CCU students are eligible for clinical rotations and licensure in the US upon passing USMLE, and they can undertake clinical clerkship in accredited hospitals throughout the United States or the United Kingdom. We offer an MD Medical Degree program (Doctor of Medicine), with the first four semesters of the Basic Sciences taught in Belize.
CCU’s global reputation for academic excellence and modern teaching methods attracts students and faculty worldwide. Our faculty members have diverse educational backgrounds from the US and Europe, leading to a unique curriculum that blends American and British medical traditions.
Columbus Central University is a renowned medical school in the Caribbean that offers accredited Premed, Basic, and Clinical Science Programs.
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Our institution boasts its accreditation, high USMLE passing rates, ACGME accredited clinical rotations and a streamlined application process to facilitate the journey towards becoming a doctor. Our medical curriculum is a blend of top academic features of American and Caribbean medical schools.
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Columbus Central University is one of the top medical schools in the Caribbean, established by American Physicians and is accredited, licensed, and registered within the beautiful National of Belize.
Our aim at CCU is to equip our students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in ACGME-accredited American teaching hospitals. To achieve this, we have implemented a US standard curriculum that prioritises High Order Thinking Skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation, which are tested in the USMLE Step I exam. Our ultimate goal is to revolutionise medical education and empower our university to act as a catalyst for change.
CCUSOM'S Profile
Official Name
Columbus Central University
Founded
Two Thousand Five (2005)
Office of Admissions
Columbus, Ohio
Campus Location
Belize, Central America
Clinical Rotations
Over 300 slots throughout the United States and United Kingdom
Academic Calendar
16 week Trimester – January, May, September
Faculty Staff Qualifications
MD, PhD, PsyD, PharmD and MBBS
Financial Aid
Private Loan Affiliation
Program, Scholarship,
Payment Plan
Tuition Discount
Clinical Rotations
Over 300 slots throughout the United States and United Kingdom
Cost of Living
$600-$800 per month in
CCUSOM for living
Average Class Size
16 students for each class in CCUSOM