Serious Question;need Response

[clevelandkrish]

How many profs and how many students are at this school!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[medical17]

If you have genuine interest in this university, why would you not contact the school directly and speak to an admissions or student coordinator? Or better yet, contact the students who attend this university. There is a student government!

[clevelandkrish]

I did just do that. 6 students and 2 full time professors. One part time and NO Americans. Why don't you try being honest in your advertisements.

[medical17]

I am not quite sure where you have received your information, but unfortunately you have been misguided . . . Once again, if one has true interest in any university it would benefit the inquirer to truly investigate the university for themself. The AGU campus currently in Belmopan (which is the capitol city of Belize) is a newer university. The campus location was decided in part for serious student involvement in their studies and the community. Students enrolled in the Anatomy course this semester visit the hospital in Belize City once a week to scrub, dress, and enter a real surgical operating room (awesome hands on learning experience which can be attributed to one of the teaching surgeons on staff). The University has a curriculum which mirrors the quality of U.S. medical school standards. The courses are taught by a group of full-time U.S. and British MD physicians and a part time local faculty member who joined the staff after leaving another medical school in Belize. Social activities are planned by the student social committee . . . some of their events have included day excursions to Hopkins (Jaguar Reef) and Placencia (******* Cove). Engineering studies went into the decision making for campus location. The University owns 150 acres of land in Mahogany Hts. which is located approximated 45 minutes from the International Airport in Ladyville, Belize. Ground breaking will produce a multi-million dollar medical complex facility which will house a medical university campus and medical hospital facility. A facility of this magnitude would not be possible on a small tourist Island.

The comments you have mentioned in your 10-4-06 post are not becoming of a student inquiring about information regarding admissions into any medical university. Prospective students using this line of unprofessional communication regarding race or nationality would not be welcome at a university of this caliber.

[tinkywinky]

I did just do that. 6 students and 2 full time professors. One part time and NO Americans. Why don't you try being honest in your advertisements.
Every medical school in Carribbean had to start from 1 student at the first semester and they had to got through the state of Semester 1. The only solution is wait and see. If you are not happy with AGU please do not come to AGU. As far as I understand Value Med forum is a constructive site to exchange information concerning teaching between the students. It should not be a battle field to boast own school and to decline others.

[clevelandkrish]

Again: 2 simple questions

How many students are in med 1 and how many full time profs??????????

The fact is this school is a joke and since the administartion will not answer these questions with just simple answers, shows this school is shaky at best!!!!!

Remember: If this school fails, you cannot take your USMLE!

[teratos]

Again: 2 simple questions

How many students are in med 1 and how many full time profs??????????

The fact is this school is a joke and since the administartion will not answer these questions with just simple answers, shows this school is shaky at best!!!!!

Remember: If this school fails, you cannot take your USMLE!

I'm not sure I understand your angle. You ask questions and then answer your own question in the next line. If you are interested in the school, fine. If you think the school is a joke, then avoid it like the plague. It is that simple. Don't be a troll.

[swimguy23]

I am not quite sure where you have received your information, but unfortunately you have been misguided . . . Once again, if one has true interest in any university it would benefit the inquirer to truly investigate the university for themself. The AGU campus currently in Belmopan (which is the capitol city of Belize) is a newer university. The campus location was decided in part for serious student involvement in their studies and the community. Students enrolled in the Anatomy course this semester visit the hospital in Belize City once a week to scrub, dress, and enter a real surgical operating room (awesome hands on learning experience which can be attributed to one of the teaching surgeons on staff). The University has a curriculum which mirrors the quality of U.S. medical school standards. The courses are taught by a group of full-time U.S. and British MD physicians and a part time local faculty member who joined the staff after leaving another medical school in Belize. Social activities are planned by the student social committee . . . some of their events have included day excursions to Hopkins (Jaguar Reef) and Placencia (******* Cove). Engineering studies went into the decision making for campus location. The University owns 150 acres of land in Mahogany Hts. which is located approximated 45 minutes from the International Airport in Ladyville, Belize. Ground breaking will produce a multi-million dollar medical complex facility which will house a medical university campus and medical hospital facility. A facility of this magnitude would not be possible on a small tourist Island.

The comments you have mentioned in your 10-4-06 post are not becoming of a student inquiring about information regarding admissions into any medical university. Prospective students using this line of unprofessional communication regarding race or nationality would not be welcome at a university of this caliber.


Actually everything he is saying are appropriate questions. How many students is not a nonsense question, nor is how many professors. When he asks how many professors are american, you bring race into it? Last time I checked americans were not a race. But anyways having american professors is a big deal......since he will be practicing in america. Sure anyone can teach basic sciences but having people who know the american medical system is a big deal. If you're a student then open your eyes, be honest with answers, and dont jump down peoples throats. If you are a university official then the way you answer questions is pathetic.

I dont go to AGU, nor am i interested. I'm finishing up my 4th year in a couple months.....so I will ask these questions. How many students from your school have taken the USMLE? How many tries did it take to pass? How many states can you be licensed in (you say all 50 and your full of it)?

[clevelandkrish]

I never asked how many profs were white, black, asian etc. I asked HOW MANY WERE AMERICAN??? And I also asked how many total (although I have heard 2 full time). I also asked how many students. If anyone finds these questions offensive, I am sorry!

[teratos]

I don't sense anything racist. Your way of asking questions is a bit odd. Let's put it in the context of someone buying a used car. If you were doing that it would go something like this:

Can you tell me a little about the car? How many miles does it have on it, has it ever been in an accident, what kind of mileage does it get? This car is a piece of dung, I don't know why anyone would buy this car, you must have rolled back the odemeter.


It seems to me you have no reason to ask the questions you are asking since you already know all of the answers and have obviously made the decsion the school isn't right for you. Time to move on.....

[tinkywinky]

Actually everything he is saying are appropriate questions. How many students is not a nonsense question, nor is how many professors. When he asks how many professors are american, you bring race into it? Last time I checked americans were not a race. But anyways having american professors is a big deal......since he will be practicing in america. Sure anyone can teach basic sciences but having people who know the american medical system is a big deal. If you're a student then open your eyes, be honest with answers, and dont jump down peoples throats. If you are a university official then the way you answer questions is pathetic.

I dont go to AGU, nor am i interested. I'm finishing up my 4th year in a couple months.....so I will ask these questions. How many students from your school have taken the USMLE? How many tries did it take to pass? How many states can you be licensed in (you say all 50 and your full of it)?
I am not a student of any university nor a school official. But I am sick of reading all these non-sense.
Does anyone ever heard of semester 1 students ever taken USMLE exam?
I am worried for medical profession as a whole that brain-less people will get into it in near future.
Anybody , ( any race, any religion, any ethnic what so ever)not necessarily Americans ,can know about US medical system.

[swimguy23]

I am not a student of any university nor a school official. But I am sick of reading all these non-sense.
Does anyone ever heard of semester 1 students ever taken USMLE exam?
I am worried for medical profession as a whole that brain-less people will get into it in near future.
Anybody , ( any race, any religion, any ethnic what so ever)not necessarily Americans ,can know about US medical system.

ok im confused. If youre not a student of any university or a school official then why did you even bother posting a response. It is obviously and area then that you have zero experience with unless you are a graduate of a similar school. His post wasn't non-sense......he seemed frustrated and was getting a run-around with answers. I dont recall him asking if 1st semester students could take step 1. My comment on americans was based on the fact that you made some stupid comment about why he was asking if americans taught there. Yes, anyone can know about the american medical system but i personally would want someone giving me advice who is in or has gone thru the american medical system.....not someone who stayed in a holiday inn express last night

people ask questions and they should ask a ton. Its close to 250,000 of their money they will be spending so until you offer to pay for them, dont tell them their concerns are nonsense. If you dont want to read it then click the back button and move on......and dont worry about brainless doctors, thats why there are the licensing exams and residency

[medical17]

I believe you may be a little harsh in your comments. I believe the person making the first inquiries to which you speak was referred to speak directly to students of the university (possibly members of the student government) or persons who have direct knowledge of the university operations instead of relying on comments from persons who may have a conflict of interest. These suggestions were made a while back in conversations . . . do not believe the suggestions were taken seriously because they were still mentioning inconsistent non-truths.

[tinkywinky]

I agree with you Swimguy 23. I am not a tourist either. I am researching seriously Caribbean medical schools on behalf of many students who are going to influx to these schools. I am assessing all carribbean schools about their quality and reliability. I treat every school with respect and do not want to look down on any. I found that every body is doing their best and no body wants to cheat the student. Some school may fail for some or other reason and this is a matter of time .I become realised 4 giants in carribbean but they may not be suitable for every potential student. I appreciate the warning sent out by St Georges University but still many students may need to take new schools for many reasons.May we get more realistic questions and answers.

[atlanticvioxx]

Considering you are going to invest some serious coin in an education, you should plan some visits to the schools. talk to students, see what teh housing is like, check out the local eateries etc.

[atlanticvioxx]

I believe you may be a little harsh in your comments. I believe the person making the first inquiries to which you speak was referred to speak directly to students of the university (possibly members of the student government) or persons who have direct knowledge of the university operations instead of relying on comments from persons who may have a conflict of interest. These suggestions were made a while back in conversations . . . do not believe the suggestions were taken seriously because they were still mentioning inconsistent non-truths.


I would appreciate any members of student govt sending me a pm. I have a few questions I would like answered for a friend.

[cd05]

Right now, there is only one full time professor who is teaching there. I believe he is not really teaching, but only preparing sample USMLE exams to practice on. This Indian professor can not teach in front of American (if any) students, because his english is terrible. You can barely understand his english because of lots of RRRR's, which could be their accent in India. I am not trying to be racist or anything, but really you must be able to speak good english to teach international students. Also, he is not a medical doctor, but he claims he is a doctor of education with PhD. Hrmmm, one deceiving school with a deceiving professor? :roll:

[roundtree]

Right now, there is only one full time professor who is teaching there. I believe he is not really teaching, but only preparing sample USMLE exams to practice on. This Indian professor can not teach in front of American (if any) students, because his english is terrible. You can barely understand his english because of lots of RRRR's, which could be their accent in India. I am not trying to be racist or anything, but really you must be able to speak good english to teach international students. Also, he is not a medical doctor, but he claims he is a doctor of education with PhD. Hrmmm, one deceiving school with a deceiving professor? :roll:


Thanks. I do not understand why AGU will not answer my e-mails.

[roundtree]

If you have genuine interest in this university, why would you not contact the school directly and speak to an admissions or student coordinator? Or better yet, contact the students who attend this university. There is a student government!

I HAVE! I am still awaiting a response!

[malloy]

Thanks. I do not understand why AGU will not answer my e-mails.

Interesting. Looks like we have another wanna-be or scam school here. Being from a certain country or region is a non-issue; schools in the US are full of people who have different accents; all accents are different, and you adapt very fast if you are interested in understanding. But someone with a doctor's degree in education teaching off USMLE questions make me wonder :confused:

[atlanticvioxx]

Interesting. Looks like we have another wanna-be or scam school here. Being from a certain country or region is a non-issue; schools in the US are full of people who have different accents; all accents are different, and you adapt very fast if you are interested in understanding. But someone with a doctor's degree in education teaching off USMLE questions make me wonder :confused:

Too many questions with this school. They do not list their faculty (they say 10, but list 2 and rumors have it not even one MD or PhD, just and EdD). Their website is bogus. If roundtree is telling the truth, 22 e mails with no response.

[malloy]

I have been screening applications for a few years, and it is abundantly clear to me that the old concept of US grads, FMGs and Caribbean grads is not applicable anymore. Caribbean grads need to be regrouped into established schools, reputable schools and fishy schools. some programs are making their own yes and no lists, and looks like it will get more organized with time. :rolleyes: