THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT AAIMS MEDICAL SCHOOL JAMAICA
History from September 2012 to August 2013
My research reveals that AAIMS MEDICAL SCHOOL first appeared on value md circa November/December 2010, and that classes started in January 2011 with six students.
One of the promises made to these students was that at the end of their two years (six semesters) of Basic Science training, AAIMS MEDICAL SCHOOL would provide clinical training for their students in Jamaica. Such students would not have to take the USMLE exam
As the first two years of their studies came towards an end AAIMS MEDICAL SCHOOL changed its tune, as is evident from this edict from the Dean.
FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE SIXTH SEMESTER AND
PREPRATIONS FOR USMLE STEP 1 EXAMINATION
1. For USA & Canadian Students
It is mandatory that all USA, Canadian, Caribbean and Jamaican students holding a USA passport or US or Canadian Citizenship register for and pass the USMLE examinations.
Other Students
Although it is preferred that all students take the USMLE examinations, it is an optional choice for non- USA and non-Canadian students.
a. These students who wish to appear for the USMLE will be required to register for the examination and then will receive 6th Semester training similar to that for USA & Canadian students.
b. Students who prefer not to appear for USMLE examinations are required to sign a Waiver to indicate their voluntary decision. These students will get the "Introduction to Clinical Medicine" exposure in the 6th Semester, under the aegis of local doctors.
2. All 6th semester students, USMLE and non-USMLE track have to appear for and pass an AAIMS Comprehensive End of Semester examination:
a. For Students who are in the USMLE track this will be an examination that is similar to USMLE Step 1.
b. For Students who are not in USMLE track this will be a Comprehensive Examination (200 all-embracing MCQ's, covering Basic Sciences and a Practical OSCE Exam- 4 stations. This will include assessment of Communication skills and Introduction to Clinical Medicine skills).
3. Tuition Fees will remain the same as listed for other Basic Sciences semester fees.
4. If any student fails the End of Semester exam, the same examination rules relating to re-sits and repeats, as obtained in the previous semesters, will apply and such students will not start Clinical Rotations.
5. USMLE-track students will have to pass Step 1 to be eligible to start Clinical Rotations thereafter; they will get 2 attempts to pass the exam and 8 months (including VIth Semester) to submit their pass score. Any deviation from this rule will result in de-registration.
6. Students who opted for the Non-USMLE track will be eligible to start Clinical Rotations in the Caribbean after successfully passing their examinations. They will, however, be de-registered if they fail the Comprehensive MCQ Exam and/or the OSCE after 2 attempts.
7. For USMLE track students:
a. AAIMS is providing Online Access to KAPLAN CLASSROOM ANYWHERE-This is an
excellent interactive review program offered by Kaplan.
b. Live Lecturers teach online by video and students can ask questions. They also get access to Kaplan 2000 Questions Q Bank. These provisions are for a period of 6 months. The current Program ends Dec 4th. and it is expected that they will yield good results.
8. For Non-USMLE track students:
Provisions for the 6th Semester will include attendance at Private Doctors Clinics; these are being arranged initially in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica.
9. It is planned that MD 2, 3 and 4 will be offered these or similar arrangements for the Sixth Semester.
10. For those asking about CAMC Exams-
Please note that this examination can be taken only AFTER obtaining the MD degree. This requires passing a Multiple Choice Examination, then pursuing a one-year internship at a recognized hospital, then sitting and passing a day-long OSCE Examination.
11. For those asking about ECFMG please note the following
The purpose of ECFMG Certification is to assess whether International Medical Graduates (IMG) are ready to enter U.S. residency and fellowship programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). ECFMG Certification is a requirement for IMGs to enter such programs, to take the final Step of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE), and to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
ECFMG Certification Requirements
Complete Application for ECFMG Certification
Satisfy medical science and clinical skills examination requirements (currently USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS).
Verification of the required medical education credentials including the final medical diploma and final medical school transcript.
Office of the Dean, October 15, 2012
IN A PIECE OF DOUBLE SPEAK THE STUDENTS WERE NOW TOLD THAT
It is mandatory that all USA, Canadian, Caribbean and Jamaican students holding a USA passport or US or Canadian Citizenship register for and pass the USMLE examinations.
Other Students
Although it is preferred that all students take the USMLE examinations, it is an optional choice for non- USA and non-Canadian students.
NOTE ALSO THAT THE SUPER STARS WHO ADMINISTER AAIMS THEN PONTIFICATED THAT
8. For Non-USMLE track students:
Provisions for the 6th Semester will include attendance at Private Doctors Clinics; these are being arranged initially in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica.
THIS IS WHAT THE JAMAICAN STUDENTS GET FOR THEIR MONEY FOR WHAT PROPER SCHOOLS OFFER AS INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE.
AFTER ALL THEY DONT HAVE THE STAFF TO OFFER THE SO CALLED INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE TEACHING THEY ADVERTISE, NOR DO THEY HAVE THE STAFF TO OFFER A PROPER COURSE IN INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE.
SENSIBLE STUDENTS WILL STAY FAR FROM THIS SCHOOL.
History from September 2012 to August 2013
My research reveals that AAIMS MEDICAL SCHOOL first appeared on value md circa November/December 2010, and that classes started in January 2011 with six students.
One of the promises made to these students was that at the end of their two years (six semesters) of Basic Science training, AAIMS MEDICAL SCHOOL would provide clinical training for their students in Jamaica. Such students would not have to take the USMLE exam
As the first two years of their studies came towards an end AAIMS MEDICAL SCHOOL changed its tune, as is evident from this edict from the Dean.
FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE SIXTH SEMESTER AND
PREPRATIONS FOR USMLE STEP 1 EXAMINATION
1. For USA & Canadian Students
It is mandatory that all USA, Canadian, Caribbean and Jamaican students holding a USA passport or US or Canadian Citizenship register for and pass the USMLE examinations.
Other Students
Although it is preferred that all students take the USMLE examinations, it is an optional choice for non- USA and non-Canadian students.
a. These students who wish to appear for the USMLE will be required to register for the examination and then will receive 6th Semester training similar to that for USA & Canadian students.
b. Students who prefer not to appear for USMLE examinations are required to sign a Waiver to indicate their voluntary decision. These students will get the "Introduction to Clinical Medicine" exposure in the 6th Semester, under the aegis of local doctors.
2. All 6th semester students, USMLE and non-USMLE track have to appear for and pass an AAIMS Comprehensive End of Semester examination:
a. For Students who are in the USMLE track this will be an examination that is similar to USMLE Step 1.
b. For Students who are not in USMLE track this will be a Comprehensive Examination (200 all-embracing MCQ's, covering Basic Sciences and a Practical OSCE Exam- 4 stations. This will include assessment of Communication skills and Introduction to Clinical Medicine skills).
3. Tuition Fees will remain the same as listed for other Basic Sciences semester fees.
4. If any student fails the End of Semester exam, the same examination rules relating to re-sits and repeats, as obtained in the previous semesters, will apply and such students will not start Clinical Rotations.
5. USMLE-track students will have to pass Step 1 to be eligible to start Clinical Rotations thereafter; they will get 2 attempts to pass the exam and 8 months (including VIth Semester) to submit their pass score. Any deviation from this rule will result in de-registration.
6. Students who opted for the Non-USMLE track will be eligible to start Clinical Rotations in the Caribbean after successfully passing their examinations. They will, however, be de-registered if they fail the Comprehensive MCQ Exam and/or the OSCE after 2 attempts.
7. For USMLE track students:
a. AAIMS is providing Online Access to KAPLAN CLASSROOM ANYWHERE-This is an
excellent interactive review program offered by Kaplan.
b. Live Lecturers teach online by video and students can ask questions. They also get access to Kaplan 2000 Questions Q Bank. These provisions are for a period of 6 months. The current Program ends Dec 4th. and it is expected that they will yield good results.
8. For Non-USMLE track students:
Provisions for the 6th Semester will include attendance at Private Doctors Clinics; these are being arranged initially in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica.
9. It is planned that MD 2, 3 and 4 will be offered these or similar arrangements for the Sixth Semester.
10. For those asking about CAMC Exams-
Please note that this examination can be taken only AFTER obtaining the MD degree. This requires passing a Multiple Choice Examination, then pursuing a one-year internship at a recognized hospital, then sitting and passing a day-long OSCE Examination.
11. For those asking about ECFMG please note the following
The purpose of ECFMG Certification is to assess whether International Medical Graduates (IMG) are ready to enter U.S. residency and fellowship programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). ECFMG Certification is a requirement for IMGs to enter such programs, to take the final Step of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE), and to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
ECFMG Certification Requirements
Complete Application for ECFMG Certification
Satisfy medical science and clinical skills examination requirements (currently USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS).
Verification of the required medical education credentials including the final medical diploma and final medical school transcript.
Office of the Dean, October 15, 2012
IN A PIECE OF DOUBLE SPEAK THE STUDENTS WERE NOW TOLD THAT
It is mandatory that all USA, Canadian, Caribbean and Jamaican students holding a USA passport or US or Canadian Citizenship register for and pass the USMLE examinations.
Other Students
Although it is preferred that all students take the USMLE examinations, it is an optional choice for non- USA and non-Canadian students.
NOTE ALSO THAT THE SUPER STARS WHO ADMINISTER AAIMS THEN PONTIFICATED THAT
8. For Non-USMLE track students:
Provisions for the 6th Semester will include attendance at Private Doctors Clinics; these are being arranged initially in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica.
THIS IS WHAT THE JAMAICAN STUDENTS GET FOR THEIR MONEY FOR WHAT PROPER SCHOOLS OFFER AS INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE.
AFTER ALL THEY DONT HAVE THE STAFF TO OFFER THE SO CALLED INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE TEACHING THEY ADVERTISE, NOR DO THEY HAVE THE STAFF TO OFFER A PROPER COURSE IN INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE.
SENSIBLE STUDENTS WILL STAY FAR FROM THIS SCHOOL.