ACADEMICS
Can I complete the entire first 2 years using your online program from anywhere in the world?
Yes! it is fully accredited using the latest technology. However, you may have to travel to one of the campuses during your final exams. (which means that you will need to travel at least twice per year).
What
is the average class size of the School of Medicine?
Approximately
17 new students matriculate each term (August and January) IN EACH CLASS.
Who
will teach me in the basic
science years?
One of the major strengths
of our faculty, besides their credentials and commitment to teaching, is the length
of their service at the School of Medicine and their dedication to Medical Missions.
Teaching is the major concern of the faculty, although research projects and Medical
Mission are ongoing process through the departments. The student:faculty ratio
is 9:1 in the basic sciences.
How long will I be in the Medical
School?
You will be in one of our campuses
for two years for your basic science studies. You will have summer and winter
breaks, similar to the schedules followed at
US and UK medical schools.
How long will it take
me to complete the medical program?
The
medical program is FOUR academic years in length, generally completed in 3
calendar years. If you were to begin studies in August of 2005 and remained on
track with your class, you could expect to graduate in the Spring of 2008. Preclinical
training is conducted on one of the campuses you have enrolled to for (77 weeks
of instruction) and the clinical training is completed at our affiliated hospitals
in the United States, the United Kingdom, Aurstralia, France, the Caribbean and
the Tempest Ships (80 weeks of instruction), generally completed in two years.
Students who pursue the dual degrees offered in Public Health (MD/MPH) or Research
(MD/MSc) will spend at least one extra term of study during their basic science
years.
What can I expect during my Clinical
Training years?
The Global Medical Academy
clinical program trains physicians for today's global society. If you take advantage
of all locations (as well as Ship training) of affiliated hospitals, you will
be exposed to medicine as it is practiced and taught in the United States, the
United Kingdom France, the Caribbean and Aurstralia. There are various tracks
within the program. Students are advised by the Clinical Deans throughout the
program as to the nature and scope of these clinical tracks.
Why is Global Medical Academy clinical
training superior to that of other non-US medical schools?
Unlike
schools that put students in any open clinical spots available, Global offers
a highly integrated system of affiliated hospitals, Clinical Centers, and Medical
Ships all of whose core rotations have ACGME-approved residency training programs
running concurrently.
Why is it important to look for concurrent
ACGME-approved residency training programs?
Many
key states in the United States will not license graduates of non-US schools if
any of their core rotations were done at hospitals without concurrent ACGME-approved
residency training programs. Our program in the United Kingdom and other countries
is similar to that in the United States.
Do I have to figure clinical placement
myself?
Each and every one of our clinical
students is placed by our Office of Clinical Studies after deciding what his preferences
are for clinical training location. Each student is then shepherded through training
by a dedicated team of long-term faculty members in a cohesive and structured
medical program. All of our hospital, clinical center and Medical Ships affiliations
are led by an on-site Director of Medical Education and a Program Director in
each core rotation. This meticulously crafted educational program results in a
99% US residency placement rate for our eligible US graduates.
Can I transfer into
Global University?
Yes
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Postgraduate Information
Will
I be able to obtain a residency?
99%
of those eligible U.S. graduates who applied obtained ACGME-approved residency
positions in 364 hospitals throughout 41 states (taken from alumni surveys with
a 96% response rate), Our international graduates obtain postgraduate training
in the United States, the United Kingdom, or in their home countries.
Do I have to work with IAMS for one year ?
Yes, and you will get paid. The bottom line is you must work with IAMS or designated mission for at least one year. Many of the graduates find this exciting, adventrouse and a great enviornment to learn under strict conditions.
What
type of residency positions will be available to me?
Graduates
practice in virtually all specialties and subspecialties.
In what countries have Global Medical Academy's graduates
practiced?
| Australia | Colombia | Malaysia | Taiwan |
| Bahamas | Germany | Nigeria | Trinidad |
| Bahrain | Grenada | Pakistan | Uganda |
| Bangladesh | Great
Britain | Saudi Arabia | United
Arab Emirates | | Bermuda | Hong
Kong | Sierra Leone | United
States | | Botswana | Iceland | South
Africa | Vietnam |
| British Virgin Isles. | Israel | Sri
Lanka | Zimbabwe |
| Canada | Lebanon | St.
Vincent |  |
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Admissions
When
would I begin and when
is my application due?
The School of
Medicine begins classes in either mid-August and early January of each year. The
Board of Admissions utilizes a rolling admissions policy in the School of Medicine,
therefore applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Prospective candidates
should note that entering classes are highly competitive and applications completed
early have the advantage of being reviewed at the beginning of the admission's
process.
The time necessary to secure official
transcripts, standardized test scores and letters of recommendation should be
taken into consideration. The Board reserves the right to defer an application
to the following semester if there are no available seats.
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What is the average grade for those
matriculated students who are educated outside of North America?
A "B" average for degree holders or further education
beyond the secondary school level.
What is the application process?
Upon receipt of your application, the Office of Admissions
will inform you of any missing required supporting documents. As soon as all materials
are received, the candidate will be notified that the application is complete
and is being reviewed to determine whether an interview will be granted. Applicants
are assigned an admissions officer and are given the email address and telephone
extensions of their officer.
Must I attend an interview?
Yes, all candidates accepted by the Board
of Admissions must attend an interview. Approximately 35-50% of all applicants
are granted interviews to find those unique individuals who are exceptional candidates
for medical school.
Where do the interviews take place?
All applicants are encouraged to visit one of our campuses
for the interview. However, in recognition that time and financial constraints
may prohibit such travels, interviews are conducted regionally throughout the
United States, the Caribbean and other countries (the United Kingdom, Canada,
Bermuda, Australia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Kuwait, Lebanon,
UAE, Brunei, Sri Lanka) which best serve the diverse applicant pool.
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Financial
Aid, School of Medicine
Is financial aid available for students
entering the School of Medicine?
The
University has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate
in the U.S. government sponsored student loan program. There is an alternative
loan program which will offer loans up to the cost of attendance to creditworthy
U.S. borrowers. For more information click here.
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Campus
Life
What facilities are available to me?
All our campuses (click here
to tour) are situated on large acrages and all are water front. It is a state-of-art
facility including:
- Library, completely
electronic library designed specifically to meet the needs of the digital educational
world of the 21st Century
- Pathology/Microbiology
Building, which houses two student laboratories, as well as 14 clinical laboratories
- Computer/video wired classrooms, lecture halls,
and laboratories
- Student Center, which houses
a cafeteria/food court, offices for student organizations, a fitness center, lockers
and showers and many more amenities.
- Residence halls.
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Housing
Where
will I be living?
All entering students
must live on campus. There is a wide range of dormitories: from the traditional
dorm rooms, two to a room, to suites with different arrangements of single and
double bedrooms. All dormitories have central air conditioning and washers and
dryers for laundry. Options range from private studios with kitchens to six-student
suites with kitchens. All students have access to in-suite or communal kitchens
and laundry facilities. All properties are designed to resemble resort like setting
and therefore offer comfort and exciting place to live. (some students may not
want to leave).
On board the tempest ships you will be assigned a cabin with at least one roomate.
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Student
Life
There
is all kind of activities and fitness centers available. From diving in the directly
from campus property to water sports and field sports. Students enjoy a variety
of activities as one who is staying at a resort.
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