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Academic Excellence, Proven Results

Our commitment to academic excellence isn’t just a promise — it’s reflected in our 2025 outcomes. WAUSM students delivered exceptional performance on key U.S. licensing exams, including first-time 100% success on Step 1 and Step 2, reinforcing the strength of our curriculum and training*.

*As of July 1, 2025.

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  • Sponsor Notes: ECFMG and Canada

We’re Built On: Selectivity. Accessibility. Affordability. 

You are committed to becoming a MD.

We are committed to making this happen.

We Believe in You.

Streamlined Application Process

Simply upload your AMCAS, AACOMAS, OMSAS, TMDSAS (from any cycle) or use our WAUSM application!

There is no fee to apply.

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A Proud Legacy Continued.

WAUSM is led by US leaders who know how to
forge your path to residency.

WAUSM: Built For You.

Start Your MD Journey in September, January, or May and spend:

  • 50% of your MD training on our world class preclerkship campus just 80 miles from Florida in Freeport
  • 50% in clerkships at our partner teaching hospitals in the US

You’ve earned this.

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Why wait? Our next class begins May 11, 2026.

Apply in minutes by uploading any completed AMCAS you have with no application fee!

With three start dates a year, you can begin earning your MD at WAUSM in January, May, or September.

Find out why May ‘26 could be the right start for you.

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WAUSM’s medical education leaders have selected and trained more than 25,000 US and Canadian physicians over three decades.

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Your Clinical Experience in the US

Students complete their third- and fourth-year clerkships in the US at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine affiliated hospitals. Our partner hospitals are selected based on their ability to prepare you for residency, and your life’s work as a MD.

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