Your step-bY-step guide to successfullY applYing to medical school.

FULFILL YOURDREAMS. BECOMEA 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!

TO APPLYUMHS 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.

PREREqUISITES

APPLY OnLInE

PAY FEE

SIgnATURE

FILL OUT APPLICATIOn 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.

WRITE YOUR ESSAY 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.

SUBMIT LETTERS Two letters of recommendation (at least one from your pre-medical 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.

SEnD TRAnSCRIPTS 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.

REPORT TEST SCORES 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: 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.

FOLLOW ThESETIPS TO gETnOTICED!

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

PRACTICE FOR YOUR POTEnTIALInTERvIEW, BUT RELAx.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.

UPDATE YOUR RESUME.Highlight important volunteer and clinical experiences.

gET TO knOW MORE ABOUT UMhS.This will show that you are serious about studying here and understand our mission.

ThE BEST ADvICE IS SIMPLE.BE YOURSELF! Express your compassion and determination to respond to medical challenges.

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

ThE ISLAnD OF ST. kITTSOnce 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!

ExPLORE ThE ISLAnDLocated 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.

LOOk InTO BOOkIng TRAvEL 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.

LIFE On CAMPUS 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.

OUTDOOR RECREATIOn 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.

ST. kITTS TOURISM

TRAvEL PLAnS

CAMPUS LIFE

ACTIvITIES

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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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YOU ARE READY.APPLY TODAY!

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