YOU + UMHS

Your step-by-step guide to successfully applying to medical school.

FULFILL YOUR DREAMS. BECOME A DOCTOR. In a rapidly changing medical landscape, the University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) is educating a new generation of physicians ready to respond to 21st century healthcare needs. We provide you with a personalized medical education, set in state-of-the-art facilities and taught by US trained faculty.

With a 97% first-time pass rate on USMLE (2012) and exceptionally high residency placement rates at premier hospitals throughout the United States and Canada, UMHS maintains the highest of academic standards providing aspiring physicians with a quality education and predictable outcomes. This virtual resource will guide you through your application process and offer you valuable advice to help you join our Fall 2014 incoming class. Your white coat is waiting. Best of luck!

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TO APPLY UMHS believes in a comprehensive approach when making admissions decisions. There is no single factor that will determine your eligibility. We assess your academic performance, motivation, and maturity to better evaluate your whole character. Please go through the steps carefully, make sure you have completed the necessary prerequisites and contact an admissions advisor if you have any questions.

Please note that all documentation, other than the application and essay if completed electronically, must be sent by mail to UMHS.

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Enter your background information and academic stats on our online application or download and print one to mail in. Make sure to print out and sign the Signature Form, and pay the $75 application fee.

Your personal statement will give us a more complete idea of you as a person and a potential doctor. In 200 words or less, tell us “Why I am considering a career in medicine” on the application page, or mail in your personal statement, listing your full name, phone number, and email address.

Two letters of recommendation (at least one from your premedical advisor or a science professor) should be mailed in directly from the appropriate institution. If your school has a premedical committee which has already evaluated you, we will accept that report instead of separate letters.

The registrar’s office of your former institution(s) should directly mail your official transcripts to UMHS. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved NACES agency such as World Educational Services.

As we require the MCAT for all US citizens and permanent residents, make sure to schedule the exam if you have not yet taken it. International students whose principal language is not English, must take the TOEFL or IELTS exam.

Test scores can be mailed directly to UMHS from the appropriate institutions or you can email screenshots.

Now what?

Upon receipt of an application, we will review it and update you on your status within days. Afterward, you may be asked to interview at one of our four regional offices to discuss your motivation for becoming a doctor.

UMHS can respond with four different offers of acceptance:Â immediate acceptance; wait-listed to join a future class; acceptance into the Extended Basic Science (EBS) program; or placement in the Accelerated Review Program.

An admission decision is normally processed within two weeks after your interview. Upon acceptance, you will work with the Post-Acceptance Director who will assist you throughout the enrollment process.

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Follow instructions carefully.

Get to know more about UMHS.

Attention to detail is an important indicator of how you will fare with our rigorous medical education.

This will show that you are serious about studying here and understand our mission.

Practice for your potential interview, But relax.

The best advice is simple. be yourself!

The interview is an opportunity for you to show us what motivates you to be a doctor, articulate your career goals and discuss why the medical field is right for you.

Express your compassion and determination to respond to medical challenges.

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Be sure to follow up and make every effort to enhance your chances of getting accepted.

Highlight important volunteer and clinical experiences.

Be persistent.

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Once you’re accepted, look into what studying and living is like for a UMHS student in St. Kitts. The more you research and prepare for your Caribbean living, the better you’ll be able to discover all the possibilities a UMHS medical education in paradise has to offer!

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Located in the West Indies, St. Kitts boasts natural beauty with white sandy beaches, stunning vistas and amazing experiences. Learn all about the island through St. Kitts’ official website.

Begin making travel plans. We have a designated travel agent who will help you make plans to get to campus.

Remember to pack all the essential clothing and accessory items by checking out our traveling page.

You will have an orientation upon arriving to campus so you can adjust to UMHS living and learn about all our extracurricular activities. Check out our organizations and club page to learn more.

St. Kitts offers something for everyone, from hiking or snorkeling to sightseeing and exploring the unique towns of the island. Find more resources on our sports and recreation page.

YOU ARE READY. APPLY TODAY! Now that you know how to successfully apply, you can submit your application and be in medical school before you even know it! UMHS is still accepting candidates for the incoming September 2014 class, so turn your dream of becoming a doctor into reality by applying today. At UMHS, you will study medicine in paradise and then practice in the US or Canada. Our faculty and resources are here to help you succeed.

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Be a great doctor. Apply Now! US/Canada: 866.686.0380 admissions@umhs-sk.net umhs.org

All application documentation (other than the application and essay, if completed electronically) must be mailed to: University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts North American Administrative Office Office of Admissions 460 West 34th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10001