The University of Health Sciences Antigua establishes a clinical affiliation agreement with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
St. John’s, Antigua | May 21, 2025 — The University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA) is proud to announce the signing of a Clinical Training Agreement with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn (QEHKL), a prestigious NHS Foundation Trust located in the United Kingdom. This agreement represents a major advancement in UHSA’s ongoing mission to expand global clinical opportunities for its Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) students.
Under this agreement, qualified UHSA medical students will be able to complete their Core Clinical Rotations at QEHKL, gaining hands-on training and clinical exposure in one of the world’s most respected healthcare systems.
“This partnership reflects UHSA’s commitment to providing a globally relevant medical education,” said Dr. Manuel Flores, Provost and Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs of UHSA. “Our students will benefit from the exceptional training environment offered by QEHKL, while also building the skills, confidence, and cultural competence needed to succeed as physicians anywhere in the world.”
Key Highlights of the Agreement:
Students may complete Core and, where available, Elective Clinical Rotations at QEHKL.
Rotations will be supervised by NHS clinicians designated as UHSA Adjunct Faculty, ensuring academic alignment and mentorship.
This affiliation enhances UHSA’s international network of clinical teaching sites and reaffirms its commitment to training globally competent, compassionate physicians.
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About the University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA):
Founded in 1982, the University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA) located in Dow’s Hill, Piccadilly Antigua, is an outstanding academic institution dedicated to educating exemplary physicians, nurses, postgraduates, and researchers in accordance with the highest professional standards which will integrate clinical, biomedical and behavioral knowledge to promote the health and well-being of patients and communities.
About The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn:
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn (QEHKL) is a leading NHS Foundation Trust located in Norfolk, United Kingdom. It serves a population of over 300,000 and provides a wide range of acute clinical services across medicine, surgery, emergency care, maternity, and specialized medical disciplines. QEHKL is known for its commitment to high-quality patient care, medical education, and the professional development of future healthcare providers. The hospital has a long-standing tradition of supporting clinical training and is affiliated with several top UK medical schools.
