From Aspiration to MD: Make it Happen with MUA

At Medical University of the Americas (MUA), you're not just a student—you're a future physician on the path to success. Join an MD program designed for driven individuals, where your growth is the priority, your achievements are supported, and international accreditation by the ACCM ensures your education meets global standards.

25+ Years of Medical Education and Hands-On Training

Turn your dreams of becoming a practicing physician into reality. For more than 25 years, Medical University of the Americas (MUA) has fostered a comprehensive learning environment where future medical doctors achieve academic and personal success. Join a thriving network of successful graduates who are making an impact across the U.S., Canada and internationally. With a proven track record of strong residency placement rates, MUA provides the instruction and support that students need to become Doctors of Medicine and achieve their career goals!

What Makes MUA Different

USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate in 2023 ²

USMLE Step 2 CK first-time pass rate in 2023 ²  

Residency placement rate over four years ¹

Benefit from a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio

1. 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.

2.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 2023. 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.

3. 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 2023. 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.

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Choosing the right medical school is a crucial decision. MUA provides the bridge between your MCAT score and your future in medicine. What matters most to you? Here are some key advantages that our students and graduates consistently credit for their success.

Research Modules

Integrated into the curriculum, this training develops essential analytical skills that will serve you throughout your medical career.

Hands-on Training

Right from your first semester, you'll gain hands-on experience—an advantage not typically offered at larger medical schools.

Learning Center

MUA provides a comprehensive range of academic and personal support services to enhance your medical education.

Our Support, Your Success

At Medical University of the Americas, your success is our priority. From the moment you apply to the day you graduate and secure your residency, we provide unwavering support to guide you every step of the way. Hear from Dr. Vijitha Mahalingam, a proud MUA alum, as she shares her journey from medical school to a Psychiatry Resident at Queen's University, Ontario.

Josh Lowder

MD Program Student

The culture here at MUA is very open and understanding. The teachers are consistently 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

MD Program Student

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.

Sheldon Vogt

Resident Physician (Neurology) SMUSOM Alum 2021

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.

Finance Your Medical Degree

Completed pre-requisite coursework

Official MCAT scores (required  for all applicants who are citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the U.S.)

Personal Statement (500 words max.) 

Two Letters of Recommendation

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for applicants whose native language is not English

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Your Future?

We accept applications throughout the year on a rolling basis. Semester begin in January, May and September. 

Students are able to submit an incomplete application and then add required documents as they become available. This accelerates the application evaluation process and gets you a decision sooner.

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Canadian Government Loans

Canadian students in the MD program are eligible for government loans through their province of residence.

U.S. Federal Loans

MUA MD program students from the U.S. are eligible for Title IV student loan funding through the U.S. Department of Education.

Automatic eligibility for up to $32,500 USD

Upon application, you will be automatically considered up to $32,500 USD in grants and scholarships, based upon your country of residence and academic outcomes.

Residency Match Day Highlights

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Applying is quick and simple. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum MCAT score or GPA requirement?

Will I be able to practice in the U.S. or Canada?

Does Medical University of the Americas have a supplemental application process, such as AMCAS?

Your MCAT Is Just the Start

Match Day is one of the most significant milestones in a medical student's journey. It’s the moment where years of hard work, perseverance and dedication result in a well-earned residency placement. 

Nevis: Natural Caribbean Beauty

The island of Nevis is beautiful, peaceful and notably safe, making it an ideal place to immerse yourself in a comprehensive medical education. Then, when it’s time to unwind and take a break from studying, students experience the joys of Caribbean living – scuba-diving, beach days, tropical hiking and so much more!

• Average temperature: 27° C/80° F
• Land area: 36 square miles
• 10-15 min boat ride from St. Kitts to Nevis

Canadians Pay in Canadian Dollars

Save more as you pursue your MD – Canadian students can pay their tuition and fees in Canadian currency (CAD).