Course Description
The WUHS (Belize) was among the first of a growing number of International medical schools to adopt a competency-based curriculum, one that provides students with excellent clinical training balanced by the development of strong interpersonal and professional skills. Below find the required competencies and courses.
Washington University of Health Science (WUHS) is World-Class Medical University is an International Centre for Medical Education and Research located within the Tropical, Caribbean Country of Belize on the beautiful island Ambergris Caye, San Pedro. The University grooms the students to become qualified Doctors of tomorrow to enter Graduate and Specialty training programs in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences to advance the frontiers of Research, Clinical Practice and education within the United States, Canada, United Kingdom or Nepal. It integrates the foundation of Medicine Course on the lines of United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) with Clinical Applications.
Comprehensive 6 years MD program for High School Graduates
- Approved & Listed by MCI/IMED/FAIMER and WHO/AVICENNA/ CAAM-HP Directories.
- Admissions 3 times a year (Jan, May and Sep).
- Extensive USMLE preparation in the fifth semester.
- AUB graduates of Indian origin can practice as medical professionals in India after appearing in MCI’s screening test, however those who do their residency/PG programs in USA, UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand are exempted from this screening test.
Note : Students who complete the Pre-Medical program successfully will be promoted to the 1st semester of the basic sciences of the 4 year MD program.
Washington University, Belize
- 4 ½ years of M.D program (equivalent to MBBS in India)with integrated clinical learning
- Exposure to diverse group of medical students, faculty and teaching methods
- Learning experience that cultivate innovative thinking
- Students complete Basic Science curriculum in Belize
- Hands on Clinical Training either at US, Canada, UK or Nepal
- Curriculum is integrated with the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination)
- The integrated curriculum prepares the students to appear for Step-1 & Step-2 examinations
- High USMLE pass rate
- Apply for Residency Match program either at US or Canada
- USMLE Step 2 qualified students are eligible for the lucrative Residency in US
- Belize is a top destination to visit in Caribbean
- Ambergris Caye is recognized as one the best destinations to visit in the world by Trip Advisor
Program Overview
Years 1 & 2 – Basic Science Program (Foundation of Medicine) Years 3 & 4 – Clinical Training & USMLE Progression
Why Choose WUHS
- States of the art labs on Campus
- Problem-Based Learning
- Housing & Food
- Faculty
- Clinical Rotations
- Residency in US & Canada
- Airport Pickup
- Mentoring Program
- Wi-Fi Campus
- Library
- Small Size Classes