International American University College of Medicine

International American University − College of Medicine
Type Medical School
Established 2003
President K G Manmadhan Nair
Location Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia
Website http://iau.edu.lc

International American University College of Medicine (IAU aka IAUCOM) is an offshore private medical school located in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. The school's offshore office is located in Dallas, Texas.[1] Though the government of St. Lucia grants a trade license to offshore schools, and legislation had been proposed as of 2014, there is no governmental licensing or regulation of offshore medical schools in the country.[2][3]

The school is listed in both FAIMERs and the World Directory of Medical Schools. It has obtained approval from the Government of Canada and its application is pending before the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions.

Curriculum

Courses are open to both Lucians and foreign students.[1] The school offers scholarships to qualified Lucians[4] and some foreign students, if they are enrolled simultaneously in masters programs in the United States have access to student loan funds.[5][6] Canadian students can also utilize federal funds, by virtue of the approval of IAUCOM to the CanLearn™ Master List of Designated Educational Institutions.[7][8]

Prerequisites

High school graduates earn acceptance to the IAU Medical program after completion of a 2-year pre-medical program at Texas A&M University–Commerce or a three-year course completing a BS in Biology from the University of Bedfordshire in the UK.[6] A preparatory program offered in St. Lucia for 8 months provides classes in anatomy, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, embryology, ethics, histology, immunology, microbiology, physiology, and general medical skills, in two semesters.[9] In a new joint venture with ROYTEC, a division of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus, students at IAU is offering now offering courses in "Information Systems Management, Pharmacy, Nursing, Education, Hospitality Management, and Healthcare", as well.[10]

Medical program

The medical degree program follows a 4-year US model and requires two years of basic science course at the St. Lucia campus followed by two years of clinical courses at affiliated colleges in the United States, Canada or in the UK. The program requires completion of 10 semesters, clinical practicum, and passage of the first two parts of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, before conference of the Medical Doctor degree.[9]

Accreditation

The International American University College of Medicine is chartered in Saint Lucia.[3] It has applied for accreditation from the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) and was pending a decision as of July 2015.[11] In January, 2015, IAUCOM was approved by the Canadian Government and added to their designated international institutions list.[7] The university is listed in the FAIMER International Medical Education Directory (IMED) effective in 2004 with school ID #F0000976[1] and in the World Health Organization's World Directory of Medical Schools. By virtue of its listing in IMED, students graduating from AUSOM 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)[12]

Tuition and Fees

Base tuition for the MD program at IAU as of January 2011 is:[13]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "International American University College of Medicine". Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Let’s Have The Full Story". Castries, St. Lucia: The Voice of St. Lucia. 7 March 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  3. 1 2 Sammie, Anthony (20 August 2014). "Senator calls for medical training in Saint Lucia". Castries, Saint Lucia: St. Lucia News Online. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  4. ↑ Emmanuel, Kingsley (18 May 2015). "International American University enrolls 22 new students". Castries, Saint Lucia: St. Lucia News Online. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  5. ↑ Lorin, Janet (2 December 2013). "For-Profit Caribbean Medical Schools Use Federal Funds Loophole". New York, New York: Bloomburg Business. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  6. 1 2 "International American University College of Medicine partners with Walden University". Castries, St. Lucia: The Voice of St. Lucia. 1 March 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  7. 1 2 "Master List of Designated Educational Institutions". CanLearn. Ottawa, Canada: Government of Canada. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "Canada Approves IAUCOM". Castries, St. Lucia: The Voice of St. Lucia. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  9. 1 2 "International American University". Warsaw, Poland: International Medicine Studies. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  10. ↑ "Division of UWI Coming to Vieux Fort". Castries, St. Lucia: The Voice of St. Lucia. 7 August 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  11. ↑ "International American University (IAU) College of Medicine, St Lucia". Kingston, Jamaica: Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions. July 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  12. ↑ "International American University College of Medicine". World Directory of Medical Schools. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  13. ↑ http://www.comhssl.net/casa/index.php/component/content/article.html?id=25

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