AUC School of Medicine: Study Medicine at the American University of the Caribbean in St. Maarten
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine · St. Maarten
AUC School of Medicine in St. Maarten: the American University of the Caribbean has trained doctors for the US since 1978 – an English-taught four-year MD built around the USMLE, with clinical rotations in the USA and the UK.
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Programmes
Medicine
Tuition fees
on request
Duration
4 years (MD)
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Application through Medschool Experts
Intake
January, May, September
Recognition
Primarily oriented toward USMLE licensing (USA/Canada). We advise you on the requirements of your target country.
Living costs
Varies – contact us for details
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) was founded in 1978 and is one of the oldest medical schools in the Caribbean. More than 7,500 doctors have graduated from AUC. Like Ross University, AUC is part of Adtalem Global Education. The basic science campus is in Cupecoy, St. Maarten, and the clinical years take place at affiliated teaching hospitals in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Accreditation of AUC School of Medicine
Is AUC School of Medicine accredited? Yes. AUC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), the accreditor used by Sint Maarten. ACCM is recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) – the basis for the ECFMG's Recognized Accreditation Policy, under which graduates of programs accredited by a WFME-recognized agency are eligible for ECFMG certification and the USMLE.
- Founded: 1978
- Graduates: more than 7,500
- Accreditation: ACCM
- Program: Doctor of Medicine (MD), 4 years
- Intakes: January, May, September
- Requirement: strong academic background in the sciences. Check in a free study consultation whether you meet the requirements for a placement through Medschool Experts.
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Medicine (MD): four years. Basic sciences on the campus in St. Maarten, followed by clinical rotations at affiliated teaching hospitals in the USA and the UK. Graduates are eligible to sit the USMLE and apply for North American residency programs.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The MD program runs four years. The first two years cover the basic medical sciences on the campus in St. Maarten. USMLE Step 1 is taken after this phase. The clinical years follow at affiliated teaching hospitals in the United States and the United Kingdom, with core rotations in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry and family medicine, and Step 2 CK during this phase.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
AUC requires a strong academic background in the sciences. When applying through Medschool Experts, we guide you through all requirements and help you put together the strongest possible application. Get in touch to find out whether AUC fits your goals, and book a free study consultation.
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Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Tuition fees are available on request – contact us for a current fee schedule. AUC is approved for US federal student loans, which makes financing considerably easier for American citizens. Budget additionally for the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel and accommodation in St. Maarten. We go through realistic figures with you in a free consultation.
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The city as a place to study medicine
St. Maarten is a small island shared by the Netherlands and France. The AUC campus lies in Cupecoy on the Dutch side, close to beaches and with good flight connections to the US East Coast. English is spoken everywhere, and the student community is international and closely knit. Students value the mix of a demanding curriculum and island life during the basic science years.
- Campus: Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
- Language of instruction: English
- Clinical rotations: USA and UK
- Primary licensing target: USMLE (USA/Canada)
- Entry: Visa requirements vary by nationality
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
Is AUC School of Medicine accredited?
Yes. AUC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), the accreditor used by Sint Maarten. ACCM is recognized by the WFME, and the US NCFMEA has found its standards comparable to those of US medical schools. AUC graduates are eligible for ECFMG certification and the USMLE.
Where is the AUC campus?
The basic science campus is in Cupecoy on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. Clinical rotations take place at affiliated teaching hospitals in the United States and the United Kingdom.
When can I start at AUC?
AUC has three intakes a year, in January, May and September.
Where do AUC graduates match?
AUC graduates match every year into US residencies, above all in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics and psychiatry. Our analysis of the AUC match list 2026 shows the details.
How do I apply through Medschool Experts?
We check your profile in a free consultation, compare AUC with the other Caribbean medical schools and handle the complete application.
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