Transfer to a Caribbean Medical School
Transfer Applicants
Admissions
If you are already in medical school and considering a transfer, Texila American University (TAU) College of Medicine welcomes transfer students from accredited MD programs worldwide. TAU offers an accredited Caribbean medical school pathway with US clinical rotations, integrated USMLE prep, and affordable tuition—so you can continue toward your MD degree without losing academic progress.
How Credit Transfer Works at TAU
The single most important question every transfer student asks is: “How many of my credits will you take?”
At TAU, credits earned at accredited medical programs are evaluated individually by our academic admissions committee against the core TAU MD curriculum. To maximize your Caribbean medical school transfer credit acceptance, our team conducts an official review assessing:
- Institutional Accreditation: Verifying the standing and accreditation status of your current or former school.
- Curriculum Alignment: Mapping completed pre-clinical coursework, lectures, and lab credit hours against TAU’s curriculum.
- Clinical Documentation: Reviewing any completed core or elective clinical clerkships.
- Testing History: Evaluating prior USMLE attempts to determine the optimal entry point into the program.
You will receive a fully transparent, documented evaluation of your semester placement and remaining graduation requirements before making any financial commitment.
An Affordable Alternative: Managing Your Medical School Debt
Excessive educational debt is one of the primary reasons students initiate a medical school transfer. TAU’s per-semester tuition structure and total MD program costs are positioned significantly below premium, US-focused offshore programs, making it a highly competitive, lower-cost route for your medical education.
Global Accreditations You Can Trust
TAU is fully accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) and the Association of Caribbean Medical Schools (ACCM). This is the global credentialing baseline students should verify at any school they are evaluating to ensure their degree is recognized worldwide.
To support financial transparency and ease your transition, eligible US students can access established medical school financing options, including Sallie Mae medical school loans.
“Texila American University (TAU) supports medical students seeking a seamless transition through its structured transfer application pathway. The institution values prior academic resilience and works personally with transfer candidates to recognize prior coursework. Aspirants should talk to the Admissions Team to prepare documentation and understand the credit retention policies of Texila American University Guyana”
Dr. Hugh K. Duckworth, MD
Provost of the University
Transfer Requirements & How to Apply
To apply as a transfer student, complete two phases:
Phase 1 – Document Gathering
Phase 2 – Evaluation & Selection
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. TAU accepts transfer students from accredited MD programs worldwide. Your credits are evaluated individually against TAU’s curriculum before you enroll.
Credits from accredited medical schools are evaluated case-by-case based on your transcripts, course content, and clinical work. Contact admissions for a placement assessment specific to your record.
Yes. TAU welcomes transfer students from other Caribbean and international MD programs as a lower-cost, accredited alternative. Your eligibility and credit transfer are assessed individually.
TAU regularly supports students from closing or at-risk programs, offering an accredited path to finish the MD with US rotations. Contact the transfer team as early as possible.
Yes. TAU considers applicants with multiple USMLE attempts, recognizing that resilience is a vital part of becoming a doctor.
Yes. Scholarships and financing options, including Sallie Mae (US) and other financial assistance options for eligible students, are available. See the Financial Aid page for more details.
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