Mymedschool ID
MD.KN.007
FAIMER ID
F0002044
School Type
Private
Year Instruction Began
2008
Operational Status
Currently Operational
Alternate names
N/A
Academic Affiliation
Private
School Website
Additional information
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Additional information
Qualification Title
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Curriculum Duration
4 years
Language of Instruction
English
Foreign Students
Accepted
Prerequisite Education
Admission follows completion of an undergraduate degree.
Gender
Both genders accepted
Accredited by
–
ECFMG & Canada Exams
Yes
Basic sciences courses
Exam courses
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USMLE Step 1 Self Assessment
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MRCP Part 1 Review
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UKMLA: PLAB Part 1 Review
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MRCP Part 1 Self-Assessment
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UKMLA: PLAB Part 1 Self Assessment Quiz
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USMLE Step 1 Review Series
University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS), St. Kitts
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Location: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
School Type: Private
Year Instruction Started: 2008
Operational Status: Currently operational
The University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) is a private Caribbean medical school located in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Since beginning instruction in 2008, UMHS has offered a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program designed primarily for international students seeking global medical careers.
Admission Process
UMHS admits students who have completed an undergraduate degree and meet the academic and language requirements.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree is required
- Foreign students admitted
- Both men and women are admitted
- English language of instruction
- Academic transcripts, personal statement, and references
- Entrance exam required
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 1218, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Email: admissions@umhs-sk.net
- Website: In English
Course and Curriculum
- Degree Awarded: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Curriculum Duration: 4 years
- Year Instruction Began: 2008
- Language of Instruction: English
Pre-Clinical Phase
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Phase
Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, and electives
The curriculum is structured to prepare students for international licensing examinations, including the USMLE, and postgraduate residency training.
Prospects After Graduation
Graduates of UMHS are eligible for:
- ECFMG Certification (USA) for graduation years 2008–present, subject to requirements
- Medical licensure pathways in Canada, where the degree is acceptable to provincial and territorial medical regulatory authorities
- Residency training and medical practice in multiple international jurisdictions
- Careers in clinical medicine, public health, research, and medical education
Accreditation and Recognition
The UMHS M.D. program has been reviewed by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), Ireland, and was most recently granted Accredited status on 30 November 2024.
- ACCM is recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
- Accreditation status may be updated; prospective students should verify directly with the accrediting body
Life as a Doctor in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Medical education in Saint Kitts and Nevis offers:
- Training in an English-speaking healthcare environment
- Exposure to diverse patient populations
- Experience within a small-island healthcare system
- A balanced Caribbean lifestyle alongside rigorous academic training
