University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Is UMHS accredited?
Leading status on this registry: Accredited under ACCM. Read every accreditation row and its source below before relying on a label.
- School name
- University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Country / location
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Campus city
- Basseterre, St. Kitts
- Program length
- 4-year MD (typical)
- Intakes
- Verify official academic calendar
- Title IV
- No
What accreditation decisions are on record?
- ACCMAccredited
- Term
- Accredited for six years to June 30, 2031
- Notes
- ACCM: accredited since May 2015.
- Source
- accredmed.orgAgency primary source
- Verified
- 2026-11-04
| Accreditor | Status | Term | Notes | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCM | Accredited | Accredited for six years to June 30, 2031 | ACCM: accredited since May 2015. | accredmed.orgAgency primary source | 2026-11-04 |
1 entry. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-04
How much does UMHS cost?
- Summary
- Tuition rates effective September 2026: Basic Science (St. Kitts) $18,550/semester; Extended Basic Science $16,280/semester; Clinical Science $21,200/semester. Lab, insurance, and other fees listed separately on the schedule (effective September 2026). Source: umhs-sk.org.
- Worksheet
- Open cost calculator →
Where are UMHS clinical rotations?
- Listed locations
- Saint Kitts and Nevis, United States
Does UMHS require the MCAT?
- MCAT / GPA
- MCAT policy: verify on the official UMHS admissions page. GPA / prerequisites: verify on the official admissions page.
- USMLE (school-reported)
- Step 1: School-reported overall USMLE Step 1 pass rate of 87% (president/provost community update; first-time vs overall not always distinguished); verify at umhs-sk.org — not independently audited against third-party exam reports · Step 2 CK: School-reported 94% first-time USMLE Step 2 CK pass rate as of 2024 (admissions page) and 91% overall Step 2 CK in a community update; verify current tables at umhs-sk.org — not independently audited against third-party exam reports. Confirm the current cohort tables on the school site.
- Residency match
- School-reported 93% match rate for participating 2026 graduates and ~94% overall match among participating graduates across class years (UMHS match pages/blog); also cites ~93% of first-time applicants obtaining a residency since inception. School-reported; independent verification recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Is University of Medicine and Health Sciences accredited?
Per our records (verified 2026-11-04), the primary status we surface is “Accredited” under ACCM (Accredited for six years to June 30, 2031). Always confirm on the linked primary source — agency decisions can change.
Who accredits University of Medicine and Health Sciences?
ACCM. See the accreditation section for the source link.
How much does UMHS cost?
Tuition rates effective September 2026: Basic Science (St. Kitts) $18,550/semester; Extended Basic Science $16,280/semester; Clinical Science $21,200/semester. Lab, insurance, and other fees listed separately on the schedule (effective September 2026). Confirm the live schedule on the school site. Verified 2026-11-04.
Does UMHS require the MCAT?
MCAT policy: verify on the official UMHS admissions page. Verified 2026-11-04.
Does University of Medicine and Health Sciences 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.umhs-sk.org/
When was this registry entry last verified?
2026-11-04 (ISO date). That is when we checked primary sources, not a marketing date from the school.
Primary sources
- ACCM assessed programmes (accredmed.org)
- UMHS (umhs-sk.org)
- UMHS tuition and fees (umhs-sk.org)
- US Dept. of Education foreign school Title IV list (studentaid.gov) (studentaid.gov)
- UMHS USMLE preparation / outcomes (umhs-sk.org)
- UMHS residency match results (umhs-sk.org)
- UMHS 2026 match announcement (umhs-sk.org)
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Next steps
Optional paths after the facts — neither changes any status. See the disclosure.