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A Brief History of Netherland Antilles by The World Factbook 2008
Once the center of the Caribbean slave trade, the island of Curacao was hard hit by the abolition of slavery in 1863. Its prosperity (and that of neighboring Aruba) was restored in the early 20th century with the construction of oil refineries to service the newly discovered Venezuelan oil fields. The island of Saint Martin is shared with France; its southern portion is named Sint Maarten and is part of the Netherlands Antilles; its northern portion, called Saint Martin, is an overseas collectivity of France. Read More
American University of the Caribbean Medical School
Since 1978, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine has excelled at providing medical education to students from the U.S. and around the world. Our extensive M.D. faculty of experts is dedicated to teaching medical and clinical sciences, as well as sought after surgical techniques. AUC Medical School’s academic program is modeled after U.S. medical school curricula. Medical students receive exceptional preparation for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) Steps 1 and 2. Basic sciences are taught on St. Maarten and clinical rotations are offered at affiliated hospitals in he U.S., U.K., and Ireland. AUC medical students also participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). AUC School of Medicien is fully accredited per the regulations of the U.S. Department of Education and is approved for the U.S. Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Over 3,500 licensed medical graduates practice medicine throughout the United States. They have entered all aspects of mainstream medicine: private practice, universities, government agencies, and managed care facilities. AUC Medical School Welcome Message
A solid foundation in basic medical sciences is essential for the development of strong clinical skills. At American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, a carefully designed basic science curriculum provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully progress through the clinical phase of medical education. The basic science faculty in St. Maarten are an exceptional group of professors and scholars who are dedicated to teaching and who spend a great deal of time with the students. The final phase of the basic science education involves preparation for the first part of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. The opportunities for clinical education are many and varied. American University of the Caribbean has clinical sites in the United States, England, and Ireland. All sites offer the same basic clinical education even though there may be local differences due to the venue. Once core rotations in Medicine, Family Practice, Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Surgery are complete, students have the opportunity to take elective rotations in a wide array of clinical disciplines. We welcome you as you begin your journey into medical education. You will find it stimulating and sometimes difficult, but always rewarding. As you progress, you will realize that learning should be a life long habit for a physician. Before you graduate, you will develop the tools that enable you to continue the learning process as well as gain the knowledge and skills to succeed as a physician. Our exceptional faculty members and administrative team are available to assist you and respond to any concerns quickly and efficiently. AUC Medical School CurriculumAmerican University of the Caribbean’s medical school curriculum is comprises of 9 1/2 semesters: (5) semesters of basic medical sciences taught at the St. Maarten campus, and (4.5) semesters of clinical medical sciences taught at affiliated hospitals in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland. Rolling admission begins January, May, and September with semester terms of approximately 16 weeks each. AUC students may earn an M.D. in as little as 38 months if all course work is taken continuously. Basic Medical Sciences
During semesters 1-5, students concentrate on studying basic medical sciences for 20 months. AUC administers both subject and comprehensive review exams intended to provide students with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the medical board examinations. While they are not counted toward a student's academic grade, they are used to assess his or her readiness to be certified to take the medical board examinations. The fifth semester course "Biological Basis of Clinical Medicine" encompasses a fifteen-week board examination review course. As a part of our clinical introduction during the 5th semester on the Basic Sciences Campus, students are taught Universal Precaution for Bodily Fluids and basic HIPAA standards. After completing basic medical sciences, students are required to take the USMLE Step 1. Upon successfully passing the exam, students proceed to clinical medical sciences in which clinical rotations are focused. Students receive preparation for the USMLE via the Basic Science curriculum, Kaplan review courses, which last 16 weeks, an electronic final exam of seven hours simulating the actual USMLE, and course examinations that have been written in USMLE format. Clinical Medical Sciences During semesters 6-9.5, students experience clerkships focused on clinical medical sciences for 72 weeks. Clerkships consist of Clinical Core Rotations and Clinical Elective Rotations at approximately 30 clinical sites. Sites in the U.S. offer residency programs approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or are affiliated with a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME). After completing core clerkship rotations students are eligible to take the USMLE Step 2. Upon successfully passing the exam, students proceed to a residency program. Most students take Step 2 before graduation in order that they are ECFMG certified and then apply for a residency. AUC reserves the right to change the curriculum at any time, without prior notice. AUC may schedule classes or examinations on any day of the week. AUC Medical CampusOriginally founded in Montserrat, British West Indies, American University of the Caribbean relocated its medical science campus to St. Maarten, in the Netherlands Antilles, due to volcanic eruptions on Montserrat in 1995.
The first two academic years (5 semesters of Basic Medical Sciences) are taught on the island of St. Maarten at state-of-the art medical campus situated in the heart of an idyllic Caribbean setting. Completed in 1998, the multi-million dollar campus features architecturally designed facilities that promote teaching and learning, as well as encourage an overall living experience for students. The medical campus includes a dramatic three-story atrium, courtyard, and beautiful landscaping. All buildings are air-conditioned while external structures are accommodated with breezeways and shaded areas. Comprehensive study is promoted to students by providing them with contemporary lecture halls enhanced with audio/visual technology, fully equipped biological science and anatomical dissection laboratories, clinical patient examination rooms, an extensive library with an up-to-date student computer center, and more. A convenient cafeteria is available as well as numerous common areas designed for student study and relaxation. AUC has a faculty of M.D.'s and P.H.D.'s primarily trained in the United States and United Kingdom who teach at the medical campus. In close proximity to the medical campus, are student living facilities comprised of apartments located within a 5-minute walk to/from the campus. Leading the Way for Quality and In-Demand Education
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