INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Information Seminar

DO YOU DREAM OF BECOMING A DOCTOR?

DOCTOR

One of the most respected professions

Some of the most hard working professionals

One of the most highly paid Professions

One of the most fulfilling jobs

Becoming a physician is also one of most difficult career paths

Source: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D06E1D71338F935A3575AC0A96F9C8B63

DEMAND for Doctors SUPPLY for Doctors

American Association of Medical Colleges

Source:

“Shortage of 125,000 physicians by 2025. Healthcare reform will increase this shortfall by another 25 percent”

“To match the OECD ratio, Canada would need 26,000 more physicians by 2012”

Source:

DOCTOR SHORTAGE

ABOUT ST. LUCIA

About St. Lucia

Population: 174,000

Language: English & Creole

Currency: Eastern Caribbean 1 USD = 2.67 EC

Temperature: 70 – 90 Degree F 20 – 30 Degree C

Island: 27 Miles length, 14 miles wide

Safety: St. Lucia is very safe, # 1 destination for Honey Moon Stays

SAFE

Fast FoodLocal Restaurants

WARM

BEAUTIFUL

ST.LUCIA

Local Resort Student Life

ST.LUCIA IN IMAGES

1 Year 1.5

years2

years

PRE-MEDICAL SCIENCES

BASIC SCIENCES

CLINICALROTATIONS

RESIDENCY LISCENCED PHYSICAN

3-4 years

Undergraduate Medical School Hospitals

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

WE AT IAU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE WILL MAKE SURE YOU REACH HERE

STEPS FOR BECOMING A DOCTOR

1 year1.5

Years2

years

PRE-MED BASIC SCIENCES

CLINICALROTATIONS

RESIDENCY

3-4 years

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

IAU CampusSt. Lucia

IAU CampusSt. Lucia

IAU Affiliated HospitalsNationwide

Residency ProgramsNationwide

OVERVIEW

High School Graduates

Pre-med + M.D Program 1 year + 4 Years

University Graduates M.D Program

4 Years

Pre-medical course in St. Lucia

Basic Sciences in St. LuciaUSMLE Prep Course in the U.SClinical Rotations in the U.S or

other countries

Prerequisite Courses already completed

Basic Sciences in St. LuciaUSMLE Prep Course in the U.SClinical Rotations in the U.S or

other countries

IAU PROGRAMS

IAU is affiliated with • Students coming from grade 12 will

enter the Pre-Medical Program

• Complete 90 credits at IAUCAS in 4 semesters

• Pre-Med students are guaranteed admission to the 4 year MD program

• Program is Completed in St. Lucia

International American University College of Arts and

Science

LocationVieux Fort, St Lucia

GENERAL CHEMISTRY

COURSE LENGTH

PHYSICS

BIOLOGY

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

ENGLISH

2 Semesters

LAB

1 Semester*

2 Semesters

2 Semesters

2 Semesters

PRE-MED REQUIRED COURSES

These courses will be taken during the 4 semesters of the pre-medical program.

First TermProfessionalism and Patient-Doctor Skills IHistology and Cell BiologyPublic HealthGross and Developmental AnatomyIntroduction to ResearchCase Study I

Second TermCommunication and Patient-Doctor Skills IIBiochemistry & GeneticsPhysiologyCase Study II

International American University College of

Medicine Third TermEthics and Patient-Doctor Skills IIIPathology IMedical Microbiology & ImmunologyBehavioral ScienceCase Study III

Fourth TermPhysical Diagnosis and Patient-Doctor Skills IVPathology IIMedical PharmacologyCase Study IV

1 year1.5

years2

years

PRE-MED BASIC SCIENCES

CLINICALROTATIONS

RESIDENCY

3-4 years

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

MOST MEDICAL SCHOOLS IAU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Student-to-Faculty Ratio 20-to-1 8-to-1

Professor

Students

SMALL CLASS SIZE

CASE STUDY METHOD

Case

Presentation

Analysis Feedbac

k

• Active Learning• Critical

Thinking

TRADITIONAL METHOD

Lectures

Labs

Textbooks

Exams

• Rote Learning

• Memorization

INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS

SEMESTER

1 2 3 4

Local ClinicsSt. Jude Hospital

• Hands on experience • Shadow doctors • Take vital signs • Patient history

From Day 1

EARLY PATIENT EXPOSURE

Basic Sciences

1 2 3 4

Clinical Rotations

6 7 8

Bridge Semester

• Introduction to Clinical Medicine• Kaplan/Falcon USMLE Review Course • USMLE Step 1 (United State Medical License Exam)

5

FIFTH SEMESTER- Bridge Semester

UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAM (This exam is similar to the Medical Council of India screening test)

IAU students are well prepared

• NBME: National Board of Medical Examiners

• NBME administers USMLE exams

• IAU Semester final exams are NBME shelf exams

USMLE PREPERATION

US World – online practice questions, preparation for USMLE

• Kaplan USMLE prep course

• 7 weeks Any city with Kaplan center

• Mock Test will be given

USMLE PREPERATION

DURING THIS SEMESTER STUDENT WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL

MEDICINE COURSE AT A LCOAL HOSPITAL

CORE ROTATIONS (48 Weeks)Internal Medicine (12 weeks)General Surgery (12 weeks)Pediatrics (6 weeks)Psychiatry (6 weeks)Ob / Gyn. (6 weeks)Family Practice (6 weeks)

ELECTIVES ROTATIONS (28 Weeks)Anesthesiology PathologyInfectious DiseaseOphthalmologyNeurologyCardiovascular Disease

See iau.edu.lc/clincal.html for full list

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

A Core rotation is a main course in Clinicals, a specialized field. An Elective Rotation are rotations that are sub rotations under the specialties

• Core rotations • Elective rotations

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Clinical rotations can be done at any of our affiliate hospitals

Chicago

Atlanta

Baton Rouge

Denver

Augusta

Shreveport

Baltimore

Seattle

New York

RESIDENCYChoose your

specialty

LISCENCED PHYSICAN

3-4 years

Step 2

Step 3

GRADUATION

Depends on your USMLE scores

M.D

GRADUATION AND RESIDENCY

RESIDENCYChoose your

specialty

RESIDENCY

• Residency comes after graduation

• You will go though a Program call NRMP, this will assist you with placement

• IAU will provide guidance to you through out the program

• Residency is given based off the students USLME Scores.

CREDENTIALS

IAU graduates can practice Medicine anywhere in the world

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

World Health Organization (WHO)

International Medical Education Directory (IMED)

Government of St.Lucia

We are also recognized and listed with the Medical Council of India

STUDENT SERVICES

• University will organize housing• Apartment style • Cost of living is very cheap

• Lunch: $4-5/meal• Rent: $400-500/month • Cost of living: $300-500/month

AFFORDABLE LIVING

LIFE AT MEDICAL SCHOOL

SemestersSpring Summer Fall

Jan May Sept • IAU has a trimester system with rolling admissions• Students can apply to any of the semesters (3 intakes per year) • We intake 40 students per semester• Holidays – Typically 2 Weeks per semester• Major events for new students (start of semester)

• Registration & Orientation• White Coat ceremony• Tour of St. Lucia, Get together for Students before class start

• Helps students integrate into University

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

PLANS TRIPS WELCOME PARTY WHITE COAT CEREMONY

STUDENT LIFE

Students can get involved in a variety of clubs , events and activities on campus including:

•Student Government Association (SGA)•Hindu Association •American Medical Students Association (AMSA)•Indian Students Association (ISA)•St.Lucia Emergency Task Force (EMT)

STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Students Ambassadors are current IAU students who are available to answer questions about student life, housing, classes and St. Lucia.

How to contact IAU Student Ambassadors?Email: sa@iau.edu.lc Website: http://www.iau.edu.lc/contactstudents.htmlPhone: 972-919-5103 (ask for Sarah Curtis)

COMMUNITY OUTREACH• Students are part of the EMT • Health Camps• Raising awareness• Free Check up for local residents

• Giving back to the community

Health Camp

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

Source: Value MD

The education I received at IAU has laid a great foundation for my future. The curriculum and teaching style contributed to my success on my board exams and also prepared me for the hospital wards. Jawad SalimGettysburg, Pennsylvania Class of 2011

Ever since the first day I joined IAU, I have become a part of a family abroad. I still remember landing on the island and how welcoming and helpful everyone was. From that day on, I knew that I had made the right decision of choosing IAU. The class sizes were just right; for the first time, professors actually knew my name and cared about my education. The education I received made studying for the USMLE exams a breeze as all of the material had already been covered so there were no surprises. I look forward to moving ahead and completing this journey, making my new family proud after all that they have done for me. :)"

Natasha SulemanToronto, CanadaClass of 2013

Every professor knows me by name. They use that knowledge to personally help me academically. Trevor CookPoint Comfort, TexasClass of 2013

TESTIMONIALS

FACULTY AND STAFF

James Villaneuva, MS, PhD Professor

Allan Kaluev, PhDAssociate Professor

Kamala Narayanaswamy, MBBS, MD

Aleric Soans, MBBS, MS

CAMPUS VISIT

IAU Flight Reimbursement Program• The Flight Reimbursement program is available to

students who wish to visit the St. Lucia campus.• Selected students are reimbursed up to US$500

towards the cost of their flight (*certain conditions apply)

• Interested students can apply online • http://iau.edu.lc/admissions.html OR• Contact our Dallas admissions office

CAMPUS VISIT

Campus Visit (Options)• Meet with Dean and Faculty• Meet with current students • Tour the facilities, labs and facility• Attend a lecture/lab/case study• Tour of Vieux Fort • See housing locations• Tour packages (At cost to student) • Local sightseeing (At Cost to student)

oWORLD CLASS MEDICAL EDUCATION

oAFFORDABLE TUITION

oINNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS

oEARLY PATIENT EXPOSURE

oEXTENSIVE USMLE PREPARATION

oPERSONAL ATTENTION

QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU