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AAIMS Why AAIMS
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Offering Pre Med and MD programs. |
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Excellent Leadership and Faculty. |
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Accredited by CAAM-HP which is a requirement for all Caribbean Schools. |
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Basic Sciences in Jamaica-1 hour from Florida, World famous destination, English speaking Caribbean island, No Visa hassles, Direct flights from major USA/UK cities, friendly people and Low cost living expenses. |
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Clinical Rotations in USA/Canada/EUR/India and the Caribbean. |
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No MCAT required. |
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Low Tuition cost and Living Expenses |
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Integrated Medicine Curriculum |
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Problem Based Learning to achieve High Scores in USMLE |
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Basic Sciences campus spread over 5 acres, 40,000 sqft built area that is comfortable for students to focus on studies |
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Clinical Simulation rooms on Basic Sciences campus to train our students in Communication Skills. |
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5000 sqft state of art Library. |
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Wi Fi on campus. |
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On campus accommodation. |
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On campus-recreational facilities, Swimming pool, Tennis & Basket Ball court, Gym. |
AAIMS Programs
AAIMS offers a wide variety of programs for persons interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Students are accepted at the beginning of the January, May and September Semesters.
AAIMS Pre Med Program
This track is ideal for highly motivated graduating High School students who are committed to study medicine and are ready to begin their medical studies immediately after completing high school. It is also the path for non-traditional students who need to complete prerequisite courses before being accepted to the AAIMS MD program.
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AAIMS MD Program
Starts with five 16-week semesters in Jamaica and sixth semester in Jamaica/USA. These first 2 years of curriculum focuses on courses in Basic Sciences and their application to clinical medicine. Semesters begin in January, May and September, and students can begin their studies in any semester. In addition to didactic lectures, lab work and problem based learning; students make community and hospital visits, practice history taking and physical examinations with patients in Clinical Simulation Training rooms on our basic sciences campus. Upon successfully completing five semesters, students are given intensive training to pass US Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE Step 1) in our sixth semester with an option to receive this training at our Jamaica campus or USA. Students are required to PASS USMLE Step 1 to enter into third year Clinical Sciences of MD Program.
Clinical Sciences program will take place in years 3 and 4. In these years students will get training in the care and study of patients in Hospitals. The training comprises 96 weeks of clinical rotation in both core and elective subjects. Once required clinical rotations are completed, students are required to PASS USMLE Step 2CK and CS exams. After complete year 3 and 4, students graduate with MD degree and successfully passing USMLE Step 1, 2CK and CS graduates receive ECFMG certification that makes them eligible to participate in the Residency Matching Process in the USA.
Students who wish to practice in any country other than North America are required to PASS appropriate licensing exams (PLAB, MCCQE and other) to graduate.
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AAIMS Careers
AAIMS is committed to upholding its mandate, including integrity, professionalism, efficiency and respect for diversity. We strive to recruit the best women and men from all over the world, and make arrangements in the workplace to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. Staff are diverse in many respects, including gender, nationality, race, culture, education and experience.
We are committed to supporting staff in balancing their work and life needs. It is the goal of the Institute to ensure that staff and their families are provided the resources and tools to enable them to become productive members of AAIMS.
We offer extensive health and clinical support services. Health promotion, personal & work stress programs, as well as other health related facilities and services are available.
Due to the rapid expansion of AAIMS, we're recruiting to increase our quality faculty and staff.If you are interested in a rewarding and fulfilling career in the Caribbean, please send your CV / R�sum� to hr@aaims.edu.jm or contact our office.
AAIMS Pre Med Program
This track is ideal for highly motivated graduating High School students who are committed to study medicine and are ready to begin their medical studies immediately after completing high school. It is also the path for non-traditional students who need to complete prerequisite courses before being accepted to the AAIMS MD program.
Students have a choice of a variety of very comfortable, furnished housing accommodations on Campus and off-Campus. Full-time students are given priority for housing on Campus during their first year Please refer to the Student Services link for further information. Nationals of CARICOM countries as well as citizens of all Commonwealth Countries are allowed entry to Jamaica without a Student Visa. Before arriving in Jamaica, you should ensure that your passport is valid to cover at least the period up to the end of the academic year. You should also travel with proof of your student status (that is, a Student ID card) or if a new student, with the official Letter of Offer from the School. At the airport, you will be issued a temporary Visitor�s Visa. During the first week of the Semester, a list of all Jamaican and non-Jamaican students, who are citizens of Commonwealth Nations, will be sent to the Immigration Office to enable these students to obtain permits. If you are not a Jamaican, you must check at the Student Services Office to ensure that your name has been submitted to the Immigration Office. Citizens of non-Commonwealth Countries must obtain a valid Student Visa prior to entry into Jamaica. Such persons must make their request at the nearest Jamaican Diplomatic Mission or Consulate. On arrival, you will be granted two weeks landed status. Passports will be submitted by the School to the Immigration Office where they will be endorsed and returned with the notation �Student�. Jamaica�s west coast boasts several miles of white sand beaches and hotels, while its north coast is known for the famous Dunn�s River Falls located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann as well as other attractions. In the east, there is Reach Falls located in Portland; The south coast provides a stimulating variety of leisure activities � including Treasure Beach and Alligator Pond in St. Elizabeth. There are also activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving which are enjoyed by many visitors year round. The Island is also famous for its reggae music, food, as well as personalities such as Bob Marley, Usain Bolt, Marcus Garvey, Louise Bennett, Shaggy to name a few. |
AAIMS MD Program
To ensure a successful academic career at the All American Institute of Medical Sciences and to correlate with licensure guidelines, please complete the following prerequisites. All applicants applying for 4 year MD Program are required to have completed at least 2 academic years and 90 credit hours of undergraduate studies including the following subjects: |
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| Students who do not fulfill the above pre-requisites can get admission into the Pre-med program at AAIMS to complete the requirements. |
Students have a choice of a variety of very comfortable, furnished housing accommodations on Campus and off-Campus. Full-time students are given priority for housing on Campus during their first year Please refer to the Student Services link for further information. Nationals of CARICOM countries as well as citizens of all Commonwealth Countries are allowed entry to Jamaica without a Student Visa. Before arriving in Jamaica, you should ensure that your passport is valid to cover at least the period up to the end of the academic year. You should also travel with proof of your student status (that is, a Student ID card) or if a new student, with the official Letter of Offer from the School. At the airport, you will be issued a temporary Visitor�s Visa. During the first week of the Semester, a list of all Jamaican and non-Jamaican students, who are citizens of Commonwealth Nations, will be sent to the Immigration Office to enable these students to obtain permits. If you are not a Jamaican, you must check at the Student Services Office to ensure that your name has been submitted to the Immigration Office. Citizens of non-Commonwealth Countries must obtain a valid Student Visa prior to entry into Jamaica. Such persons must make their request at the nearest Jamaican Diplomatic Mission or Consulate. On arrival, you will be granted two weeks landed status. Passports will be submitted by the School to the Immigration Office where they will be endorsed and returned with the notation �Student�. Jamaica�s west coast boasts several miles of white sand beaches and hotels, while its north coast is known for the famous Dunn�s River Falls located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann as well as other attractions. In the east, there is Reach Falls located in Portland; The south coast provides a stimulating variety of leisure activities � including Treasure Beach and Alligator Pond in St. Elizabeth. There are also activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving which are enjoyed by many visitors year round. The Island is also famous for its reggae music, food, as well as personalities such as Bob Marley, Usain Bolt, Marcus Garvey, Louise Bennett, Shaggy to name a few. |
AAIMS Transfer Students
Transfer Students are responsible for arranging with the institution they are currently attending to forward the official transcripts to AAIMS. The Admissions Committee will decide which courses can be credited. Courses taken more than eight years prior to the application will be considered at the discretion of the Committee, unless Candidates obtained a Bachelor's Degree.
The Committee also has the discretion to accept students who transfer from complementary Medical School programs. Transfer credits for the MD Program will be given only for those subjects passed successfully at IMED-listed MD programs. All transfer credits must be completed within seven years from the date of graduation from AAIMS .
Students have a choice of a variety of very comfortable, furnished housing accommodations on Campus and off-Campus. Full-time students are given priority for housing on Campus during their first year Please refer to the Student Services link for further information.
Nationals of CARICOM countries as well as citizens of all Commonwealth Countries are allowed entry to Jamaica without a Student Visa.
Before arriving in Jamaica, you should ensure that your passport is valid to cover at least the period up to the end of the academic year. You should also travel with proof of your student status (that is, a Student ID card) or if a new student, with the official Letter of Offer from the School. At the airport, you will be issued a temporary Visitor�s Visa.
During the first week of the Semester, a list of all Jamaican and non-Jamaican students, who are citizens of Commonwealth Nations, will be sent to the Immigration Office to enable these students to obtain permits.
If you are not a Jamaican, you must check at the Student Services Office to ensure that your name has been submitted to the Immigration Office.
Citizens of non-Commonwealth Countries must obtain a valid Student Visa prior to entry into Jamaica. Such persons must make their request at the nearest Jamaican Diplomatic Mission or Consulate. On arrival, you will be granted two weeks landed status. Passports will be submitted by the School to the Immigration Office where they will be endorsed and returned with the notation �Student�.
Jamaica�s west coast boasts several miles of white sand beaches and hotels, while its north coast is known for the famous Dunn�s River Falls located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann as well as other attractions. In the east, there is Reach Falls located in Portland; The south coast provides a stimulating variety of leisure activities � including Treasure Beach and Alligator Pond in St. Elizabeth. There are also activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving which are enjoyed by many visitors year round.
The Island is also famous for its reggae music, food, as well as personalities such as Bob Marley, Usain Bolt, Marcus Garvey, Louise Bennett, Shaggy to name a few.
AAIMS Financial Information
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Students are eligible to apply for private educational loans from various private loan lenders. U.S. Citizens and permanent residents, as well as Canadian citizens, are eligible to apply on their own as long as they are credit worthy (no co-signer). It is highly recommended to apply with a co-signer. AAIMS administration is committed to provide all the possible help from our end to facilitate the process for you.
All American Institute of Medical Science (AAIMS) recognizes the academic excellence, community, and volunteer service(s) of our applicants. We have established a number of full and partial scholarships to qualified students for each entering semester. Scholarship criteria are competitive and funding is limited; eligible students are encouraged to apply in a timely manner for review. Applicants and accepted students are invited to apply for available scholarships posted on our University website. PLEASE NOTE: Scholarship applications are only available to first-year, incoming students.
Limited scholarships are awarded to students, who have demonstrated academic excellence in the Pre-Med Program. An application for this scholarship is not required, as qualified, deserving students are nominated by the Admissions Committee. Details are as follows:
MD Scholarships: A grant of $2,000 per semester for the 1st two Semesters will be awarded to those students possessing an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.8 or higher, and a pre-requisite GPA of 3.5 or higher, and otherwise accepted to AAIMS by the Admissions Committee.
PRE-MED Scholarships: A grant of $1,000 per pre-med semester will be awarded to those students possessing a Final High School GPA of 3.5 on the 4.0 scale and SAT score of 1300 to include a combined verbal and math score, or a composite ACT score of 27 or higher, and otherwise accepted to AAIMS by the Admissions Committee.
A minimum Final GPA of 3.0 GPA must be maintained to continue to receive the benefits of the awarded scholarship.
AAIMS Application Process
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| If you have any questions or need any help while filling application please contact our admissions office by email: info@aaims.edu.jm or Call 876.634.4068 (Jamaica) |
