Why Choose UMHS?

Choosing the right medical school is a critical step toward earning a residency and becoming a doctor.
As a private institution run by leaders in medical education, UMHS is the ideal medical school for future doctors seeking quality education, individualized support, and minimal student loan debt.
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Caring and credentialed faculty
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World-class medical teaching facilities
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Exceptional residency placements

I chose UMHS because they believe in their students. I was very encouraged by the school’s culture of innovation, outside-the-box approach to education, and constant growth…[They lived up to their promise. Ultimately,] I managed to secure one rotation at Case Western and UMHS helped me set up a six-week Ophthalmology elective, which helped me land my research fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital."

- Dr. Kareem Sioufi, Class of 2015
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Affordable
tuition

The tuition at UMHS is purposefully affordable, so you can spend more time thinking about practicing medicine rather than paying debt.
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Personalized education

Thanks to our small class sizes, you’ll have ample opportunities to work one-on-one with our experienced, highly credentialed faculty.
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State-of-the-art campus

Here, you’ll have access to cutting-edge technology, modern anatomy and skills labs, and expansive library and learning resources.

A Reputation for Medical Excellence

92%

UMHS graduates obtained a residency in 2024

95%

first-time pass rate on USMLE Step 2 CK*

4%

Attrition rate — one of the lowest of caribbean medical schools
*As of April 2023
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We're committed to
helping you become
a doctor.

At UMHS, you can complete your core rotations with our affiliates, and then choose from hundreds of different U.S. and Canadian hospitals for your elective rotations.

UMHS has established affiliations with 20+ teaching hospitals throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

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Study in St. Kitts

As a UMHS student, you can enjoy all life has to offer while living and learning on one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean.

Participate in one of our dynamic student organizations, attend an extracurricular event, or partake in some of the endless sports and recreation opportunities available on and around campus.
 
"There are many aspects of my experience in St. Kitts that I will forever hold dear to my heart."
 
- Dr. Jasmine Rivas, Class of 2018

Exceptional doctors
require extraordinary
medical training.

Download our viewbook and take the next step on your M.D. journey.
As a UMHS student, you will benefit from:
  • World-class academics
  • Lower tuition
  • Highest retention rate
  • Technologically advanced campus
  • Exceptional residency placements

UMHS is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM)— one of the highest standards of accreditation an offshore medical school can obtain. Our accreditation through ACCM is recognized by ECFMG and the U.S. Department of Education through NCFMEA. 

UMHS understands the importance of having its programs accredited so that our students may be eligible to sit for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) and apply for certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). This certification is required for international and Caribbean medical school graduates to obtain residencies and licensing to practice medicine in the United States.

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