We decided to share this article with readers of BAHAMAS CHRONICLE, which has a huge following among the Bahamian diaspora across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom as well as in The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean. Bahamas Latest posted this article on Friday, September 18, 2026.
From just 15 students in 2022 to its first graduating class of physicians in 2026, Western Atlantic University School of Medicine is marking major milestones in Grand Bahama, with 100% of its participating graduates securing residency positions in the US and Canada.
With $1.8 million in scholarships awarded to Bahamian students and plans to accommodate up to 1,000 medical students by 2028, WAUSM is opening new doors for future doctors and strengthening Grand Bahama’s educational future.