American International Medical University

American International Medical University
MottoBrings health care innovation to serve humanity
TypePrivate
Established2007
ChairmanMr. Evans Calderon
Vice-presidentMr. Urban Dolor
Academic staff
73
Administrative staff
110
Location
Gros Islet
,
Saint Lucia

14°04′39″N 60°56′23″W / 14.07750°N 60.93972°W / 14.07750; -60.93972Coordinates: 14°04′39″N 60°56′23″W / 14.07750°N 60.93972°W / 14.07750; -60.93972
AffiliationsIndependent
Websiteaimu.us

American International Medical University (AIMU) is an offshore medical school located on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. It operates a School of Medicine and a School of Nursing. It partners with universities and hospitals in the United States including Washington Adventist University (WAU) in Takoma Park, Maryland for independent support programs and offers joint classes with WAU for the AIM-U Premedical Science Program on the WAU campus. Future AIM-U programs on the WAU campus may include BSN Completion and Introduction to Clinical Science, as well as the opportunity for AIM-U students to complete the WAU MBA program.[1][2]

American International Medical University located in Saint Lucia, AIM-U's curriculum and academic programs are prepared and monitored by Members / Specialists of Medical Councils, including Medical School Accreditation Approval and Monitoring Committee, ECFMG.

Accreditation

Accreditation for the school is being considered by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions.[3]

American International Medical University is listed in the FAIMER International Medical Education Directory (IMED) effective in 2007 with school ID #F0002364[4] and in the World Health Organization's World Directory of Medical Schools. By virtue of its listing in IMED, students graduating from AAIMS are authorized to take part in the United States Medical Licensing Examination three-part examinations. Those who pass the examinations are eligible according to the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates to register for and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Washington Adventist University - Affiliations & Partnerships". Washington Adventist University. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  2. ↑ "AIMU WAU Center for Medical Science". Archived from the original on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  3. ↑ "American International Medical University". CAAM-HP.org.
  4. ↑ "American International Medical University". Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "American International Medical University School of Medicine". World Directory of Medical Schools. Retrieved 23 November 2015.


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