At UHSA’s School of Medicine, students undergo a thorough curriculum that equips them for the future. The program entails on-campus completion of the basic sciences in Antigua, while the clinical sciences are taught in affiliated teaching hospitals.
Doctor of Medicine Program - Become a Physician
- Program Overview
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Curriculum
- Second Degree Options
- Hospital Affiliations
- Graduation Requirements
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
Designed for those with a bachelor’s degree, the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is completed within four years. The first six terms of the program are dedicated to completing the Basic Sciences, followed by a Review of the Basic Sciences.
The final four terms of the program are spent completing the Clinical Sciences at our affiliate teaching hospitals. Our MD program is based on the curriculum standards of U.S. medical schools by fully integrating the basic sciences and clinical sciences throughout the entire MD program.
Second Degree Options
Walden University, a regionally accredited US-based online university, offers UHSA students program options and a 25% tuition reduction for their second degree. The concurrent enrollment model allows them to pursue a second degree online while completing the UHSA MD program, enhancing their academic credentials and professional perspectives.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Curriculum - Four Years
Basic Sciences - Years One and Two
The Basic Sciences, which takes place in Antigua at our 50-acre campus, focuses on the medical sciences using our United States-modeled medical school curriculum. Students build a medical knowledge base that will serve them throughout their medical careers. Our Basic Sciences faculty are highly credentialed and recruited primarily from the United States.
Term I - Year One
Human Engineering I:
Clinical Anatomy and Imaging
Embryology
Cell Biology
Histology
The Practice of Medicine I:
Clinical Observership (Primary Care)
The Physician and Society:
Medical History and Professionalism
Term II - Year One
Human Engineering II:
Biochemistry
Physiology
Medical Genetics
The Practice of Medicine II:
Clinical Observership (Primary Care)
Perspectives of the Mind:
Behaviour and Health
Term III - Year One
Human Engineering III:
Neuroscience
Medical Microbiology and Immunology
The Practice of Medicine III:
Clinical Observership (Primary Care)
Healthy Communities:
Wellness and Prevention
Term IV - Year Two
Disruption, Repair, and Care I:
Pathology
Pharmacology
The Practice of Medicine IV:
Clinical Observership (Internal Medicine Wards)
The Physician as a Scientist:
Enquiry and Evidence-based Medicine
Term V - Year Two
Disruption, Repair, and Care II:
Pathology
Pharmacology
The Practice of Medicine V:
Clinical Observership (Internal Medicine Wards)
The Medical Ethos:
Intersections of Medicine, Law, and Ethics
TERM VI - Year Two
Basic Sciences Comprehensive Review (Kaplan Review) – Seven weeks online
Clinical Sciences - Years Three and Four
After completing the basic sciences curriculum, students move on to years three and four to complete clinical rotations in the United States or Canada at UHSA-affiliated teaching hospitals. The clinical curriculum consists of 78 weeks of core and elective clinical clerkships.
Students receive personalized guidance from the clinical faculty and develop the skills and knowledge essential for graduate medical education. Training includes interviewing and examining patients, interpreting laboratory results, performing certain procedures, and communicating with patients, families, and the health care team.
The clinical department schedules rotations for students.
Core Rotations - 48 Weeks
Third-year medical students are required to complete core rotations in the following areas:
Family Practice – 6 weeks
Internal Medicine – 12 weeks
Obstetrics and Gynecology – 6 weeks
Pediatrics – 6 weeks
Psychiatry – 6 weeks
Surgery – 12 weeks
Elective Rotations - 30 Weeks
Fourth-year medical students must complete 30 weeks of elective clerkships. Students choose their clerkships based on their interests and goals. Elective clerkships can be in any of the below categories and can be no less than two weeks and no more than four weeks.
Allergy and Immunology
Orthopedic Surgery
Anesthesiology
Otolaryngology
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Pathology
Dermatology
Pediatrics
Emergency Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Family Practice
Plastic Surgery
Internal Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Medical Genetics
Psychiatry
Neurological Surgery
Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Thoracic Surgery
Ophthalmology
Second Degree Options
Walden University, a regionally accredited online university based in the U.S., offers an array of program options to UHSA students. Walden also provides UHSA students a 25 percent reduction in tuition for their second degree.
Walden’s programs can help students develop the critical and creative thinking skills needed to succeed in healthcare. Students can choose from bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral-level degree programs in areas of study such as Business and Management, Public Health and Health Sciences, Public Policy, and Administration.
Walden University has an established track record of concurrent enrollment success with dedicated support to allow students to succeed. The concurrent enrollment model provides the structure to master time management.
For more information, visit the Walden partnership page or contact:
Walden University
Direct number: 443-627-7292
Email address: medstudents@waldenu.edu
Affiliated Hospitals And Clinical Centers
We are continuously offering students more options. The Clinical Sciences Department at UHSA manages hospital placements for students.
Students completing elective clerkships have additional hospital options and should contact the Clinical Sciences department.
Antigua & Barbuda Affiliated Hospitals
Belmont Health Care Center – Belmont Clinic
Crossroads Centre Antigua
Mount St. John’s Medical Centre
Canadian Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Centers
Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority
- Operates 22 facilities, including three hospitals, three community health centers, 14 community clinics, and two long-term care facilities.
Canadian Elective Sites
Dalhousie University – Faculty of Medicine
McGill University – Faculty of Medicine
McMaster University – Faculty of Health Sciences
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
University of Manitoba – Faculty of Medicine
University of Ottawa – Faculty of Medicine
University of Toronto – Faculty of Medicine
University of Western Ontario – Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Nigeria Affiliated Hospitals
Babcock University Teaching Hospital
US Affiliated Hospitals and Clinical Centers
Illinois
Community First Medical Center – Chicago
Loretto Hospital – Chicago
Oak Park Urgent Care Center – Oak Park
Weiss Memorial Hospital – Chicago
Puerto Rico
Bayamon Medical Center
Costa Salud Community Health Center
El Buen Samaritano Hospital
Hospital Metropolitano de la Montaña
Hospital Metropolitano – Guaynabo
Hospital Pavía – Hato Rey
Hospital Pavía – Santurce
Hospital Perea – Mayagüez
Hospital Psiquiátrico Metropolitano
Manati Medical Center
Metro Pavia Health System/Perea Hospital
Neo Med Center
Puerto Rico Women’s and Children’s Hospital Bayamon
San Carlos Borromeo Hospital
San Juan Capestrano System
San Juan Municipal Hospital
Students must meet the following requirements to graduate from UHSA:
- Complete all required Basic and Clinical Science courses
- Receive a passing score on USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 CK
- Complete the Application for Graduation and pay the associated graduation fee
Diplomas will not be released unless all outstanding balances, administrative documents, clinical evaluations, and scores from the USMLE Steps have been received and cleared by the Registrar.