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American International Medical University, St.Lucia

March 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

American International Medical University

American International Medical University



AIM-U Medversity, School of Medicine strives to achieve global identity through its innovative educational methods. AIM-U Medversity will employ strenuous efforts for the betterment of the general public by training the medical student community to impart the most advanced medical treatment techniques. AIM-U strives to mold the minds of the future physicians to practise strong medical ethics and to appreciate human value by contributing positively to their well being. AIM-U Medversity provides excellent environment conducive to the education and welfare of its students. AIM-U Medversity does utmost effort to achieve the highest professional competency, while maintaining the focus on the compassionate and humanitarian aspects of the practice.


Q: How long has the International Medical School (IMS) been in existence?

A: More than 25 years.

Q: What are the entrance/admissions requirements?


*Grade Point Average/Marks
o Above 3.5 is ideal.
o Typically more than 75% marks will be advisable
* General academic requirement .
o General Biology
o General Chemistry with Laboratory
o Physics
o Organic Chemistry with Laboratory
o English
o Calculus
• MCAT /FAT
o MCAT Scores above 28 with an even scoring distribution are ideal
o FAT scores above 70% will be advisable
• Volunteer Work
o Optional, but doesn’t hurt your application.
o Gives opportunity for letter of recommendation.
• Research
o Optional, but improves your application a decent amount.
o Gives opportunity for letter of recommendation.

Q: Is an undergraduate degree required in order to start school (matriculate)?

A: • Degree
o 10+2 Science stream for 5 Year comprehensive program.
o Bachelor’s degree is required for 4 year MD .



Q: Are there specific residency or foreign language requirements?

A: English

Q: Is the MCAT required or optional?(matriculate)?

A: Required

Q: What are other entrance/admissions requirements?

A: • Filled application form.
• 2 Attested copies of High School / Degree Mark sheets / Transcripts.
• 4 Passport size photographs.
• TOEFL Score
• MCAT or FAT scores for fellowship if available.
• A bank draft for USD 100 payable at St.Lucia.

Q: How many classes of students enter each year, and when are the application deadlines?

A: Please contact school for more information.

Q: What are estimated annual expenses, including tuition and fees, books,
supplies, study materials, housing, food, travel and other living costs, hidden
fee’s/costs?

A:

    Tuition is approximately $13,000 a year. (please contact school for exact cost)
    An Enrollment Fee of USD $ 2500 is required to pay for the confirmation of your seat.
    All students are required to pay USD $100 as application fee for the processing of your application. Application with out the fee will not be accepted.
    The Administrative Fee is USD $ 200/ semester.
    All the students will have to register their course before the start of their classes and are required to pay USD $ 2200 as a Registration Fee. Upon the receipt of the fee the registration number & provisional confirmation letter will be sent from the university.
    All students are required to pay US $500.00 as caution deposit for the histo/path lab.
    All the students are required to pay US$300.00 per semester as Lab Fee.
    Library Fee, All Students are required US$500.00.
    St.Luica Visa Fee US$50.00.

Q: How do students fund their education? What loan programs and scholarships are students eligible for?


A: Federal Loans, Private Loan, Stafford Loans.

Q: How many students are enrolled in each class? What is the attrition rate for
matriculated students, i.e., how many typically dropout before finishing?
What are common reasons for dropping out?

A: Please contact school for further information.

Q: What is the length and structure of the entire curriculum?

A: DOCTOR OF MEDICINE DEGREE PROGRAM

1. 6 YEAR MD DEGREE PROGRAM
2. 4 YEAR MD DEGREE PROGRAM.

Dual Course Options:

1.Master in Public Health & Hospital Administration
2.Master of Science (Clinical Research)
3.MD/PhD

Q: What are the academic credentials of the faculty teaching basic science
courses? Where were they educated?

A: Please contact school for further information regarding their distinguished faculty

Q: Where do students do their clinical training?

A: The Clinical Rotation is provided at hospitals with specialized clinical facilities in the United States and abroad where AIM-U University has established formal affiliations. The Clinical Rotation Curriculum consists of two academic years, totaling 72 weeks.

Q: How do students perform on USMLE I and II? In recent years, what are the
1st time and total pass rates for students from this school?

A: Please contact school for current information.

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Q: How many students graduate each year?

A: Please contact the school for further information.

Q: Where did students in the most recent graduating class match for residency?
In what specialties?

A: USA.

Q: How can I contact some former IMS graduates who are practicing in the U.S.
in my area?

A:Please contact school for more information

Q: How can I contact the IMS – telephone, fax, e-mail, WWW?

A:USA

AIM-U Clinical Campus RS,
Office of Executive Dean - USA
9943 Potomac Manors DR
Potomac, Maryland - 20854 USA
Tele: 1-206-801-5262, 1-404-567-5242 or
301- 928 - 0036; 301 - 760 - 4079
Toll Free: 1- 866 - 578 - 0108.
Fax: 301- 760 - 4504.
info@aimu.us

St Lucia

AIM-U Medversity, School of Medicine,
AIM-U Ave, Beau-se-jour Road North Entrance; Gros Islet, St Lucia.
Phone: 1-758- 450-0140 / 130,
1-758-488-0322
1-758-520-0594
Fax: 1-758-450-0138
admin@aimu.us
AIM-U Admission Office - India



150, Diamond District, Tower A, Level -1
Bangalore, India - 560008.
Tele: 011 - 91 - 65654090; 41553344 ,91-9449750692.
Fax: 011 - 91 - 41259566
Email ID: info@ameri-india.org

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

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