umhs

University of Medical and Health Sciences (UMHS) is a medical school with campuses in Grenada and Scarborough, Maine. It offers a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program. The Grenada campus serves as the primary location for the basic sciences curriculum, while the Scarborough campus houses administrative offices and the clinical sciences program. UMHS is accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board and is recognized by various medical licensing authorities.

The MD program at UMHS is designed to prepare students for medical practice in the United States and Canada. The curriculum typically involves two years of basic sciences followed by two years of clinical rotations. Students are often required to pass licensing examinations such as the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) to practice medicine. The university emphasizes a student-centered approach to medical education and aims to foster a supportive learning environment.

UMHS also provides opportunities for student research and has affiliations with hospitals for clinical training. The institution is known for its international student body and faculty. Admission to UMHS is competitive, and prospective students are evaluated based on their academic achievements, MCAT scores, and other relevant qualifications. The university's mission is to educate and train competent and compassionate physicians.