AVALON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
THE ONLY MEDICAL SCHOOL
IN CURACAO
THAT IS APPROVED BY
THE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION ON COLLEGES OF MEDICINE (ACCM)!
By JJosephaNews
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Willemstad, Curacao. In a communication with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), the discussion of Curacao medical schools and the role that the ECFMG plays was discussed. From the discussion with ECFMG officials two important points were explained that should assist and equip students interested in studying medicine in Curacao.
ECFMG official was asked of the role ECFMG played in the accreditation of medical school, and they responded; "ECFMG does not accredit medical schools, but we are a strong advocate for medical school accreditation based on international standards for medical education. The primary role of ECFMG is to certify international medical graduates (IMGs) who wish to pursue graduate medical education (GME) opportunities in the United States".
The ECFMG officials continued; "There are two accrediting agencies in the Caribbean that are recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and The Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) and The Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP)".
According to The Accreditation Commission On Colleges Of Medicine, Avalon University School of Medicine is the ONLY accredited Medical school by The ACCM in Curacao.
ECFMG official was asked of the role ECFMG played in the accreditation of medical school, and they responded; "ECFMG does not accredit medical schools, but we are a strong advocate for medical school accreditation based on international standards for medical education. The primary role of ECFMG is to certify international medical graduates (IMGs) who wish to pursue graduate medical education (GME) opportunities in the United States".
The ECFMG officials continued; "There are two accrediting agencies in the Caribbean that are recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and The Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) and The Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP)".
According to The Accreditation Commission On Colleges Of Medicine, Avalon University School of Medicine is the ONLY accredited Medical school by The ACCM in Curacao.
However; Avalon University School of Medicine was accredited just recently on May 24th 2019, but they were only accredited under a "Conditional Accreditation" and only until May 31st 2022.
The American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten was accredited by ACCM since 1995 and was accredited for 6 years until December 31st 2021, which is shortly approaching.
Xavier University School of Medicine in Aruba is the only other of the 3 medical schools in the Dutch Caribbean approved by the ACCM. The school was accredited since 2015 and was then accredited for 6 years to May 31st 2025.
The Saba University School of Medicine was accredited until 2014 by The ACCM, however when Saba returned to the jurisdiction of the Netherlands and it fell under the accreditation of NVAO.
JJosephaNews will continue in its next issue series on; Analyzing Medical schools in Curacao and what could it mean if your school is not accredited!
Follow us next week to be more informed and educated on the topic if you are interested in studying medicine at either of Curacao's Medical Schools. If you do have any questions or concern please do not hesitate to write us and leave us a comment.
JJosephaNews will continue in its next issue series on; Analyzing Medical schools in Curacao and what could it mean if your school is not accredited!
Follow us next week to be more informed and educated on the topic if you are interested in studying medicine at either of Curacao's Medical Schools. If you do have any questions or concern please do not hesitate to write us and leave us a comment.
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