Program A is a traditional medical program which consists of Basic Sciences studies and clinical work leading to the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. The Basic Sciences portion of the program consists of 5 trimesters (20 months) while the clinical portion of the program consists of 78 weeks (approximately 20 months).

1st through 4th Trimester

The first 4 trimesters of the Basic Sciences segment is conducted in Antigua. Beginning in the 1st trimester, students are exposed to patients care at the hospital and various health clinics within Antigua.

5th Trimester

During the 5th Trimester students are required to take comprehensive review courses in preparation for the USMLE.  Students are further required to take introduction to clinical medicine which is a multidisciplinary course to prepare students for the 6th Trimester.

6th through 10th Trimester

The 6th-10th trimesters are dedicated to completing clinical rotations. Students spend 48 weeks in the core clinical rotations and 30 weeks completing electives.

The University uses formal classes on campus in Antigua to execute the curriculum.  Instruction at the medical school is given in English.