Medical School Abroad for Canadian Students

AUC's MD Program Is Designed for Global Citizens, Community Doctors, and Everything in Between.

Canadian Medical School Applications

AUC’s global footprint allows eligible Canadian medical students abroad to begin their journey to become a physician on our campus in Sint Maarten or in the U.K through our partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

3 Start Dates

AUC operates under a rolling admissions policy. This means we offer three start dates—September, January, and May. This gives you the freedom to start medical school when it's right for you.

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Why Canadian Students Should Apply to AUC

Our internationally recognized program offers a rigorous education model taught by expert faculty, designed to develop an in-depth understanding of different healthcare systems and patient populations which makes it one of the esteemed options for medical schools abroad for Canadian students. Grounded in authentic clinical case-based teaching, AUC’s curriculum embodies a spiral learning approach (study, learn, apply, then repeat), which offers a deeper understanding of content and practice—and mimics how our students will ultimately engage with patients as physicians.

Sint Maarten Campus

Preston, U.K. Site

96%

Residency Attainment Rate for Canadians¹

Residency Placement

84%

USMLE 1st-time pass Rate

For Step 1 from 2019-2023²

USMLE Preparation

¹First-time residency attainment rate is the percent of students attaining a 2024-25 residency position out of all graduates or expected graduates in 2023-24 who were active applicants in the 2024 NRMP match or who attained a residency position outside the NRMP match. residency placements by 2021.

²First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was in 2019-2023. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam students must successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum.

1 MD Program, 2 Tracks

AUC’s global footprint allows eligible Canadian medical students abroad to begin their journey to become a physician on our campus in Sint Maarten or in the United Kingdom through our partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

St. Maarten Campus

Preston, UK Site

Study at Our Beautiful St. Maarten Campus

AUC School of Medicine students complete their first two years of academic study in St. Maarten and are provided with a modern learning environment equipped with powerful technological and academic resources.

1 University Drive at Jordan Road Cupecoy, St Maarten

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Study at Our Beautiful UK Preston

AUC School of Medicine's UK-Track medical degree program provides an opportunity for non-US citizen students to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree through study in the United Kingdom.

UCLan, Vernon Building Room 64, Sizer Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1JQ

Study in the UK

Nearly 10% of AUC’s student body is made up of Canadian students. Applicants can upload their OMSAS application to apply to AUC.

444

MD Graduates from Canada

$80K

USD Scholarships awarded to qualified Applicants who are Canadian citizens*

84%

Five-year cumulative first-time pass rate for the USMLE Step 1 Exam from 2019-2023**

9.33%

of our student body is Canadian

* Dual citizens are not eligible. Available to those who apply & qualify.

** First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was in 2019-2023. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam students must successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum.

Program Entry and Admissions Requirements

Our MD program is open to qualified candidates with a first degree, minimum Bachelor’s or equivalent, in any discipline (science-focused study preferable but not mandatory), from an accredited university.

Medical Scholarship for Canadian Citizens

This $80,000 scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants who are Canadian citizens. Dual citizens are not eligible.

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Medical School Prerequisites

Biology: 1 year (8 credit hours)
General Chemistry: 1 year (8 credit hours)
Organic Chemistry†: 1 year (8 credit hours)
General Physics*: 1 semester (4 credit hours)

All course include laboratory

* Statistics or Calculus can be substituted for Physics.

† Biochemistry can be used to substitute for Organic Chemistry.

Medical Admissions Test

AUC requires scores for the Medical College Admission Test^_® (MCAT^®) to be submitted by all U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents prior to the interview.
Non-U.S. applicants are not required to submit MCAT scores and are encouraged to sit for the medical admissions exam available in their country of study. Waiver of a medical admissions exam is managed on an individual basis and at the sole discretion of the AUC Admissions Committee.

Please note that AUC will not consider MCAT, UCAT, and NEET scores that are more than five years old. For the GAMSAT, only scores that are less than two years old will be considered.

English Requirement

Required for non-native English speakers, or applicants who graduated from institutions in which the education is not delivered in English, or as requested by the Admissions Committee if deemed necessary to assess success at AUC School of Medicine. One of two exams may be taken:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): AUC School of Medicine recommends scores equivalent to 6.0 in all areas.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): AUC School of Medicine recommends an overall score of 75

Educational and Employment History

CV or Resume A chronological history of your educational, employment, and volunteer experience.

Transcripts

Official transcripts from all schools attended. Notarized copies of the original transcripts may be directed to AUC School of Medicine when official transcripts are not readily available. However, official transcripts must follow the notarized copies prior to matriculation.

Supporting Documents

Personal Statement of no longer than 750 words.
Letters of Recommendation: A minimum of one letter from an individual academic professor who taught you (science preferred, but not required), and one professional letter. Two academic letters can be submitted if a professional letter cannot be obtained.

AUC’s clinical curriculum is comprised of 80 weeks of clinical rotations that include 42 weeks of core clerkships and 38 weeks of electives. Core clerkships are completed at affiliated clinical sites in the United States and/or United Kingdom. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in elective rotations at various sites during your 4th year at AUC. Canada, the United States and other international locations have sites in which these rotations can be completed.

Canadian Student Scholarships and Financial Aid

AUC School of Medicine is a reputable Caribbean medical school for Canadian students and is committed to providing medical students with information to help them fund their education through student loan programs and medical school financial aid.

Canada Financial Planning Guide

Federal & Provincial Student Aid Program

AUC School of Medicine is approved by the Canadian Ministry of Education, providing most students the ability to receive Canadian Federal loans, Provincial loans and Federal grants.

Lines of Credit

Graduate students may obtain financing for education through student lines of credit offered by Canadian chartered banks. Student lines of credit are designed to accommodate the special needs of postsecondary students.

Scholarships

Students may qualify for thousands of dollars worth of scholarships, including up to $80,000 USD for AUC School of Medicine’s Canadian Scholarship*. AUC is a Caribbean medical school that is Canadian friendly and automatically awards qualified applicants who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or those who hold dual U.S.-Canadian citizenship. This scholarship will be awarded to qualified applicants during the enrollment process, after submission of a completed application to AUC School of Medicine.

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*For those who apply and qualify. The Canadian Scholarship is a one-time award, distributed across semesters 1-10. Current award amount applies to incoming students beginning January 2021 onward. Previous Canadian Scholarship recipients should refer to their original award letter for award amounts.

If you have any other questions or concerns regarding your funding options, please reach out to:

Office of Student Finance Phone: 732-509-9027 | Email: finaid@aucmed.edu

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