FAQ

The APMD is designed for motivated high school graduates (or students graduating before enrollment) from anywhere in the world who already know they want to pursue medicine. See the Admissions page for the full application requirements.

No single hard deadline. The APMD accepts applications on a rolling basis. Because each partner university follows its own admissions calendar, applying earlier gives you more options and more time, especially if you’ll need a student visa.

No. Test scores are optional across the APMD.

It depends on your situation and which partner university is involved, so this isn’t something we can answer with a simple yes or no. Reach out to [email protected] and we’ll help you figure out what’s possible.

Which partner university you begin at depends on your academic background and where you qualify, it isn’t a free choice from a list. Our admissions team reviews your profile and guides you toward the partner where you’re positioned to succeed. See the Partner Universities page for the full range of current partners.

The APMD runs in three two-year phases: undergraduate studies at your partner university (Years 1 to 2, continuing into part of Year 3), the pre-clerkship curriculum at WAUSM’s campus in Freeport, Grand Bahama (the rest of Year 3 through Year 4), and clinical clerkships at WAUSM partner hospitals in the U.S. (Years 5 to 6). Full detail is on the How It Works page.

You keep the degree — as long as you’ve completed your partner university’s full undergraduate degree requirements. Once you have, you’re awarded the same bachelor’s degree from an accredited US partner university as any other graduate of that school, whether or not you continue into WAUSM’s MD Program. Because the degree is the university’s own, a student who leaves before finishing those requirements may need to complete additional undergraduate coursework to earn it.

The traditional route involves two separate, sequential applications (undergraduate, then medical school) with no guaranteed acceptance into medical school. The APMD secures both at once. An MBBS is a respected single-degree path common outside the U.S., but it isn’t built around US licensure, which can mean additional exams or retraining later for graduates who want to practice in the US. See the How It Works page for a full comparison.

Cost varies by partner university and by stage of the pathway. The APMD uses a progressive pricing model: tuition in Years 1 to 2 is comparable to a US undergraduate program, Year 3 is a transitional year, and Years 4 to 6 reflect standard medical school rates. Contact [email protected] for a personalized estimate.

Yes, at two different points, and the timing matters. During your undergraduate years, some partner universities offer their own scholarships; these vary school to school and are worth exploring directly with your admissions advisor once you’re matched with a partner.

WAUSM’s own Academic Excellence Scholarships are considered separately, at the point of admission into WAUSM’s MD Program, not at the start of the APMD. At that stage, US citizens and permanent residents with an MCAT score of 500 or higher (plus a minimum 3.5 GPA for scores in the 500-504 range) can qualify for scholarships between $25,000 and $100,000; international students can qualify for the same range based on GPA alone (3.2 or higher). There isn’t a full-ride or fully-funded option, so it’s worth planning with accurate expectations and timing in mind from the start.

It depends on your academic background. Many students are exempt, for example, if you’re from a country where English is the primary language, or you’re a Canadian national. If you do need to submit a score, general baseline minimums apply, though some partner universities set their own, slightly different minimums; see the Admissions page and your specific partner university’s page for details.

We review applications from a wide range of curricula. As a general rule, submit all available transcripts and exam results regardless of your curriculum type, so nothing is missing from your file. If you’re unsure what applies to you, reach out to [email protected] and we’ll walk you through it.

International students typically need an F-1 student visa during the undergraduate years, arranged through your partner university, followed by a Bahamian permit to reside during the medical sciences phase, and additional visas for clinical training in the US. Because visa processing takes time, we recommend finalizing your undergraduate partner commitment by May so the I-20, SEVIS, and visa steps can begin in June and July, well ahead of a fall start.

WAUSM holds provisional accreditation from the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) while its full accreditation review is underway. CAAM-HP completed its accreditation site visit in spring of 2026, covering both WAUSM’s Freeport campus and its Chicago clinical training site, with a decision expected shortly. Full accreditation can’t be granted until a school graduates its first class, so this is the standard next step for any new medical school, and WAUSM is right on that timeline. Students are ECFMG-eligible to sit for the USMLE and enter the US residency match.

Every WAUSM student who took part in the 2026 NRMP Match and CaRMS Round 1 successfully matched into a residency position, a 100% residency attainment rate. WAUSM’s USMLE Step 1 first-time pass rate, measured from the school’s inception through June 30, 2026, stands at 93%.

Yes. The APMD is built around U.S. licensure from day one, and WAUSM graduates have matched into residency positions in both the US and Canada.