The Medical School of Antigua is the largest and the most modern of all the medical schools in the Caribbean. Students from all over the Caribbean islands and also most part of the world come to the American University of Antigua College of Medicine to study medicine. Due to the similarity of lifestyle with the United States many students from America settle their base in this island for perusing medical education in the Medical College of Antigua. A national mandate has even been taken on the college for being the foremost contributor to the medical services in the islands of Caribbean.
The teaching technique in the Antigua Medical School is very unique. The students have more practical experience as they can practice in the hospitals in close contact with the already practicing physicians. The hospital integrated within the Antigua Medical School also helps the students to learn the intricate details about the tropical diseases. The faculties of the school are selected on the basis of their past experience and the awards. Students have to give a number of semesters before the completion of the course and at the end of fifth semester Preliminary Clinical Training courses are offeredt. The students can take up clinical rotation at the various hospitals of Untied States to gather experience.
Antigua is a perfect location for perusing medical education. Though the college provides accommodation to some of the students there are ample of apartments and lofts at affordable rates which the students use. The fabulous beaches, amiable people and the simple lifestyle give the students a rewarding and fun experience during their endeavor to become a doctor.
