MCI approves MBBS from Avalon University School of Medicine, Curacao

The Medical Council of India (MCI) has approved the MBBS or its equivalent course from Avalon University School of Medicine, Curacao.

MCI has stated that the matter was considered by the Executive Committee at its meeting held on 21st August 2014 at council office in which it approved the recommendations of the Registration & Equivalence Committee meeting held on 24.06.2014.

The committee recommended as the medical qualification is now approved by the respective country and the documents for the same have been submitted and verified (WHO Recognition, IMED Recognition, Ministry of Health Curacao, Indian Embassy), the adverse remarks on the circular dated 16.04.2013 placed on the website is recommended for removal and the Applicants from India can seek admission into Avalon University to pursue MBBS or its equivalent degree.

The committee further recommended that the applicants pursuing their medical degree from the Avalon University must clear the Licensing exam (Screening Test Act 2002) and qualify as per 14 (a) of IMC Act 1956, before issuing the registration of their degree by the council.

Avalon University School of Medicine (AUSOM) is a North American curriculum based medical program designed for students who want to pursue a career in medicine in the United States, Canada, and in most countries around the world. AUSOM focuses on quality medical education and training in order to ensure medical licensure and residency placement for our graduates. AUSOMs faculty includes professors and physicians from exceptional teaching medical schools and institutions from all over the world.

AUSOM also provides highly sought after clinical rotations in U.S. teaching hospitals. AUSOM has one of the best clinical science programs and during these clinical rotations students work directly with physicians to become familiar with hospital practices to attain the fundamental clinical knowledge. Hands-on experience provides students the opportunity and exposure to complement theoretical knowledge with patient interactions which provides a competitive edge to ensure that students are prepared for residency programs.

Rapidly becoming an international leader in medical education, AUSOM is an accredited Caribbean medical school which is listed by the International Medical Education Directory (IMED), a division of the United States Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). IMED/ECFMG listing and endorsement ensures that Avalon University’s graduates are eligible to take the USMLE and subsequently apply for US Residency programs. Additionally, AUSOM has received recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medical Council of Canada (MCC). AUSOM has now also received recognition from Medical Council of India (MCI). Currently AUSOM graduates are practicing medicine across North America and countries around the world.