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| + | ==Location== | ||
| + | University Park <br> | ||
| + | Jabberwock Beach Road <br> | ||
| + | PO Box W1451 <br> | ||
| + | Coolidge <br> | ||
| + | Antigua & Bermuda | ||
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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
'''Website:'''http://www.auamed.org/<br> | '''Website:'''http://www.auamed.org/<br> | ||
| − | '''Phone:''' 1 | + | '''Phone:''' +1 (888) 282-8633<br> |
| − | '''Admissions e-mail:''' | + | '''Fax''' +1 (973) 498-7707 <br> |
| − | + | '''Admissions e-mail:'''admissions@auamed.org | |
==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
| − | * | + | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) program |
| − | *4 years in length | + | *Approximately 4 and half years in length |
| − | * | + | *Two years in Basic Sciences in Antigua and then two and half years in clinical rotations in United States, Canada, and India. |
| − | + | **Basic Sciences is four semesters of classroom curriculum. | |
| + | **Clinical Rotations is about two years of hands-on clinical rotations at some of the finest hospitals in the United States, Canada and India. | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
*Applicant must have completed at least 90 credits of college work | *Applicant must have completed at least 90 credits of college work | ||
| − | *It is highly recommended that the applicant completes their degree at | + | *It is highly recommended that the applicant completes their degree at an accredited undergraduate institution. |
*Required Courses | *Required Courses | ||
| − | **Biology ( | + | **Biology + Labs (8 credits) |
| − | **English ( | + | **English (3 credits) |
| − | **General Chemistry ( | + | **General Chemistry + Labs (8 credits) |
| − | **Mathematics; either Calculus or Statistics ( | + | **Mathematics; either Calculus or Statistics (3 credits) |
| − | **Organic Chemistry ( | + | **Organic Chemistry + Labs (8 credits) |
| − | **Physics ( | + | **Physics + Lab (4 credits) |
| − | ** | + | **It is recommended that applicants complete advanced science courses in biochemistry, anatomy & physiology, genetics, microbiology, etc. |
| − | + | **IB and AP credits are acceptable only if those credits are part of the applicants university transcript. | |
| − | + | For more information, click [https://auamed.org/admissions/admissions-requirements/ here] | |
| − | For more information, click [https:// | ||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum GPA is not specified | *Minimum GPA is not specified | ||
*AUA looks beyond GPA calculations and test scores. | *AUA looks beyond GPA calculations and test scores. | ||
| − | For more information, click [ | + | For more information, click [https://auamed.org/admissions/admissions-requirements/ here] |
| − | ==== | + | ====Application Package/Documents==== |
| − | *Official school | + | A complete application to the American University of Antigua includes the following: |
| − | *Two official letters of | + | *Completed AUA College of Medicine application for admission form ([http://go.auamed.org/l/61082/2015-02-25/2185h Online]) |
| − | **One letter must be from a professor | + | *A non-refundable fee of US $75, which can be payed [https://commerce.cashnet.com/manipal_newstudent?itemcode=EM-NEWAPP here] |
| − | **One letter must be from a | + | *A personal statement |
| − | *MCAT scores, | + | **Explaining why the applicant is pursuing a career in medicine and why they would be a potential asset to the American University of Antigua. |
| − | * | + | **Must be typed with 1.5 line spacing, no less than one page and no more than two pages in length. |
| − | * | + | **Must include the applicants full name. |
| − | For more information, click [https:// | + | *Passport-size photo (click [http://travel.state.gov/passport/pptphotoreq/pptphotoreq_5333.html here] for specifications) |
| + | *All Official transcripts from each undergraduate, graduate, medical, and/or professional school the applicant has attended. | ||
| + | **Must be mailed from the institution to the AUA New York office. | ||
| + | *Two to three official letters of recommendations; these letters of recommendations must be on official letterhead and signed. | ||
| + | **One letter must be from a non-science professor or employer, medical college, or other professional. | ||
| + | **One letter must be from a science professor who has taught the applicant and is acquainted with the applicant’s academic abilities. | ||
| + | **A pre-health committee letter will typically satisfy the requirements of both letters. | ||
| + | *MCAT scores are not required for registration and are not considered for admission but must be submitted if the applicant is a US citizen, US national, or US permanent resident. | ||
| + | *Resume or curriculum vitae | ||
| + | *TOEFL (109 or better) /IELTS (7.5 or better) if applicable | ||
| + | *A criminal background check (CBC) prior to starting at the university. | ||
| + | For more information, click [https://auamed.org/admissions/admissions-requirements/ here] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Interview== | ||
| + | *Conducted in the United States or via a webcam and Skype-enabled device. | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
| − | *Semesters begin in January, May and September of every year | + | *Applicants can apply up to one year in advance of the term they plan to start |
| − | For more information, click [https:// | + | *Admissions are made on a rolling basis and applications are continued to be accepted up until all the seats available have been filled up for that term. |
| + | *Decisions are made about 3-4 weeks after the applicants interview has been conducted, given the application requirements have all been met. | ||
| + | *Semesters begin in January, May and September of every year. | ||
| + | For more information, click [https://auamed.org/about/faq/ here] | ||
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| + | ==Tuition 2017-2018== | ||
| + | *$18,950 USD/semester (Increases over time) | ||
| + | *$37,900 USD/year (Increases over time) | ||
| + | For more information click [https://auamed.org/admissions/tuition-and-financial-services/ here] | ||
| − | + | For information about available financial aid, please click [https://auamed.org/admissions/tuition-and-financial-services/ here] | |
| − | + | For information about available scholarships, please click [https://www.auamed.org/admissions/scholarships/ here] | |
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| − | [[Category: American University of Antigua |Medicine]] | + | [[Category:American University of Antigua |Medicine]] |
| − | [[Category: Medicine| American University of Antigua]] | + | [[Category:Medicine|American University of Antigua]] |
Latest revision as of 20:24, 20 September 2017
Location
University Park
Jabberwock Beach Road
PO Box W1451
Coolidge
Antigua & Bermuda
Contacts
Website:http://www.auamed.org/
Phone: +1 (888) 282-8633
Fax +1 (973) 498-7707
Admissions e-mail:admissions@auamed.org
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) program
- Approximately 4 and half years in length
- Two years in Basic Sciences in Antigua and then two and half years in clinical rotations in United States, Canada, and India.
- Basic Sciences is four semesters of classroom curriculum.
- Clinical Rotations is about two years of hands-on clinical rotations at some of the finest hospitals in the United States, Canada and India.
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Applicant must have completed at least 90 credits of college work
- It is highly recommended that the applicant completes their degree at an accredited undergraduate institution.
- Required Courses
- Biology + Labs (8 credits)
- English (3 credits)
- General Chemistry + Labs (8 credits)
- Mathematics; either Calculus or Statistics (3 credits)
- Organic Chemistry + Labs (8 credits)
- Physics + Lab (4 credits)
- It is recommended that applicants complete advanced science courses in biochemistry, anatomy & physiology, genetics, microbiology, etc.
- IB and AP credits are acceptable only if those credits are part of the applicants university transcript.
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum GPA is not specified
- AUA looks beyond GPA calculations and test scores.
For more information, click here
Application Package/Documents
A complete application to the American University of Antigua includes the following:
- Completed AUA College of Medicine application for admission form (Online)
- A non-refundable fee of US $75, which can be payed here
- A personal statement
- Explaining why the applicant is pursuing a career in medicine and why they would be a potential asset to the American University of Antigua.
- Must be typed with 1.5 line spacing, no less than one page and no more than two pages in length.
- Must include the applicants full name.
- Passport-size photo (click here for specifications)
- All Official transcripts from each undergraduate, graduate, medical, and/or professional school the applicant has attended.
- Must be mailed from the institution to the AUA New York office.
- Two to three official letters of recommendations; these letters of recommendations must be on official letterhead and signed.
- One letter must be from a non-science professor or employer, medical college, or other professional.
- One letter must be from a science professor who has taught the applicant and is acquainted with the applicant’s academic abilities.
- A pre-health committee letter will typically satisfy the requirements of both letters.
- MCAT scores are not required for registration and are not considered for admission but must be submitted if the applicant is a US citizen, US national, or US permanent resident.
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- TOEFL (109 or better) /IELTS (7.5 or better) if applicable
- A criminal background check (CBC) prior to starting at the university.
For more information, click here
Interview
- Conducted in the United States or via a webcam and Skype-enabled device.
Timeline
- Applicants can apply up to one year in advance of the term they plan to start
- Admissions are made on a rolling basis and applications are continued to be accepted up until all the seats available have been filled up for that term.
- Decisions are made about 3-4 weeks after the applicants interview has been conducted, given the application requirements have all been met.
- Semesters begin in January, May and September of every year.
For more information, click here
Tuition 2017-2018
- $18,950 USD/semester (Increases over time)
- $37,900 USD/year (Increases over time)
For more information click here
For information about available financial aid, please click here For information about available scholarships, please click here
