Basic Science and Clinical Science Program

The curriculum in this University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) program is modeled after top U.S. and Canadian institutions, providing an education that prepares students for licensing exams and residency placements. The curriculum, combined with intensive test preparation and support from experienced faculty, helps ensure student success.

The Basic Science Program (Semesters 1-4) on the St. Kitts campus covers biomedical sciences, including anatomy, histology, physiology, and genetics, while introducing clinical skills like history taking and physical exams.

The Clinical Science Program (Semesters 5-10) focuses on specialized medical skills and practical experience. Students begin clinical coursework in Maine and then complete core rotations at 20+ affiliated teaching hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. After passing the USMLE Step 1 exam, students continue with 48 weeks of core rotations and 30 weeks of elective rotations.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum of three years of undergraduate study (90 semester credits).
• One-year prerequisite courses including inorganic or general chemistry (with labs), organic chemistry (with labs), general biology or zoology (with labs), physics (with b) and English; as well as one-semester courses physics (with lab) and calculus or statistics (one semester).
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Canadian students are not required to submit MCAT stores, but it is recommended to still do so. (However, any MCAT attempts must be reported.)

What You’ll Learn

• Gross and Developmental Anatomy.
• Cell and Molecular Biology.
• Histology.
• Physical diagnosis.
• Biochemistry.
• Genetics.
• Physiology.
• Epidemiology and evidence-based medicine.
• Immunology.