medicine, Dr. Boppana remained on as
emergency medicine at Chicago’s Advocate Christ
postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University,
Supervising Clinical Instructor in the Psychiatry
Medical Center. Since then, he has spent over 25
Dr. Lucero obtained a tenure-track faculty position
and Child Psychiatry departments. During this
years as an emergency medicinal practitioner
at the University of Utah’s School of Medicine,
time, she also worked as a consulting psychiatrist
in a variety of settings from rural and urban
where she successfully attained the title of Full
for New York City community organizations,
hospitals, to university medical centers, to
Professor. In 2005, she became Director of the
treating the developmentally disabled, working
both single and large group practices. He has
university’s Interdepartmental Neuroscience
in the school system, and reporting as a forensic
held teaching positions in Western Michigan’s
Program and was awarded a 10 year NIH-funded
expert in family courts. In 2003, she opened
Physician Assistant Program (where he won
Pre-doctoral Neuroscience Training Grant for PhD
a private practice in Manhattan. Dr. Boppana
the Birch Award for Teaching Excellence), the
students. In 2006, she was honored as the first
is a double Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist
Michigan State College of Human Medicine at St.
recipient of the University of Utah Distinguished
and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, and, as a
Mary’s Medical Center (where he was awarded
Graduate and Postdoctoral Mentor Award. She
member of the China American Psychoanalytic
the Excellence in Teaching award), and the
most recently was awarded a patent on methods
Alliance, helps train mental health professionals
University of Tennessee’s Regional Medical Center
for purinergic modulation of smell, and her work is
in China to become psychodynamic therapists.
(where he was honored with the Outstanding
internationally recognized with invitations to teach
Dr. Boppana is a graduate of New York University
Service Preceptor Award). He is a graduate of The
courses and give seminars in the US, Japan, Australia,
School of Medicine.
University of Michigan Medical School.
Thailand, UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Brazil.
The close-knit community at AUC enables enhanced
Comprised of scientists, physicians, scholars and
relationships between students and faculty. Our small
committed teachers, AUC’s faculty will not only
class sizes facilitate individualized interaction and
educate, but they will also guide. Our faculty have
create a truly personalized learning environment. At
been trained in some of the world’s finest institutions
AUC, you will be both challenged and supported by a
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“I have always found it a privilege to teach medical students,
but find this especially true at AUC, where I’m humbled to help
students grow in compassion, confidence, and competence.”
– Dr. Bill Hayden, MD, EdD
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TRANSITION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE
COMMUNITY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
AUC students spend their first two years of medical school on
clinicals
campus. While there, they report experiencing high levels of
camaraderie and sense of community with peers and faculty. AUC
created the Transition to Clinical Medicine Community Mentorship
Program to help maintain these relationships during clinical
CLINICAL CURRICULUM
rotations. This non-credit Program is led by Clinical Fellows,
all of whom are recent AUC graduates. The Program employs a
pedagogical approach toward student support during this stage of
As an AUC student, you will have the opportunity to
for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited
choose from our strong network of affiliated teaching
programs. Each clinical site is staffed by a program
hospitals in the United States (such as Providence
director, faculty members and a medical education
Hospital in Michigan, Kern Medical Center in California
coordinator who work together to facilitate the learning
and Nassau University Medical Center in New York)
experience for AUC students. Additionally, AUC’s Office
and in the United Kingdom (such as Wexham Park
of Clinical Student Affairs is always available to assist
Hospital in Berk, Ealing General Hospital in Middlesex
students at any point during their clinical rotations.
and Blackburn Hospital in Lanes).
AUC medical students have the option of completing
Over the course of the clinical portion of our medical
clinical rotations at affiliated hospital teaching sites
program, students perform as active members of a
in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom
team alongside residents and attending physicians.
(not pictured.) AUC students rotating in the US and
Under supervision, they perform histories and
UK typically complete core rotations in more than
physicals, evaluate laboratory data, analyze
one geographic area and hospital system. This serves
information to diagnose patient cases, and
to further increase their cultural proficiency and
undertake limited procedures.
knowledge of such systems.
Core clerkships are completed at affiliated hospitals
To see the full list of core affiliated sites, visit:
that sponsor or participate in Accreditation Council
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their medical education and is a way for students to bring the AUC
community with them.
Every five weeks, Clinical Fellows are assigned a new cohort of
eight students who have recently passed their USMLE Step 1
exam and are preparing to begin their clinical clerkships. Clinical
Fellows facilitate weekly, synchronous, two-hour online sessions
to designed to develop critical clinical skills and nurture a
sense of community among students. Sessions take place using
inexpensive, cloud-based videoconferencing technology that is
Select US Core Hospital Affiliates
Elective-Only & UK Hospital Affiliates
easily accessible on laptops, tablets and smartphones.
Clinical Fellows continue to engage their student cohorts after the
Program. Each month, they provide valuable information, lead
reflection, and continue to nurture what has developed into a
robust virtual community.
8:1
Student to Clinical Fellow Ratio
A STRONG NETWORK
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CORE ROTATIONS
Internal Medicine
12 Weeks
Participation in hospital and outpatient general
medicine, witnessing the diagnosis and treatment
process as it unfolds.
Obstetrics And Gynecology
6 Weeks
Involvement in patient care experiences covering a wide
range of obstetric and gynecologic topics. Participation in
normal newborn deliveries is stressed.
“During my clinical
rotations, I’ve gotten to
spend time in New York City and
England, which has allowed me to
practice medicine in two different types
of healthcare systems and has been a great
learning experience. I’d like to thank AUC for the
opportunity to become a doctor and to live and work
in these different places, and really just better myself
as a person. It’s been a great opportunity overall.”
“My clinical experience
has been really interesting. I’d like
to work for Doctors Without Borders in the
future, and there are several specialties that are
best suited for this, including infectious diseases.
Upon completion of my infectious diseases elective in
London, I will be doing another infectious diseases elective
in Gambia, followed by another in Bronx-Lebanon Hospital
in NY. I hope to compare the three different regions
clinically and also through
academic research.”
clinicals
REBECCA LEE, MD ‘13
PGY1 in Family Medicine at Hunterdon
Medical Center, Flemington NJ
CONNOR JOHNSON, MD ‘13
PGY2 in Medicine at Santa Barbara
Cottage Hospital, California
Pediatrics
6 Weeks
“I’ve enjoyed
my experience at AUC. I’m
currently finishing my third year of
medical school. I completed my medicine
Gain an understanding of general pediatrics.
Students experience in-patient and
ambulatory pediatric care.
and surgery rotations in the US, and I’m doing
pediatrics and obstetrics in the UK. Studying in the
UK is valuable because the physicians put a lot of
emphasis on the history and physical, and I find
that to be very important. Those lessons will
Psychiatry
6 Weeks
Acquisition of broad clinical knowledge of psychiatry.
The majority of this rotation includes treatment
of psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting.
stay with me throughout my career.”
“My experience at
AUC has been very positive both
TYLER MCCULLOCH, MD ‘13
PGY2 in Anesthesiology at
Detroit Medical Center, Detroit
on and off the island. So far, I’ve completed
my internal medicine and surgery rotations in the
General Surgery
12 Weeks
Development of surgical skills that are expected of general
physicians, as well as essential skills unique to general
surgeons. Students further develop abilities in data
synthesis and problem solving.
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US, and pediatrics and OB-GYN in the UK. AUC has
allowed me to experience different healthcare systems,
which has been very worthwhile. AUC has given me the
opportunity to earn my medical degree—but more than
that, it has also helped me discover who I really am.”
FATOUMATA SAKHO, MD ‘13
PGY2 in Neurology at University of Florida
College of Medicine, Jacksonville
IN THEIR WORDS
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outcomes
REACHING OUT AND CHANGING LIVES
At AUC, we take great pride in nurturing an
environment that drives social accountability,
emphasizes community service, and encourages
empathy. We believe that great doctors treat
people, not diseases or pathologies—and you’ll find
that philosophy in every facet of the institutional
experience. As an AUC student, you’ll have a chance
to engage in service-learning activities with local
organizations like Crystal Home (a St. Maarten
orphanage), hold free screening clinics for island
residents, and even help develop awareness programs
to benefit the residents of St. Maarten.
To learn more about how our students are engaged
with the community of St. Maarten, visit:
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AUC alumnus Amesh Adalja, MD,
went to Haiti in 2010 to treat patients
impacted by a deadly earthquake.
Now, this infectious disease expert
is a noted media authority on the
Ebola virus. Read his story at:
www.aucmed.edu/adalja
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student life
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Students are encouraged to explore options for
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
involvement in campus and community life by joining
The AUC chapter of AMSA has nearly 500 members.
This organization strives to meet the needs of Muslim
one or more of our 18 student organizations. Clubs are
AMSA sponsors healthcare events for the community
and all interested students by educating them on Islamic
organized around a broad array of interests related
and gives members the opportunity to gain hands-on
customs and values, performing community-based
to health and the practice of medicine, including
experience.
projects, and sponsoring movie nights and seminars.
American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)
Phi Chi Medical Fraternity
AMWA is comprised of medical students and
This community service based fraternity organizes
physicians dedicated to improving women’s health and
projects and offers forums and academic resources.
issues related to religion, ethnicity and nationality,
professional focus, commitment to diversity, and
volunteerism.
Many AUC clubs provide opportunities for service
leadership in cooperation with island organizations
such as the AIDS Foundation, Diabetes Foundation,
Student groups broaden your horizons and help you
become more aware of diverse cultural and social
backgrounds. Explore your options by joining a
student organization. Wherever your interests lie,
AUC offers the resources to accommodate them.
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Safe Haven shelter for victims of domestic violence,
children’s foster homes and island schools.
the advancement of women in medicine.
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA)
By assembling and organizing individuals of
The AUC chapter provides information, training and
multicultural backgrounds, SMNA strives to address
fellowship for the purpose of integrating faith into the
healthcare issues faced by underrepresented
practice of medicine by providing an opportunity to
populations, raise awareness of healthcare changes,
Some of our AUC’s student
organizations include:
participate in community service initiatives, ethical
and promote an increase in minority student
and current event symposiums, and social events.
recruitment and retention at medical schools.
Student Government Association
Jewish Medical Students Association
For a list of all AUC student organizations:
This group serves as the interface between the student
Is a student run association that functions to bring
body and the administration including a weekly forum
Jewish awareness to the campus, unite students of
for the discussion of student ideas and concerns, and
Jewish and other faiths, as well as interacting with the
oversees all other student organizations.
local community in St. Maarten.
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outcomes
ALUMNI
To date, nearly 6,000 graduates have earned their
healthcare landscape requires a different type of
MDs at American University of the Caribbean School
doctor: one capable of working as part of a cohesive
of Medicine. Our alumni are the face of AUC, the
team to deliver empathetic, extraordinary care to
benchmark of excellence for our university, and points
patients. Our graduates are leading the charge.
of pride to both aspiring medical school students
and the AUC faculty who trained them to practice
With an ever growing network of alumni, AUC strives to
medicine.
foster a caring, collaborative community even beyond
graduation. AUC makes it possible for alumni to stay
In fact, AUC alumni can be found practicing all over the
connected and continuously grow by offering a variety
United States and beyond. They spend their careers
of association based opportunities and events.
serving their communities with high standards of care,
conducting research, and working at the highest levels
To us, it’s all about shared success and our alumni
to advance the field of medicine—in both localized
embody this mission.
and global contexts. After all, tomorrow’s complex
5,600+ Practicing
Physicians
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BENJAMIN HO, MD ‘13
Family Medicine Resident,
Medical Center of Central Georgia
MACKENZIE BEAR, MD ’11
General Surgery Resident,
Henry Ford Hospital
MATTHEW GOODWIN, MD ’11
“After I took Step 1, I contacted my clinical
“It’s ironic that I’m doing my residency in
“The transition from student to resident is
advisor and that person told me about the
Michigan because, while I was studying for
challenging at first. It’s a learning process
different rotation sites available. It was very
my master’s degree at McMaster University,
because you have a lot more responsibility
easy to do. I was able to start not too long after
a colleague recommended that I speak with
and are expected to make decisions, but to
I talked to her, within about 3-4 weeks. I did
an alumna who was also Canadian who had
finally be doing what you’ve always wanted to
rotations in multiple hospitals; that’s what I
received her MD from AUC and was practicing
do is very exciting. The University of Toledo
chose. It helped me experience how different
pediatrics in Michigan. I did speak with her
was my first choice because it had everything
systems worked and make connections. I did
and we had so much in common that I decided
I was looking for in a residency program,
them in England as well as Miami and NY, and
to apply and, four months later, I was in St.
including a lot of diverse, complex cases. I’ve
Gainesville, FL. I thought it was a very good
Maarten. Henry Ford was my first choice for
always had an inclination to go into surgery. I
experience, in different states and different
residency for a few reasons. First, they have
shadowed an orthopedic hand surgeon during
environments. In the Bronx, I got to see a little
a highly specialized trauma center that sees
my undergraduate years, and when I did my
of inner city issues and in England their system
a large volume of patients. And second, I had
surgery rotation in my third year, that confirmed
is completely different from the US. It was
heard good things from another AUC alumnus
my decision. I really like the different treatment
very hands on in England, the attendants love
who did his residency here. My experience at
options that surgery provides, the care you
teaching there.”
AUC was fantastic. I really liked that you could
can give to patients, and I enjoy being in the
balance hard work with other activities, which
operating room. I’m a very hands-on person, so
matched my personality very well.”
it’s definitely the right fit for me.”
General Surgery Resident,
University of Toledo
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ST. MAARTEN
RECREATION
AUC is located in St. Maarten, a 37 square-mile
A variety of extracurricular activities can be found
Caribbean island located approximately 150
on campus and on the island. Students enjoy
miles east of Puerto Rico. St. Maarten is one of
the basketball court and recently expanded and
four independent countries in the Kingdom of the
remodeled fitness center for individual training and
Netherlands (Aruba, Curacao, Netherlands and
group exercise. Student clubs organize tournaments
St. Maarten). It shares the island with St. Martin,
for dodgeball, street hockey, volleyball and
a collectivity of France, and as a result, boasts
basketball, and students often participate in run/walk
a vibrant blend of cultures. Though English is
events offered on the island, including the Around the
spoken everywhere and the US Dollar is the
Island Relay run on St. Maarten Day.
accepted currency in St. Maarten, the diversity
of cultures, cuisines (more than 400 restaurants)
and nationalities (estimated at over 100) on the
island make for an exciting environment for living
For further information, visit:
www.aucmed.edu/stmaarten
and learning. AUC students enjoy a variety of
beaches as well as diving, snorkeling, sailing and
other water sports activities.
LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS
SPOUSES ORGANIZATION
During their first semesters at AUC, students
The Spouses Organization (SO) is designed to
typically live in on-campus apartments. The
foster fellowship and community involvement for
modern one- and two-bedroom units are
significant others and families that accompany AUC
furnished, and feature dining and living areas
students to St. Maarten and offers activities, support
as well as a fully equipped kitchen. On-campus
and education committees. Those accompanying
apartments all have wireless internet. Many have
students to AUC are encouraged to contact the SO
a balcony and offer magnificent ocean views
before arrival for personal assistance in transitioning
and trade winds. Students in upper semesters
to island life.
have access to a wide range of housing options
STUDENT LIFE
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located close to the campus.
Learn more about our accommodations:
www.aucmed.edu/auchousing
For further information, visit:
www.aucspousesorganization.wordpress.com
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residency
GRADUATION, LICENSURE AND RESIDENCY
Earning a medical degree is indeed a major career
milestone. Obtaining a residency is yet another
2014 PGY1 RESIDENCY PLACEMENTS BY SPECIALTY*
one. Every year, AUC graduates attain residency
appointments in highly regarded medical instructions
Anesthesiology
and in a variety of specialties throughout the United
Emergency Medicine
States and Canada. This is a direct result of the
Family Medicine
foundational knowledge they receive during their
The AUC experience transforms students into leaders
who make significant contributions to the practice,
science and history of medicine. Your AUC education
will empower you to join this tradition and become a
contributing member of the medical profession.
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Internal Medicine
clinical experience they receive at our affiliated
United Kingdom.
66
General Surgery
time on the St. Maarten campus and the outstanding
teaching hospitals in the United States and
4
1
Internal Medicine/Family Practice
250+ RESIDENCY
PLACEMENTS IN 2014
75
1
OB/GYN
Pathology-Anatomic & Clinical
7
2
Pediatric
Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine
17
1
Preliminary Medicine
14
Preliminary Surgery
5
Psychiatry
Transitional year
9
1
To learn more about our residencies, visit:
www.aucmed.edu/residency
*Institutionally reported data.
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applying
NEXT STEPS
Start Dates
Financial Aid
Selection Criteria
At AUC, you have the freedom and flexibility to begin
American University of the Caribbean School of
• MCAT—valid up to five years
your course of study when it is most convenient for
Medicine is approved for participation in the Federal
• Science grade point average (undergraduate)
you. Our rolling admissions process means you can
Direct Loan Program. Eligible citizens and and
• Overall undergraduate GPA
begin in January, May or September.
eligible noncitizens of the United States may be
• Graduate GPA (if applicable)
eligible for funding through this program to cover
• Competitiveness of undergrad program
the cost of attendance (tuition and fees, books and
• Official letters from a pre-medical advisory
committee are strongly recommended; however,
we will accept a minimum of one letter from an
individual science professor and one letter from
any individual professor who has taught
the applicant
Academic Requirements
•
1 year Biology with laboratory
•
1 year Organic Chemistry with laboratory
•
1 year General Chemistry with laboratory
•
1 year General Physics with laboratory
Canadian students have several options available to
•
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores
them to finance their education, such as applying for
•
Baccalaureate Degree or higher
provincial loans and educational lines of credit in order
Tuition (2014-15 Academic Year)
Medical Sciences
• Semesters 1-5: $19,550/semester
Clinical Sciences
• Semesters 6-9: $21,875/semester
• Semester 9.5: $10,938
supplies, room and board, personal expenses and
transportation).
• Relevant work experience
to fund their studies.
• Additional science courses beyond pre-med
requirements
Health Insurance
• Honors and awards
Students must have health insurance coverage.
• Research
Health insurance premiums are additional.
• Volunteering and Community Service activities
For more information, visit:
• Personal statement
www.aucmed.edu/tuitionfees
• Chronological listing of applicant’s educational and
employment since graduation from high school
OUR SHARED JOURNEY CAN BE YOUR JOURNEY
WWW.AUCMED.EDU/APPLY
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