All American Institute of Medical Sciences
A medical school that takes Vincentian students seriously.
AAIMS is an English-speaking medical school in Jamaica with small cohorts — close enough to get home, structured for CSEC and CAPE entry, with a clear route back to registration.
Next Intake: January 2027 | Location: Kingston & Mandeville, Jamaica
Why Choose AAIMS
Designed for future physicians.
AAIMS combines Caribbean medical education with a student-centered experience in Jamaica — rigorous training, close mentorship, and a clear pathway to practice.
Curriculum
Integrated MD pathway
Basic and clinical sciences taught together from day one, so knowledge is anchored to patient care from your first term.
4-year MD journey including clinical trainingClinical Training
80 weeks of clerkships
Core and elective rotations across Midway Specialty Care clinics and teaching hospitals in Jamaica and the United States.
48 weeks core + 12 weeks electiveLocation
Study in Jamaica
English-speaking campuses in Kingston and Mandeville — close to home, immersed in a community that welcomes its future clinicians.
Roughly 2 hours 15 minutes, Kingstown to Kingston
AAIMS is affiliated with Midway Specialty Care — clinical rotations run across their clinics and providers.
Explore Midway clinics & doctors →Programmes at AAIMS
One MD pathway, plus allied health programs.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)4-year integrated program
Allied health programs
- Nursing3-year degree
- Pharmacy Technician12-month certificate
- Surgical Technician12-month certificate
- Dialysis Technician9-month certificate
- Medical Assistant9-month certificate
- Phlebotomy Technician6-month certificate
Allied health programs are offered through our partner school, AAIMS Alliance Health Division (Jamaica).
See entry requirements for every program →Our Clinical Affiliation
The Midway–AAIMS Commitment
AAIMS students at a community health fair in Jamaica.
Midway Specialty Care Center is a nonprofit, physician-led infectious-disease organization committed to expanding high-quality HIV, hepatitis, STI, PrEP/PEP, clinical-research, and outpatient specialty services in Florida and the Caribbean. Its international mission specifically includes building sustainable health systems, training local providers, and improving access to lifesaving infectious-disease services in underserved communities.
AAIMS Jamaica recognizes Dr. Ramgopal as a leader of Midway Specialty Care Center and highlights his commitment to expanding medical practice opportunities, educational training, consultation, clinical research, and advanced infectious-disease care across the Caribbean and other underserved communities.
This shared leadership and mission demonstrate Midway’s commitment to supporting AAIMS’s educational goals through physician mentorship, access to experienced clinical and research leadership, and the development of future physicians equipped to serve communities affected by HIV, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases. Midway’s presence in the Caribbean — particularly through its Guyana clinics — and its stated focus on training local providers create a strong foundation for an ongoing academic and clinical relationship with AAIMS.
Explore Midway clinics & doctors →Midway leadership
- Dr. Moti RamgopalFounder and Chairman of Midway; infectious-disease specialist; Clinical Professor at Florida State University College of Medicine; experienced clinical researcher and international health leader.
- Dr. Prasad ChalasaniBoard member, cardiologist, Clinical Associate Professor at Florida State University College of Medicine, and Visiting Professor in India.
- Dr. John T. LanzaBoard member, surgeon, Clinical Assistant Professor at the FSU College of Medicine Fort Pierce Regional Campus, and former clinical instructor in local graduate medical education programs.
- Dr. Judith BrooksBoard member and physician educator with faculty roles at Florida State University and Nova Southeastern University Colleges of Medicine.
- Dr. Lorraine M. DowdyChief Medical Officer.
- Dr. Hector BolivarChief Scientific Officer.
- Dr. Raja TalatiChief Medical Information Officer; Clinical Assistant Professor at the FSU College of Medicine Fort Pierce Regional Campus.
Message from the Dean
Small classes. Big opportunities.
Our graduates hold a 100% pass rate on the CAMC Examination (Caribbean Association of Medical Councils), and many go on to US residency programs.
AAIMS core values — “LLIIFERS”
- Leadership
- Lifelong Learning
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Faith
- Excellence
- Respect
- Service
“At AAIMS you will learn in small class settings that ensure you receive inclusive, personalized instruction that prepares you to be an outstanding physician. You are never a number at AAIMS — we strive to know each person as an individual and to ensure you have the support to cope with the rigors of medical education. Your opportunities are vast, including clinical rotations for all core and elective rotations in state-of-the-art hospitals caring for a diverse patient population.”
Midway Partnership
An exciting opportunity for Vincentian students
Passionate about making a difference in healthcare and interested in studying medicine? Discover AAIMS Jamaica's partnership with Midway Specialty Care Center — a leading initiative dedicated to expanding high-quality care and medical training in the Caribbean.
About Midway
A nonprofit, physician-led partner
Midway is a nonprofit, physician-led organization committed to building sustainable health systems, training local providers, and improving access to lifesaving services. Through our collaboration with AAIMS Jamaica, we offer aspiring medical students the chance to pursue their dreams and serve communities — with clinical rotations in the United States, Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Your network
Research, mentorship and a clear path forward
Join a network of dedicated professionals and gain access to world-class clinical research, mentorship, and educational opportunities in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Your journey to becoming a future healthcare leader starts here.
Take the first step toward your medical career today. We prepare you to excel and make a difference in healthcare.
Your future in medicine starts here — with AAIMS, in collaboration with Midway Specialty Care Center, medical school in Jamaica.
Admissions
Admissions that meet you where you are.
Apply online
Create your account and submit your application with transcripts and documents.
Interview
Meet our admissions faculty in a virtual or on-campus interview.
Secure your seat
Accept your offer, plan your finances, and join the AAIMS community.
Entry Requirements — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
What you need from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
BSc or higher in Health or Natural Sciences with GPA ≥ 2.0, or ninety (90) premedical credits from AAIMS or another institution. Minimum: Associate Degree in Health Sciences (AHSc), or BSc GPA ≥ 2.0, or CAPE Units 1 & 2 at Grades 1–3 in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and/or Mathematics, plus at least one continuous year of undergraduate study (minimum 90 credits, GPA ≥ 3.0).
Premedical (PM) route: At least five CSEC subjects at proficiency Levels 1–3 (Grades 1–2 before 1998), or five GCE O-level subjects at Grades A/B/C or equivalent, including English Language, Mathematics and at least two science subjects. CAPE is also accepted. Premed prerequisite: a minimum of five subjects including English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics and/or Physics.
Consideration given to: Experience, Work History, Personal Statement, Community/Voluntary Service, and a Structured Interview.
No English proficiency test is required.
- CSEC English Language — Levels 1–3
- CSEC Mathematics — Levels 1–3
- CSEC Biology — Levels 1–3
- CSEC Chemistry — Levels 1–3
- Physics or Mathematics (one required) — Levels 1–3
- CAPE Units 1 & 2 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and/or Mathematics — accepted
Tuition & Fees
One MD, one total — billed by semester.
MD tuition is $98,000 USD in total for the four-year programme — $22,500 USD in each of Years 1 and 2, and $26,500 USD in each of Years 3 and 4. It is billed per semester, two semesters a year.
All amounts are in USD. Tuition excludes living costs and personal expenses.
Year 1
$22,500 USD$11,250 USD per semesterYear 2
$22,500 USD$11,250 USD per semesterYear 3
$26,500 USD$13,250 USD per semesterYear 4
$26,500 USD$13,250 USD per semester
Reservation fee
A $1,000 USD reservation fee is payable once you are accepted. It is credited in full toward your first semester — it is part of Year 1 tuition, not an extra charge on top of it.
Payment plans
Students can arrange a payment plan with the institution.
January 2027 intake. Talk to admissions about a schedule that works for you.
This fee structure gives the lowest tuition for an MD degree among comparable Caribbean medical schools — an MD for under $100,000 USD.
Total MD tuition $98,000 USD across the four years.
Study in Jamaica
A campus set between sea and clinic.
Kingston & Mandeville campuses
Lecture halls, labs, and study spaces across two Jamaican locations, with clinical partners in Midway Specialty Care clinics and beyond.
Supportive community
Small cohorts, approachable faculty, and student services that keep you on track from orientation to graduation.
Next steps
Explore programs, talk to admissions, and verify credentials — everything runs on the AAIMS student platform.
Getting here from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Roughly 2 hours 15 minutes, Kingstown to Kingston
As a CARICOM national you may enter Jamaica without a visa. Confirm current student-permit requirements for study of more than six months before you travel.
Accreditation & Listings
Certified by the major international medical-education bodies.
AAIMS is accredited, listed with, or a member of the following authorities — so your qualification is recognised internationally.
- Ministry of Education, Jamaica
- Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission
- University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
- World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
- International Medical Education Directory (IMED)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Medical Council of Canada
- Medical Council of India (MCI)
- Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
Ready to begin your AAIMS journey?
Call or message 1-866-224-6763 · 866-AAIMSMED
Talk to Admissions
Not ready to apply yet?
Tell us a little about yourself and an advisor for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will come back to you with entry requirements, fees and intake dates for your situation.
Email: admissions@aaims-edu.org