Accredited Caribbean Medical Schools: Admission Options

Getting admission in a Medical school in Caribbean is much easier and economical as compared to Medical schools in the United States. But then, there are only few accredited Caribbean medical schools. Therefore, most of the times you might end up getting an unrecognized medical school degree in most places of United States.

The problem primarily exists in four states namely, Florida, New Jersey, California and New York. Without any accreditation your degree is just like a gun without a bullet. So, herein we are going to provide you information on some of the well known medical schools in the Caribbean that are accredited by a recognized body.

University of Health Sciences, Antigua has over 25 years of experience in medical studies. It has the following departments: School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Veterinary Science. Besides this, the Institution specifically mentions that all Graduates of this University are granted permission to practice medicine in the United States. In fact it has records of people passing out from this university and working in New York, California, Florida and Illinois.

Apart from good quality education and dedicated faculty, this university also gives residential facilities for the outstation students. This medical school is enlisted with the World Health Organization and also all graduates of this college are eligible to sit in the United States Medical Licensing Examinations.

American University of Caribbean, School of Medicine has a record of providing quality education to students since the year 1978. The university has an experienced and quality faculty and is a fully accredited institution as per the regulations of the Department of Education (U.S.). It is also approved by the U.S. Federal Family Education Loan Program.

Around 4000 graduates of this university who have also obtained their licenses are practicing medicine throughout United States in various aspects of Medicine. As regards the program of this university, it has a curriculum that consists of 9 and \'bd semesters. The first 5 semesters are of basic medical sciences and the remaining semesters are of clinical medical sciences.

The first semester is taught at St. Marteen campus whereas the next semester is taught at affiliated hospitals of this university at United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland. Each semester runs for 16 weeks. Admissions are held basically thrice a year- during January, May and September.

These are the best accredited Caribbean medical schools. But, remember before going for any medical school not only in the Caribbean but anywhere, do find out whether it is an accredited one or not.