Alyssa Stone

Embracing the beauty of St. Kitts! Alongside Dr. Mungli & Dr. Ayre, students embarked on an exciting hike to connect, unwind, & bask in the breathtaking nature of the Caribbean. Students complete the basic science program in St. Kitts before moving to Maine to do pre-clinical rotation courses & Step prep. While in St. Kitts, there are many opportunities to take a break from the textbooks. Life outside campus is vibrant, allowing students to maintain mental & physical wellbeing, a crucial factor in the demanding field of medicine. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T6GxtW0c2I

Watch our recent President's Webinar for Prospective Medical Students to learn more about our personalized approach to medical education, state-of-the-art campuses, comprehensive loan program, and superior student outcomes. The University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) is a boutique medical school committed to preparing doctors to practice medicine throughout the United States, Canada, and the world. Learn more about UMHS and how you can apply: https://www.umhs-sk.org/ source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVqyqBFemM4

Establish a strong foundation to your medical education through the Accelerated Review Program (ARP). Daniel J. Fontánez EBS2 recently completed ARP. He shares his experience & advice for premedical students interested in earning their MD. ARP is a single-semester preparatory program designed to equip students with the tools they will need by offering a personalized & dynamic curriculum that touches all aspects of basic sciences. This program is taken following acceptance & before you officially begin medical school. Students experience classes with the same professors that will teach them once they begin the UMHS MD program. It is the best way to get an idea of the next 4 years of one’s medical school journey. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ9jTacHhkc

UMHS 2017 graduate Dr. Harkirat Kaur is an attending adult psychiatrist at Amen Clinics in Atlanta, GA, an outpatient psychiatry practice. She completed an adult psychiatry residency at University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH last year. Right after graduating from UMHS, she was a transitional year resident at Coliseum Health System in Macon, GA. Dr. Kaur has been as an active member of the UMHS Alumni Association. She co-hosted a UMHS livestream “Suicide Prevention and the State of Psychiatry” with fellow UMHS graduate and practicing psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Vazquez ’15 in fall 2021. More recently, she was a keynote speaker at the 2023 White Coat Ceremony in St. Kitts on September 9th. The UMHS Endeavour spoke to Dr. Kaur the day before the ceremony, when she had a moment to talk about her amazing career and her days as a medical student at UMHS. Learn more: https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/dr.-harikaut-kaur-17-on-work-as-adult-psychiatrist-at-amen-clinics-in-ga source https://www.youtube.co

Fall in St. Kitts sets a picturesque backdrop for our student’s medical journey. With the vibrant colors of nature & the warmth of the Caribbean sun, the UMHS campus becomes an oasis for academic learning & development as a student. The Fall semester brings a new sense of focus & determination as students dive into their studies, partake in campus club activities, & explore the island of St. Kitts. Interested in becoming a UMHS student? View our website @ https://www.umhs-sk.org/ #fall2023 #medicalschoollife #campustour #medicalcampus #umhsstkitts source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Waj_qu0I7xk