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Medical Schools in Dominican Republic

6 schools in this registry for Dominican Republic. Clinical years are often completed outside the country where basic sciences are taught.

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At a glance

Schools in registry
6
Accreditors present
CAAM-HP, MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education)
Last registry check
2026-11-03

Verification dates reflect when this registry last confirmed the status against agency primary sources — not a school marketing date. Methodology.

Schools in Dominican Republic

Leading status plus a WFME-recognised accreditor row when present, and Title IV as recorded.

SchoolLeading statusWFME-recognised accreditorTitle IV
Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo School of MedicineCAAM-HP Accredited with conditionsCAAM-HPNo
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y MaestraMESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education) AccreditedSee profileNo
Universidad Autónoma de Santo DomingoMESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education) AccreditedSee profileNo
Universidad Central del Este School of MedicineCAAM-HP Accredited with conditionsCAAM-HPNo
Universidad Iberoamericana School of MedicineCAAM-HP Accredited with conditionsCAAM-HPNo
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez UreñaMESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education) AccreditedSee profileNo

Who regulates medical education in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic faculties follow national university regulation distinct from most offshore island ACCM/CAAM-HP programs.

Several Dominican Republic universities appear in this registry (including UASD, UNIBE, UNPHU, PUCMM, INTEC and UCE). National regulation of medical education in the Dominican Republic is distinct from CAAM-HP/ACCM island programs; read each school's accreditation rows carefully and confirm language of instruction, clinical sites, and ECFMG / WDOMS listing requirements for your pathway year.

Living and studying in Dominican Republic

Las Américas (Santo Domingo) and Punta Cana are major hubs; language of instruction and city campus change living costs sharply. Confirm student visas with the university and Dominican immigration; do not assume offshore-English-MD logistics.

This registry does not publish dollar cost-of-living tables — use each school's cost-of-attendance disclosure and official immigration sites for figures that affect your budget.

FAQ for applicants looking at Dominican Republic

Are all medical schools in Dominican Republic accredited the same way?

No. Each school has its own agency rows on this registry. A country label is not an accreditation decision — open every school profile.

Does studying in Dominican Republic mean clinical years stay there?

Often not. Many Caribbean MD programs teach basic sciences on-island and complete clinical clerkships in the United States or elsewhere — check each school's clinical notes.

Is Title IV the same for every school in Dominican Republic?

No. Title IV participation is per school (and sometimes per campus). Use the Title IV column above and confirm on studentaid.gov.

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