Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program - Become a Physician
Program Overview
The four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and follows a U.S.-modeled medical curriculum.
By seamlessly integrating the basic and clinical sciences, the MD program prepares students to become well-rounded physicians ready to practice in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and globally.
Conducted entirely in English, the MD program aims to build a robust knowledge base essential for medical licensing exams, clinical science years, and post-graduate program preparation.
Our small class sizes and exceptional faculty—all holding either an M.D. or Ph.D. in their teaching field—ensure a comprehensive education. The first two years focus on completing the Basic Sciences on our Antigua campus, while the final two years are dedicated to Clinical Sciences at our affiliate teaching hospitals.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program
Basic Sciences - Year One and Two
The Basic Sciences take place in Antigua at our 50-acre campus and focus 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:
- Behavior 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
Clinical Sciences - Year 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 (Term I- II)
- 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 (Term III- IV)
- 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
Expand your education by pursuing a second degree
Pursuing a second degree while earning your M.D. at UHSA can be highly advantageous based on your interests and long-term career goals. We believe obtaining two advanced degrees enhances your credentials, making you a more competitive candidate for residency in today’s marketplace.
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 an array of degree programs in areas of study such as Business and Management, Public Health and Health Sciences, Public Policy and Administration, and more.
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
Hospital Affiliations
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
- Mount St. John’s Medical Centre
Canada
- Labrador-Grenfell Health
Nigeria
- DIFF Medical Centre
Zambia
- Medland Hospital
- University Teaching Hospital
United Kingdom
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Sheepcot Medical Centre
- Queen Mary University London*
*Elective placements at Queen Mary University of London are available to final-year medical students, except those required to complete an elective during the break between their penultimate and final years.
USA
Colorado
- Advent Health Avista
- Advent Health Castle Rock
- Advent Health Littleton
- Advent Health Parker
- Advent Health Porter
Illinois
- Harrisburg Medical Center
- Southern Illinois Hospital Services
- Southern Illinois Medical Services
Puerto Rico
- Bayamon Medical Center
- Costa Salud Community Health Center
- Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
- Hospital Metropolitano – Guaynabo
- Hospital Metropolitano de la Montaña
- 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 Juan Municipal Hospital
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Graduation Requirements
- 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.
- Refer to the student manual for any updates or amendments.
