All American Institute of Medical Sciences
The All-American Institute of Medical Sciences is located in Black Rover, St Elizabeth Parish in Jamaica. The private medical school was established in 2009. In 2009, it was chartered by the Government of Jamaica and accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health professions in 2010. The accreditation has an annual renewal until 2015. The university started its classes in 2011 at its Jamaica campus. In 2014 the school had its first graduates. The four-year program that leads to a doctor of medicine degree is the schools primary educational program.
University at a Glance:
Established: Founded in 2009
University Type: Private Institute
Number of International Students: Not Available
Hostel Type: University Hostel
Climate: Tropical climate
Yearly Tuition Fee: 9.1 Lakh
Eligibility: IELTS
ECFMG Approval: Approved
Last Date to Apply: Not Available
University Introduction
The institute is registered with the medical University Council of Jamaica as a tertiary level institute in the region. It is also listed in the FAIMER International Medical Education Directory and in the World Health Organizations World Directory of Medical Schools. To ensure students receive their clinical experience, the school partners with the Western Regional Health and Southern Regional Health Authorities that offers students experience at the Black River Health Department and May Pen Hospital. Students are accepted at the beginning of January, May and September semesters.
Faculty:
The main faculty in the institution is the School of Medicine.
Campus Life:
The school library provides a growing collection of resources and services for the faculty, students and staff that supports the teaching and learning process of the school. Facilities in the library include a large reading room that is equipped with computers, a periodicals section, a faculty lounge, computer room and a seminar room. The school has an office of student services that works closely with the Registrar office and admissions office with matters related to the quality of the students’ lives. The student services include student accommodations, student counselling (Personal, academic and professional), liaison with the student organization and parent organization and advices students about their career decisions and postgraduate education.
Accommodation:
The school provides accommodation facilities for its students.
Why Should I Study at All American Institute of Medical Sciences?
- Students spend half of their time in Jamaica for preclinical sciences and the last 2 years of clinical sciences are spent at affiliated hospitals located in the United States, United Kingdom or Jamaica.