Caribbean Medical University (CMU) is an independent, for-profit medical school established in 2007 in Curaçao. It offers a U.S. curriculum-based Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree with Basic Sciences taught on the island and clinical clerkships primarily in the United States.
Top Reasons To Study Here
- U.S. curriculum
- Multiple start dates
- On-island training
About
Caribbean Medical University (CMU), founded in 2007, is an independent, for-profit medical school located in Curaçao. It follows the U.S. medical education system, providing Basic Science education on the island and clinical rotations in U.S. hospitals.
The university offers a Doctor of Medicine (M. D.) program, with students required to pass the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK exams to graduate. CMU was chartered and recognized by the government of the Netherlands Antilles, although CAAM-HP accreditation was denied in 2018.
The language of instruction is English, and the school provides multiple annual start dates for flexibility.
Programs
Caribbean Medical University offers a Pre-Medicine Program and a Doctor of Medicine (M. D.) program. The language of instruction is English, with the Pre-Medicine Program available online and the M.D. program’s Basic Sciences taught on-campus in Curaçao, followed by Clinical Sciences primarily in the U.S.
The programs are designed for students aiming to pursue careers in medicine, with the M.D. program preparing graduates for medical practice primarily in the United States.The Pre-Medicine Program supports students in meeting prerequisites for medical education.
The M.D. program integrates on-island Basic Science training with U.S. -based clinical clerkships, providing a comprehensive medical education experience.
Students benefit from a curriculum that combines traditional and modern medical education methods.
