American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine Achieves Re-Accreditation from Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine
20 Décembre 2021 - 04:30PM
Business Wire
Maximum accreditation period of six years
through 2027 reaffirms University’s Strong Student Outcomes
American University of Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) has
been granted continued accreditation by the Accreditation
Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) for the maximum period of
six years through 2027. AUC’s re-accreditation affirms the
university’s high standards of quality and excellence and strong
outcomes, which are comparable to accredited U.S. and Canadian
medical schools.
AUC, an Adtalem Global Education institution, is an
international, accredited medical school with a medical sciences
campus in Sint Maarten and clinical rotations at hospitals
throughout the United States and United Kingdom. The university
offers a curriculum aligned with U.S. standards, preparing students
for success on the United States Medical Licensing Examination
(USMLE). AUC is committed to expanding access to medical education
and increasing diversity within the profession: Approximately 27%
of AUC’s student population identifies as Black or Hispanic. In
2021, the university achieved a 92% first-time eligible residency
attainment rate, sending 304 graduates into medical residencies in
39 U.S. states and Canada.
“We are pleased to have AUC’s status as an accredited medical
school affirmed by the ACCM,” said Pedro L. Delgado, M.D., AUC
acting dean. “This renewal supports our ongoing mission to provide
access to high-quality education for tomorrow’s physicians, whose
service to their patients and communities is enhanced by
international learning experiences, a diverse learning community
and an emphasis on social accountability and engagement.”
ACCM accreditation is a rigorous, peer-review process that
examines all aspects of a medical education program. The ACCM
board, an independent and autonomous body of professionals, only
certifies medical schools which are operating at the highest levels
of industry standards. As the accreditor for the country of Sint
Maarten, ACCM is recognized by the World Federation for Medical
Education (WFME) through 2026 and the Educational Commission for
Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). ECFMG recognition means that AUC
students and graduates, the majority of whom matriculate from the
U.S., are eligible to apply for ECFMG Certification to pursue
post-graduate training and licensure in all 50 U.S. states. ACCM is
also recognized by the U.S. Department of Education’s National
Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA),
enabling eligible AUC students to access financial support.
NCFMEA’s purpose is to review the standards used by foreign
countries to accredit medical schools and determine whether those
standards are comparable to standards used to accredit medical
schools in the United States.
Both Adtalem medical schools, AUC and its affiliate Ross
University School of Medicine (RUSM), are accredited institutions
and leaders in addressing critical workforce needs for physicians
of diverse backgrounds. The combined AUC and RUSM 2020-21
graduating class totaled more than 1,000 graduates. The
institutions, which have been established for more than 40 years,
are also working to diversify the physician pipeline, and combined
they graduate more Black physicians than any U.S. medical
school.
About American University of the Caribbean School of
Medicine
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC
School of Medicine) is an institution of Adtalem Global Education
(NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the
United States. Founded in 1978, AUC School of Medicine has more
than 7,000 graduates, many of whom work in primary care or
underserved areas. AUC School of Medicine is accredited by the
Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM,
www.accredmed.org), which is the accreditor used by the country of
Sint Maarten. For more information visit aucmed.edu, follow AUC
School of Medicine on Twitter (@aucmed), Instagram (@aucmed_edu)
and Facebook (@aucmed).
About Adtalem Global Education
Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a leading workforce
solutions provider, partners with organizations in the healthcare
and financial services industries to solve critical workforce
talent needs by expanding access to education, certifications and
upskilling programs at scale. With a dedicated focus on driving
strong outcomes that increase workforce preparedness, Adtalem
empowers a diverse learner population to achieve their goals and
make inspiring contributions to the global community. Adtalem is
the parent organization of ACAMS, American University of the
Caribbean School of Medicine, Becker Professional Education,
Chamberlain University, EduPristine, OnCourse Learning, Ross
University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary
Medicine and Walden University. Adtalem has more than 10,000
employees, a network of more than 275,000 alumni and serves over
82,000 members across 200 countries and territories. Adtalem was
named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 by Newsweek
and one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2021 by Forbes.
Follow Adtalem on Twitter (@adtalemglobal), LinkedIn or visit
adtalem.com for more information.
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