Admissions

Admission Requirements

International American University (IAU) College of Medicine encourages applications from bright individuals who are focused on attaining a first rate medical education and are dedicated, enthusiastic and well-suited to the rigorous study of medicine.

Admission is based on a combination of factors including:

Undergraduate cumulative GPA (with emphasis on GPA in required pre-medical course work)
Letters of recommendation
Personal essays
Extracurricular activities.
Personal Interview

Applicants who meet the criteria for admission will be scheduled for an interview. The personal interview provides an assessment of the applicant's maturity, adaptability, ability to handle stress, aptitude, background, and above all the motivation to study medicine. Work history and professional or volunteer experiences also provide further evidence of the student’s motivation.

The Admissions Committee's decision is communicated in writing to the applicant at the earliest possible date.

Policy of Non-Discrimination

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, gender, religion, or disability. It is the policy and practice of the University to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act as appropriate and practical in St. Lucia. A qualified individual with a disability will be granted access and participation to all services, programs, and activities of IAU, subject to the limitations imposed by circumstances and availability of facilities.

Pre-Requisites

The College of Medicine requires at least 90 credit hours of undergraduate coursework for admission to the MD program, but strongly recommends the completion of a 4 year degree before entering Medical School. The coursework should include the following prerequisite courses.

One Year (10 hours)

Inorganic or General Chemistry (with labs)

One Year (10 hours)

Organic Chemistry (with labs)

One Year (10 hours)

General Biology or Zoology (with labs)

One Year (10 hours)

Physics (with labs)

One Year (10 hours)

English

One Sem. (5 hours)

Mathematics (preferably Calculus or Statistics)

In addition, students are highly encouraged to take courses that provide a broad background in humanities, as part of the pre-medical preparation.

Pre-Med Students (Texas A&M)

Students applying to the pre-medical program must submit both the IAU College of Medicine application and the Texas A&M-Commerce application. Please note that intakes occur only for the Fall and Spring semesters for the pre-medical program. It is imperative that applicants to the pre-medical program become well-acquainted with the admission requirements and criteria of Texas A&M-Commerce. For more information please click here.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates closely monitors regulation with regards to student transfers. We highly suggest downloading their most recent bulletin for the most up-to-date information.

Students previously enrolled in an accredited Medical School may apply for admission with advanced standing, provided they meet all the regular requirements for admission to IAU College of Medicine.

Transfer students will be required to submit:

official academic transcripts
official ECFMG transcript of USMLE Step I or Step II (for those students who have taken the exams)
Letter of recommendation from the Dean of their previously attended medical school
2 recommendation letters from his/her professors at the previously attended medical school
A completed Transfer Supplement Form. Click here to download the form

These documents should be mailed directly to the Admissions Office in Dallas Transfer credit is not automatic and students should not assume that courses taken at other institutions will meet the IAU requirements. Acceptance of transfer credit is subject to verification through the school of origin. The level of placement within the curriculum will be determined by the Admissions Committee in consultation with the Promotions Committee. Course assignments are the responsibility of the Promotions Committee and subject to the established schedule of courses at the time of transfer.

International Students

Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies in countries other than the United States will be evaluated on their merits. The applicant will be expected to have completed a pre-medical curriculum comparable to pre-requisites described above. All required documents, if originally in a foreign language, must be accompanied by a notarized English translation. All transcripts documenting post-secondary coursework completed in institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by an approved international credential evaluation service. Below is a list of our approved foreign transcript evaluators.

Foreign Credentials Services of America
1910 Justin Lane, Austin, TX 78757-2411
512-459-8428
Fax: 512-459-4565
info@fcsa.biz
http://www.fcsa.biz

International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P. O. Box 2585
Denton, TX 76202-2585
(940) 383-7498
http://www.iacei.net/

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P. O. Box 92970
Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970
phone: (414) 289-3400 fax: (414) 289-3411

World Education Services, Inc.
P. O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745

Foreign Educational Equivalencies
Babel Translations
10134 Hammerly, No 192
Houston, Texas 77080
Voice Mail and Fax: 713-460-5344
http://sdr.netfirms.com/