University of Health Sciences Antigua
http://www.uhsa.ag/
About UHSA The University of Health Sciences Antigua campus is in Dowhill, Antigua. UHSA's School of Medicine and Macedonia School of Nursing both have a distinguished history of providing a vigorous education to students of high academic potential since 1982. UHSA has initiatives not found in many of the other schools in our region. Our curriculum is organ system based and allows for an integrated approach to teaching and learning during the basic science years, similar to most U.S. schools. This method of teaching allows for learning in small groups, independent study and the early integration of clinical experiences.
Academics UHSA Founded in 1982, the University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA) located in Dowhill, Piccadilly Antigua is an outstanding academic institution. ➔ UHSA Medical School .
➔ Macedonia Nursing School ➔ Clinical Skills & Simulation Center
UHSA Medical School The University of Health Sciences Medical School curriculum provides students with a comprehensive course of study that prepares students for the future. Students complete the Basic Sciences on-Campus in Antigua and the Clinical Sciences are taught at UHSA’s affiliated teaching hospitals located in the United States, United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. Several M.D. programs are available to potential students wishing to pursue medicine including the Traditional M.D. program, BSc Leading to M.D., and combined degree M.D. programs... Learn More
Macedonia Nursing School The Macedonia nursing program is a three-year program leading to the Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN). The BSN program mirrors the curriculum standards of U.S. nursing schools and follows the guidelines of the Caribbean Regional Nursing Board. Students receive excellent training from highly credentialed nursing and other faculty. Graduates can practice in the USA and the Caribbean as well as other parts of the world. The entire program is spent on campus in Antigua. Students complete practical rotations... Learn More
Clinical Skills & Simulation Center The Standardized Patient (SP) Program is an integral part of UHSA’s Medical Education. It gives medical, and nursing students the reallife experience necessary to develop and continuously improve their clinical skills. The SP Program employs highly trained staff to portray patients with a wide variety of symptoms and illnesses. Beginning... Learn More
Campus The University of Health Sciences Antigua conducts classes at its 50acre Dowhill Campus, on the island of Antigua. Formerly a tracking site for the U.S. space program, UHSA is now part of the beautiful Historic National Parks area of English Harbor. With lovely greenery and flowers throughout the campus along... Learn More
Housing Campus dormitories are centrally air conditioned. The rooms are equipped with a kitchenette (stovetop, refrigerator, sink and microwave), private bathroom and patio. Laundry facilities are conveniently located. You must bring your own sheets, pillows, towels, a light blanket if needed, and toiletries... Learn More
Life in Antigua & Barbuda Our campus is within minutes from Nelson Dockyard, a historical area known for restaurants, shopping & activities, and is home to Antigua’s yacht club and world-renowned annual regatta, Sailing Week. Our campus is also located minutes away from many nearby beaches... Learn More
Traveling to Antigua United States and Canadian Passengers Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) is a major airport hub with flights arriving and departing daily from the U.S. through American Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Continental Airlines, and Delta Airlines... Learn More
Transfer to UHSA A transfer student is defined as a student who has earned credits towards the Basic Sciences program from an Allopathic or Osteopathic medical school and wishes to transfer to UHSA to complete their curriculum. Read More
Contact Us UHSA Campus Dowhill Campus, Piccadilly St John’s, Antigua Local: 268.460.1391 housing@uhsa.edu.ag
Puerto Rico Administrative Office
U.S. Admissions Office
644 Ave. Fernandez Juncos, Miramar
900 W. Jackson Blvd. Ste. 7 East
District View Plaza, Ste. 301 San Juan, P.R. 009073122
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Telephone 1.787.753.0253 Toll Free: 1.866.719.0302 Website : www.uhsa.ag