Your MD Begins in Antigua. Your Clinical Training Spans the U.S., UK, and Beyond.
Students complete two years of Basic Sciences in Antigua followed by two years of clinical training in affiliated teaching hospitals across the United States, United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, and other international sites. The program is designed to prepare students for international licensing examinations including the USMLE, PLAB, and MCCQE, supporting pathways to residency and practice in multiple jurisdictions.4-Year MD Pathway: Antigua Years 1–2 → Clinical Training Years 3–4 → Residency
Program Overview
The UHSA Doctor of Medicine (MD) program follows a U.S.-modeled medical curriculum delivered entirely in English and designed for students entering with a bachelor’s degree.
Program structure
Two years of Basic Sciences completed on campus in Antigua
Two years of Clinical Sciences in affiliated teaching hospitals
Preparation for USMLE, PLAB, and MCCQE examinations
Small class sizes with instruction from experienced M.D. and Ph.D. faculty
This structure allows students to build a strong scientific foundation while progressing into hands-on clinical training in diverse healthcare environments.
Basic Sciences - Year One and Two
The first two years of the UHSA MD program are completed on campus in Antigua and focus on the foundational medical sciences using a U.S.-modeled curriculum. During this time, students develop the scientific knowledge and early clinical exposure necessary for success on licensing examinations and in clinical training.
Term I - Year One
- Human Engineering I:
- Clinical Anatomy and Imaging
- Embryology and Histology
- Cell Biology
- 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 in Antigua, students progress to Years Three and Four for full-time clinical training in UHSA-affiliated teaching hospitals. During this period, students complete 78 weeks of core and elective clinical rotations under the supervision of attending physicians.
Core Rotations - 48 Weeks (Term I- II)
Students complete required 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 (Term III- IV)
Students select electives based on their interests and career goals from a wide range of specialties.
- 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
UHSA students have the option to pursue an additional online degree through a partnership with Walden University while completing the MD program. This opportunity allows interested students to expand their academic credentials in areas such as Public Health, Health Sciences, Business, and Public Policy.
Learn more about this option on the Walden partnership page.
Hospital Affiliations
Affiliated Hospitals And Clinical Centers
UHSA students complete clinical training in affiliated teaching hospitals across multiple countries and healthcare systems.
Antigua & Barbuda
- Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre
Canada
- Labrador-Grenfell Health
Ghana
- 37 Military Hospital
Nigeria
- Babcock University Teaching Hospital
- DIFF Medical Centre
- Garki Hospital Abuja
Zambia
- Medland Hospital
- University Teaching Hospital
United Kingdom
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
- North London NHS Foundation Trust
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- 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
Path to Graduation
Path to Graduation
- Complete all required Basic Sciences and Clinical Training
- Pass USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK
- Pass USMLE Step 2 CK
- Submit an Application for Graduation
Puerto Rico Track
- Complete all required Basic Sciences and Clinical Training
- Pass the Comprehensive Basic Sciences Exam (CBSE)
- Pass the Comprehensive Clinical Sciences Exam (CCSE)
- Submit an Application for Graduation
