Alexander American University
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| Type | School Of Medicine |
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| Established | 2015 |
| Students | 300 |
| Location | 137 Sheriff Street,Campbellville, Georgetown, Guyana 6°49′01″N 58°08′06″W / 6.816809°N 58.134995°WCoordinates: 6°49′01″N 58°08′06″W / 6.816809°N 58.134995°W ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Website | www |
The Alexander American University (AAU) is a private medical school in Georgetown, Guyana.
History[edit]
Alexander American University is an international medical university in Georgetown, Guyana. In 2016 the university received accreditation from the National Accreditation Council of Guyana, IMED International Medical Education Directory, WHO World Health Organization.
Accreditation[edit]
The university is approved and recognised by the following organisations:
- Medical Council of India (MCI)
- National Accreditation Council of Guyana
- FAIMER
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Ministry of Health, Guyana
Curriculum[edit]
The medical degree program at Alexander American University, School of Medicine is for 5 and half years and includes 1.5 year of Pre-Medical Science, 2 years of Pre-Clinical Science followed by 2 years of Clinical Science.
Pre-Med Science Program[edit]
The program is intended to assist students who lack the necessary credit hours required for the MD Program. It provides the crucial fundamentals for the rigorous MD program. It consists of classes in Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, English and Calculus. Students enroll in their first year and the duration is for 1 year.
Pre- Clinical Science Program[edit]
During the 2 years students learn the principles of disease, therapy, ethical and legal issues. The classes implements real-life problems that a doctor may encounter in the field. Students must identify, solve and prevent future cases. The core subjects are Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Behavioral Science.
Students are also introduced to USMLE Step 1 course.
Clinical Science Program[edit]
The final 2 years of the program prepares students for their entry into the medical world. Students learn to analyse data, diagnose, conduct physicals, process blood work, etc. By the end of Clinical Science Program, students are able to determine their specialities. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine.
Clinical Rotations[edit]
During the final 2 years, students complete their MD at any affiliated hospitals in the U.S, Canada and India. Admittance into the program is based on the student's performance. The 72–80 weeks of Clinical Rotations are divided into 48 weeks of core rotations and 24–32 weeks of elective rotations.
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