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Caribbean medical schools poised for further growth with presence at ICEF Dubai 2022

Posted on by Global University Systems

Leading Caribbean medical schools, Saba University School of Medicine (“SABA”), St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine (“SMUSOM”) and Medical University of the Americas (“MUA”), further elevate their commitment to growth and expansion through their participation at the recently concluded ICEF Dubai 2022.

ICEF Dubai is the region’s leading student recruitment networking event for international education institutions recruiting students from the Middle East and North Africa. The event was held over four days, from 7 to 10 February 2022, at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates – with the first three days being hybrid and the fourth virtual only.

Recognizing the potential that Middle East and North Africa regions represent as an attractive source of students, this year, SABA, SMUSOM and MUA have partnered with ICEF as a gold sponsor for the Dubai event. This is part of the medical schools’ ongoing efforts to expand its network of diverse international student population and generate awareness of the schools’ programs.

Students across the three medical schools are provided with the opportunity to achieve advanced medical and veterinary degrees, while being taught using the same integrated curriculum used in medical schools in the USA and Canada – offering a seamless pathway for students to become physicians and veterinarians in the USA.

Graduates are also eligible for medical residency in the USA – all three institutions have a long history of attaining residencies in many specialties. Furthermore, SABA, SMUSOM and MUA are fully accredited and have received approvals from the key states of New York, California and Florida.

Representing SABA, SMUSOM and MUA at ICEF Dubai 2022, Philippe VanHecke, Director of International Business Development, said: “ICEF Dubai is one of the largest and most comprehensive global networking event for the international education industry. I am delighted to have represented SABA, SMUSOM and MUA at this event as we look to drive our commitment to further growth in the market.

“Over the four days, the event provided an excellent platform to discuss the schools with agents and representatives from all over the world. Additionally, the event and its seminars helped attendees understand the current international higher education landscape, and how to navigate the present challenges successfully.”

ICEF Dubai 2022 was attended by 510 participants. The event also saw the participation of 321 organizations with representatives from over 40 countries.

SABA, SMUSOM and MUA are part of the Global University Systems’ group of private higher education institutions.

Saba University School of Medicine partners with UK’s University of South Wales on Medical career pathway

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Today, Saba University School of Medicine (Saba), a leading Caribbean medical school, announced a pathway partnership agreement with the UK-based University of South Wales (USW). The partnership will offer qualified graduates from USW’s Medical Sciences program the opportunity to matriculate with advanced standing into year 2 at Saba and work towards a recognised qualification that permits them to become a doctor in the
USA.

Saba’s facilities will offer USW students the chance to achieve advanced medical and doctoral degrees, teaching the same system-based curriculum used in medical schools in the USA and Canada. Graduates will be eligible for residency in the USA, and Saba has a long history of success in attaining residencies in many specialties.

Saba is recognised by NVAO, the accrediting body for the Netherlands and Flanders, and has received approvals and/or recognitions from the US states of New York, California, and
Florida.

Commenting on the new partnership, Dr. James Bruzik, Saba’s Associate Dean for Medical Education said: “Faculties at both universities have extensively reviewed each institution’s curriculum and found that USW’s curriculum supports advanced standing for graduates of the Medical Sciences degree entering Saba in year two.

“The partnership allows for a shortened curriculum, with associated tuition cost savings, unrivalled access to highly-skilled professors, an extensive mentorship program, and focused attention throughout basic sciences and clinical rotations. We look forward to welcoming students from USW.”

Dawn Story, Head of USW’s School of Applied Sciences, said, “We attract students from more than 120 countries and view collaborations such as this with Saba as a key to advancing the careers of our diverse student population.”

“This unique partnership among two institutions, which already have  strong track records of success, will enhance provision and offer another seamless pathway for students to become doctors.”