University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Basseterre, St. Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis
A medical school in St. Kitts that teaches four basic-science semesters on the island and a fifth semester in Portland, Maine. Clinical rotations follow at affiliated hospitals in the US and Canada. US students finance study through private rather than federal loans.
- Degree
- MD
- Taught in
- English
- Length
- 4 years
- Tuition
- ≈ $55,650 / year
Tuition
$55,650 a year: the 18th lowest of 24 programs.
The official fee is 55,650 USD for 2026/27. Official rate effective September 2026: $18,550 Basic Science tuition per semester (Semesters 1-4, St. Kitts). This figure assumes three semesters a year (January/May/September enrollment terms). Lab/school, SGA, evacuation and health insurance fees are extra (about $1,213-$1,604 per semester). Clinical semesters: $21,200 tuition each. Priced in USD.
The program
Program length: 4 years (10 semesters).
- 4-year MD
- Extended Basic Science Program (5 basic-science semesters)
- Accelerated Review Program (one-semester preparatory program)
Intakes: January, May, September
Clinical training
After four semesters in St. Kitts, students spend semester 5 on the Portland, Maine campus. They then do 78 weeks of core and elective rotations at affiliated teaching hospitals in the US and Canada.
Accreditation & licensing
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM)
- Accredited by the St. Christopher and Nevis Accreditation Board
- NCFMEA (U.S. Department of Education) has found ACCM standards comparable to U.S. standards
- Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (per UMHS)
- Not approved to participate in U.S. Federal Student Aid programs; the school offers private (Sallie Mae) and institutional loans
UMHS says students can sit the USMLE and apply for ECFMG certification. It states that ACCM is an ECFMG-recognized accreditor, so it satisfies Intealth's Recognized Accreditation Policy.
Sources
Last checked October 28, 2026. Fees and requirements change, so confirm everything on the official website before applying.