In May, AUA students and faculty participated in the on-campus Mural Contest. The contest theme – medicine at the heart; celebrating the local community and acknowledging the diversity of faculty and staff – brought in five submissions. Kendra Kramer, a MED 2 student, had the winning entry. She created a mural depicting AUA’s diverse student population, faculty,...Read More

For applicants who want to practice medicine in the United States, approved accredited International Medical Schools in the Caribbean offer a good choice. Approved and accredited Medical Schools in the Caribbean follow a curriculum that mirrors most United States Medical Schools and their graduates have a long history of obtaining residency in U.S. teaching hospitals....Read More

A career in medicine is one of the most sought-after career options in India. Either that or engineering. While more and more parents are encouraging alternative fields, an MBBS degree has not lost its value. In fact, the value is ever increasing. Medical aspirants have several reasons to become a doctor, but in order to...Read More

Completing medical school training is a major achievement that medical students should celebrate, however, it is only a checkpoint on student’s journeys towards a successful medical career. Following medical school, students enter the next phase of their education through medical residency programs, which last from three to seven years, where they receive comprehensive, postgraduate training...Read More

Early in your medical school career, you will likely hear suggestions from teachers and older students that studying for your medical licensure exams is a rigorous ordeal. The most common licensure exam is the USMLE, and medical students often spend months, or even years, of their lives to study for all the steps of the...Read More

Becoming a doctor is no small feat, and it takes a combination of talent, drive and commitment to achieve. It also offers the lifelong reward of being able to help those in need throughout an engaging and stimulating career. If you want to become a physician, the path starts with the right education. This short...Read More

American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) honored members of its Class of 2021 as more than 200 students officially became physicians at AUA’s 12th Commencement Ceremony. Held June 3 in a virtual setting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony served as a fitting coda to 4.5 years of intensive medical study and...Read More

Interviews are a necessary part of the medical school application process, but they can also be one of the most stressful parts for students. Whether your interviews are taking place in person or virtually, you want to go in well-prepared. During the interview, your interviewer will ask a variety of questions designed to assess your...Read More

While there are certain course requirements you must take to be considered for medical school, you have a lot of flexibility in choosing your undergraduate major. The best premed majors to increase your chances of eventual acceptance to medical school will depend on your personal strengths, preferences, and med school timeline. Explore the considerations below...Read More

The surgical world and medical communities across the country are mourning the loss of Dr. Seymour Schwartz. He passed away at the age of 92 in his son’s home on August 28, 2020. His many contributions to the medical field are innumerable, and he will be remembered as one of the most accomplished surgeons in...Read More