Located in St. Kitts, West Indies, UMHS is one of the leading Caribbean Medical Schools. UMHS is owned and operated by Warren Ross and his family, who were early pioneers of medical education in the Caribbean. With an innovative campus, small class sizes and low attrition, UMHS students have among the highest USMLE step 1 pass rates. Graduates qualify to practice in the US and Canada.
3. What we’ll be discussing
Caribbean Medical Schools
What makes UMHS a great option?
Student Life
Facilities / Technology
Faculty
Curriculum / Timeline
Clinical Placement in the US
US Residency Opportunities
Admissions
Financial Aid
How to make your dream a reality
4. What are my chances of getting
into a US medical school?
5. What happens to those who don’t
get accepted to medical school?
Approximately 82%
choose alternative
career paths and give
up their dream of
becoming a doctor!
6. What makes UMHS such a great
option?
UMHS is a boutique medical Reasonable Tuition
school Faculty recruited primarily
Curriculum comparable to US from US and Canada
medical schools All clinical programs are in
Founded by Dr. Robert Ross the US
and President Warren Ross NRMP Residency placement
7 week Kaplan review course match
prior to step 1 $50 million campus and
High Step 1 Pass Rate facilities
Low Attrition Beautiful island of St. Kitts
Direct flights from major US
cities to St. Kitts
7. UMHS History
Founded in 2007 (Inaugural class May 2008)
Our founder, Dr. Robert Ross (1917-2011)
had a lifetime of experience in the area of medical
education
founder and former owner of one of the largest and
most prestigious Caribbean Medical Schools
brought a wealth of experience, knowledge, and
resources to offer the best education possible
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9. Program Structure
10 Semesters Total
Semesters 1-4
Basic Science
St. Kitts
Semester 5
Introduction to Clinical Medicine
Kaplan prep course for USMLE Step 1
Portland, Maine
Semesters 6-10
All Clinical Rotations in the US
10. Where is St. Kitts?
Located in the Eastern Caribbean
1,200 miles from Miami, 1600 miles from New York
The island is 69 square miles with a population of 31,880.
Independent Democratic Country
12. Basic Science Program
Traditional Medical School Curriculum
Each Semester is 15 weeks
Three Semesters per Year
Clinical component introduced in
med 1 and incorporated throughout
basic science
Courses are Primarily Didactic with a
Pre-Clinical Component
13. Basic Science Curriculum
Semester One Semester Three
Gross/Developmental Pathology I
Anatomy Neuroscience /
Histology Neuroanatomy
Cell and Molecular Biology Microbiology
Medical Ethics
Behavioral Sciences
Intro to Physical Diagnosis
Semester Two Semester Four
Genetics Pathology II
Physiology Pharmacology &
Biochemistry Therapeutics
Biostatistics & Introduction to Clinical
Epidemiology Medicine I
Immunology
14. Student Services
Low Attrition
High student morale
Student support services
include:
Tutoring
Counseling
Student Advisor
Peer Mentoring
Study Groups
Early Detection Program
AMSA
Extremely active and
influential SGA
Student Clubs
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16. Additional Pathways
ARP (Accelerated Review Program)
1 semester post-bacc program
Reviews premed material foundational to basic science
curriculum
Develop time management and improve study skills
Significantly increases chance for success in medical school
EBS (Extended Basic Science)
4 semesters are stretched into 5, equaling about 1 less
basic science course per semester
Dual Degrees
Online MBA, MHA, MPH, etc. through Walden and
Davenport Universities
17. St. Kitts Campus
Compares to the Best
Universities in the US
Completely State-of-the-
art
Wireless and Networked
Campus
Facilities include:
Library and Resource Center
Auditorium
Laboratories (Multi-
purpose, Virtual
Hospital, and Anatomy)
Classrooms
Campus Bookstore and Cafe
21. Virtual Hospital
24 bed Skills Laboratory
Fully Equipped with
Computerized
Simulation models and
Working Headwalls
Models can Simulate
Virtually every
Condition and Illness
Largest Outside the US
military
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24. Library and Learning Resource Center
Wireless environment
Full collection of medical books, periodicals, and journals
Latest educational software and on line databases
Over 60 computers for student use
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26. Auditorium
220 Seat Auditorium
Installed with the most
cutting edge technology
LCD Projectors, Plasma
Screen
Monitors, Computers, and
Elmo's
Wireless Environment
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29. Anatomy Building
11,000 square foot anatomy
building
LCD monitors strategically
placed through out the lab
for faculty presentations
Computers are installed at
each table for students to
access anatomy software
Superb Ventilation
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31. Multipurpose Laboratory
Two 100 seat multipurpose
laboratories
Wireless environment
Fully equipped with state of the
art audio visual equipment
Physiology, Microbiology,
Pathology, and Microscopic
Anatomy
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34. Classrooms
Smaller classrooms
throughout the campus
Used for:
small group instruction
Seminars
group study
closer interaction with
faculty members
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37. Faculty
Highly credentialed and recruited primarily from the US
and Canada
Majority have either MD and/or PhD
Dedicate 100% of their time to teaching
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39. Getting to St. Kitts
Serviced by major airlines
Direct flights from NY, Miami
Usually no more than one
transfer
2.5 hour flight from Miami
49. Conveniences
St. Kitts has many
restaurants that cater
to a U.S. population
Modern super markets
and pharmacy
J.N. France
Hospital/Health
Clinics
Local transportation
system
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54. Leisure Sports and Recreation
Water-based activities
Competitive Sports
Intramural Teams
Hiking and climbing
Fortress
waterfalls
Caves
volcanic crater.
Zip Line
Carnival and a Music
Festival
New modern Movie
Theatre
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68. Student Housing
Housing department
Variety of housing
options and amenities
Housing database
pricing, picture, amenitie
s, and distance from
school
Average cost of
furnished housing is
$600 per month, plus
utilities
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78. Fifth Semester
Portland, Maine
Introduction to clinical medicine coursework
Begin clinical experience
Shadow physicians
Work in local hospital and clinics
Kaplan 7 week USMLE review course
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83. United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE)
Students qualify to sit for licensure
examinations in the United States
Shelf Examination
Fifth Semester Board Review Program
Students sit for USMLE Step I after
successfully completing the 5th Semester
Students must pass Step I to progress to
the sixth semester, and both parts of Step
II to graduate
Step II: Test of Clinical Knowledge (CK)
and Test of Clinical skills (CS)
Step III is the final exam taken after
graduation for licensure
84. The Clinical Program
Semesters 6-10
Affiliated teaching hospitals
throughout the US
No long delays on clinical
transition!
85. The Clinical Program
48 weeks of Mandatory Core
Clinical Rotations
30 weeks of Elective Clinical
Rotations
The core rotations represent
the primary areas of medical
practice included in every
medical school.
86. Clinical Curriculum
Core Rotations:
Medicine 12 weeks
Surgery 12 weeks
Pediatrics 6 weeks
Family Medicine 6 weeks
Obstetrics and Gynecology 6 weeks
Psychiatry 6 weeks
Elective rotations are offered in most recognized medical
sub-specialties
Cardiology
Emergency Medicine
Plastic Surgery, Radiology
Pathology
Neurology
87. Clinical Clerkships in the US
Core clerkships available in:
Georgia
Illinois
Michigan
Maryland
Connecticut
New York
Ohio
Wisconsin
Puerto Rico
89. Are US residency opportunities
available to me as a graduate of
UMHS?
Yes!
Apply for residency along with US students
Had first match in 2011
All who applied matched = 100% match rate
Some pre-matched
Had Second Match in 2012
Almost all matched again!
90. Residency Placement
MATCH RESULTS 2011
Ob/Gyn (Categorical) Aultman Hospital (Canton,OH)
Categorical Ob/Gyn (Categorical) Monmouth Medical Center (Long Branch, NJ)
Internal Medicine (Categorical) Hahnemann University Hospital Program (PA)
Internal Medicine (Categorical) University of Nevada (Reno, NV)
Family Medicine (Categorical) University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program (Chicago, IL)
General Surgery (Preliminary) University of Nevada Program (Las Vegas, NV)
MATCH RESULTS 2012
Family Medicine UAMS-AHEC (Jonesboro, AR) Family Medicine Synergy Medical Ed Alliance (MI)
Surgery (Preliminary) University of South Florida Medicine/Pediatrics Michigan State University
(Tampa, Fl) (Kalamazoo, MI)
Internal Medicine Tripler Army Medical Center Internal Medicine Kettering Medical Center (OH)
(Hawaii)
Internal Medicine Johns Hopkins/Sinai (MD)
PRE MATCH 2012
Transitional St. Mary Mercy Hospital (MI)
Ob/Gyn Oakwood Hospital (MI)
Family Medicine Penn State (PA)
Ob/Gyn WSU/Detroit Medical Center (MI)
Internal Medicine Pinnacle Health System (PA)
Family Medicine Beaumont Health System
(Grosse Pointe, MI) Family Medicine Clinton Memorial (OH)
Internal Medicine WSU/Detroit Medical Center (MI) Internal Medicine New Hanover Regional
Medical Center (NC)
Transitional Detroit Medical Center (MI)
93. Requirements for Application
Must have minimum of three years of study (90 semester credits)
Applicants must have successfully completed the following pre-
requisites:
Inorganic or General Chemistry (with labs) 2 Semesters
Organic Chemistry (with labs) * 2 Semesters
General Biology or Zoology 2 Semesters
Physics (with labs) 1 Semesters
English 2 Semesters
College level mathematics 1 Semester
(Preferably Calculus or Statistics)
Applicants may substitute one semester of Biochemistry for
Organic II if this is the prescribed pre-medical chemistry
sequence at your college or university
95. Application Checklist
A complete application including all required
documentation must be submitted before the
Admissions Committee will initiate a review.
A completed paper or electronic application
Application fee of $75 U.S.
Personal Statement
2 Letters of Recommendation (Committee or
Professor)
Official transcripts from each
university/college attended
Official MCAT report
97. Tuition and Financial Aid
$8,600 per Semester in St. Kitts
(Semesters 1-4)
$12,000 per Semester for the
Clinical Program
(Semesters 5-10)
Total cost of attendance around
$180,000
Institutional loans and
scholarships available for those
who qualify.
98. Our Value
Small Class Size
High Quality Education
Great Student Retention
Stunning Campus
Cutting Edge Technology
Affordable Tuition
High USMLE Pass Rate
US Clinical Rotations
Experienced Owners
St. Kitts!
100. NEW YORK
University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts
North American Administrative Office
460 W. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 868-0855
Toll-Free (866) 686-0380
Fax: (212)-868-4722
admissions@umhs-sk.net
101. FLORIDA
University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Nancy Ross
Associate Director of Admissions
2875 South Ocean Blvd
Suite 200
Palm Beach, FL
33480
Tel: (561) 547-1520
Toll-Free (877) 547-1520
Fax: 561-547-1940
nkomorowski@umhs-sk.net
102. MICHIGAN
University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Michelle Peres
Interim University Director of Admissions
5777 W. Maple Rd, Suite 145
W. Bloomfield, MI 48322
Tel: (248) 363-8558 or Toll-Free (877) 363-8558
Fax: 248-363-1105
mperes@umhs-sk.net
103. CALIFORNIA
University of Medicine and Health Sciences
E. Leon Mattingley
Associate Director of Admissions
2900 Gordon Avenue, Suite 100
Santa Clara, Ca 95051
Tel: (408) 735-1135 or (866) 735-1135
Fax: (408) 733-2377
elmattingley@umhs-sk.net
Hinweis der Redaktion
*just give a brief overview-this is pretty standard for medical schools-Also begin preparation for USMLE step 1 in fifth semester, have kaplan review 7 week course-after you pass step 1 you transition to clinicals, must pass step 1 to move on
*Brief overview of each point-4 semesters on St. Kitts, 16 months
Early Detection Program allows the Dean to know who is having academic problems as soon as they arise during the semester. Students are immediately provided counseling and tutoring to ensure success
AMSA club started on campus last September. Students participate in national conference and organize many events on campus.
Dr. Dave Herrick, Ph. D in genetics. Teaches genetics. Years as a researcher in Philadelphia. He will be leading our new research team that is in the works at UMHS
*cover bullets
-the national park peninsula with the sister island of Nevis way in the background
-after basic sciences, you return to the US to our Portland, Maine campus-here in your fifth semester you begin your introduction to clinical medicine -work in the field, shadowing physicians, hospitals and clinics-also begin your 7 week kaplan review course and prep for USMLE step 1
-the states where we currently have clinical affiliates with
-our clinical department is working full time to establish new relationships and open up new clinical affiliations around the US
-our students qualify for the US residency match alongside US med school graduates-an important distinction between carib and US med students is that carib students can pre-match -US students must sit for the official match -carib students can work out a pre-match deal with a residency director during clinical rotations-We just had our first residency match in march -of the students who were eligible, 100% found placement -some of our students prematched -some of our students found very competitive residencies -ob/gyn and surgery
-our march 2011 residency placement
*just the intro for the next slide
-three start dates per year-sep is usually the largest class-jan and may can be nice for students wanting a smaller class size