University of Medicine and Health Science, (UMHS), St. Kitts 03-22-10
460 W 34th Street 12th Fl. New York, NY 10001
March 22, 2010
Dear Student Advisor/Counselor:
I have enclosed information on both our medical and nursing school. We hope that you find the material informative and interesting. If you or any of your students have any questions regarding either school, please feel free to call us toll free at (866) 686-0380.
University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) and the International University of Nursing (IUON)
• 50 million dollar campus that compares to the best medical and nursing schools in the United States.
• Highly credentialed and seasoned faculty that are recruited primarily from the United States.
• Modern 24-bed human simulation laboratory equipped with the newest computerized simulators including I-Stan.
• 11,000 square foot anatomy laboratory that is a model for medical and nursing schools throughout the United States.
• Low student to faculty ratio.
• Small classes ensure a significant amount of individual attention.
• We maintain the highest of academic standards.
Academic Program
• UMHS has a traditional Basic and Clinical Science Program. The first four semesters are completed at our Basic Science campus in St. Kitts. Then students return back to the U.S. to complete our clinical program.
• IUON offers two Bachelor Degrees in Nursing – a traditional BSN program and an Accelerated Second Degree BSN (ABSN).
• IUON students complete the first six semesters at our campus in St. Kitts. The final year is completed in the United States.
• Both programs go year round so that students can complete their education in less than 4 years.
Clinical/US Affiliates
• UMHS has affiliations with major teaching hospitals in New York, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Georgia and Puerto Rico.
• IUON is affiliated with several major nursing schools in the United States where students complete their final year. Students that have successfully completed our program ultimately receive a BSN degree from both the U.S. affiliate and IUON.
• IUON is currently affiliated with Morehead University, Colorado State University, Purdue University, and Louisiana College.
Licensure
• USMLE Step 1 pass rate for UMHS students exceeds 95%.
• IUON’s pass rate on the NCLEX-RN examination exceeds 90%.
Financial Aid
• Both UMHS and IUON offer financial aid including private and institutional loans, as well as merit based scholarships.
Admissions
• Both UMHS and IUON have three entry dates per year (January, May, and September).
• Applications and entrance requirements can be obtained by visiting our websites at: WWW.UMHS-SK.ORG and WWW.IUON.ORG
Our admissions department is available to answer any questions students may have. Feel free to call our toll free numbers listed below to speak directly with a representative. Otherwise, students can e-mail questions directly to the admissions department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for medical school inquiries or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for nursing school inquiries. In addition, we have monthly information sessions at our regional offices. We urge them to attend one of these sessions to learn more about our academic program, admissions, financial aid, licensure, and clinical program. Representatives from admissions will be there to answer any questions they may have.
For NY, ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NJ, PA, VA, WV, DE, DC, MD – contact Gary Ranft, Maya Kushner, Martin Limchayseng or Kyle Kaskiw - medical school inquiries 866-686-0380 or nursing school inquiries 866-868-4720
For MI, WI, OH, IL, IN, KY, MO, MN, IA, ND, SD, NE, KS – contact Carole Walker, Michelle Peres, Nikki Gonzalez, or
Sheri Yates – medical school inquiries 877-363-8558 or nursing school inquiries 888-363-0944
For FL, NC, SC, AL, GA, TN, MS, LA, AR, OK, TX – contact Nancy Komorowski , Tari Smith, Marc Weiner, Gillian Hyman or
Gail Markowski – medical school inquiries 877-547-1520 or nursing school inquiries 888-547-1327
For CA, WA, OR, NV, UT, CO, ID, HI, AK, MT, AZ, NM – contact Leon Mattingley, Elena Velasco, Gene Murden or
Kelvin Merrick – medical school inquiries 866-735-1135 or nursing school inquiries 866-916-4866
Sincerely,
Warren Ross
President