Now that Avalon is accredited, can I complete residency and practice medicine in California?
Avalon students and graduates are eligible to apply for residency and full medical practice in the state of California. The Medical Board of California states that the medical school must be accredited by one of the approved accrediting bodies on the ECFMG or WFME website. With Avalon having both ACCM ...
Is Avalon accredited in the country of origin (Curaçao)?
Avalon University School of Medicine (AUSOM) is recognized by the Ministry of Health and the Government of Curacao. The government of Curacao has granted the authority to the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM), and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority in Medical Education and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) to accredit ...
Are recognitions and listings the same as accreditation?
No, recognitions and listings are not the same as accreditation. It’s important to note any listings, recognitions, charters, or sponsor notes does not mean a medical school is properly accredited by an accrediting organization. It is important for prospective students to do their research when searching for a medical school ...
Is Avalon University accredited?
Yes, we are! We have obtained accreditation from both the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) and the Accreditation Commission of the Colleges of Medicine (ACCM). Both of these accreditation bodies are recognized by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) and acceptable to the Educational Commission for Foreign ...
