A Clear Pathway to Practice Medicine

Become part of an inclusive community of graduates who have successfully secured residencies and independent practices in the United States or Canada. Your student journey could look like this:

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE AMERICAS

Your Pathway to Practice in the U.S. & Canada.

Start with an MBBS, finish with an MD.

FUTURE MD

MBBS to MD Pathway

Medical University of the Americas (MUA) offers a seamless transition from your combined Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree to our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program with advanced standing. This MBBS to MD pathway empowers students to broaden their options for global medical practice by accessing our comprehensive curriculum, which includes hands-on clinical experiences and U.S. or Canada rotations.

See what MUA has to offer and take advantage of our exceptional education, intentionally small class sizes, personalized support, and terrific academic outcomes!

Our Difference is Clear

Residency placement rate for four years^*

Program accredited by ACCM

Student-to-faculty ratio

Access training in teaching hospitals in the U.S.

^*98% Four Year Residency Placement Rate is the percent of students attaining a residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 who were active applicants in the NRMP match or attained a residency outside the NRMP match.

Why MUA?

For more than two decades, Medical University of the Americas (MUA) has been shaping future doctors. As an institution accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) and with approvals in New York, licensing in Florida, and recognition in California, MUA has seen over 1,800 MD graduates build successful in medical careers across the U.S., Canada, and abroad.

Our students consistently achieve academic, clinical, and career success. And thanks to our diverse and inclusive community that upholds medical excellence and integrity, they are well set up to practice medicine and support communities around the world.

Whatever your goals, MUA can help you get there! From hands-on anatomy lab training with cadavers, to community and cultural enrichment through clubs and student groups, to meaningful support provided by our expert faculty, we prepare students for impactful careers as practicing physicians.

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.”

Julian Jinadasa

"My experience at MUA has been very positive. The faculty put in a lot of effort to make sure you learn the material and are very supportive when you need help."

Finance Your Medical Degree

Take the next step toward your MD with our International Student Grant. This grant offers eligible international candidates $2,500 USD per semester.

Application Requirements

We accept applications throughout the year on a rolling basis. Choose from three flexible start dates: September, January, or May.

• Submit the online application with no application fee.

Passion for medicine.

• Review the admission requirements.

Online application:

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE AMERICAS

Compassionate and Qualified Doctors Start Here.

Our Difference is Clear

Ready to Turn Your Passion Into a Career?

Supporting documents:

• Official Transcripts

• MCAT Scores (not required for International applicants)

• Personal Statement

• Two Letters of Recommendation

• Two Passport-Size Photographs

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Fill out the form to learn more about our MBBS to MD program.

MBBS degree from an accredited medical school.

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) may be required for applicants whose principle language is not English.

Student Success

Three Easy Steps to Apply

Create an Account on our Online App Portal

Create an account to start your application. You can save your progress and come back to complete your application.

Complete Your Application

Fill out all the fields on our online application - no application fee required.

Submit Supporting Documents

Submit the required supporting documents such as transcripts and MCAT scores, as they become available. Documents are not required at the time of application.