American University of Antigua to Attend 2018 Global Health Summit

NEW YORK - Dec. 28, 2018 - PRLog -- American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine, a medical school dedicated to providing education of the highest quality, granting opportunities to underrepresented minorities and fostering a diverse academic community, is proud to attend the 2018 Global Healthcare Summit hosted by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI).

The Global Health Summit will take place in Mumbai, India from December 28-30, and provides a platform for Indian physicians and physicians of Indian origin the opportunity to share their expertise in their respective medical fields with fellow physicians.

Since 2012, AAPI has recognized AUA as the leader in international medical education. After conducting a comprehensive site visit, AAPI awarded AUA this distinction based on AUA's numerous state accreditations, strong curriculum, global health resources and graduate success. Presently, AUA is the only medical school to receive this status and recognition.

AUA President Neal Simon will participate in panel discussions during the Summit's Access to Healthcare and CEO Forum where he will discuss global healthcare and much-anticipated global physician shortage. Additionally, Simon will join William W. Pinksy, M.D., President & CEO of the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) on a panel to discuss the international medical school's programs and the importance of credentialing and credential verification.

As a globally-focused medical school and a division of Manipal Education & Medical Group, AUA maintains strong ties to India. "We continue to be impressed with the quality of physicians, researchers, and scientists that come from India," noted Simon. "They advance and further progress global health initiatives that impact the world. Their medical community continues to be a significant contributor to our institution's success."

As part of their participation in the Global Health Summit, AUA will host a free first responder demonstration to high school students. The demonstration is open to the public and will take place on Dec. 27, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at P.D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre: SVS Rd, Mahim West, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India.

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To learn more about AUA's Global MD program, click here. (https://www.auamed.org/academics/global-health-md/)

About AUA

Founded in 2004, AUA, a division of Manipal Education & Medical Group, leads the way in addressing the projected physician shortage, especially in primary care specialty areas. AUA is now recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), which makes practicing in India after earning an MD a real possibility. AUA offers numerous scholarships to Indian citizens and residents to help offset the cost of medical education.

About AUA Global MD Program

AUA students can also enroll in its Global Health MD program, which the university offers in collaboration with Florida International University (FIU). It underscores AUA's commitment to supporting underserved communities and preparing the next generation of physicians to respond to global health care needs.