University of Health Sciences Antigua

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University of Health Sciences Antigua

Motto: DEO ET PATRIAE
Established: 1982
President: Akin Omitowoju, M.D.
Type of Institution Private
Location: St. John's, Antigua
Campus: Urban, 50 acres
Website: uhsa.ag

The University of Health Sciences Antigua, also known as UHSA, is a private university in Antigua, West Indies.

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[edit] Campus

The Dowhill Campus is located about 12 miles (19 km) from the capital city St. John's. The university is located on a 50 acre area within the Historical National Park area of the English Harbor.

[edit] Accreditation

The UHSA is recognised by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.[1]

The school is listed in the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) International Medical Education Directory (IMED) as having commenced instruction in 1983.[2]

The school is listed with the World Health Organization[3]


[edit] Licensing

Degrees conferred by UHSA are accepted in both America and Canada and the school maintains an extremely strong relationship with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

[edit] References

  1. ^ Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda Government Directory. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
  2. ^ FAIMER/IMED. International Medical Education Directory. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
  3. ^ World Health Organization. World Directory of Medical Schools. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.