American International Medical University

Last updated

American International Medical University
AIMU SLU LOGO.JPG
MottoBrings health care innovation to serve humanity
Type Private
Established2007
Chairman Mr. Evans Calderon
Vice-presidentMr. Urban Dolor
Academic staff
73
Administrative staff
110
Location,
14°04′39″N60°56′23″W / 14.07750°N 60.93972°W / 14.07750; -60.93972
Affiliations Independent
Website aimu.us
American International Medical University

American International Medical University (AIMU) is an offshore medical school located on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. It operates a School of Medicine and a School of Nursing. [1] It partners with universities and hospitals in the United States including Washington Adventist University (WAU) in Takoma Park, Maryland, to offer independent support programs and offers joint classes with WAU for the AIM-U Premedical Science Program on the WAU campus. [2] [3]

Contents

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

Accreditation by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions was denied in 2018. [4]

American International Medical University is listed in the FAIMER International Medical Education Directory (IMED) effective in 2007 with school ID #F0002364 [5] 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). [6]

References

  1. "American International Medical University, Saint Lucia - Study MBBS In Caribbean Island". 28 January 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  2. "Washington Adventist University - Affiliations & Partnerships". Washington Adventist University. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  3. "AIMU WAU Center for Medical Science". Archived from the original on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  4. "Assessed Programs". Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  5. "American International Medical University". Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  6. "American International Medical University School of Medicine". World Directory of Medical Schools. Retrieved 23 November 2015.