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MBBS IN USA VIA CARIBBEAN
Antigua and Barbuda. Two islands. One paradise. A wealth of incredible experiences! A favorite tourist destination accessible via direct flights from the UK, USA, and Canada. Antigua’s shoreline is washed almost exclusively by the Caribbean Sea, and is hugged by 95 miles of superb coastline. Her sister Barbuda, is surrounded by protective reefs, and features a large lagoon and Frigate Bird sanctuary. The islands are best-known for their friendly and welcoming people, pink and white-sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and the most satisfying and enjoyable climate in the world.
Antigua, the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, is about 14 miles long and 11 miles wide, encompassing 108 square miles. Its highest point is Mount Obama (1319 ft., 402 meters), formerly known as Boggy Peak, located in the southwestern corner of the island. Barbuda, a flat coral island with an area of only 68 square miles, lies approximately 30 miles due north. The nation also includes the tiny (0.6 square mile) uninhabited island of Redonda, now a nature preserve. The current population for the nation is approximately 68,000 and its capital is St. John's on Antigua.
Temperatures generally range from the mid-seventies in the winter to the mid-eighties in the summer. Annual rainfall averages only 45 inches, making it the sunniest of the Eastern Caribbean Islands, and the northeast trade winds are nearly constant, flagging only in September. Low humidity year-round.
The currency used in Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) but most shops will accept the US dollar and other currencies can be easily changed at banks and Bureaux de Change.
The currency used in Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) but most shops will accept the US dollar and other currencies can be easily changed at banks and Bureaux de Change. The EC dollar is tied to the US dollar, but you will find that exchange rates will vary depending on where you wish to change your money. The British pound is the equivalent of around 4 EC dollars.
The local banks are open between 8 am and 3 pm Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 1 pm Friday with a couple of hours opening on a Friday afternoon. Depending upon the location of the bank it may also be open on a Saturday morning.
American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine
American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine is an institution dedicated to creating future generations of physicians that serve the communities they represent. Those communities are often underrepresented in the medical field and are reflected in the diversity of our student body. Founded in 2004, AUA has accomplished more than some schools have in decades. AUA leads the way in addressing the projected physician shortage, especially in the areas of primary care, family medicine, and internal medicine. Our world-class faculty places a premium on making themselves accessible to students and creating a learning environment in which hands-on training is the norm.
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A brief look at some of AUA’s biggest achievements will give prospective applicants a boost of confidence about their decision to seriously consider AUA (AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ANTIGUA) :
• AUA is approved, recognized and accredited by the U.S.
Department of Education, the New York State Education Department, the Medical Board of California, the Florida Department of Education, and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Sciences. We are one of only three Caribbean medical schools with these distinctions.
• AUA’s first time pass rate for USMLE 97%, Step 1, the most important exam for U.S. and Caribbean medical students, is 96%.
• AUA has a growing network of 41+ hospital affiliates across the United States and Canada.
• AUA has two groundbreaking programs with Florida International University (FIU). The Clinical Clerkship Certificate program makes it possible for students to complete all their core clinical rotations hospitals affiliated with FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM), while the AUA-FIU Global MD program provides research opportunities, medical Spanish training, and focuses on the social determinants of health at home and abroad.
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MBBS in USA - Quick Highlights - 2023-2024 |
| 6.5 years MD - 4.5 Years Antigua & 2 Years US | |||||||||||
| Year | Country | Semester | Tuition Fees | Scholarship | Tuition Fees after Scholarship | Other Fees | Total | Hostel | Cost of Living | Overall Total | Total in INR |
| 1 | Antigua | Pre-Med 1 | $5,500 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $250 | $3,250 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $8,650 | Rs 622,800 |
| Pre-Med 2 | $5,500 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $250 | $3,250 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $8,650 | Rs 622,800 | ||
| 2 | Pre-Med 3 | $5,500 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $250 | $3,250 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $8,650 | Rs 622,800 | |
| Pre-Med 4 | $5,500 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $250 | $3,250 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $8,650 | Rs 622,800 | ||
| 3 | Pre-Clinical semester 1 | $22,250 | $9,500 | $12,750 | $1,350 | $14,100 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $19,500 | Rs 1,404,000 | |
| Pre-Clinical semester 2 | $22,250 | $9,500 | $12,750 | $1,350 | $14,100 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $19,500 | Rs 1,404,000 | ||
| 4 | Pre-Clinical semester 3 | $22,250 | $9,500 | $12,750 | $1,350 | $14,100 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $19,500 | Rs 1,404,000 | |
| Pre-Clinical semester 4 | $22,250 | $9,500 | $12,750 | $1,350 | $14,100 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $19,500 | Rs 1,404,000 | ||
| BSIC (Intersession) | $18,950 | $9,500 | $9,450 | $1,350 | $10,800 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $16,200 | Rs 1,166,400 | ||
| 5 | USA | Clinical Sciences 5 | $29,750 | $9,750 | $20,000 | $1,350 | $21,350 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $26,750 | Rs 1,926,000 |
| Clinical Sciences 6 | $29,750 | $9,750 | $20,000 | $1,350 | $21,350 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $26,750 | Rs 1,926,000 | ||
| 6 | Clinical Sciences 7 | $29,750 | $9,750 | $20,000 | $1,350 | $21,350 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $26,750 | Rs 1,926,000 | |
| Clinical Sciences 8 | $29,750 | $9,750 | $20,000 | $1,350 | $21,350 | $3,900 | $1,500 | $26,750 | Rs 1,926,000 | ||
| Total | $2,48,950 | $96,500 | $1,52,450 | $13,150 | $1,65,600 | $50,700 | $19,500 | $2,35,800 | Rs 16,977,600 | ||
| * Tuition and fees are subject to change | |||||
| * Approx. Living cost (food and others) per semester would be $1500 while in Antigua & USA | |||||
| * Conversion Rate 1 USD = INR 72 | |||||
| *Insurance - while in Antigua | |||||
| Health & Emergency Evacuation Premium - $1000/semester or from TATA AIG INR 38000/- Year | |||||
| Emergency Evacuation Only Premium - $155/semester |
Title IV (Federal) funding, Canadian Federal Loans, VA benefits, and scholarships are available to qualified applicants.
For students who are committed to studying medicine, passionate about serving their communities, and envision themselves responding to health care needs locally and globally, AUA is an ideal choice.
We offer 6 year MD Program at AUA. Fee structure and brochure is attached for your reference.
Links:
[1] https://www.auamed.org/about/accreditations-and-approvals/
[2] https://www.auamed.org/academics/clinical-sciences/hospital-affiliations/
[3] https://www.auamed.org/academics/clinical-sciences/fiu-hwcom/
[4] https://www.auamed.org/academics/fiu-global-health-md/
[5] https://www.auamed.org/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/
[6] https://www.auamed.org/admissions/scholarships/
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
AUA ( AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ANTIGUA )
AUA offers a U.S. based equivalent curriculum.
Title IV Funded institution and 18 scholarships available to those who qualify.
Highly advanced facilities (SIM Labs, Anatomy Lab, Clinical Skills Lab, etc.) the same ones you would find in U.S Medical schools.
Two programs in collaboration with Florida International University (FIU) the FIU-AUA Clinical Clerkship Certificate and the Global MD program.
USMLE step1 pass rate of 96% in 2023.
Graduates can practice throughout the U.S and Canada.
Offers clinical clerkships across the U.S, in Canada and Great Britain. Graduates will be eligible for licensure in the US, Canada , India and Great Britain.
Small class sizes. We maintain a 10:1 faculty to student ratio for the first semester. All lectures are capped at 80 students.
Admission Process
Registration for 35$ https://www.auamed.org/admissions/application/Proper Scanned copy of Undernoted Documents to be mailed
1. Photograph
2. Class 10th Mark sheet
3. Class 12th Mark sheet
4. Passport Copy
5. Statement Of purpose - ( 1 page word document stating “ Why you want to be a doctor and something about your family”)
6. Letter of Recommendation – 2 letters on the school official Letter head by Science Teachers about yourself.
Once all the above documents/information is submitted to us, one of our Associate Directors of Admissions will interview student for approximately 45 minutes via Skype. Final decision of student admission will be provided by the Admissions Committee of AICASA which will be communicated from my office to student.
Result will be mailed directly to student within 7 Working days.
1000$ to be submitted after the result for Booking the seat and hostel at https://commerce.cashnet.com/manipal_newstudent?cname=accepted
Fill scholarship form and mail it to us along with your Passport copy http://www.aicasa.org/scholarship/
Please find all forms and review all of the contents in the New Student Guide:
http://www.aicasa.org/newstudent
Apply for US Visa through your agent
Apply Online Antigua visa http://www.immigration.gov.ag/, and contact them directly if you have any questions.
Book return tickets to Antigua and mail it to us.
Pay the remaining Housing and College fees via wire transfer. Student will recieve proper invoice for same.
Option to apply for USMLE after studying MBBS in USA VIA CARRIBEAN
What is USMLE?
The abbreviation USMLE stands for the United States Medical Licensing Examination.
It is not just another test- it is much more…
USMLE is not just a knowledge-based exam, it is a thorough assessment of a medical graduate how well he/she can apply their skills, values, and attitudes in real-life practice for patient-centric scenarios. It is a license showcasing how a medical graduate will operate on the job, both on and off the table.
Step 1 of USMLE
Medical students can opt for Step 1 of USMLE at the end of their second year of the medical program. It is a one-day computer-based exam. USMLE is for all International Medical Graduates (IMGs), who wish to practice their medical career in the United States.
Step 1 has around 280 multiple choice questions which students have to answer in 8 hours of testing.
The USMLE Step 1 tests the basic science principles medical students have with main focus on anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, behavioral science, pathology, and physiology.
USMLE Step 2 also tests Interdisciplinary areas including immunology, genetics, and nutrition are also tested.
Step 2 of USMLE
Step 2 includes One parts:
The USMLE Step 2 CK
The 2nd Step is also a multiple-choice examination designed to test whether the medical student has the understanding and medical knowledge majorly of clinical science, which is mandatory for the provision of patient care under supervision.
There are approximately 318 multiple-choice questions which the medical student has to answer in the span of 9 hours of testing.
Step 3 of USMLE
Step 3 includes a 2-day computerized examination with about 500 multiple choice questions, along with computer-based case simulations (CCS) which evaluates medical students’ ability to assess the history and physical examination information, order diagnostic tests, selection of initial therapies, and management of the patient.
The 3rd Step majorly focuses on the management of the patient as 45-55% of questions are based on patient management. There are other topics such as history and physical, diagnostic and lab studies, diagnosis, prognosis, and pathophysiology- each consisting of about 8-12% of questions.
Benefits of USMLE:
Chance in Hospital Management- Presently, Hospital management is a fast developing sector, offering a good career scope for the students from the medical background. Students also go for Masters in Hospital Management, after MBBS from USA.
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