SGU Provides a Global Medical Experience to Nine Foreign Exchange Students

 

St. George’s University welcomed nine students from five countries during the summer as part of the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA) Exchange Program. Facilitated by the University’s Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, the public health projects were part of IFMSA’s worldwide campaign that allows approximately 10,000 medical students to participate in bilateral and equitable student exchanges in pursuit of global clinical and research experiences each year.

“The projects offered an all-encompassing experience,” said Dr. Satesh Bidaisee, Project Coordinator and Deputy Chair of the Department. “It demonstrated that the health of an individual is dependant on many socio-economic and political factors.”

Among those who participated was first-year medical student Janna Gribi from Medical University of Vienna. She spent more than four weeks working on St. George’s University’s Sports for Health Program and an occupational health program with the Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association (GCNA).

“It is very important to know and understand the practice of medicine in different places around the world in order to be a global doctor,” Ms. Gribi added. “This experience encouraged me to be open-minded and think outside the box.”

At Grenada’s General Hospital, Asier Bombin, a first-year medical student from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, with a keen interest in surgery, shadowed an attending physician, visited the operations theater, and sat in on patient consultations.

“The health system in Grenada is really different from back home, but you don’t learn about those differences and get a greater appreciation for them unless you experience it yourself,” he stated.

“I’ve always wanted to be a global person, but being able to witness the practice of medicine in Grenada provided a global medical experience, which is even more important.”

“IFMSA offers medical students the unique opportunity to act local and go global," said Pier Hart, president of IFMSA-Grenada. “It enriches the SGU community by bringing in exchange students from other countries who share their diverse cultures and unique perspectives on the science and art of medicine from their geographic regions. In return, we provide the opportunity to experience the country and engage in research and hospital rotations that serve the people of Grenada.”

St. George’s University students, too, have traveled for such exchanges. SGU sent medical student Dan Pierce to the University of Bergen Faculty of Medicine in Norway in June 2013, and in April 2014, Andres Molina visited Spain. Students from at least seven countries, including Norway, Ghana, and Brazil, are anticipated to visit the True Blue Campus during the summer of 2015. According to Mr. Pierce, former IFMSA-Grenada National Exchange Officer, “these exchanges are very inexpensive for students, and they are fun. In addition to doing research and gaining clinical experience, the hosting committee in each country organizes events for each incoming exchange student so they can truly experience the culture and lifestyles of that country.”

Source: www.sgu.edu

List of Medical schools in Guyana

Many students dreamt of studying in foreign medical schools only few of them achieve their dream. The reason for this is the cost and time not suitable for many students. But the Caribbean medical schools are comparatively less expensive when compared to US and Canadian medical schools. 

Guyana is one of the Caribbean countries and when compared to other Caribbean medical schools Universities in Guyana is the best place to study. Because the cost of living and the climate attracts more students to study in Guyana

Here is the list of Universities in Guyana. There are four universities,

1. University of Guyana

2. Green Heart University

3. Texila American University

4. American International School of Medicine

University of Guyana

This university was established in 1963 with the batch of 164 students. The university has school of earth and environmental science, school of education and humanities, school of professional development. Now the university has more than 5000 students studying in various undergraduate and post graduate programs and 15000 students are graduated and lead a successful career

Green heart University:

Green Heart University is located in George town, Guyana. This medical school contains programs in Medicine Nursing and pharmacy.

The university is well accredited by the Government of Guyana, ECFMG, NAC, IMED and listed in world health organization/Avicenna directories

The university prepares the students for different licensing programs and screening tests like MCCQE, USMLE, and CAMC etc

Texila American University:

Texila American University is located in Georgetown, Guyana. This university contains medicine, nursing, premedical and other health care programs with the opportunity to do clinical in top US and Canada institutions. All the programs are accredited and has International curriculum. 

The university is recognized by the National Accreditation council of Guyana (NAC), listed in WHO/Avicenna directories, International Medical Education Directory (IMED), Medical Council of India, UNGLOBAL, IADR, GAME, AMEE, SwAPP

 The university is partnered with many old and popular universities to make the career and degree of students more effective. The university is partnered with University of Central de Nicaragua, Concordia College, and Broward College in UK.

For the convenience of the student it offers online programs in various health care programs. This include Psychology, Management, information Technology, Clinical Research, Public health, nursing programs for the student who want to enhance their degree for various purposes.

American International School of Medicine

The university was established in 1999 Guyana. The university is approved by the government of Guyana and offers medicine and basic science programs. All these programs are recognized by FAIMER, IMED and listed in WHO / Avicenna directories, NAC, ECFMG and IMED

Doctor of Medicine program has 5 semesters and the basic science program is taught in Guyana where as students can find clinical in US and Canada

These are all about the universities in Guyana. For more details students can research the Education portals like Caribbean Medical Schools or in the university’s own website. Otherwise join in forums of Caribbean medical schools and get a clear solution from the university students itself. 

The Caribbean Medical Schools was established in 2004. This is an educational website that brings all lists of Caribbean medical universities from those higher education institutions.