Programmes Assessed by the CAAM-HP
The accreditation process is initiated upon the submission of a formal request by a school desirous of having their programme accredited. A programme is evaluated for initial accreditation only at the invitation of the chief executive officer of the sponsoring institution. The following institutions have done so and have had their education programmes assessed by CAAM-HP. They are listed in the order that their programmes were reviewed.
• Listing of Schools with CAAM-HP Accredited Programmes
- The University of the West Indies
- University of Guyana
- St. James School of Medicine
- St. George’s University
- Ross University
- The University of the West Indies School of Veterinary Medicine
• Accreditation Determination
This gives information on accreditation status determined by CAAM-HP as well as the names of survey team members and dates of surveys.
- Period of Accreditation
The maximum period for accreditation without conditions is 5-7 years depending on the length of the programme.
NOTE:
CAAM-HP is not a registering body for medical practitioners. CAAM-HP’s recommendations to medical practitioner registering bodies re examinations are based on the results of the accreditation survey process and reports.
CAAM-HP in its accreditation process and decisions does not make comparisons between schools.
Any medical school which has been accredited for four years or less will have conditions attached. The conditions vary from school to school. CAAM-HP will not normally state the conditionalities on the website, but reserves the right to do so should any school publish misleading information to the public.
1.The University of the West Indies
The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a regional university which serves the Caribbean Community. Its medical programme is offered on the islands of Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. The UWI’s medical programme was reviewed from March 26 to April 5, 2006 by a survey team which comprised the following persons:
- Dr. Joanna Bates
- Dr. Emanuel Cummings
- Professor Roger Green
- Dr. David Hawkins (Team Chair)
- Dr. Patrick Rooney
Decision: |
CAAM at its meeting on the 7-8th July, 2006 considered and accepted the report of the ad hoc survey team and took the decision to accredit the MB BS education programmes of the University of the West Indies for the period July 2006 – 2010.
The CAAM congratulated the students and the UWI on the high standards achieved and accredited the MB BS education programmes for the period July 2006 – July 2010.
The UWI is expected to provide a report to CAAM by March 2008 on the progress towards the resolution of the problems flagged in the report and to keep CAAM abreast of the plans and progress for expansion, particularly at Cave Hill towards a 5-year programme.
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The CAAM-HP at its meeting on the 29-30th of May, 2009 considered and accepted the progress report of May 2009 on the UWI MB BS programmes.
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The CAAM-HP extended the accreditation status of the programme, currently 2006-2010, by two years to 2012. The next accreditation survey will be carried out in 2012. |
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| Period of Accreditation: 6 Years |
2. University of Guyana
The University of Guyana (UG) is the national university of Guyana. Its medical programme was initially reviewed in October 2006 and a determination of its accreditation status had been postponed. A decision has now been reached and will be published shortly. Members of the survey team were:
- Professor Joseph Branday
- Professor Gerald Grell
- Professor James McKillop (Team Chair)
- Dr. Alexander P. Ross
Decision: |
The CAAM after due consideration decided to accord Provisional Accreditation to the MB BS education programme of the University of Guyana for the period January 2008 to December 2009. During the period of Provisional Accreditation CAAM recommends to the Governments of the region that graduates of the MB BS programme of the University of Guyana do the CAMC examination before registration to practise.
The University of Guyana’s School of Medicine is required to provide a report to the CAAM by October 1, 2008 on the progress towards the resolution of the problems identified in the report. This will be followed by a limited survey visit thereafter. A further determination on the accreditation status of the school will be made by CAAM after the report of the survey visit.
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The CAAM-HP at its meeting on the 29-30th of May, 2009 considered and accepted the progress report on the University of Guyana’s MB BS programme.
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The CAAM-HP decided to rescind the Provisional accreditation status of 2008 and Accredits the programme from 2009 to December 2012. The next accreditation survey will be carried out in 2012. |
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| Period of Accreditation: 4 Years |
3. British International University
Application for initial provisional accreditation was received from the British International University (BIU) for the establishment of an offshore medical school on the island of Montserrat. In February 2007, a site visit was carried out by a survey team which comprised the following persons:
- Dr. David Hawkins
- Dr. George Mahy
- Professor Phyllis Pitt-Miller
Decision: |
The CAAM after examination of the reports agreed that Provisional Accreditation be granted on the following conditions:
1. That the school in its promotional material, state clearly, that it is provisionally accredited.
2. That the conditions for the requirements in the document, Accreditation Guidelines for New and Developing Schools, be followed.
CAAM will wish to visit at least six months before the admission of the first class of students to monitor the progress towards meeting the accreditation Standards of the Authority.
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Following the failure of BIU to respond to and provide update on its progress towards establishing a medical school on the island of Montserrat, the CAAM-HP has withdrawn the institution’s accreditation status:
Decision: |
The CAAM-HP has withdrawn the status of Provisional Accreditation previously accorded to BIU, effective July 2009. |
4. St. James School of Medicine, Anguilla
Application for initial provisional accreditation was received from the St. James School of Medicine (SJSOM) for the establishment of an offshore medical school on the island of Anguilla. In February 2007, a review was done by the following persons:
- Sir Graeme Catto
- Professor E. R. Walrond
Decision: |
The CAAM after examination of the reports agreed that provisional accreditation be granted on the following conditions:
1. That the school in its promotional material, state clearly, that it is provisionally accredited.
2. That the conditions for the requirements in the document Accreditation Guidelines for New and Developing Schools, be followed.
The CAAM will wish to visit in six months time to monitor the progress the school is making towards setting up the facilities for the admission of the first class of students.
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Decision: |
Following on the visit of the reviewer in August 2009, the CAAM-HP in September 2009 accorded Initial Accreditation as a Developing School to the St. James School of Medicine, Anguilla. The CAAM-HP determined that the school may begin to accept applications for enrollment. |
5. University of Science, Arts and Technology
Application for initial provisional accreditation was received from the University of Science, Arts and Technology (USAT) for the establishment of an offshore medical school on the island of Montserrat. In February 2007, a review was done by the following persons:
- Dr. David Hawkins
- Dr. George Mahy
- Professor Phyllis Pitt-Miller
Decision: |
The CAAM-HP after examination of the reports determined that it could not grant provisional accreditation for the programme as presented. |
6. St. George’s University
St. George’s University (SGU) is an offshore university located on the island of Grenada. A site visit was paid to its School of Medicine from February 26 to March 4, 2007. Members of the survey team included:
- Professor Zulaika Ali
- Professor Judith Anderson
- Professor Roger Green
- Dr. Carl Hanoman
- Dr. Linda Peterson
- Professor John Spencer (Team Chair)
Decision: |
The CAAM, on the basis of the ad hoc visiting team’s report and subsequent discussion, acknowledged the considerable success the SGSOM has had in the preparation of students to pass the exams necessary to continue medical training in the USA.
However, cognizant of the substantial areas of non compliance with the standards of the CAAM, particularly in the area of clinical training, CAAM accorded Provisional Accreditation to the MD education programme of SGU for the period September 2007 – 2009.
During this period of provisional status, and in the absence of credible assessments of clinical competence of its graduates, CAAM has recommended to CARICOM member countries, that before registration to practice in CARICOM countries, graduates of the SGU should pass the examinations of the CAMC (Caribbean Association of Medical Councils).
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The CAAM-HP at its meeting on the 29-30th of May, 2009 considered and accepted the progress report on the medical education programme of St. George’s University:
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CAAM-HP decided to rescind the Provisional accreditation status of 2007 and Accredits the programme for the period 2009-2011. The next accreditation survey will be carried out in 2011.
CAAM-HP has recommended to CARICOM countries that graduates of St. George’s University should do the Caribbean Association of Medical Councils (CAMC) examination or its equivalent before registration for independent practise in their countries. |
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Period of Accreditation: 4 Years
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7. Ross University
Ross University is an offshore University located on the island of Dominica in the Eastern Caribbean. The university had its medical education programme assessed from June 7-14, 2008 by a six member team which included the following persons:
- Dr. Kim Blake
- Dr. Marhtelise Eersel
- Dr. Trevor McCartney
- Dr. Jørgen Nystrup
- Dr. Sharon Peters
- Dr. Robert Carroll (Team Chair)
CAAM-HP at its meeting on May 29-30, 2009 considered and accepted the report by the
ad hoc assessment team as well as Ross University’s Responses to the request for additional information.
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CAAM-HP has determined that Accreditation be granted to the Ross University for the period 2009-2013. The next accreditation survey will be carried out in 2013.
CAAM-HP has recommended to CARICOM countries that graduates of Ross University should do the Caribbean Association of Medical Councils (CAMC) examination or its equivalent before registration for independent practise in their countries.
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Period of Accreditation: 4 Years
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8. University of the West Indies School of Veterinary Medicine
The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of the West Indies, located on its St. Augustine campus in Trinidad underwent an accreditation exercise from January 30 to February 4, 2009. This was carried out by a seven member team which included an observer, who is an Accreditation Officer from the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT). Team members were:
- Ms. Lynne V. Hill (Team Chair)
- Dr. Graham Brown
- Dr. David DeYoung
- Mrs. Patricia Jill Nute
- Professor Susan Margaret Rhind
- Professor Lorin Warnick
- Mr. Curtis Floyd (Observer)
CAAM-HP at its meeting on May 29-30, 2009 considered and accepted the report of the
ad hoc assessment team.
Decision: |
CAAM-HP accorded Accreditation to the programme for the period 2009 to 2013. |
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Period of Accreditation: 4 Years
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