What are the USMLE Step 1 pass rates at UMHS and how do they compare to other Caribbean schools?

valuemd (Admin)

One of the first things students check before applying to any Caribbean school is USMLE pass rates. This thread breaks down UMHS Step 1 and Step 2 CK pass rates, how they have trended over recent years, and how they stack up against schools like AUC and Ross.

avathompson7741 (Student)

Hey everyone, I have been doing a deep dive on Caribbean schools for about two months now and UMHS keeps coming up. One thing I really want to nail down before I make any decisions is their actual Step 1 pass rates. I know schools like to throw around big numbers but I want to know what is real, what the trend looks like, and how they honestly compare to AUC or Ross. Anyone here who has gone through this process or is currently at UMHS, please share what you know. Trying to make a smart choice here, not just go with whatever the admissions office tells me.

simonegrant1187 (Aspiring student)

avathompson7741 (Student) So I did a lot of this same research before choosing Ross. From what I have seen, UMHS posts a Step 1 first-time pass rate somewhere in the 80s percentage range. I think the last number I saw was around 85% but I am not 100% sure if that is the most current figure. Ross and AUC both tend to sit around 90% or above for first-time takers. The gap is not massive but when you are talking about boards it does matter. Just make sure you are comparing first-time takers, not overall pass rates, because schools sometimes advertise the higher number.

marcusgrant7321 (Aspiring student)

Current MS2 at UMHS here. I want to be honest with you because I was in your exact position a year ago. The school does report around 84-86% for Step 1 first-time pass rate. It is not as high as Ross or AUC but the school is smaller and the support system is actually pretty solid if you put in the work. Step 2 CK tends to be higher, a lot of people here are scoring well on that one. But I will not lie, Step 1 prep is stressful here just like at any Caribbean school. Do your research, talk to actual students, not just admissions reps.

saikrishnabhagavan (Student)

UMHS reports an 87% overall Step 1 pass rate and a 94% first-time Step 2 CK pass rate. Compared with other Caribbean schools, it's generally in the same range as SGU, Ross, and AUC, while Saba and AUA often report higher Step 1 pass rates. Board scores are important, but I'd also compare residency matches, clinical rotations, and student support