4-Year Doctor of Medicine (MD)
For students who have completed the required undergraduate science prerequisites. Begin your medical career directly with MUCM’s Basic Science Program and graduate as a globally accredited physician in four years.
Your Medical Career. Four Years. Starting Now.
The 4-Year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at MUCM is designed for students who have already completed the required undergraduate science prerequisites and are ready to begin their medical education directly. Beginning with a rigorous Basic Science program on our Antigua campus and progressing to clinical rotations at affiliated teaching hospitals in the USA / Caribbean (Antigua) the 4-Year MD pathway prepares you to become a globally accredited physician. CAAM-HP & ECFMG (USA) accredited.
Key Stats
| Duration | Primary Campus | Clinical Clerkships |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Years | Antigua & Barbuda | USA / Antigua |
Program Structure
| Phase | Semesters | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Sciences | MD1 → MD5 | 60 weeks + 15-week bridge | Antigua Campus |
| Clinical Sciences | CS1 → CS6 | 72 weeks | USA / Antigua |
| Total | 11 Semesters | ~4 Years | - |
Phase 1 — Basic Science Program
Duration: 60-week preclinical foundational program (MD1–MD4) + 15-week integrative bridge (MD5)
Location: Antigua & Barbuda Campus
Contact Hours: 30–34 per week
The Basic Science Program provides strong foundational knowledge in the field of medicine built for students to carry into their clinical science program. The learning experience is characterized by an integrative approach, clinical case study analysis, small-group discussions, research projects, individualized academic support with one-on-one tutoring, and exam performance analysis. Students must pass all courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students who are unable to pass a course are offered remediation at the end of every semester.
Curriculum
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Gross Anatomy & Embryology I | 10 |
| Medical Physiology I | 6 |
| Histology | 4 |
| Cell Biology | 6 |
| Foundations of Clinical Medicine I | 2 |
| Epidemiology & Preventative Medicine | 4 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Neuroscience | 8 |
| Gross Anatomy & Embryology II | 6 |
| Medical Physiology II | 6 |
| Medical Biochemistry with Molecular Genetics | 10 |
| Foundations of Clinical Medicine II | 2 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science & Medical Ethics | 8 |
| Medical Microbiology | 10 |
| Immunology | 6 |
| Pathology I | 10 |
| Foundations of Clinical Medicine III | 2 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Medical Pharmacology I | 6 |
| Foundations of Clinical Medicine IV | 2 |
| Pathology II | 10 |
| Medical Pharmacology II | 10 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Review of Systems | 15 |
| Advanced Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 15 |
Phase 2 — Clinical Science Program
Duration: 72 weeks (CS1–CS6)
Location: USA / Caribbean (Antigua)
The Clinical Science Program is 72 weeks long and is divided into 48 weeks of Core Clerkships and 24 weeks of Elective Clerkships. This is where your medical training comes to life rotating through core clinical specialties at our affiliated US or Caribbean (Antigua) teaching hospitals.
Core Clerkships (48 Weeks — Mandatory)
| Core Clerkship | Duration |
|---|---|
| Internal Medicine | 12 weeks |
| Surgery | 12 weeks |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | 6 weeks |
| Pediatrics | 6 weeks |
| Psychiatry | 6 weeks |
| Family Medicine | 6 weeks |
| Total Core | 48 weeks |
Elective Clerkships (24 Weeks — Student Selected)
Students complete 24 weeks of elective clerkships — each elective a minimum of 4 weeks in duration. Electives are used to strengthen core disciplines and explore specialty interests.
Available elective areas include:
Family Medicine · Cardiology · Pulmonology · Neurology · Endocrinology · Gastroenterology · Nephrology · Urology · ENT · Ophthalmology · Dermatology · Infectious Diseases · Hematology/Oncology · Neonatology · Pain Medicine · Addiction Medicine · Geriatric Medicine · Emergency Medicine · Critical Care · Pathology · Radiology · Vascular Surgery · Neurosurgery · Orthopedics · Sports Medicine · Anesthesiology · Plastic Surgery · Colorectal Surgery · Trauma Care · Urgent Care · Neuropsychiatry, etc. The university’s academic and career counselling team guides each student in selecting electives aligned with their specialty interest and residency goals.