Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
Is PUCMM accredited?
Leading status on this registry: Accredited under MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education). Read every accreditation row and its source below before relying on a label.
- School name
- Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
- Country / location
- Dominican Republic
- Campus city
- Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
- Founded
- 1962
- Program length
- 6-year MD program (typical Dominican public/private model); verify official academic calendar
- Intakes
- Verify official academic calendar
- Title IV
- No
What accreditation decisions are on record?
- MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education)Accredited
- Term
- See source
- Notes
- PUCMM is a long-established, government-recognized Dominican university operating under national MESCYT oversight. Not assessed by CAAM-HP or ACCM. Dominican Republic MD graduates must pass USMLE and meet ECFMG requirements independently — verify ECFMG eligibility for the specific MD program before enrolling.
- Source
- mescyt.gob.doGovernment source
- Verified
- 2026-11-03
| Accreditor | Status | Term | Notes | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education) | Accredited | See source | PUCMM is a long-established, government-recognized Dominican university operating under national MESCYT oversight. Not assessed by CAAM-HP or ACCM. Dominican Republic MD graduates must pass USMLE and meet ECFMG requirements independently — verify ECFMG eligibility for the specific MD program before enrolling. | mescyt.gob.doGovernment source | 2026-11-03 |
1 entry. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-03
How much does PUCMM cost?
- Summary
- See the official tuition schedule on the school website. We only publish dollar figures with a primary source. Checked as of 2026-11-03.
- Worksheet
- Open cost calculator →
Where are PUCMM clinical rotations?
- Listed locations
- Dominican Republic
Does PUCMM require the MCAT?
- MCAT / GPA
- MCAT not required for Dominican national programs; verify admissions requirements on official PUCMM site. Admissions in Dominican Republic follow national university entry requirements — verify on official site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra accredited?
Per our records (verified 2026-11-03), the primary status we surface is “Accredited” under MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education). Always confirm on the linked primary source — agency decisions can change.
Who accredits Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra?
MESCYT (Dominican Ministry of Higher Education). See the accreditation section for the source link.
How much does PUCMM cost?
We do not yet publish a dollar figure for PUCMM. Check the official tuition schedule on the school website. Verified 2026-11-03.
Does PUCMM require the MCAT?
MCAT not required for Dominican national programs; verify admissions requirements on official PUCMM site. Verified 2026-11-03.
Does Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra participate in U.S. Title IV federal student aid?
Our field is set to “No”. Confirm on the U.S. Department of Education foreign school lists and the school’s own financial-aid disclosures before relying on this.
Where is the official school website?
https://www.pucmm.edu.do/
When was this registry entry last verified?
2026-11-03 (ISO date). That is when we checked primary sources, not a marketing date from the school.
Primary sources
- MESCYT — Dominican Ministry of Higher Education (mescyt.gob.do)
- PUCMM official site (pucmm.edu.do)
- CAAM-HP assessed programs (not listed) (caam-hp.org)
- US Dept. of Education foreign school Title IV list (studentaid.gov) (studentaid.gov)
Sources checked on .
Next steps
Optional paths after the facts — neither changes any status. See the disclosure.