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Motto | Brings health care innovation to serve humanity |
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Type | Private |
Established | 2007 |
Chairman | Mr. Evans Calderon |
Vice-president | Mr. Urban Dolor |
Academic staff | 73 |
Administrative staff | 110 |
Location | , 14°04′39″N60°56′23″W / 14.07750°N 60.93972°W |
Affiliations | Independent |
Website | aimu |
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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 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]
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