World-class Medical Education at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences

The University of Medicine and Health Sciences School of Medicine (UMHS) offers world-class medical education at one of the top Caribbean medical schools. We are committed to your success and our primary goal is to help you excel in med school, match into a residency program and have outstanding careers. Based on more than 40 years of experience in medical education, we now know that GPA and MCAT data are not pure predictors of success in medical school.

UMHS Medical School Highlights

When considering your future, it is important to look at the UMHS Medical School Highlights:

• Low attrition rate – unprecedented 96% student retention.
• 94% first-time pass rate on USMLE Step 2 CK in 2024.
• Affordable tuition and fees - Our students save up to $163,761 over other U.S. and Caribbean medical schools.
• 93% of graduates have obtained a residency since the inception of UMHS.
• 26+ hospital affiliations in US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The following table summarizes the key performance metrics of the University of Medicine and Health Sciences:

Why Choose UMHS Over Other Caribbean Medical Schools?

Why do students choose the University of Medicine and Health Sciences over other Caribbean medical schools? While some Caribbean medical schools may promote their enormous graduating classes, they hide the fact that a large portion of their student body fails to complete medical school, with attrition rates averaging as high as 40%! This should be a red flag and added to a list of things to consider when looking at other med schools in the Caribbean. In contrast, 96% of the students that enter our MD program graduate from our medical school in the Caribbean.

World-Class Facilities and Campus Life

The school facilities on the campus of Saint Kitts are one of the most modern in the Caribbean and is comparable to those of many of the top med schools in the US. It features the latest technologies in the classrooms including full human simulation laboratories as well as an 11,000 sqft school of medicine Anatomy/NeuroAnatomy lab. To support our students, we offer a robust Basic Science Program and Clinical Program, ensuring world-class medical teaching facilities and outstanding and highly credentialed faculty that care about your education.

Life in St. Kitts includes various Organizations and Clubs, Housing options, and a focus on Security & Safety to ensure a productive environment for academic success. Students benefit from small class and lab sizes, reflecting the Ross family values of honesty and integrity.

Admission and Financial Aid

Our Schools admissions staff are trained to recognize the unique potential in applicants. Admissions is one of the most important and seldom discussed aspects for all of the Caribbean medical schools. For those requiring support, the Financial Aid Overview includes:

• US Loan Programs and Canadian Loan Programs.
• Scholarships.
• ARP Financial Aid Program.

The founder legacy of more than 40 years of success in medical education continues to guide the institution. In 1978 our founder, Dr. Robert Ross, created one of the first Caribbean medical schools with an outstanding reputation, a tradition that UMHS continues today.