CURRICULUM:

• Two semester academic-year, US-modeled Basic Sciences medical education
• Clinical experience integrated into the Basic Sciences semesters
• Lecture breakout sessions, problem-based learning and classroom-integrated teaching technology, allowing for a personalized learning experience
• Courses taught by experienced MDs, PhDs, and other notable healthcare professionals
• Educational Enhancement Department (EED) designed to bolster study skills and facilitate learning within small groups
• Integrated Basic Science Review Course (IBSRC) program, bridging students from the Basic Sciences to U.S. hospital settings, reinforcing basic science content and preparing students to achieve exceptional USMLE Step 1 scores
• Multiple clinical settings providing core and elective clerkships in some of the finest teaching hospitals in the United States
• Unique relationship with India’s Manipal University, specifically Kasturba Medical College

OPPORTUNITY:

• AUA College of Medicine has been approved by the New York State Education Department and recognized by the Medical Board of California*, allowing students to obtain residency positions and secure clinical clerkships in those states
• College of Medicine graduates are eligible for:
          • ECFMG Certification
          • National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Placement
          • Medical licensure in the U.S., Canada and Antigua
• MPH, MHS and MBA programs through affiliated schools offer career advancement opportunities and Title IV funding for qualified students enrolled in those programs
• Early hospital-integrated patient exposure at Mount St. John’s Medical Centre, one of the most modern hospitals in the Caribbean

CAMPUS:

• AUA’s campus facilities feature high-speed wireless internet access, Web-based learning resources including Blackboard Learn™, interactive classrooms and lecture capture
• One of the most extensive simulation labs in North America
• The four hundred seat Health Sciences Library comprises extensive medical collections, small group study rooms, a computer lab and 24-hour-a-day accessibility
• Extensive and modern recreational facilities
• A diverse student body drawn from multicultural backgrounds

ENVIRONMENT:

• The tranquil environment of Antigua allows students to focus when they need to, unwind when they can
• Modern supermarkets, a variety of restaurants, a multiplex cinema and other conveniences are located close to campus
• Frequent flights are available to and from the U.S. and Canada
• Recreational opportunities include sailing, hiking, riding or diving; the nearby capital city of St. John’s offers museums, colonial sites, music and festivals

*Students must complete their Basic Sciences studies at the AUA Campus in Antigua or if transferring from another institution to AUA, that university must be recognized by the Medical Board of California in order to be eligible for clinical rotations, residency placements and medical licensure in the State of California.

Important note: AUA students who matriculate into the Basic Sciences studies at the Kasturba Medical College International Center (KMCIC) are eligible to participate at all other sites available to AUA studentsfor all clinical rotations, residency placements and medical licensure EXCEPT in the State of California.