Georgetown American University
Georgetown American University is a private healthcare-oriented university in Georgetown, Guyana established in 2013.
Type | Private |
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Established | November 2013 |
Officer in charge | Dr. Melissa Varswyk |
Chairman | Mr. Cyril Fox |
Language | English |
Colors | burgundy, orange, yellow |
Athletics | golf, football |
Website | www |
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The first students enrolled in June 2014, and their first graduation was 2018.[1][2]
Accreditation
GAU is registered with the National Accreditation Council of Guyana.[3] It is listed in FAIMER International Medical Education Directory (IMED) and World Directory of Medical Schools. The University is certified International Standard Organisation (ISO) 9001-2015 compliant for producing Medical Professionals and Emergency Technicians.[4]
Programs offered
GAU currently offers the following programs:[5]
- Doctor of Medicine - 4-year program
- Diploma in Premedical Sciences
Affiliations
The University is affiliated with the hospitals and medical training institutions in Guyana and the USA. A list is provided below:
- Wyckoff Hospital - Brooklyn, New York [6]
- Caribbean Heart Institute - Georgetown
- Royal Queens College - Canada
Location
GAU main Campus is in Guyana, South America offices in the United States:
- Guyana Campus - 81 Croal Street, Georgetown Guyana [7]
- Clinical Sciences Office - 1 West Court Square, Suite 750, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
- Information Office USA - 17927 Shotley Bridge Place, Olney, Maryland 20832 USA
References
- "Georgetown American University hosts inaugural graduation". Department of Public Information. 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- "Six new female doctors graduate from Guyana American University". Kaieteur News. 2019-11-30. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- "National Accreditation Council of Guyana". Nac.gov.gy. Archived from the original on 2014-11-13. Retrieved 2015-03-03.
- https://gau.edu.gy/accreditation-recognition/
- "Georgetown American University delivering high quality education". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2015/05/03/georgetown-american-medical-university-signs-partnership-with-new-york-hospital/
- http://www.listifygy.com/listing/81-croal-street-georgetown-guyana-georgetown-american-university/