The International University of the Health Sciences (IUHS), located on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts with administrative offices in Winnipeg, Canada, offers a flexible and innovative MD program tailored for international students—without requiring travel to campus.

Program Overview:
The IUHS MD curriculum is divided into two phases:

• Preclinical (Years 1 & 2): Fully online and split into 11 study blocks. Students complete graded exams, DxR Clinician assignments, and participate in mandatory self-assessments via Lecturio. After completing Block 11, students take the IUHS Exit Exam (and USMLE Step 1 for U.S. students).
• Clinical (Years 3 & 4): Comprising 80 weeks of rotations—48 weeks core, 32 electives—students rotate at affiliated hospitals in the U.S. or through guided placement in Australia. Clinical training begins around Block 8.

Learning Methods:
IUHS combines systems-based and problem-based learning with spaced repetition for better knowledge retention. Live lectures from top professors, recorded sessions, and weekly Q&C discussions help students stay engaged and supported remotely.

Virtual Tools:

• DxR Clinician: Simulated patient encounters enhance clinical reasoning skills.
• Lecturio: A global digital platform providing AI-driven learning, video lectures, and USMLE-style questions.

Early Mentorship:

IUHS stands out by integrating hands-on clinical mentorship into the preclinical years. Each student works with a local physician for 20 hours monthly, gaining early clinical exposure and bridging the gap between theory and practice.

With a robust online structure, global support, and strong clinical integration, IUHS prepares future physicians to thrive anywhere in the world.