100%
match rate for our first group of students entering the residency placement cycle in the United States and Canada
100%
first-time pass rate on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2, as of July 1, 2025
100%
first-time pass rate on the externally evaluated Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
The Opportunity
The U.S. MD. Now Within Reach for International Students.
Nearly 25% of practicing physicians in the United States are born and educated abroad, yet international students make up less than 1% of MD program enrollment in the United States and Canada, and the UK caps international medical enrollment at just 7.55%. The doors are narrow, and the competition is fierce.
With a U.S. MD curriculum, clinical rotations at American teaching hospitals, and comprehensive career advising that begins in the first semester, WAUSM gives qualified international students a path to practicing medicine in the United States.
That record is real: our first group of students to enter the NRMP and CaRMS match process matched at 100%, placing across more than a dozen specialties including Child Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at hospitals and health systems across the U.S. and Canada.
Post-Baccalaureate Students
4-Year MD Program
A U.S.-recognized Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree delivered by former deans and senior leaders of established U.S. and international medical schools. Students learn in small groups at a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), U.S. and Canadian residency Match, and career preparation and dedicated advising built into every step.
Key Facts
Three start dates a year – January, May, and September
No application fee – accepts AMCAS, AACOMAS, OMSAS, TMDSAS and WAUSM application
Pre-clerkship training in Freeport, Grand Bahama; Clinical rotations in Chicago, USA, and The Bahamas
Visa support; international student community
If your students are weighing Caribbean schools or international MBBS programs, WAUSM offers the outcomes, support structure, and U.S. clinical access that sets it apart. We welcome formal advisor partnerships and are happy to arrange campus visits or virtual information sessions for your students.
High-Achieving High School Graduates
6-Year Accelerated Pathway to MD (APMD)
One Application, Two Degrees
International students make up less than 1% of MD program enrollment in the U.S. and Canada. The APMD was built to change that.
Students spend two years earning their bachelor’s at a WAUSM university partner in the United States, then flow directly into WAUSM’s four-year MD Program — no gap years, no reapplication. A clear, structured road to two U.S.-recognized degrees in just six years.
The APMD gives your highest-achieving students a direct, structured path to a U.S. MD without the uncertainty of reapplication. We provide counselor-facing resources and are happy to walk through the pathway at the conference or schedule a dedicated session for your school.
Our University Partners
Where the APMD Begins
APMD students spend their first two years at one of our partner universities in the United States before moving into WAUSM’s MD Program. Each partner offers a supportive environment, strong pre-med foundations, and a guaranteed pathway forward – no MCAT required for admission to WAUSM for international students. APMD students earn a bachelor’s degree from the undergraduate partner and a Doctor of Medicine from WAUSM.
Each school below links to its partner spec sheet. Partners marked with * are represented at IACAC 2026.
Ways to Connect With WAUSM at IACAC
Find us throughout the conference
Whether you’re brand new to WAUSM or ready to go deep, there are several ways to connect with our team in Pittsburgh.
First-Timers Luncheon
Just discovering WAUSM? Join us at the First-Timers Luncheon for an informal introduction to our programs and team.
Direct-Entry Medical Pathways Panel
Wednesday, July 15 · 3:00 PM
Join WAUSM and our university partners for a panel discussion on direct-entry medical pathways for international students — what they are, how they work, and what counselors need to know.
Global University Fair
Stop by our table to pick up resources, ask questions, and connect with WAUSM representatives and partner university staff.
Schedule a One-on-One Meeting
Prefer a focused conversation? Book time directly with Ian Little, VP of Strategic Partnerships.
Let’s Connect at IACAC
Let’s Connect at IACAC
Find us at the Global University Fair or schedule time below – whether you’re a school counselor, university partner, or advisor, we’d love to talk.
Connect With Our Team
Western Atlantic University School of Medicine · Freeport, Grand Bahama