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Medical Schools in The Bahamas

2 schools in this registry for The Bahamas. Clinical years are often completed outside the country where basic sciences are taught.

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At a glance

Schools in registry
2
Accreditor present
CAAM-HP
Last registry check
2026-11-04

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

Schools in The Bahamas

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

SchoolLeading statusWFME-recognised accreditorTitle IV
The University of the West Indies School of MedicineCAAM-HP Accredited with conditionsCAAM-HPYes
Western Atlantic University School of MedicineCAAM-HP Provisional accreditationCAAM-HPNo

Who regulates medical education in The Bahamas?

Confirm Western Atlantic and any UWI Nassau-linked rows separately; multi-campus labels are not a single decision.

Registry schools linked to The Bahamas include Western Atlantic University School of Medicine and the University of the West Indies (Nassau campus as part of UWI's multi-campus structure). Confirm which campus and which accreditation row apply to the program you mean. Clinical training locations and Title IV participation should be verified on each school's official disclosures.

Living and studying in The Bahamas

Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International is the main hub. Hurricane season June–November. Confirm which campus (e.g. WAUSM vs UWI Nassau linkage) and Bahamian immigration category apply.

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 The Bahamas

Are all medical schools in The Bahamas 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 The Bahamas 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 The Bahamas?

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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