How to Apply
Learn more about medical school prerequisites, admission requirements and the application process – how to apply, next steps and more
One Common Application
SMUSOM, along with its sister schools Saba University School of Medicine and Medical University of the Americas, offer the unprecedented opportunity to apply to up to three top Caribbean medical schools at once! By submitting just one set of documents and participating in one interview, you can receive admissions decisions from any or all of the three medical schools. And there is no application fee! Tell us to which of the three medical schools you would like to apply, and in what order. And, it is just as easy to apply only to St. Matthew’s, if that is what you prefer.
Apply Now Using the Common Application and get your application fee waived.
You dream of becoming a physician.
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How to Apply
Your road to residency starts here.
We encourage you to apply to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree Program as early as possible.
You can and should submit your application in advance of:
- Taking the MCAT exam*
- Receiving your MCAT score
- Completing the personal statement of the application
*The MCAT is required for all applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents.
Please review the upcoming MCAT test dates here.
Our team of admissions advisors are pleased to assist you and respond to any question or concerns promptly and professionally. Please feel free to contact our friendly and knowledgeable admissions advisors at:
Phone: 407.488.1718
Email: admissions@stmatthews.edu
Due to our rolling admissions, there is no deadline to apply. Semesters begin in September, January, and May.
Apply now by following these simple steps:
Take the next step and submit your application. Your road to residency starts here.
We encourage you to apply to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree Program at SMUSOM as early as possible. You can and should submit your application in advance.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisite Coursework
The St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine requires the following pre-requisite courses:
General Biology*
One academic year
(6 credit hours)
Inorganic Chemistry*
1 academic year
(6 credit hours)
Organic Chemistry* †
1 academic year
(6 credit hours)
Language Arts (English)**
1/2 academic year
(3 credit hours)
College Math or Computer Science
1/2 academic year
(3 credit hours)
* These courses must include an attached laboratory.
** A student may substitute any course that has a writing component, such as a term paper or written project, for the Language Arts requirement.
† A student may substitute 1/2 year of Biochemistry for 1/2 year of Organic Chemistry.
Standardized Examination
The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is required for all applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the United States.
English Proficiency
Since English is the language of instruction at SMUSOM, it is important that applicants be prepared academically to pursue the curriculum and be able to communicate effectively.
Applicants whose principal language is not English may be required to take the test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Technical Standards
A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Medicine must have abilities and skills in the five broad areas of observation: communication, motor function, intellectual-conceptual, and behavioral and social skills.