Listing, Recognitions and Accreditations

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American University of Barbados, School of Medicine, carries multiple accreditations, recognitions and listings in national and international bodies.

CHARTER

American University of Barbados, School of Medicine is Chartered, Licensed and Recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Government of Barbados.

Barbados Accreditation Council

American University of Barbados is accredited by Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC).

CAAM-HP

AUB has been awarded provisional accreditation status by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).

World Directory of Medical School (WDMS)

AUB is currently listed in WDMS which has been developed through a partnership between the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) in collaboration with the World Health Organization and the University of Copenhagen. This has replaced AVICENNA directory which was previously maintained by World Health Organization and International Medical Education Directory (IMED) maintained by FAIMER.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

ECFMG is a world leader in promoting quality health care. American University of Barbados is compliant with the ECFMG rule applicable from 2023 that all international medical graduates must graduate from an accredited medical school in order to obtain residencies.

Medical Council of Canada (MCC)

AUB is recognized by the Medical Council of Canada (Based on WDMS Listing) and our students are eligible to appear for the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE) for their Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC).