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The new relationship will provide opportunities for students looking to pursue careers in the medical and veterinary fields.
April 28, 2023
AV recently signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Caribbean Medical Schools to expand access to education for aspiring medical professionals.
The MOU formalized an affiliation between the University with (Saba, Netherlands Antilles), (Nevis, St. Kitts, and Nevis), and (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands).
Through this collaboration, AV students can apply for veterinary or medical degrees through an expedited admissions process. Those accepted will also be eligible for academic merit awards and grants through the affiliation.
Ashish Upadhyaya, MBA, director of the AV’s Health Professions Advising Center and a lecturer in the Department of Population Health and Leadership in the University’s School of Health Sciences, expressed his enthusiasm about the new affiliation that is the beginning of a meaningful relationship between both institutions.
“AV is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Caribbean Medical Schools to provide new opportunities for students looking to pursue careers in the medical and veterinary fields,” said Prof. Upadhyaya. “Our School of Health Sciences is proud to be at the forefront of delivering an innovative and progressive curriculum that prepares our students to help address the most pressing challenges in healthcare, enabling them to develop as leaders who are committed to transforming healthcare by promoting patient-centered care.”
Jerry Wargo, executive vice-president for marketing and enrollment for Caribbean Medical Schools, shared, "I am delighted that students from the AV will now have access to our competitive programs through this partnership. Applying to medical school can be a challenging experience for many students, and this pathway allows them to have an additional option of a first-class medical education. I look forward to welcoming students, especially our first group of students, as they pursue their dreams of becoming physicians or veterinarians.”
Students who complete their Doctor of Medicine or Veterinary program with any of the Caribbean Medical Schools will be eligible to apply for residency programs and licensure to practice in the United States or Canada.
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