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==Location==
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'''Administrative Office''' <br>
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901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 700 <br>
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Coral Gables, Florida 33134 <br>
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United States of America
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'''Basic Medical Science Campus''' <br>
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1 university drive at Jordan Road <br>
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Cupecoy, St. Maarten
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.aucmed.edu/<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.aucmed.edu/<br>
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'''Phone:''' 305-446-0600<br>
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*University Campus:
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'''Phone:''' +1 (721) 545-2298 <br>
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'''Fax:''' +1 (721) 545-2440 <br>
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*Administrative Office:
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'''Phone:''' (305) 446-0600 and toll free (866) 372-2282 <br>
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'''Fax:''' (305) 444-6791 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' applicants@aucmed.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' applicants@aucmed.edu
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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'''Curriculum''' <br>
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
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**The first two years of the program are classified as medical sciences and take place at the St. Maarten campus. An overview of this curriculum can be found by clicking [http://www.aucmed.edu/academics/medical-sciences/curriculum.aspx here]
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**The following 72 weeks of the program are classified as clinical sciences and consist of clerkship rotations that can be scheduled at one or many hospitals across the United States and the United Kingdom. For more information about this portion of the MD program, please click [http://www.aucmed.edu/academics/clinical-sciences/curriculum.aspx here].
  
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'''Class Profile of September 2016''' <br>
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* Applicants came from 30 different US states and 5 different Canadian provinces
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* A variety of 56 majors were recognized among the applicants, with biology being at the top, followed by various forms of traditional science study and some applicants with notable non-science majors such as English and economics. 
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*The average age was 25; ranging from 21-49
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*The average MCAT score was 497
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*The average cGPA was 3.30 and the average science GPA was 3.12
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For more information, please click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/class-profile.aspx here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*All applicants who matriculate to the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. 
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*Required Courses:
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**Biology: 1 year including lab work
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**General chemistry: 1 year including lab work
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**Organic chemistry: 1 year including lab work
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**General physics with Lab: 1 year including lab work
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*Recommended Courses
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**Genetics
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**Cellular biology
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**Developmental biology
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**Comparative anatomy
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**Mathematics
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**Humanities
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**Social sciences
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/apply-to-auc/admissions-requirements.aspx here]
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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====GPA====
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*Degree: Minimum of 90 semester credits of college level courses; baccalaureate degree preferred but not required
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*The university will look at both the overall GPA of all courses completed at the post-secondary institutions as well as the cGPA of the prerequisite courses.
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*Required Courses
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*Average accepted Overall score 2016: 3.30
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**Biology (6 credits)
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*Average accepted Science score 2016: 3.12
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**General chemistry (6 credits)
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/apply-to-auc/admissions-requirements.aspx here]
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**Organic chemistry (6 credits)
 
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**General physics (6 credits)
 
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**English (6 credits)
 
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here]
 
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*Required
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*All applicants must take the MCAT and submit their scores to the university
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*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application
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*MCAT must have been written with five years of application
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here]
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*Average MCAT 2016: 26 (old format) / 497 (new format)
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/apply-to-auc/admissions-requirements.aspx here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Recent photo (2" x 2")
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*Completed application; available [https://my.aucmed.edu/admission/apply-now here]
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*A brief personal essay regarding an applicant's medical career expectations typed on one letter-sized page (8½ x 11). In concise terms, applicants should summarize the development of their interest in medicine, their goals in pursuing a medical career, and personal attributes that qualify them to be a physician. They must also briefly describe the skills and values they believe a physician should possess in order to practice medicine in the 21st century. Lastly, they must summarize how their experiences to date demonstrate an acquisition and possession of those skills and values. Essays should be limited to 750 words.
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*A non-refundable $100 USD application fee payable to AUC
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*A chronological listing of educational, employment history, and volunteer experience since graduation from high school typed on one letter-sized page (8½ x 11).
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*Personal statement (one 8.5x11 page, typed, 750 words max)
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*2 letters from individual science professors who have taught the applicant. Additional letters of recommendation from professors or employers with details of previous medical experience will be accepted to further support the applicant’s candidacy to medical school. These letters must appear on original letterhead stationery and be directly sent from the individual offering the recommendation.
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**Essay should touch on why applicant wants to pursue medicine, what qualities would make them a good physician, the applicant's goals, their capacity to succeed at the AUC, etc.
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*Chronological list of education/work experience/extra-curriculars since graduation from high school
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*Letters of Recommendations
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**Official letters form a Pre-Medical Advisory Committee are preferable
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**At least one must be from science professors who have taught the applicant; another must be a professional letter
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**Additional references may be submitted.
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**Letters must be on letterhead stationary and send directly from the writer
 
*Official transcripts
 
*Official transcripts
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*MCAT scores (sent directly from the testing agency)
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**The applicant must send these directly from the registrars of the applicants previous institutions of study in official sealed envelopes)
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For more information, click [https://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/application-procedure.html here]
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*MCAT scores
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**The applicant must request that their official MCAT scores are sent directly from the testing agency to the AUC's administration office.
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==Interview==
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/applying-to-auc/application-procedure/ here]
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*May be requested at the discretion of the Admissions Committee
 
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==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*No deadline to apply due to its rolling admissions policy
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*No specific deadline as applicants are enrolled based upon a rolling admission.
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*Advised to apply 4-5 months prior to term of matriculation
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*Semesters begin in January, May and September
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**Applicants may apply up to one year in advance of their desired semester.
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**Applicants are advised to apply 4-5 months prior to term to which they are seeking admission
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/apply-to-auc/three-start-dates.aspx here]
  
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
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*First year tuition - $ 26 400
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*Basic Medical Semesters
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/tuition-fees.html here]<br>
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**Semesters 1-5:
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For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/financial-aid.html here]
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***Tuition: USD$ 20,960/semester
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***Total Cost (tuition plus additional fees): USD$ 26,204
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*Clinical Semesters
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**Semesters 6-9:
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***Tuition: USD$ 23,450/semester
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***Total Cost: USD$ 24,695
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**Semester 9.5:
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***Tuition: USD$ 11,725
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***Total Cost: USD$ 12,970
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/financial-information/tuition-and-fees.aspx here]<br>
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For information on admission scholarships and financial aid available, please click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/financial-information/financial-aid.aspx here]
  
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Location

Administrative Office
901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 700
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
United States of America

Basic Medical Science Campus
1 university drive at Jordan Road
Cupecoy, St. Maarten

Contacts

Website: http://www.aucmed.edu/

  • University Campus:

Phone: +1 (721) 545-2298
Fax: +1 (721) 545-2440

  • Administrative Office:

Phone: (305) 446-0600 and toll free (866) 372-2282
Fax: (305) 444-6791
Admissions e-mail: applicants@aucmed.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 4 years in length
    • The first two years of the program are classified as medical sciences and take place at the St. Maarten campus. An overview of this curriculum can be found by clicking here
    • The following 72 weeks of the program are classified as clinical sciences and consist of clerkship rotations that can be scheduled at one or many hospitals across the United States and the United Kingdom. For more information about this portion of the MD program, please click here.

Class Profile of September 2016

  • Applicants came from 30 different US states and 5 different Canadian provinces
  • A variety of 56 majors were recognized among the applicants, with biology being at the top, followed by various forms of traditional science study and some applicants with notable non-science majors such as English and economics.
  • The average age was 25; ranging from 21-49
  • The average MCAT score was 497
  • The average cGPA was 3.30 and the average science GPA was 3.12

For more information, please click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • All applicants who matriculate to the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.
  • Required Courses:
    • Biology: 1 year including lab work
    • General chemistry: 1 year including lab work
    • Organic chemistry: 1 year including lab work
    • General physics with Lab: 1 year including lab work
  • Recommended Courses
    • Genetics
    • Cellular biology
    • Developmental biology
    • Comparative anatomy
    • Mathematics
    • Humanities
    • Social sciences

For more information, click here

GPA

  • The university will look at both the overall GPA of all courses completed at the post-secondary institutions as well as the cGPA of the prerequisite courses.
  • Average accepted Overall score 2016: 3.30
  • Average accepted Science score 2016: 3.12

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • All applicants must take the MCAT and submit their scores to the university
  • MCAT must have been written with five years of application
  • Average MCAT 2016: 26 (old format) / 497 (new format)

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Completed application; available here
  • A non-refundable $100 USD application fee payable to AUC
  • Personal statement (one 8.5x11 page, typed, 750 words max)
    • Essay should touch on why applicant wants to pursue medicine, what qualities would make them a good physician, the applicant's goals, their capacity to succeed at the AUC, etc.
  • Chronological list of education/work experience/extra-curriculars since graduation from high school
  • Letters of Recommendations
    • Official letters form a Pre-Medical Advisory Committee are preferable
    • At least one must be from science professors who have taught the applicant; another must be a professional letter
    • Additional references may be submitted.
    • Letters must be on letterhead stationary and send directly from the writer
  • Official transcripts
    • The applicant must send these directly from the registrars of the applicants previous institutions of study in official sealed envelopes)
  • MCAT scores
    • The applicant must request that their official MCAT scores are sent directly from the testing agency to the AUC's administration office.

For more information, click here

Timeline

  • No specific deadline as applicants are enrolled based upon a rolling admission.
  • Semesters begin in January, May and September
    • Applicants may apply up to one year in advance of their desired semester.
    • Applicants are advised to apply 4-5 months prior to term to which they are seeking admission

For more information, click here

Tuition 2017-2018

  • Basic Medical Semesters
    • Semesters 1-5:
      • Tuition: USD$ 20,960/semester
      • Total Cost (tuition plus additional fees): USD$ 26,204
  • Clinical Semesters
    • Semesters 6-9:
      • Tuition: USD$ 23,450/semester
      • Total Cost: USD$ 24,695
    • Semester 9.5:
      • Tuition: USD$ 11,725
      • Total Cost: USD$ 12,970

For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships and financial aid available, please click here

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