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Merit-Based
Scholarships Available

Our goal is to leave no students behind for financial reasons which is why we offer merit-based scholarships to ensure the best students enroll in our program.

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MRU AND ACSOM SIGN AGREEMENT

Mount Royal University (MRU) of Calgary, Alberta and ACSOM have signed an agreement giving MRU students a new way to work toward their goal of becoming a physician.

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Physician-Led Small Group Education

Your daily sessions will be in a small team of 8-10 students with a physician faculty member, while clinical sessions in hospital settings average 2-4 students per physician.

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Non-Profit
Credibility

Our board concentrates solely on our mission of developing students into exceptional physicians and providing service to our community.

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Get access to first-rate medical education modeled after elite US and Canadian Medical Schools.

Across the Caribbean, you’ll find many for-profit schools promising access to a medical degree, but we at the non-profit American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM) are setting a new standard, complete with preliminary accreditation from ACCM and an IAAR accreditation through 2028. Partnering with the Health Ministry of the Commonwealth of Dominica, we have the access and expertise to deliver on our core values guaranteeing the success of our students and elevating healthcare internationally and in North America.

Why CHOOSE American Canadian School of Medicine?

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Full Merit-Based
Scholarships Available

Our goal is to leave no students behind for financial reasons which is why we offer merit-based scholarships to ensure the best students enroll in our program. Learn More

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Physician-Led Small Group Education

Our low student-to-faculty ratio is more than just a statistic. Your daily sessions will be in a small team of 8-10 students with a physician faculty member, while clinical sessions in hospital settings average 2-4 students per physician.

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Non-Profit
Credibility

Our non-profit status means our board concentrates solely on our mission of developing students into exceptional physicians and providing service to our community, not to corporate shareholders.

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Fully
Accredited

ACSOM is fully accredited by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR) through 2028 and has preliminary accreditation from the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), both of which are recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME). Learn More

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Expert
Leadership

Our board and executive teams include some of the most accomplished doctors and educators in the field, many from elite Ivy League institutions. Their passion for outstanding medical education has driven the conception and design of the school.

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Patient Care Experience

We provide virtual simulations with cyber patients from day one, followed by on campus patient experiences. You will be fully prepared to excel in your 3rd and 4th year clinical rotations at affiliated US clinical teaching hospitals.

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Beautiful Location

Learn at our 33-acre campus with 160,000 square feet of purpose-built laboratories, small group classrooms, and learning centers. Your student experience extends beyond campus to a 290-square-mile Nature Isle with no shortage of cultural and recreational opportunities.

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Residency Match
Tuition Refund Program

We believe in our academic program so strongly we will refund tuition for graduates who pass USMLE steps 1 and 2 and are unable to obtain a residency after 3 consecutive cycles. Additional restrictions apply. Learn More

Who
We Are

American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM) is a fully-accredited, non-profit university located in the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica, created by physicians for future physicians looking to practice within the USA and Canada. ACSOM combines modern instructional practices, small-group training, and distinguished leadership with an affordable tuition and a guaranteed residency placement to remove any uncertainty about the future success of our students.

How We Do It

  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • Cutting-edge education
  • Physician-led instructional practices
  • Low student-to-faculty ratio
  • Exceptionally supportive community
  • Affordable tuition

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ACSOM
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AMERICAN CANADIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (ACSOM) RECEIVES ECFMG NOTE, ALLOWING GRADUATES TO TAKE USMLE / MCCQ AND PARTICIPATE IN NRMP / CARMS

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IAAR Recognized by WFME as Accreditor in Dominica, ACSOM Receives Dual Accreditation

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What To Expect

Our 4-year medical program has been developed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and starts with a small group, case-based, clinical problem-solving curriculum on an impressive, 33-acre, resource-rich ACSOM campus on the Commonwealth of Dominica, former British dependency till 1978 ending centuries of British rule. After just two years of hands-on case based study with your peers you will have two years of clinical rotations at our Los Angeles teaching hospitals. Taking a modern approach to education, instruction is delivered through practice and problem solving rather than lecture. Small group sessions will typically never involve more than 10 students to one faculty member, and clinical training offers an even more intimate experience with about 2-4 students to every physician. Students are provided with the necessary support to ensure success in North American licensing exams and receive placement in accredited residency opportunities throughout the US, Canada, and Dominica.

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World Class Curriculum

Our curriculum, meticulously arranged by a team of world-class physician experts, puts you in the role of a practicing physician from day one and is on a level with the best medical schools in North America. Offering an intimate, physician-led, small group education in purpose built state-of-the-art facilities. ACSOM provides the necessary support to guarantee your success.

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Campus and Facilities

The American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM) is located in the town Picard-Portsmouth, Dominica, surrounded by lush tropical old growth forest, mountains, and views of the Caribbean Sea. The campus consists of 33 manicured acres and 160,000 square feet of purpose built modern teaching facilities, generously provided to our community through our public private partnership with the people of Dominica. Included are small group classrooms and simulated patient care clinics to support students development as physicians in training, learning and development.

In addition to the academic facilities, the ACSOM campus also features a library, computer labs, and student lounges, providing students with the amenities needed for success. The campus is designed to create a supportive and engaging environment for students, offering the necessary ingredients to foster a sense of community while promoting collaboration.

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Scholarships for New Students

The American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM) understands that attending medical school and becoming a medical doctor is a dream for many people. We are committed to providing a quality education centered on critical thinking, with small size classes and clinical exposure from the outset. ACSOM offers a competitive tuition fee schedule which is approximately 20% lower than other medical schools in the region. Scholarships for academic excellence, leadership, and community service are available for those who qualify.

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