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Study in India and the Caribbean, Train and Practice in the U.S. and Canada.
Your Path to Becoming a Practicing Physician Starts Here.
Medical University of the Americas (MUA) and UPES, the No. 1 ranked private university in India*, are partnering to empower students in building global careers as practicing medical doctors. Through this collaboration, aspiring physicians from India can begin their journey at UPES and seamlessly progress to the MD program at MUA. In order to qualify, eligible UPES students must meet all partnership admissions requirements, including earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale (75% or equivalent). A valid NEET score is preferred but not mandatory.
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*Based on Academic Reputation, QS World University Rankings 2024.
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A. 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.
B. 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.
C. 98% Four Year Residency Placement Rate is the percentage 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.
98%
Residency Placement Rate from 2020-2024. C
5:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
97%
USMLE Step 2 CK First-Time Pass Rate in 2023. B
85%
USMLE Step 1 First-Time Pass Rate in 2023. A
What Sets MUA Apart?
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UPES to MUA Pathway
At MUA, our students are at the heart of everything we do. Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is designed to align with top U.S. and Canadian medical schools. It includes ten semesters – the first five cover the basic sciences on our Nevis campus, followed by Clinical Medicine rotations at affiliated hospitals, clinics and medical centers in the U.S., and at select elective rotation sites in Canada, during semesters 6-10.
Balancing Academics and Student Life
MD students thrive in a supportive community and benefit from access to organizations, clubs and island activities. Academically, MUA is committed to delivering the guidance that aspiring physicians need to achieve USMLE and residency placement success. Learn more about the MUA student experience in Dr. Suraj Tandon’s testimonial video.
Having that multicultural experience [at Medical University of the Americas] really helps you make lasting friendships that push you to excel.
Vijitha Mahalingam, MD
Psychiatry Resident at Queen's University in Ontario | MUA Alum 2019
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.
Josh Lowder
Current MD Student
Sheldon Vogt, MD
Resident Physician at Loma Lima University Health | MUA Alum 2024
The small class sizes and personalized support made all the difference. The faculty were top-notch, and friendships I made pushed me to succeed. It wasn't just about academics - it was about being prepared for the real world of medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
$50,000 USD in Financial Support for Eligible UPES Students*
*Receive up to $50,000 in scholarships after completing the Pre-Med Program at UPES and meeting MUA’s entry criteria.
What is the schedule of the Doctor of Medicine program?
Where do students do their clinical rotations?
What are your class sizes?
Study in India and the Caribbean, Train and Practice in the U.S. and Canada.
Partnership Benefits
Pre-Medical Learning: Students undertake the UPES pre-med certificate program in India, with faculty from Ivy League institutions, IIMs and IITs.
UPES Advantage: Ranked No. 1 private university in Academic Reputation by QS World University Rankings.
Integrated Curriculum: A structured pathway that provides both a strong foundation in sciences and an advanced medical education.
Global Exposure: Successful pathway students benefit from learning in diverse international settings, including India, the Caribbean and the United States.
North American Training: The MUA MD program features two years of classroom and lab-based learning on our Nevis campus, followed by two years of clinical rotations at affiliated teaching hospitals, clinics and medical centers in the U.S., and select elective rotation sites in Canada.
Dedicated Support: Personalized guidance at every stage helps ensure that students are fully prepared for the challenges of a rigorous medical education.
*USMLE Step 1 occurs in Year 3 and USMLE Step 2 CK occurs in Year 5.
At MUA, we understand that the world needs more doctors. To help fill this important need, we offer a comprehensive medical education at affordable costs, making it more possible for aspiring physicians from around the world to pursue their career dreams. This is well-aligned with the UPES focus on making their educational programs accessible for future medical practitioners in India.Â
5 Year Accelerated MD Pathway Program:
General Scholarship: Eligible pathway participants will receive a $40,000 USD scholarship, distributed evenly over the 10 semesters of the MUA MD program.
Inaugural Cohort Incentive: Eligible UPES graduates who enroll in the inaugural intake, in September 2025, will receive an additional $10,000 USD scholarship, also distributed evenly over the 10 semesters of the MD program.
Testimonials
In order to qualify, eligible UPES students must meet all partnership admissions requirements, including earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale (75% or equivalent). A valid NEET score is preferred but not mandatory.
