Windsor University School of Medicine

What Windsor University School of Medicine does

Windsor University School of Medicine (WUSOM) is a private, CAAM-HP accredited medical school founded in 1998 and headquartered at 1621 Brighton's Estate, Cayon, St. Kitts, West Indies. The school delivers a U.S.-aligned Doctor of Medicine (MD) program consisting of a pre-clinical Basic Sciences phase taught at the St. Kitts campus and a Clinical Sciences phase conducted through rotations at ACGME-certified teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada, including partnerships with Mount Sinai Hospital and the RUSH Simulation Center.

The institution recruits international students directly via its windsor.edu web application (PopuliWeb portal), admissions counseling, and global education fairs, with rolling admissions in January, May, and September. It also operates a U.S. information office in Oakbrook, Illinois to support U.S.-based prospective students. Programs include an MD (Basic Sciences and Clinical Sciences), a Pre-Medical Sciences preparatory program, and a School of Biomedical Science. Auxiliary offerings include USMLE preparation, ECFMG certification guidance, academic advising, mental health and disability services, and career counseling.

Revenue is generated primarily through semester-based tuition: approximately $7,190 per semester for Basic Sciences and $11,490 per semester for Clinical Sciences, supplemented by scholarships, student loan programs, and ancillary fees. The reported value proposition centers on affordable tuition, no MCAT requirement for most applicants, over 90% first-time USMLE pass rate, and an average of ~60 U.S. residency placements per year, with 2,000+ MD graduates to date and 1,300+ practicing in the U.S. and Canada.

Name

Windsor University School of Medicine

Legal name

Windsor University School of Medicine

Website

https://windsor.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Windsor University School of Medicine is a private, CAAM-HP accredited Caribbean medical school in St. Kitts offering an MD program with U.S. clinical rotations, targeting international students from the U.S., Canada, and Europe seeking affordable pathways to U.S. medical licensure.

Ownership category

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Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

Keywords

• Medical education
• MD degree program
• Clinical rotations
• Biomedical sciences
• USMLE preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cayon

HQ country

St. Kitts & Nevis

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. MD Program Tuition - Basic Sciences: Semester-based tuition fees charged to medical students during the pre-clinical/basic sciences phase of the MD program. Basic science tuition is approximately $7,190 per semester.
2. MD Program Tuition - Clinical Sciences: Semester-based tuition fees charged to medical students during the clinical rotations phase of the MD program. Clinical science tuition is approximately $11,490 per semester.
3. Financial Aid and Loan Programs: The school offers student loans, scholarships, and flexible financial aid plans specifically designed to support international students in funding their medical education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Windsor University School of Medicine (WUSOM) delivers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree consisting of a Basic Sciences phase taught on its St. Kitts campus and a Clinical Sciences phase delivered through rotations at ACGME-certified U.S. and Canadian teaching hospitals. The institution additionally offers a Pre-Medical Sciences preparatory program and a School of Biomedical Science, supported by USMLE preparation, ECFMG certification guidance, and ancillary student support services.

Product overview

Windsor University School of Medicine (WUSOM) offers a comprehensive medical education program comprising an MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree with Basic Sciences and Clinical Sciences phases, a Pre-Medical Sciences preparatory program, and a School of Biomedical Science. The Basic Sciences phase is delivered at the St. Kitts campus, while Clinical Sciences involves rotations at ACGME-certified U.S. and Canadian teaching hospitals. The institution provides integrated student support services including USMLE preparation, ECFMG certification guidance, disability accommodations, and career counseling. WUSOM's MD Program is built on a U.S.-aligned curriculum with rolling admissions in January, May, and September.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MD Program - Basic Sciences
• MD Program - Clinical Sciences
• Pre-Medical Sciences Program
• School of Biomedical Science
• USMLE Preparation Program
• Student Support Services
• ECFMG Certification Guidance

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% first-time USMLE pass rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RUSH Simulation CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWUSOM partners with RUSH Simulation Center to provide students with exceptional simulation-based medical training opportunities using advanced medical simulation technologies at a top-ranked U.S. healthcare institution.
• Mount Sinai HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital, one of the leading healthcare systems in the United States, providing students with real-world medical experience in a prestigious hospital setting.
• University of West Indies, Mona Campus, JamaicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with University of West Indies, Mona Campus for collaborative medical education and research opportunities in the Caribbean region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. George's University School of Medicine: Caribbean medical school founded in 1976 in Grenada offering an MD program with U.S./Canadian clinical rotations. Direct peer with similar IMG pathway, CAAM-HP/LCME-style accreditation, and access to U.S. residency through ACGME partner hospitals.
• American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC): Caribbean-based MD program (Sint Maarten) affiliated with Adtalem Global Education. Direct competitor recruiting U.S./Canadian students, with ACGME clinical affiliations, similar tuition model, and IMG residency pathway.
• Ross University School of Medicine: Caribbean medical school (Dominica) owned by Adtalem Global Education serving IMG students targeting U.S. residency. One of the largest Caribbean MD programs and a direct competitor on admissions funnel and clinical placement.
• Saba University School of Medicine: Small Caribbean medical school in the Dutch Caribbean offering a U.S.-style MD curriculum with ECFMG eligibility. Direct comparable on IMG pathway, accreditation (NVAO), and U.S. clinical rotation placement.
• Medical University of the Americas (MUA): Nevis-based Caribbean medical school owned by Caribbean Medical University/Untold International; comparable MD program targeting U.S./Canadian applicants with clinical rotations in U.S. hospitals.
• Trinity School of Medicine: St. Vincent-based Caribbean medical school with an MD program targeting students unable to gain admission to U.S. schools. Direct peer competing in the same admissions funnel with similar clinical placement model.
• Saint James School of Medicine: Caribbean medical school with campuses in Anguilla and St. Vincent offering a 4-year MD program for international applicants targeting U.S. residency. Direct peer in the value-tier Caribbean MD segment.

Emerging players

• International American University College of Medicine: Smaller Caribbean medical school (Saint Lucia) offering an MD program with basic-sciences study on-island and clinical rotations in the U.S. Niche player competing with WUSOM for non-traditional IMG applicants.
• All Saints University School of Medicine: Caribbean medical school with campuses in Dominica and Saint Vincent targeting international applicants seeking MD pathways to U.S./Canadian practice. Smaller-scale direct peer in the same IMG value segment.

Broad incumbents

• Keck School of Medicine of USC: U.S.-based MD-granting medical school with LCME accreditation and ACGME clinical partners including Mount Sinai-affiliated systems. Included as a broad incumbent illustrating the U.S. medical school ecosystem WUSOM feeds into via the IMG pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WUSOM
• Facebookfacebook.com/WindsorUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/windsor-school-of-medicine
• Instagraminstagram.com/Windsoruniversityschoolofmed

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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