About Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is a Private university located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico (United States of America). It was established in 1976. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English / Spanish with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban (Bayamon, PR). The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$48,000 (Non-Resident/Out-of-State)
Total Course Fees$192,000 (Tuition only)
Hostel Fees / Year$11,500 (Bayamon/San Juan Cost of Living)
Living Cost / Month$1,300
Other Charges$6,000 (Insurance, Lab fees, Books)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Average: 498)
Minimum Marks RequiredAverage GPA: 3.72
Minimum Age Requirement21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineDecember 15 (AMCAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Average: 498)
- Minimum Marks Required: Average GPA: 3.72
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats75
Student–Faculty Ratio2.5:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Ramon Ruiz Arnau University Hospital)
Hospital Bed Capacity300+ (Varies by core site)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Early clinical skills in Years 1-2)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Ramon Ruiz Arnau University Hospital)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 5+ Clinical Affiliates
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 300+ (Varies by core site)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (After completing residency/ license)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo specific Indian hostel
International Student OfficeYES (Admissions and Student Affairs)
FMGE Pass Ratenot available (Graduates take USMLE)
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (After completing residency/ license)
Graduate Success Rate95% Match Rate
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Available in town (limited on campus)
- Indian Hostel: No specific Indian hostel
- International Student Office: YES (Admissions and Student Affairs)
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Medical Spanish courses)