CAAM-HP / WFME Accreditation
MUCM has been awarded Provisional Accreditation by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) for the period 2024–2028 the maximum period granted a milestone that confirms our commitment to the highest standards in Caribbean medical education.
A Milestone Achievement in Medical Education Excellence:
Metropolitan University College of Medicine is proud to announce that we have received Provisional Accreditation from CAAM-HP for the maximum period of four years, 2024–2028. This accreditation is not simply a credential it is a formal declaration by the Caribbean’s most respected medical education authority that MUCM’s academic program, organizational structure, and student support systems meet stringent international standards. For our students current and future, this means one thing above all else: your Doctor of Medicine degree from MUCM is globally respected, internationally recognized, and career-ready from Day 1.
What Is Caam-Hp?
The Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) is the official accrediting body for medical schools across the Caribbean region. CAAM-HP is internationally recognized by two of the world’s most authoritative bodies in medical education: This dual recognition means that CAAM-HP accreditation carries weight not just in the Caribbean but in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and across the global medical community.
What This Means for Your Medical Career
WFME-Recognized Standard
MUCM's accreditation meets the World Federation for Medical Education standards, the benchmark used by ECFMG from 2024 to determine USMLE eligibility for all international medical graduates.
USMLE Eligibility Protected
Since 2024, ECFMG requires graduation from a WFME-recognized accredited school to sit the USMLE. MUCM's CAAM-HP accreditation ensures your eligibility is fully protected with no surprises at graduation.
US Residency Pathway
CAAM-HP accreditation under WFME standards enables MUCM graduates to pursue ECFMG certification and apply for residency programs across all 50 US states.
Global Career Pathways
CAAM-HP recognition supports licensing pathway eligibility in the USA (USMLE), Canada (MCCQE), UK (PLAB/GMC), India (FMGE/NMC), South Africa (HPCSA), and CARICOM.
4-Year Provisional Accreditation (Maximum Period)
The award of the maximum four-year provisional accreditation period (2024–2028) reflects CAAM-HP's confidence in MUCM's academic standards, organizational structure, and student support systems.
About the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)
The World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS) is the global reference database used by medical licensing bodies, residency programs, and employers worldwide to verify the legitimacy and accreditation status of medical schools. Being listed and approved on WDOMS is a fundamental requirement for international medical graduates seeking ECFMG certification, licensing in the USA, Canada, UK, India, Caribbean, UAE, Africa, South Africa and recognition by medical councils globally. MUCM is officially listed on the WDOMS. You can verify our listing directly:
Our Commitment to Continuous Excellence
Receiving Provisional Accreditation from CAAM-HP is a milestone but it is also a commitment. Metropolitan University College of Medicine will continue to uphold and advance the standards that earned us this recognition, investing in our faculty, facilities, curriculum, and student support to ensure every MUCM graduate is prepared for the demands of global medical practice. We invite prospective students to join an institution that does not merely meet international standards but is committed to exceeding them.