New York, NY (PRWEB) October 15, 2013

American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine, member of the Manipal Global Education Group with campuses throughout Asia, has entered into an affiliation agreement with the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University (FIU HWCOM) a U.S. medical school accredited by Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), located in Miami, FL.

The agreement allows qualified AUA students to enroll in the FIU HWCOM Clinical Clerkship Certificate Program. AUA students who successfully complete their core clinical rotations at FIU HWCOMs affiliated teaching site will receive a HWCOM transcript and a HWCOM Certificate of Completion.

This groundbreaking affiliation between FIU HWCOM and AUA was made possible because of both institutions commitment to foster global medical education, said AUA Co-Founder and President Neal Simon. Florida International University has been a leader in international education and the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine by establishing a clinical clerkship certificate program for AUA students has taken a leadership position in international medical education, while also providing an opportunity for medical students of all nations, who study medicine at AUA, to complete their core clinical rotations.

The Clinical Clerkship Certificate program at HWCOM will provide an augmented academic and clinical experience for AUA students, said AUA Vice President of Global Medical Education & Executive Dean, Clinical Sciences Dr. Peter Bell. The addition of a transcript and certificate from FIU HWCOM will further improve the resumes of our students.

"The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is committed to growing an international presence and this affiliation with the American University of Antigua and Manipal University is but the latest example of our commitment to this effort," said FIU HWCOM Dean and Senior Vice President for Health Affairs Dr. John Rock.

Two of his colleagues, FIU HWCOM Associate Dean for International Affairs Dr. Eneida Roldan and FIU HWCOM Associate Dean for Community and Clinical Affairs Dr. Fernando Valverde, concurred.

"As Associate Dean for International Affairs, I am very happy that our international partnerships continue to grow as is the case with the American University of Antigua and Manipal University, said Dr. Roldan.

"We hope that this partnership will help enhance our clinical network and collaboration with our international affiliates of the American University of Antigua and Manipal University, said Dr. Valverde.

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