Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) in Charlotte, North Carolina, has signed an agreement with the American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine to create a pathway to medical school for JCSU students.
Under the new agreement, qualified JCSU students will gain access to structured advising, mentorship, pre-medicine guidance, academic preparation support, and direct admissions pathways into AUA’s medical degree program. The memorandum also establishes a $10,000 grant opportunity for eligible students.
“This partnership with the American University of Antigua College of Medicine provides vital opportunities for our students who aspire to become physicians, ensuring they have a clear, supported pathway to earn their medical degree and return to serve their communities with excellence,” said Patrick Martin, provost and chief academic and research officer at JCSU. “By aligning JCSU’s academic foundation with AUA’s clinical opportunities, we are addressing the physician shortage and ensuring the future of healthcare reflects the diversity of the patients we serve.”
