3. DOCTOR
One of the most respected professions
Some of the most hard working professionals
One of the most highly paid Professions
One of the most fulfilling jobs
Becoming a physician is also one of most difficult career paths
6. About St. Lucia
Population: 174,000
Language: English & Creole
Currency: Eastern Caribbean
1 USD = 2.67 EC
Temperature: 70 – 90 Degree F
20 – 30 Degree C
Island: 27 Miles length, 14 miles
wide
Safety: St. Lucia is very safe, # 1
destination for Honey Moon Stays
10. 1 year
1.5
Years
2 years
PRE-MED BASIC
SCIENCES
CLINICAL
ROTATIONS
RESIDENCY
3-4
years
Step
1
Step
2
Step
3
IAU Campus
St. Lucia
IAU Campus
St. Lucia
IAU Affiliated Hospitals
Nationwide
Residency Programs
Nationwide
OVERVIEW
11. High School
Graduates
Pre-med + M.D Program
1 year + 4 Years
University
Graduates
M.D Program
4 Years
Pre-medical course in
St. Lucia
Basic Sciences in St. Lucia
USMLE Prep Course in the U.S
Clinical Rotations in the U.S or
other countries
Prerequisite Courses
already completed
Basic Sciences in St. Lucia
USMLE Prep Course in the U.S
Clinical Rotations in the U.S or
other countries
IAU PROGRAMS
12. IAU is affiliated with
• Students coming from grade 12 will
enter the Pre-Medical Program
• Complete 90 credits at IAUCAS in 4
semesters
• Pre-Med students are guaranteed
admission to the 4 year MD program
• Program is Completed in St. Lucia
International American University
College of Arts and Science
Location
Vieux Fort, St Lucia
13. GENERAL CHEMISTRY
COURSE LENGTH
PHYSICS
BIOLOGY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ENGLISH
2 Semesters
LAB
1 Semester*
2 Semesters
2 Semesters
2 Semesters
PRE-MED REQUIRED COURSES
These courses will be taken during the 4 semesters of the pre-medical
program.
14. First Term Professionalism and Patient-
Doctor Skills I
Histology and Cell Biology Public
Health Gross and Developmental
Anatomy Introduction to Research Case
Study I
Second Term
Communication and Patient-Doctor Skills
II Biochemistry & Genetics Physiology Case
Study II
International American University
College of Medicine
Third Term Ethics and Patient-
Doctor Skills III Pathology I Medical
Microbiology &
Immunology Behavioral
Science Case Study III
Fourth Term Physical Diagnosis
and Patient-Doctor Skills
IV Pathology II Medical
Pharmacology Case Study IV
15. 1 year
1.5
years
2 years
PRE-MED BASIC
SCIENCES
CLINICAL
ROTATIONS
RESIDENCY
3-4
years
Step Step Step
MOST MEDICAL SCHOOLS IAU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Student-to-
Faculty Ratio
20-to-1 8-to-1
Professor
Students
SMALL CLASS SIZE
16. CASE STUDY METHOD
Case
Presentation
Analysis Feedback
• Active Learning
• Critical Thinking
TRADITIONAL METHOD
Lectures Labs
Textbooks
Exams
• Rote Learning
• Memorization
INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS
17. SEMESTER
1 2 3 4
Local Clinics
St. Jude
Hospital
• Hands on experience
• Shadow doctors
• Take vital signs
• Patient history
From
Day 1
EARLY PATIENT EXPOSURE
18. Basic Sciences
1 2 3 4
Clinical Rotations
6 7 8
Bridge Semester
• Introduction to Clinical Medicine
• Kaplan/Falcon USMLE Review Course
• USMLE Step 1 (United State Medical License Exam)
5
FIFTH SEMESTER- Bridge Semester
19. UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAM
(This exam is similar to the Medical Council of
India screening test)
IAU students are well prepared
• NBME: National Board of Medical
Examiners
• NBME administers USMLE exams
• IAU Semester final exams are NBME shelf
exams
USMLE PREPERATION
US World – online practice questions, preparation for USMLE
20. • Kaplan USMLE prep course
• 7 weeks Any city with Kaplan center
• Mock Test will be given
USMLE PREPERATION
DURING THIS SEMESTER STUDENT WILL ALSO
PARTICIPATE IN AN INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL
MEDICINE COURSE AT A LCOAL HOSPITAL
21. CORE ROTATIONS (48 Weeks)
Internal Medicine (12 weeks)
General Surgery (12 weeks)
Pediatrics (6 weeks)
Psychiatry (6 weeks)
Ob / Gyn. (6 weeks)
Family Practice (6 weeks)
ELECTIVES ROTATIONS (28 Weeks)
Anesthesiology
Pathology
Infectious Disease
Ophthalmology
Neurology
Cardiovascular Disease
See iau.edu.lc/clincal.html for full list
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
A Core rotation is a main course in Clinicals, a specialized field.
An Elective Rotation are rotations that are sub rotations under the
specialties
22. • Core rotations
• Elective rotations
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Clinical rotations can be done at any of our affiliate hospitals
Chicago
Atlanta
Baton Rouge
Denver
Augusta
Shreveport
Baltimore
Seattle
New York
24. RESIDENCY
Choose your
specialty
RESIDENCY
• Residency comes after
graduation
• You will go though a Program
call NRMP, this will assist you
with placement
• IAU will provide guidance to
you through out the program
• Residency is given based off
the students USLME Scores.
25. CREDENTIALS
IAU graduates can practice Medicine anywhere in the world
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
World Health Organization (WHO)
International Medical Education Directory (IMED)
Government of St.Lucia
We are also recognized and listed with the Medical Council of India
27. • University will organize housing
• Apartment style
• Cost of living is very cheap
• Lunch: $4-5/meal
• Rent: $400-500/month
• Cost of living: $300-500/month
AFFORDABLE LIVING
28. LIFE AT MEDICAL SCHOOL
Semesters
Spring Summer Fall
Jan May Sept
• IAU has a trimester system with rolling admissions
• Students can apply to any of the semesters (3 intakes per year)
• We intake 40 students per semester
• Holidays – Typically 2 Weeks per semester
• Major events for new students (start of semester)
• Registration & Orientation
• White Coat ceremony
• Tour of St. Lucia, Get together for Students before class start
29. • Helps students integrate into University
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
PLANS TRIPS WELCOME PARTY WHITE COAT CEREMONY
30. STUDENT LIFE
Students can get involved in a variety of clubs , events and activities on
campus including:
• Student Government Association (SGA)
• Hindu Association
• American Medical Students Association (AMSA)
• Indian Students Association (ISA)
• St.Lucia Emergency Task Force (EMT)
31. STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Students Ambassadors are current IAU students who are
available to answer questions about student life, housing, classes
and St. Lucia.
How to contact IAU Student Ambassadors?
Email: sa@iau.edu.lc
Website: http://www.iau.edu.lc/contactstudents.html
Phone: 972-919-5103 (ask for Sarah Curtis)
32. COMMUNITY OUTREACH
• Students are part of the EMT
• Health Camps
• Raising awareness
• Free Check up for local
residents
• Giving back to the community Health Camp
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
33. Source: Value MD
The education I received at IAU has laid a great foundation for my
future. The curriculum and teaching style contributed to my success
on my board exams and also prepared me for the hospital wards.
Jawad Salim
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Class of 2011
Ever since the first day I joined IAU, I have become a part of a family abroad. I still
remember landing on the island and how welcoming and helpful everyone was. From
that day on, I knew that I had made the right decision of choosing IAU. The class sizes
were just right; for the first time, professors actually knew my name and cared about my
education. The education I received made studying for the USMLE exams a breeze as
all of the material had already been covered so there were no surprises.
I look forward to moving ahead and completing this journey, making my new family
proud after all that they have done for me. :)"
Natasha Suleman
Toronto, Canada
Class of 2013
Every professor knows me by name. They use that
knowledge to personally help me academically.
Trevor Cook
Point Comfort, Texas
Class of 2013
TESTIMONIALS
34. FACULTY AND STAFF
James
Villaneuva, MS,
PhD Professor
Allan Kaluev, PhD
Associate Professor
Kamala
Narayanaswamy,
MBBS, MD
Aleric Soans, MBBS, MS
35. CAMPUS VISIT
IAU Flight Reimbursement Program
• The Flight Reimbursement program is available to
students who wish to visit the St. Lucia campus.
• Selected students are reimbursed up to US$500 towards
the cost of their flight (*certain conditions apply)
• Interested students can apply online
• http://iau.edu.lc/admissions.html OR
• Contact our Dallas admissions office
36. CAMPUS VISIT
Campus Visit (Options)
• Meet with Dean and Faculty
• Meet with current students
• Tour the facilities, labs and facility
• Attend a lecture/lab/case study
• Tour of Vieux Fort
• See housing locations
• Tour packages (At cost to student)
• Local sightseeing (At Cost to student)
37. o WORLD CLASS MEDICAL EDUCATION
o AFFORDABLE TUITION
o INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS
o EARLY PATIENT EXPOSURE
o EXTENSIVE USMLE PREPARATION
o PERSONAL ATTENTION
