92%
USMLE Step-1 first-time pass rate (Since 2023)
90%
USMLE Step-2 first-time pass rate (Since 2022)
77.8%
US Residency placement rate (Since 2015)
94%
Student Retention Rate
Texila American University MD Program: Quick Facts
Georgetown, Guyana — a modern green campus offering a safe, focused environment with modern simulation labs
4-Year, 5-Year & 5.5-Year MD — flexible entry paths for both high school graduates and Premed students
CAAM-HP, ACCM Accredited & WDOMS listed eligible for ECFMG certification, USMLE exams, and US medical residency matches
US-affiliated teaching hospitals complete core and elective clinical clerkships directly in the United States and Guyana
USA, Canada, Middle East, India & Africa, curriculum aligned with global standards, preparing you for USMLE, MCCQE, and FMGE/NExT
Holistic review; no minimum score required for US applicants; acceptance is based on science GPA, interview, and overall motivation
Choosing where to study medicine is a life-changing decision. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at Texila American University (TAU) is a rigorous professional degree program designed to transform ambitious students into licensed, practicing physicians.
Delivered at our accredited Caribbean medical school campus in Guyana, South America, the MD program integrates deep foundational medical sciences with hands-on, supervised clinical rotations. With United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) preparation embedded directly into the academic experience, TAU provides a clear, supportive framework to guide you from initial enrollment straight through to competitive residency placements in the US, Canada, India, and beyond
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To lead in advancing human health through the best clinical care, innovative research, and education of health professionals in modern medicine in a culture that supports diversity, inclusion, critical thinking, and creativity.
The mission of Texila American University College of Medicine is to advance the health and well-being of society by creating health professionals who are compassionate and committed to professional excellence, by creating a scholarly environment that fosters excellence in the lifelong goals of education, research activity, and compassionate patient care, and by promoting curiosity and critical inquiry in an inclusive environment enriched by diversity.
A Caribbean Medical School Designed for Tomorrow’s Physicians
Medicine is changing, and the schools training tomorrow’s physicians need to keep pace. As an offshore Caribbean medical school, Texila American University trains international students to earn the exact same Doctor of Medicine credential as domestic US medical schools, using the same US licensing standards — while building the accreditation, preparation, and clinical exposure that today’s competitive residency landscape demands.
The differences that truly impact your medical career come down to three pillars:
- Accreditation Standards: Keeping you eligible for global licensing boards.
- Integrated Board Preparation: Maximizing your competitive exam scores.
- Clinical Networks: Securing top-tier hospital placements.
Texila American University meets and exceeds these standards by pairing international accreditations with a robust, established network of US teaching hospitals. Verify our listing in the World Directory of Medical Schools and review our primary CAAM-HP Accreditation Status
Tailored Pathways Designed for Your Educational Background
Students from different parts of the world arrive with different foundational coursework, shaped by their home country’s education system. To accommodate this variation, TAU offers three distinct, streamlined pathways so every student builds a strong academic foundation before entering advanced medical training.
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A Clinical Curriculum Engineered
for Modern Healthcare
The MD curriculum is intentionally mapped to transition from cellular theory to bedside patient care. Students begin by building an unshakeable foundation in the core sciences-including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology-before advancing into core clinical specialties like internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, psychiatry, and community medicine.
To ensure our graduates thrive in competitive medical environments, USMLE preparation is intentionally woven into your coursework from day one to keep students on pace with USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 CK. Every lecture, lab, and rotation actively reinforces the ACGME Core Competencies.
- Medical Knowledge & Patient Care
- Professionalism & Communication Skills
- Systems-Based Practice
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
Academic Insights from our Medical Faculty
Selecting a premier offshore medical school requires strict institutional legitimacy, such as a valid ECFMG Sponsor Note. Our MD program simplifies this journey by embedding early board preparation directly into your basic science semesters, ensuring you are fully equipped to master clinical clerkships and graduate as a globally recognized Doctor of Medicine.
— Dr. Hugh K. Duckworth, MD, Provost of the University
Holistic Admissions & Global Career Outcomes
Medical school admissions should look at the person, not just a test score. TAU operates on a flexible, rolling admissions model with convenient March and September intakes tailored for US, Canadian, and global applicants.
While direct entry requires roughly 90 college-level credits, our evaluation process is entirely holistic. Applicants undergo a comprehensive review including the Texila Medical Admissions Test (TMAT) or MCAT scores, followed by a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) process. Notably, competitive applicants can secure admission without an MCAT score by demonstrating academic excellence and interview readiness.
Your Licensing Pathway to Global Practice
A medical degree is only as valuable as its licensing portability. Texila American University ensures its graduates meet the strict requirements needed to return home or practice globally:
With a proven history of strong first-attempt USMLE pass rates and a multi-year track record of successful US residency placements, a Texila MD gives you the tools to practice medicine worldwide
Explore the College of Medicine
For accreditation detail, tuition, and the full Caribbean medical school overview, see the College of Medicine hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
An MD program leads to a Doctor of Medicine, the professional postgraduate degree that qualifies graduates to train and practice as licensed physicians. Texila American University’s MD program combines rigorous basic medical sciences, supervised clinical rotations, and integrated USMLE preparation to provide a clear, comprehensive route from initial enrollment to clinical residency.
The difference lies solely in your academic entry point based on your prior education; all three tracks graduate with the exact same Doctor of Medicine degree.
- The 4-Year MD track is built for students who have already completed 90 undergraduate credits of premedical coursework.
- The 5-Year track adds an integrated advanced-science foundation year for international 10+2, A-Level, or IB entrants.
- The 5.5-Year track features an 18-month pre-medical foundation explicitly structured for high school graduates.
Yes, it is the same Doctor of Medicine academic credential and grants the same eligibility to practice medicine. When evaluating an offshore medical school, the critical factors that dictate your career success are accreditation standing, historical USMLE performance, and clinical rotation quality.
Texila American University maintains prestigious CAAM-HP and ACCM accreditations, alongside an established clinical network across US teaching hospitals.
US applicants need to appear for the MCAT, but a competitive MCAT score is not strictly mandatory for admission. Many qualified US applicants are admitted based on MCAT appearance, demonstrating strong academic backgrounds through the Texila Medical Admissions Test (TMAT) and completing the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) evaluation.
MCAT is not mandatory for other International Applicants. We highly recommend contacting our admissions team directly to confirm current track requirements for your specific territory.
Graduates of Texila American University are fully eligible for ECFMG certification, enabling them to sit the USMLE and participate in the US Residency Match (NRMP). Furthermore, our global curriculum maps directly to the Medical Council of Canada (MCC/CaRMS) licensing route and India’s FMGE/NExT professional tracks.
To review our historical residency success metrics, please request our latest audited institutional outcome data directly from the admissions department.
Glossary
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
The standard professional postgraduate degree awarded to physicians. An MD program focuses on allopathic medicine, combining foundational biological science with practical clinical training to prepare graduates for medical licensing and residency exams.
Offshore Medical School
An international institution located outside the United States or Canada—frequently in the Caribbean region—that explicitly trains students using a North American medical curriculum to prepare them for licensing boards like the USMLE.
CAAM-HP & ACCM
The Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) and the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) are the premier international accrediting bodies. Their recognition ensures an offshore medical school complies with rigorous global medical education standards.
ECFMG Certification
Granted by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, this certification assesses whether international medical graduates (IMGs) are qualified to enter United States residency programs and sit for licensing examinations.
USMLE (Steps 1, 2CK, and 3)
The United States Medical Licensing Examination. This three-step exam series measures a physician’s ability to apply medical knowledge, concepts, and foundational clinical skills to real-world patient care.
ACGME Core Competencies
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education outlines six mandatory focus areas (including patient care, medical knowledge, and systems-based practice) that professional medical curriculums must instill to produce capable, ethical healthcare practitioners.
CaRMS & MCC
The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) and the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) govern the entry pathway for physicians wishing to secure postgraduate medical training and practice medicine across Canadian provinces.
FMGE / NExT
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination, transitioning into the National Exit Test (NExT), is the standardized licensing framework regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for Indian citizens who earn their doctor of medicine degree abroad and return to practice in India.