To give you an idea about REAL medical education: In Germany a student has to learn 14 years until his has his title of a "Facharzt".
Okay, I don't want to advertise for patient tourism. But one thing is for sure: the US system of healthcare is a disaster.
In case you want to know about the greedy private "university" company business, have a look at the fees of St. Maarten "American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine" on the island "St. Martin":
https://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid.html[*quote*]
Gainful Employment Student Consumer Info
Jump to Header
Jump to Main Section
Jump to Footer
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
About AUC
Facts & Figures
Residency Placements
Accreditations & Approvals
Meet Dean Heidi Chumley, MD, MBA
St. Maarten Campus
News & Publications
Community Affairs
Medical School Guides and Resources
Events
Hurricane Preparedness
Caribbean Center for Disaster Medicine
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Admissions Requirements
Request More Information
Admissions Assessment
Request an AUC Campus Tour
Non-US Applicants
Tuition & Financial Aid
Scholarships
Webinars
Admissions Events
MCAT Information
MD Program
Medical Sciences
Clinical Sciences
Medical Education Readiness Program
Hospital Teaching Sites
USMLE Preparation
Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Student Handbook & Academic Catalog
Student Life
About St. Maarten
Safety & Security
Clubs and Organizations
Spouses Organization and Families
Housing
OSPD
Class Profiles
Apply
Home
Admissions
Tuition & Financial Aid
Medical School Tuition and Financial Aid at AUC
How much does medical school cost in Caribbean programs? Read about tuition costs, financial aid eligibility, and other resources.
2018-2019 MD Program Costs
Medical Sciences Tuition Costs (Semesters 1-5) per semester*
Tuition per semester, flat rate (10-21 credits): $22,454
Student Government Association fee per semester: $35
Health insurance fee per semester (includes administrative charge): $359
Dorm charge for fall (if applicable): $5,400 for single, $4,600 for double
Dorm charge for spring/summer (if applicable): $5,575 for single, $4,750 for double
Educational resource fee: $250
*If applicable, medical science students enrolled for 8-9 credits pay a tuition rate of 50% of the published tuition rate; medical science students taking less than 8 credits will pay a rate of 25% of the medical science tuition rate.
Clinical Sciences Tuition Costs (Semesters 6-9) per semester**
Tuition per semester: $25,120
Health insurance fee per semester (includes administrative charge): $766
Malpractice insurance: $305
Educational resource fee: $256
**The rates represented above represents a full-time, 16 week/credit schedule each semester with a final semester of 8 weeks/credits. Tuition will be prorated per clinical at a rate of $1,570 per credit/week, Malpractice Insurance at $19 per credit/week, Educational Resource Fee at $16 per credit/week. Health Insurance is billed on a periodic basis in September, January and May regardless of schedule and is not subject to proration.
CLINICAL SCIENCES TUITION COSTS (SEMESTER 9.5) PER SEMESTER**
Tuition per semester: $12,560
Health insurance fee per semester (includes administrative charge): $766
Malpractice insurance: $305
Educational resource fee: $256
**The rates represented above represents a full-time, 16 week/credit schedule each semester with a final semester of 8 weeks/credits. Tuition will be prorated per clinical at a rate of $1,570 per credit/week, Malpractice Insurance at $19 per credit/week, Educational Resource Fee at $16 per credit/week. Health Insurance is billed on a periodic basis in September, January and May regardless of schedule and is not subject to proration.
OTHER FEES
Enrollment Reservation Fee: A one-time enrollment reservation fee in the amount of $1,000 is payable to AUC by the date specified in the acceptance letter to secure a place in class. At registration, $1,000 of the enrollment reservation fee will be applied to the cost of tuition for students who matriculate to AUC.
Housing Security Deposit: A security deposit of $1,650 is payable to reserve housing.
Residency Permit Fee: The laws of St. Maarten require residence permits for all students. The annual cost is $280 (500 guilders). For U.S. and Canadian residents, this will be billed along with your tuition and due at orientation. For international students (visa required) payment is required with the Enrollment Reservation Fee payment a minimum of 60 days prior to your arrival in St. Maarten.
Tuition Payment
Current students: Most fees can be paid securely online with a credit card via TouchNet by accessing the MyAUC Portal.
Newly enrolled students, parents/guardians, and graduated/nonactive students: Please visit PayMyTuition for fee payment.
Money orders and checks: Checks or money orders can be made payable to AUC School of Medicine. Please include your Student ID. Please mail to the following address: 880 SW 145th Avenue, Suite 202, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027, to the attention of Student Accounts.
Financial Aid
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine is committed to providing medical students with information to help them fund their education through student loan programs and medical school financial aid. Various tuition payment options are available.
Federal Direct Loan Program
AUC is approved for participation in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans). Students who wish to participate are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Graduate/professional level students are considered independent by federal regulations for the Direct Loans; therefore it is not necessary to supply parental information. AUC’s school code for completing the FAFSA form is G22444.
Qualified citizens and eligible non-citizens of the United States may be eligible to receive medical school financial aid from the Direct Loan programs up to the cost of attendance (tuition, books & supplies, accommodation and travel).
Medical School Scholarships
AUC offers a variety of scholarships to assist students in funding their education. Please review our scholarship offerings to see if you qualify.
Canadian Students
Canadian students should consult with their province regarding Caribbean medical school financial aid resources available to them.
Veterans
Veterans and their dependents may receive funding per the eligibility requirements set by the Veteran’s Administration. Contact the VA at 1-888-442-4551.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Federal Return of Funds Policy: According to federal regulations, a federal refund calculation must be performed if a student receiving financial aid withdraws completely from all classes after the start of the enrollment period.
Length of enrollment is equal to the number of calendar days, including weekends and holidays, in the periods in which the student was registered. Breaks of five days or more are excluded.
The withdrawal date is the date the student begins the official withdrawal process -- electronically, in writing, or by telephone, whichever is earlier -- or otherwise officially notifies the institution of his/her intent to withdraw. For students who withdraw without notification, the school may use either the last date of academic attendance or the midpoint of the enrollment period as the withdrawal date. Failure to notify the Financial Aid Office of a withdrawal may result in additional tuition liability.
Return of funds is calculated as follows:
If the student’s percentage of enrollment period completed is greater than 60 percent, the student has earned – and must repay – 100 percent of the federal aid received.
If the student’s percentage of enrollment period completed is 60 percent or less, the calculated percentage of enrollment will be used to determine the amount of aid returned.
Federal aid refunds are distributed in the following order:
Unsubsidized Direct Federal Stafford Loan
Subsidized Direct Federal Stafford Loan
Federal PLUS Loan
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Other Title IV aid programs
State grants, and/or private or other institutional aid
To the student
Learn more about refunds of tuition and fees or about return of Title IV funds.
Accounts Receivable
Any student who pays tuition and fees after the first day of classes will be charged a $100 late fee; any student with a delinquent account will be notified by the second week of the term that he or she must be financially clear by the end of the fourth week of the term; and any student who fails to fulfill the finance condition (is not financially clear by the end of the fourth week) will be involuntarily withdrawn from enrollment and his or her transcript will reflect a "W" grade for courses undertaken in that term. Standard cancellation and refund policies will apply to the balance of the account due.
Program fees effective as of September 2017. Subject to change without notice. Please see the Student Handbook for tuition and refund policies. Students must pay for all courses taken.
Admissions
Admissions Requirements
Request More Information
Admissions Assessment
Request an AUC Campus Tour
Non-US Applicants
Tuition & Financial Aid
Scholarships
Webinars
Admissions Events
MCAT Information
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Careers
Student Email
Colleague Email
Contact
Access ServiceNow
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Administrative Office
880 SW 145th Avenue • Suite 202 Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 | Phone: 305-446-0600 | Toll-Free: 866-DR2B-AUC (866- 372-2282) | Fax: 305-444-6791
Medical Sciences Campus
1 University Drive at Jordan Road Cupecoy, St. Maarten | Phone: +1 721-545-2298 | Fax: +1 721-545-2440
AUC is accredited through 2021 by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM,
www.accredmed.org), which is the accreditor used by the country of St. Maarten. The United States Department of Education, via the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA), reviews the standards that countries use to accredit medical schools. The NCFMEA has determined that the ACCM’s accreditation standards are comparable to those set by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), which accredits medical education programs in the United States.
© 2018 American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program can be found at
http://www.aucmed.edu/gainful-employment.
[*/quote*]