Accreditation is originally an American concept. Each accrediting body within the United States of America is a private association, agency, or organization. In Europe and other parts of the world, colleges, universities including medical schools are recognized and accredited by ministries of education, and in essence by governments. The United States Department of Education in America does not accredit a college, university or medical school. Our institution is recognized and accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda where it is located. No United States organization in the United States like LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) accredits foreign medical schools. However, our institution subscribes to the recommendations of the LCME and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

In the evaluation of the medical training program, our institution received favorable findings by the medical team experts from the United States of America. On June 23rd, 1992 the team was directed by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to evaluate the medical training program at UHSA School of Medicine.

Once our students pass the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examinations) they are equalized with those individuals who have graduated from LCME accredited institutions in the United States. Consequently, our students are able to do their residencies and practices in any part of the United States. Inclusion in the World Directory of Medical Schools certifies that our institution is recognized and accredited by our own national government as a bonafide medical school. Consequently, our students are eligible to take the USMLE for certification in the United States.

Please visit the following useful websites

1. LCME (FAQ): http://www.lcme.org/faqlcme.htm

2. ECFMG (FAQ): http://www.ecfmg.org/2008ib/ibfaq.html