The American University of Barbados, School of Medicine with its campus located in Wildey, Barbados is a popular choice when reviewing options to study medicine in the Caribbean. AUB offers a comprehensive medical curriculum and quality education to its students. The medical school is accredited by CAAM-HP and the Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC). It is also listed by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Thus, AUB graduate degrees are recognized throughout the world. Education is important. For a nation, education provides the basis for building the human capital necessary to compete in the global economy. For an individual, education can help them break free from poverty and provide opportunities for better jobs and financial security. Education is key to achieving these things, yet it’s still out of reach for many people who live in countries where schools and universities lack funding or resources. In fact, there are more than 264 million children and youths around the world who aren’t receiving any formal education at all. Education is the key to economic growth. It creates jobs, drives innovation, and improves our quality of life. Education advocates have long called education “the great equalizer”—and for good reason. From the classroom to the workplace, education supports a nation’s economic competitiveness by equipping students with skills needed in today’s workforce. The relationship between education and economic growth is a well-studied one. In fact, a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that countries with higher levels of education tend to see higher rates of productivity. This has a lot to do with the fact that more highly educated workers are better able to create technology and innovations, which in turn leads to increased productivity. This isn’t just good news for companies—it also means more jobs are created as well as stronger social mobility opportunities for those who don’t have access to traditional sources of power or influence. For instance, if you want your child’s school district to be diverse, then you need someone in the community who can advocate for those changes at the local level; this type of advocacy becomes easier when you have an educated population instead of one dominated by uneducated people who are unable to speak up about their needs out loud.

AUB’s exemplary model of education comprises of an integrated US-based curriculum with extensive USMLE preparation, research programs, and community-based events in a multi-cultural environment which educates students in a variety of academic and professional disciplines, leading to a broader perspective and richer learning experience. The programs are led by dedicated and experienced faculty who combine rigorous classroom instruction with mentorship. AUB nurtures its students to become competent healthcare providers and since its degrees are globally recognized, it opens up pathways to many countries. The medical school curriculum exemplifies innovation using high-tech learning tools and its ingenious enthusiasm aims to educate young medical graduates and prepare them as the next generation of healthcare leaders. During the Clinical Science Program (Rotations) students participate in supervised patient care rotating through various medical specialties. AUB continually reviews opportunities to broaden the clinical exposure of our students in the United States and other countries.

Classroom learning meets real world experience which complements coursework with practical experience at our on-campus community clinic. It provides students an opportunity to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals from the very beginning of their medical journey. Considerable emphasis is placed on developing professionalism and humanism traits as well as a commitment to the community and cultural diversity throughout the study.

AUB provides students a platform to develop holistically while its conducive environment makes it easy for them to adapt to the Caribbean culture. In addition to rendering quality education, AUB strives to ensure that its students grow academically, professionally and socially. These characteristics we believe will soon see American University of Barbados evolve as one of the most sought-after names in the field of medicine and also escalate the ladder on the Caribbean medical schools ranking. The school follows a holistic admissions process wherein the admission committee evaluates prospective students on the basis of their academic credits. With a rolling admission policy, applications are accepted all-year round, with classes starting in January, May, and September respectively.

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The American University of Barbados Office of Admission, assists students in every aspect of their college search process. This being one of the many reasons why AUB has a 90% first-year retention rate, highest in the nation for a regional institution (public or private). The Office of Admissions at AUB-with the support of the campus community and in accordance with the mission, vision, goals and ethical framework of the institution-seeks to attract and enroll a full class of students who will uphold and advance the exceptional quality of the University. These students should demonstrate academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, a desire to be challenged by rigorous coursework and collaborative research, and the potential for further academic success within the University’s educational model. The Office of Admissions seeks those students whose experience at AUB will be mutually beneficial to both themselves and the institution.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

SINCERITY

The Office of Admissions acknowledges that AUB is working diligently to ensure that every student leaves the AUB campus with a positive impression of the institution and its staff.

INTEGRITY

The Office of Admissions demonstrates consistency and fairness in the application review process so that every application is given equitable treatment, while at the same time recognizing the unique educational/extra-curricular activities of all students. Students are responsible for completing and submitting the duly signed application and the Common Application contract, fully disclosing all of the information required for the assessment affirming the accuracy of the information mentioned. The Office of Admissions embraces differences and diversity of all types, including racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, socio-economic, gender and sexual orientation. Likewise, the office of admissions seeks students who will appreciate and contribute to the vast diverseness of the AUB campus through their talent, academic strengths, backgrounds, creeds and personal experiences.

SERVICE

The Office of Admissions offers the highest level of service and professionalism to students, their families and other educational professionals, ensuring that all questions and concerns are addressed promptly and thoroughly. All types of interactions with the Office of Admissions should generate a stronger connection to the AUB campus and instill confidence in a student’s decision to apply to and/or attend the University. The Office of Admissions respects the personalized nature of each student’s college search and appreciates the unique challenges and stresses they face at varying stages of the process.

Faculty

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Deans

Name	Designation
Dr. Syed M. Kazmi	Campus Dean, Chair and Professor of Anatomy
Dr. Angela Carrington Dyall	Assistant Dean, Assessment and Examinations
Dr. Nickelia Clarke Jordan	Assistant Dean – Students’ Affairs
Dr. John J. Klir	Associate Dean & Head of Department – Physiology

MD Faculty

Name of Faculty	Designation
Dr. Keneth M.Sterling Jr.	Professor and Head of Department – Biochemistry
Dr. Birendra Raj Tiwari	Professor and Head of Department Microbiology
Dr. Shrikant Akolekar	Professor and Head of Department – Anatomy
Dr. Mathew Machin	Associate Professor and Head of Department – Pathology
Dr. Mirza Karrar Ali	Associate Professor – Pathology
Dr. Bishouno Bhowmick	Senior Lecturer- Pharmacology
Dr. Carmelita Morris	MD5 and Physical Diagnostic
Dr. Joeleita Agard	Medical and Legal Ethics
Dr. Amy Emtage	Tutor Pharmacology

Pre-Medical Faculty

Name of Faculty	Designation
Mrs. Dinah Saint Jean	Premed Coordinator & Senior Lecturer – Chemistry
Nathanya Smith	Senior Lecturer – Biology
Mr. Marlon Stewart	Senior Lecturer – Mathematic& Physics
Ms. Christa Soleyn	Senior Lecturer – English
Dr. Adrianne Bynoe	Introduction to Anatomy& Physiology
Dr. Sukaina Zehra	Introduction to Cell & Biology
Dr. Oswin Harris	Chemistry
Ms. Malissa Christian Holford	Computer Science

Academic Ranks for Clinical Rotations at Chicago, USA

Name of Faculty	Designation	Department
Dr. Sam Suhail	Clinical Advisor
Dr. Ruksana S. Nazneen	Associate Clinical Dean and Chair of Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Dr. Sadiq Hasan	Chair of General Surgery	General Surgery
Dr. Sayed Ali	Chair of Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Dr. Rita J. McGuire Cohn	Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology	Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Gayle Kates	Chair of Pediatrics	Pediatrics
Dr. Thodur M. Ranganathan	Chair of Psychiatry	Psychiatry

Academic Ranks for Clinical Rotations at George Town Hospital, Guyana

Name of Faculty	Designation	Department
Dr. Emanuel Cummings	Clinical Coordinator and Visiting, Professor	Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine and Genetics
Dr. Clive Bowman	Clinical Dean and Professor
Dr. Navindranauth Rambaran	Professor and Head of Department	Surgery
Dr. Reina Genellys Fernandez Camps	Professor and Head of Department	Internal Medicine
Dr. Rozan Ahmad Rafi Noorani	Associate Professor and Head of Department	Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Marcel Persaud	Assistant Professor and Head of Department	Pediatrics
Dr. Kampta Prashad	Assistant Professor and Head of Department	Family Medicine
Dr. Bhiro Harry	Professor and Head of Department	Psychiatry

Visiting/Distance Teaching Faculty

Name of Faculty	Designation	Department
Dr. Angelo Azzi	Professor	Biochemistry
Dr. Howard Morris	Professor	Pathology
Dr. Lindsay Brown	Professor	Pharmacology
Dr.Bernard Gouget	Professor	Physiology
Dr. Hari S. Sharma	Professor	Pathology
Dr. Tariq M. Haqqi	Professor	Anatomy
Dr. Koichi Honma	Professor	Pathology
Dr. Pradeep K. Sharma	Professor	Anatomy
Dr. Abbas Salam	Professor	Physiology
Dr. Abbas Ali Mahdi	Professor	Biochemistry
Dr. Anu Chandra	Professor	Biochemistry
Dr. Tasleem Raza	Professor	Biochemistry
Dr. Brijesh Rathore	Associate Professor	Biochemistry
Dr. A.N. Srivastava	Professor	Pathology
Dr. Syed Riaz Mehdi	Professor	Pathology
Dr. Vineeta Khare	Professor	Microbiology
Dr. Ali Ahmad	Professor	Pharmacology
Dr. Dilshad Ali Rizvi	Associate Professor	Pharmacology
Dr. Jalees Fatima	Professor	Medicine
Dr. Rajendra Prasad	Professor	Pulmonary Medicine
Dr. Mohd Aleem Siddiqui	Associate Professor	Psychiatary
Dr. M.M.A. Faridi	Professor	Paediatrics
Dr. Shrish Bhatnagar	Associate Professor	Paediatrics
Dr. Osman Musa Hingora	Professor	Surgery
Dr. Sachin Khanduri	Professor	Radiology
Dr. Syed Shadab Raza	Assistant Professor	Biotechnology

Admissions Department

Name	Designation
Ravi Shankar	Manager
Syed Mustafa Ali	Assistant Manager
Camille Jordan	Assistant Manager
Shernel Holder	Officer
Syed Mohammad Hamza	Officer