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- ↑ "University of Science, Arts & Technology (USAT) Faculty of Medicine". Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ↑ "University of Science, Arts & Technology (Montserrat)". Global Health Workforce Alliance. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ↑ "University of Science, Arts & Technology (USAT) Faculty of Medicine". World Directory of Medical Schools. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
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