UMHS St. Kitts Full Presentation

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.

1. www.umhs-sk.org

2. Ryan Ross Assistant Director of Admissions and Director of Social Media Marketing @ UMHSstkitts

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 school Curriculum comparable to US medical schools Founded by Dr. Robert Ross and President Warren Ross 7 week Kaplan review course prior to step 1 High Step 1 Pass Rate Low Attrition Reasonable Tuition Faculty recruited primarily from US and Canada All clinical programs are in the US NRMP Residency placement match $50 million campus and facilities 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Map of St. Kitts

11. 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

12. Basic Science Curriculum Semester One Gross/Developmental Anatomy Histology Cell and Molecular Biology Medical Ethics Intro to Physical Diagnosis Semester Two Genetics Physiology Biochemistry Biostatistics & Epidemiology Immunology Semester Three Pathology I Neuroscience / Neuroanatomy Microbiology Behavioral Sciences Semester Four Pathology II Pharmacology & Therapeutics Introduction to Clinical Medicine I

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Future Doctors!

17. 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

18. 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

19. Auditorium 220 Seat Auditorium Installed with the most cutting edge technology LCD Projectors, Plasma Screen Monitors, Computers, and Elmo's Wireless Environment

20. 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

21. 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

22. Classrooms Smaller classrooms throughout the campus Used for: small group instruction Seminars group study closer interaction with faculty members

23. 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

24. 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

25. LIVING IN PARADISE

26. 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

27. 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

28. Student Housing Housing department Variety of housing options and amenities Housing database pricing, picture, amenities, and distance from school Average cost of furnished housing is $600 per month, plus utilities

29. 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

30. 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 5 th 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

31. The Clinical Program Semesters 6-10 Affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the US No long delays on clinical transition!

32. 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.

33. 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

34. Clinical Clerkships in the US Core clerkships available in: Georgia Illinois Michigan Maryland Connecticut New York Ohio Wisconsin Puerto Rico

35. Affiliated Teaching Hospitals We are continually expanding our clinical program

36. 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!

37. Residency Placement Family Medicine                 UAMS-AHEC (Jonesboro, AR) Surgery (Preliminary)   University of South Florida (Tampa, Fl) Internal Medicine           Tripler Army Medical Center (Hawaii) Internal Medicine                       Johns Hopkins/Sinai (MD) Transitional                            St. Mary Mercy Hospital (MI) Ob/ Gyn                                         Oakwood Hospital (MI) Ob/ Gyn                         WSU/Detroit Medical Center (MI) Family Medicine                      Beaumont Health System (Grosse Pointe, MI) Internal Medicine         WSU/Detroit Medical Center (MI) Transitional                              Detroit Medical Center (MI) Family Medicine Synergy Medical Ed Alliance (MI) Medicine/Pediatrics                Michigan State University (Kalamazoo, MI) Internal Medicine             Kettering Medical Center (OH) PRE MATCH 2012   Family Medicine                      Penn State (PA) Internal Medicine                    Pinnacle Health System (PA) Family Medicine                             Clinton Memorial (OH) Internal Medicine                            New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NC) 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

38. Admissions

39. 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

40. Application Process How do I apply and what are the steps?

41. 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

42. 3 Start Dates Per Year January May September

43. 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.

44. 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!

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46. 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: [phone] Toll-Free [phone] Fax: [phone] [email protected]

47. FLORIDA University of Medicine and Health Sciences Nancy Ross Associate Director of Admissions 2875 South Ocean Blvd Suite 200 Palm Beach, FL 33480   Tel: [phone] Toll-Free [phone] Fax: [phone] [email protected]

48. 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: [phone] or Toll-Free [phone] Fax: [phone] [email protected]

49. CALIFORNIA University of Medicine and Health Sciences E. Leon Mattingley Associate Director of Admissions 2900 Gordon Avenue, Suite 100 Santa Clara, Ca 95051   Tel: [phone] or [phone] Fax: [phone] [email protected]