Program Overview

Introduction to the American University of Antigua

The American University of Antigua (AUA) is a small Caribbean medical school located on the island of Antigua. It graduates approximately 250 students from its M.D. program each year. The program of study involves 18 months of study on the Island of Antigua, followed by two years of rotation in U.S. hospitals. AUA works hard to prepare its students for the USMLE exams, resulting in an excellent first-time pass rate. AUA has a relationship with Manipal University, which ranks as one of India's top universities.

Programs Offered

AUA offers two program arrangements: a 3+4 program and a standard program.

• In the 3+4 program, students spend 3 years at SUNY Plattsburgh and then matriculate into the medical school.
  • After the first year of classes at AUA, 20 credits will transfer back to complete the bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh.
  • Students will then finish their medical degree with AUA.
• In the standard program, students are guaranteed admission after completing an approved degree, provided they maintain a 3.25 GPA, receive good recommendations, and give a successful interview.

3+4 Admission Requirements

AUA will consider for conditional acceptance into the first year of instruction all students who have successfully completed the pre-professional phase of the program at SUNY Plattsburgh, provided the following conditions have been met:

• The satisfactory completion of the entire pre-professional curriculum with a minimum GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 system) with a minimum science GPA of 3.25 (also on a 4.0 system).
• All science courses in the pre-professional curriculum must have been completed within the past 5 years of application to the program.
• The MCAT must be taken for admission; however, in accordance with the holistic, overall approach to evaluating students, AUA will not use MCAT scores as a condition for acceptance into the University. Scores are required to matriculate.
  • Only accepted students who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or eligible permanent residents will be required to submit copies of their scores listing all attempts.
  • Canadian students and international students do not have to fulfill this requirement.
• A personal interview by the AUA Admissions Committee, a positive recommendation to accept the candidate, and ultimate approval of that recommendation by the Dean of AUA.

Standard Articulation Program Admission Requirements

In addition to completing one of the approved programs (B.S. Biology, B.S. Biochemistry, or B.S. Chemistry), a student also must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be admitted to AUA pursuant to this agreement:

• An overall Grade Point Average of 3.25 or higher.
• A Grade Point Average of 3.25 or higher in pre-requisite courses required by AUA.
• No more than one E or D grade in any pre-requisite course required by AUA.
  • If a candidate receives an E or D in a given pre-requisite class, they will have one opportunity to repeat the course and must earn a minimum passing grade of C.
• The MCAT will be mandatory for admission. In accordance with the holistic, overall approach to evaluating students, AUA will not use MCAT scores as a condition for acceptance into the University, but scores are required to matriculate.
  • Only accepted students who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or eligible permanent residents will be required to submit copies of their scores listing all attempts.
  • Canadian students and international students do not have to fulfill this requirement.
• A recommendation for admission by an AUA Admission Officer who has interviewed the applicant.