This document provides information about the Global University of Medicine and Health Sciences (GU-MED), including its mission, educational approach, administration, milestones, academic programs, campus, accreditation, and rationale. GU-MED aims to train physicians with a global health perspective using problem-based and technology-supported learning. It has received initial provisional accreditation and plans to offer an MD degree and public health programs from its campus in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. GU-MED believes its location and educational resources can help address the large unmet need for physicians in the US.

2. MISSION
To train qualified individuals
to become primary care
physicians
who have a global health
perspective.
EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
 Traditional pedagogy;
 Problem-oriented case-
based;
 Small group learning;
 Basic sciences integration;
 Technology supported;
 Self directed learning.

3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Raul R. Cuadrado, Dr.PH, PhD, Honorary Chairman
Richard L. White, PhD, Chairman
Mark Kutner, M.D., Vice Chairman
Esther B. Tellechea, BBA, Secretary
Melvin G. Henninger, BBA, MBA, CPA
Albert L. Weintraub, Esq.,
Tomlin J. Paul, MB BS, MPH, DFPHM
Carlton M. Mills, Ed.D
Simon Slattery, MB, BS
Pepi Granat, M.D.
Joanne F. White, PhD
Cesar Ceballos, M.D.
John Tress
Rolando Cuadrado
Richard Rohrs, PA-C, DFAAPA
James F. Cawley, MPH, PA-C

4. Administration
Chairman
Richard L. White, PhD
Vice Chairman
Mark Kutner, M.D.
Special Advisor Finance
Melvin G. Henninger, BBA, MBA, CPA
Chief Administrative Officer/Provost/Dean
Tomlin J. Paul, MB BS, MPH, DFPHM
Vice President Administration & Finance
Esther B. Tellechea, BBA
Vice President Legal & International Affairs
Albert L. Weintraub, Esq.
Vice President Community Affairs, TCI
Carlton M. Mills, Dr.ED
Director, Center of Excellence & Research
Simon Slattery, MB, BS
Assoc. Vice President Legal Affairs
Paul Dempsey, Esq.
Associate Dean
Judy Casey-Dempsey, B.Sc., PhD
CPA/AUDIT SERVICES
 TCI
Lorne Rowe, Management Support Services
Neil French, KPMG Ltd.
 US
Perez-Abreu, Aguerrebere, Sueiro & Torres P.L
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.
CONSULTANTS
 Hospitals, Michele McKenney, MPH, JD
 Library, Swarna Bandara
SECURITY, TCI
 Dove Security

5. MILESTONES
 Dr. Tomlin J. Paul,
Provost/Dean, July 2010
 TCIG License, April 2011
 MOU
 University of the West Indies,
Mona, Jamaica, 2011
 Yale School of Public Health,
New Haven, CT, 2011
 Caribbean Accreditation
Authority for Education in
Medicine and other Health
Professions (CAAM-HP), IPA
August 2012
 GU-MED Campus Facility,
October 2012

6. Academic Programs
 ALLOPATHIC MEDICAL DEGREE (MD)
 Traditional four-year curriculum
• Basic Sciences
• Clinical Rotations
 Advanced Standing Admission offered to qualified:
• Physician Assistants (PAs)
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
 PUBLIC HEALTH
 Master of Public Health (MPH)
 Doctoral Degree in Public Health (Dr.PH)
 FUTURE OPTIONS
 School of Environmental Science
 School of Marine Science

7. WHY TCI?
 British Overseas Territory – stable government/economy;
 Easy access from mainland US; in travel time, availability of flights, and
cost of travel;
 Dollar economy, English speaking; security;
 State of the art communications infrastructure;
 Availability of housing and excellent health facilities;
 Well recognized as a vacation luxury destination for its gorgeous
beaches, fishing, and hospitality services.

8. Benefits to TCI
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
 Estimated 2000+ students and
supporting faculty and administrative
personnel will visit and/or live in TCI by
the 2018-19 academic year.
 Housing, living, transportation,
entertainment and supporting services
will be required for individuals and some
families of persons attending the
University as Students, Administration
and Instructors.
 The University will require many local TCI
Belongers to be hired as Educational,
Administrative and service personnel.
 Constant improvements and
development of the Campus and
University facilities.
SOCIAL BENEFITS
 Global publicity and recognition of TCI
 Collaboration with TCI Ministry of Health
 Cooperate with the TCI Public Health
System objectives
 Support to TCI Community College
 Scholarships to Belongers
 Volunteers - experts in the medical field
to assist in secondary and specialized
care
 Center of Excellence & Research
(COE&R)

9. W WHY GU-MED?
CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
 Innovative
 Passionate Leadership
 Center of Excellence & Research
 Professors / visiting professors
 Academic recognition
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES
 Upon accreditation by the
General Medical Council (UK)
GU-MED students may be
qualified to take the UK
examinations and be licensed in
the UK.
 EU Countries (such as Germany,
France) may permit Licensed
Medical School graduates from
schools Accredited by the GMC
to practice in any EU country,
(subject to passing exams).

10. GU-MED CAMPUS, Providenciales, TCI
 Classrooms and faculty consultation rooms
 Multifunction learning space with IT support
 Modern technology-supported basic sciences teaching facilities
 Physical library integrated with virtual library
 Wireless campus with outdoor interactive spaces
 Collaboration with TCIG health services
 Centre of Excellence and Research (COE&R)

11. GU-MED CAMPUS
LOCATION
 Main Campus
Grace Bay,
Providenciales, TCI
 3 year lease / option to
purchase
 1 1/2 acre Campus
 Over 10,000 ft2 Facility
 Room for growth

18. GU-MED CAMPUS
LABORATORY RESOURCES
 PLASTINATED SPECIMENS
• Non Toxic; Dry
• Can be used in any environment
• Maintains precise anatomical detail
 BIOPAC
• An integrated set of software and
hardware for life sciences data
acquisition and analysis
 BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES LAB
ACCESSIBLE AND USER-FRIENDLY
• Technology driven
• Integration across sciences
• Enhances learning efficiency and
effectiveness

20. LABS
Integrated Basic Medical Sciences
 Accessible and user-friendly
 Technology driven
 Integration across sciences
 Enhances learning efficiency and
effectiveness
Clinical & Communication Skills
 State of the art
 Student-centered
 Interactive learning

21. VIRTUAL REALITY ANATOMY
 Is it comparable with traditional
methods in the teaching of
human anatomy?

22. ACCREDITATION / REGISTRATION
• Initial Provisional Accreditation (IPA)
to GU-MED for a period of five (5) years,
subject to an upcoming site inspection of
the Provo Campus. Important to note,
that all facility layout plans and
equipment have been approved by
CAAM-HP.
• Graduates of medical schools
accredited by a body that is approved by
this international agency would meet the
ECFMG’s accreditation requirement for
ECFMG certification.
• AVICENNA registration to be
completed by HMG.
• CAAM-HP is the legally constituted
body established in 2003 under the aegis
of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),
empowered to determine and prescribe
standards and to accredit programmes of
medical, dental, veterinary and other
health professions education on behalf
of the contracting parties in CARICOM
• Caribbean Overseas Territories:
Medical Schools Accreditation
Procedures, Reference Notes, January
2008: lists the procedures that must be
undertaken before a medical school can
receive full accreditation.
• May 10, 2012 that CAAM-HP’s
accreditation standards and processes
were approved by the FAIMER AND
WFME.

23. Licensing Bodies (US)
National Committee for Foreign Medical Education
Accreditation (NCFMEA)
 The purpose: to review the standards used by
foreign countries to accredit medical schools
and determine whether those standards are
comparable to standards used to accredit
schools in the United States.
 NCFMEA does not review or accredit individual
foreign medical schools. The request by a
foreign country for review by the NCFMEA is
voluntary.
National Committee for Foreign Medical Education
Accreditation & the Florida Commission for
Independent Education (CIE)
 Has statutory responsibilities in matters relating
to nonpublic, postsecondary, educational
institutions.
 Core (required) clerkships are not permitted in
Florida Hospitals or clinics unless the foreign
medical school is licensed for that purpose by
the Commission.
 CIE defers to the National Committee for
Foreign Medical Education Accreditation for
the determination of comparable standards.
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical
Graduates (ECFMG)
 Through its program of certification, assesses
whether international medical graduates are
ready to enter residency or fellowship
programs in the United States that are
accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
 To be certified by ECFMG, other requirements,
pass a medical science examination.
 Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) of
the United States Medical Licensing
Examination® (USMLE®) are the exams
currently administered that meet the medical
science examination requirement for ECFMG
Certification.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education (ACCME)
 Mission is the identification, development, and
promotion of standards for quality continuing
medical education (CME) utilized by physicians
in their maintenance of competence and
incorporation of new knowledge to improve
quality medical care for patients and their
communities.

24. Educational Philosophy and Resources
Summary
 Educational resources to be implemented to match
curriculum goals;
 Best evidence medical education (BEME) strategies;
 High accessibility and student-centredness;
 Research and collaborative involvement with local health
system.

25. THERE IS A LARGE AND GROWING UNMET
NEED FOR PHYSICIANS IN THE USA
The New York Times, July 2012
Doctor Shortage Likely to Worsen With
Health Law
“The Association of American Medical Colleges
estimates that in 2015 the country will have
62,900 fewer doctors than needed.
And that number will more than double by 2025,
as the expansion of insurance coverage and the
aging of baby boomers drive up demand for care.
Even without the health care law, the shortfall of
doctors in 2025 would still exceed 100,000.”
MEDICALS SCHOOLS IN THE CARIBBEAN;
A WELL-ESTABLISHED BILLION DOLLAR
BUSINESS
 2000 Ross University reportedly sold
for $300 M.
 2013 St. George’s University
reportedly for sale at $1 B.
 2008 University of Medicine and
Health Sciences opened its doors;
very successful operation, no federal
student aid eligibility.

26. ACHIEVEMENTS
 Obtaining a British University License
 Bringing Dr. Tomlin Paul on Board
 Developing and publishing accreditation approved courses
and educations programs
 Signed Memorandum of Understandings
 University of the West Indies - Mona
 Yale School of Public Health
 Achieving CAAM-HP Initial Provisional Accreditation
 Establishing physical presence by obtaining approval of
facilities and plans for the University Campus activities
 Identifying and obtaining commitments of outstanding key
Administrators and Educators
 Completing Campus design and commencing construction
 Pending CAAM-HP subsequent visit and approval, opening
doors June 2014